Dataton WATCHOUT multi-display production and playback system lets you orchestrate stills, animations, graphics, video, sound and live feeds in a single impressive show across multiple display areas, soft-edge or scattered. WATCHOUT is fully scalable, software-based and requires no proprietary hardware. Windows platform. Check out real-life applications in the Success Stories section below.
SAYING "I DO" WITH WATCHOUT
The wedding party AV business is thriving in Indonesia as couples discover how WATCHOUT can make a great day even more memorable. Lasika Productions in Surabaya produces multi-display shows for the happy event with images shown in function rooms, ballrooms, and even on buildings.
CES 2012: WATCHOUT BACKDROP AT KEYNOTE AND PAVILION
Dataton’s high-performance presentation software, WATCHOUT was used by Mind Opera in one of the most impressive CES stands and the conference Keynote presentation at this year’s CES International 2012 event.
WATCHOUT ON BOARD AT MARITIME MUSEUM
Visitors to the re-vamped National Maritime Museum in central Amsterdam can enjoy an evocative journey into the Netherlands proud maritime past. A ten projector, 360° WATCHOUT show is the centerpiece of a five-room immersive experience.
OLD BEIJING GETS MOVING WITH WATCHOUT
Dataton WATCHOUT helps tell a vivid tale of Old Beijing in a 228m long projection mural at the National Conference Centre in the Chinese capital. This impressive WATCHOUT show is projected with 56 projectors on an angled screen and depicts scenes based on Wang Daguan's famous panorama from the 1930s.
NHL 2011: WATCHOUT ON ICE
DANGERS Inc., Quebec, created a full-ice projection system for the Tampa Bay Lightning ice hockey team and, later, the Boston Bruins in the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup finals. Using WATCHOUT multi-display software and four projectors, the team covered the 200 ft long and 85 ft wide rink in HD images to wow spectators. Click here to check out the ABC footage.
ABG AWARDS 2011
At this impressive awards ceremony for Aditya Birla Group, a Fortune 500 company, producer Percival Crasto at Pixelight Productions, India, used 13 WATCHOUT channels to create a stunning visual backdrop. "We are constantly trying to push the boundaries of video production in the country" says Percival Crasto. Check out Pixelight Productions on Facebook.
WATCHOUT ON STAGE IN MOSCOW
The New Opera Theatre in Moscow, Russia, breaks new ground for the staging of classical opera with projected scenography, courtesy of Dataton WATCHOUT multi-display software. Dataton partner INTmedia.ru provided the WATCHOUT expertise for the opera's flexible, digital backdrop.
WATCHOUT IN JOHANNESBURG THEATER
The Market Theatre production of 'Hotel' features a backdrop across multiple surfaces, all projected with WATCHOUT. Johannesburg-based PENMAC provided the technical know-how, sourcing both visuals and audio from WATCHOUT.
BOSTON THEATER WITH DYNAMIC BACKDROP
The Lyric Stage Company's recent production of 'Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' features a three-projector WATCHOUT backdrop recreating the effect of the mighty Mississippi flowing past. Projection designer Seaghan McKay used WATCHOUT version 5.
WATCHOUT AT LOLLAPALOOZA CHILE
At the 2011 Lollapalooza festival, Chile edition, Dataton WATCHOUT provided the backdrop for headline artist Kanye West on a 40 ft tall LED screen.
WATCHOUT SET FOR SOLDIER OF ORANGE
The acclaimed production of ‘Soldaat van Oranje’ (‘Soldier of Orange’) in a converted hangar outside Amsterdam features breathtaking digital scenery created with WATCHOUT. A 65m curved WATCHOUT backdrop helps set the stage for this celebrated wartime story.
USING PROJECTION IN LIVE PERFORMANCES
Theatrical projection designer Zachary Borovay takes you from Broadway to Hollywood, touching upon some of the challenges he's encountered along the way. Check out Zachary Borovay's website.
WATCHOUT IN DIGITAL ART GALLERY
Dataton WATCHOUT manages the visual content on display at the pioneer Ruskin Digital Gallery in Cambridge, UK. Content flows seamlessly from screen to screen, with WATCHOUT choreographing digital visual art in new ways. The project was shortlisted for the 2011 AV Awards and was highly commended by the judges.
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTION AT ASIAN GAMES
Dataton WATCHOUT covered the headquarters buildings in Guangzhou with huge images to celebrate the 16th Asian Games. Fifteen Digital Projection projectors were used in this geometry correction set-piece, creating 80m high images.
UNDERGROUND ART INSTALLATION
Dataton WATCHOUT is the technology behind a 100 m long, multi-projection video art work that transforms a new underground station in Malmö, Sweden.
THE COMCAST EXPERIENCE
David Niles and Bill Lyons, Niles Creative Group, reveal how DATATON WATCHOUT empowered them to create The Comcast Experience, billed as "the greatest leap forward to date for innovation and artistry in the world of visual imagery." Described as the world's largest 4 mm LED wall, The Comcast Experience is a public art installation in Philadelphia and runs around 18 hours a day.
CISCO EXECUTIVE BRIEFING CENTER
Constantine Zachariou takes you behind the scenes at the Cisco Executive Briefing Center in San Jose, explaining why he chose WATCHOUT for this prestigious installation.
WATCHOUT BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE
Bruce Hornstein of Pyramid Studios takes you aboard the USS Monitor, one of the first ironclad warships. WATCHOUT makes this story from the past come alive.
THE TALL, CURVED, CRAMPED TOWER CHALLENGE
Tradeshows are expensive. The flexibility of WATCHOUT can help you get the most out of your booth space. IdeaMedia's Evan Smith and Kerianne Sidoti tell you how.
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR WATCHOUT
Christopher Johnson of Tri-Marq Communications talks about how WATCHOUT has enabled his company to grow and attract new customers.
PROJECTION DESIGN WITH WATCHOUT
Los Angeles based Bart Kresa Design is a leading projection design house with numerous fashion shows, concerts, movie premieres and awards ceremonies in its portfolio. Producer Bart Kresa describes some recent projects using WATCHOUT in live, high-profile performances and explains why the software is such an essential creative tool.
WATCHOUT A HIT ON TV
Background Images recognised the potential in WATCHOUT straight off and has used the system in a slew of TV shows, gathering a fan base of directors and production designers. Alan Barber and Chad Williams from the Atlanta and LA-based company describe how WATCHOUT gives them the edge.
MAPPING THE ROAD AHEAD WITH WATCHOUT
PK Pictures used WATCHOUT to create the visual centerpiece at the 40th anniversary celebrations for Mazda America: HD video projection shaped and precision-mapped to a real-life Mazda and a forced-perspective road. Greg Page, PK Pictures, explains how it all worked.
WATCHOUT AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
International AV integrator, Electrosonic, recently supplied WATCHOUT to the NASA Kennedy Space Center for an immersive show environment. Tom Brighton, Media Support Specialist at Electrosonic, Burbank, talks about the installation and how it exceeds client expectations.
WATCHOUT UPFRONT AT CARNEGIE HALL
Dataton WATCHOUT took center stage at the 2010 CBS Upfront event at Carnegie Hall. Relying heavily on compostions, stage tiers, and pixel density correction, Corporate Imaging, New York, created a flexible show that worked on all levels, covering the entire proscenium. Keith Cromer, Corporate Imaging, describes the challenges of projecting at this prestigious venue.
CREATIVE STAGE SETS WITH WATCHOUT
Working with clients such as RiteAid Pharmacy and the Salvation Army, producer Paul Johnson utilizes WATCHOUT to produce visually stunning shows with creative stage setups. In this review of complex staging projects, he explains how WATCHOUT helps communicate the message to audiences.
WATCHOUT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
A WATCHOUT system on four Christie projectors provided the scenography for the PHOENIX concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Watch the video here
EXPO 2010: SPAIN PAVILION
Over fifty WATCHOUT sources are used at the Spanish pavilion, in three show areas over 2500 sqm. SONO handled the technical design and instalment. Spain Pavilion, Shanghai Expo 2010 credits: Coordination and development: Empty, Production and installation: UTE Empty-Noè, Client: SEEI
EXPO 2010: BRAZIL PAVILION
CT Asia supplied WATCHOUT for this stunning pavilion. Forty-five WATCHOUT sources cover walls, curved screens, cubes and floors.
Sweden | Michael Engström | Dataton
Michael Engström, Director of Sales at Dataton, talks about Dataton´s Partner network.
Australia | Dean Stevenson | Interactive Controls
Interactive Controls provides training, design, programming, hire, sales and installation of multimedia display and control systems for museums, galleries, corporate events, theatre shows, theme parks and exhibitions. Dean Stevenson is the Principal of Interactive controls with over 25 years of experience in the Audio Visual Industry and has been using Dataton products for over 20 years.
Brazil | Peter Lindquist | KJPL
KJPL, headed up by Peter Lindquist, is the Dataton sales representative in Brazil. KJPL has extensive experience of Dataton products providing technical, sales and training support. KJPL also delivers visual solutions for live events, exhibitions and permanent installations.
China, Hong Kong | Kenneth Cheung | Audio Visual Technique
Shanghai-based Kenneth Cheung is a veteran of Asia’s AV industry. In 1979 he founded Audio Visual Technique Hong Kong which had nurtured many of the city’s top AV professionals. Since 2006 he has focused on supporting WATCHOUT users in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and S.E. Asia.
Germany | Rainer Beddig | Mediaservice Rainer Beddig
The company was founded 1988. For the last years, Mediaservice has acted as the distribution and support partner for Dataton clients and users in all German speaking countries. Mediaservice offers all services from WATCHOUT license sales to full service rental and production support and has been involved in numerous high-class projects. WATCHOUT seminars are offered.
Hispanoamerica | Adela Kriland | Omagica
Omagica provides solutions on presentation, installations, equipment sales, rentals, training and support. Omagica are experts in multi-display integration, control and presentations, projections, stereoscopy and holograms. The company is headed up by Adela Kriland who has 20 years experience in the industry and has spent the last ten years working with Dataton products.
India | Vijay Sabhlok | Video Design
Video Design, headed by Vijay Sabhlok is based in Mumbai. Video Design is a part of the Modern Stage Service Group and are a multi–faceted AV rental and sales company. They have all facilities and provide a full range of services for WATCHOUT production, rental, sales and installations. Integration of media, creativity and production technology to create a WOW factor is their specialty.
Israel | Michael Humash | Digital AV
Digital AV provide a wide variety of multimedia solutions: Visual content & multimedia presentations, AV consultancy and show control programing. Wide panoramic & multi screen projections. Michael Humash is a creative artist who has headed Digital AV for the past 15 years and has 20 years of experience as a photographer, show control programmer and AV producer for unique projects.
Italy | Claudio Ceroni | Mectech
Mectech is the Dataton sales representative in Italy and is headed up by Claudio Ceroni who has deep knowledge of all products since 1987. The Faenza (RA) based company works with a network of professional AV rental partners, offering quality products and services all over Italy.
Netherlands | Jan Breel | AVtrade
AVtrade provides solutions for installations, equipment sales, rental, on-site training and support together with content producers, system integrators and rental companies. AVtrade is founded by Jan Breel who has over 30 years experience in the audiovisual industry in general and has specialised in Dataton products in the recent decade.
Russia | Sergey Mikhaylov | Intmedia.ru
INTMEDIA.RU is located in Moscow, Russia. INTMEDIA.RU is a system integrator working on solutions for museums, exhibitions, galleries, clubs, universities, hospitals, training centers, conference venues, cinemas and others. The company provides Dataton WATCHOUT product and support in Russia.
South Africa | Malcolm Finlay | Penmac
PENMAC has been staging AV productions for over 25 years, with the last seven years primarily focused on Dataton products. While actively involved in staging and installations, Penmac also provide backup and technical support to other local companies offering WATCHOUT solutions.
United Kingdom | Steve Selwyn | Mirage Associates
Mirage Associates is headed up by Managing Director, Steve Selwyn. Mirage has been instrumental in Dataton installations across the board: museum, educational, trade show, conference installations, film and staging industries. The company specialises in Dataton products, and has many years' experience of implementing WATCHOUT projects.
USA | Jim Testa | Show Sage LLC
Show Sage is the Dataton Premier Partner in North America and Canada, having pioneered its use in 2000. Show Sage provides sales, support, training and rentals to producers, programmers, dealers and integrators across the U.S. and Canada. They also sell and rent specially tuned computers for WATCHOUT systems. Jim is Show Sage’s president.
Argentina | Gonzalo Arenas | ShowControl Argentina
ShowControl Argentina provides solutions, installations, sales and technical support for the entertainment industry, theaters, museums and high-technologies automated shows. They have over 25 years experience in the sound and visual business and other Latin America countries. As WATCHOUT specialists they have designed many wide-screen multi-projection solutions.
Argentina | Andres Martinelli | Omagica Argentina
Andres is part of the Omagica team giving direct contact in Argentina. They have more than 30 years of experience in events, and almost 11 years of experience with WATCHOUT. Let them know how to help you.
Argentina | Maria Micelli | Gran Ojo
Maria Micelli has more than 20 years of experience in the event business. A partner in Gran Ojo, Argentina, she develops ideas and provides support for all kind of events.
Australia | Bruce Brown | Mental Media
Mental Media specialise in the design and production of unique multimedia for museums, visitor centers and exhibitions. From single person audio productions to immersive experiences that encompass entire galleries. They combine creative production and technical expertise to create memorable experiences.
Bulgaria | Nikolay Kachamakov | Special Events Group
Special Events Group is the new name of "Kongresstechnik Bulgaria Ltd" & "Scenio Ltd". The group consists of "Kongresstechnik" which provids technical equipment, "Scenio" which deals with set and stage design, "Next Level Event Furniture" which does rental of event furniture and "Novo20" for event production, post production, 3D and interior design.
Canada | James Brett | Mediaco The Presentation Company
Innovative approaches to technically challenging projects continue to earn Mediaco the trust of exceptional clients from across the globe. Mediaco has several offices with graphics studios, broadcast quality HD video editing suites, in-house designers & editors trained on WATCHOUT. They have designing, producing and operating WATCHOUT since 2003.
Canada | Ron Jacklin | Media FX Group
The Media FX Group produces wonderful graphical treatments and combines them with WATCHOUT technology. They combine their established expertise in animation and design to compose spectacular backdrops, animated sequences and speaker support for awards ceremonies, product launches, exhibitions and installations.
Canada | Sean Nieuwenhuis | Sensory Overload Productions
Sensory Overload Productions is one of Canada’s premier WATCHOUT providers, with a history of success since 2002. They've been part of numerous projects from corporate and theatrical events to Olympic sized celebrations. They offer a full range of WATCHOUT production and rental services delivered by a diverse team of media artists, technical specialists, and production personnel.
Canada | Mark Watzl | Show Sage LLC
Mark Watzl has been immersing audiences in the audio visual experience for many years, incorporating scenic design and content with multi-image slides early on. Having designed and produced many shows, events and exhibits, Mark brings a depth of AV and staging knowledge to each and every project.
Chile | Hernan Godoy | Omagica Chile
Omagica provides support in Chile through Hernan Godoy who has experience in the audiovisual sector, TV, movies, technical area. He focuses on developing new markets and support for largescale events and congresses. His experience with WATCHOUT over the last years has enhanced the high quality and versatility of events. He works as Commercial Manager for SAV Soporte Audiovisual.
China | Weiyi Bian | Shanghai lefedv showtech Co., LTD.
Shanghai Lefedv Showtech Co., LTD. is a professional system integration team, focusing on multimedia display and control system design, supply, installation, commissioning and operation. The company's clients include the leading science and technology museum, museums, planning museum, galleries and other exhibition projects. Pictured: Mr Weiyi Bian, General Manager.
China | Wai-Sing Lo | PCCW-HKT Technical Services Ltd
PCCW-HKT Technical Services Ltd, or PCCW Solutions, provides design and installation services of sound, video, lighting and stage systems; produces and operates shows and events. They have been serving clients in theme park, museum, cultural venue, theatre and casino hotel sector in Hong Kong, Macao and various cities in China for more than 30 years.
Denmark | Rasmus Linck | Informationsteknik Scandinavia A/S
The Dataton team at Informationsteknik is a complete sales, design, production and staging service, which specialise in national as well as international conventions, corporate business meetings, exhibit, museum and trade show productions.
Denmark | Morten Ranmar | No Parking
No Parking is an AV content provider that works with exhibition and presentation projects. Creative director Morten Ranmar has worked with Dataton products for more than 25 years. Their technical experience covers multi-screen layouts, curved projections, and interactive control of WATCHOUT. No Parking also offers Dataton Sales and support.
Denmark | Ole Samsøe | HomerunGroup
HomerunGroup has been in the film industry for more than 25 years. Creative Director, Ole Samsøe has worked professionally with visual communication for more than 15 years. His expertise covers designing WATCHOUT shows / Art-Direction / 3D Artwork / Animation across creating and programming interactive systems to visual-FX supervising on feature films.
Dubai | Jinesh Nair | Mediapro International LLC
Mediapro is a preferred AV Solutions company in UAE, Qatar and India with a combination of skilled work force. Their in house creative studio is rendering complete projection solutions from corporate events to architectural projections. They have delivered creative designs for many stage sets, Fashion events, outdoor concerts including architechural mapping.
France | Eric Lambert | Videmus SAS
Videmus SAS is the Dataton Premium Partner in France, providing consultancy, project management and programming services. The company also supplies multiscreen projection and show control for live events, museums, showrooms and leisure parks. Videmus is based in Paris and maintains WATCHOUT server stock for rental purposes. Languages: French and English.
Germany | Martin and Helma Schröder | Schröder AV-Medien OHG
Since 1988 Schröder AV-Medien OHG is expert at creating and integrating all kinds of media for exhibitions, events, museums and presentation rooms. Vast experience of Dataton products.
Guatemala | Edwin Rodas | Grupo Karibbean Screen & Design
Grupo Karibbean Screen & Design specializes in audiovisual, digital and panoramic projection scenarios in Central America. Producer Edwin Rodas has several years experience creating large-format Watchout shows for conferences, seminars, events, and provides technical solutions for TV and major events.
Hong Kong | Foster Fung | DITOC Solutions
Foster Fung is the founder of DITOC Solutions, a HK company which is expert in designing interactive display installation & creative multimedia content.
India | Suresh Madan | Spatial MultiMedia Pvt. Ltd.
Suresh Madan is a 'mixed media technologist' with over 20 years of experience in audio-visual, lighting & control systems design and programming. He has worked with Dataton products since 1989, providing innovative solutions for live events, exhibitions and permanent installations alike. Spatial MultiMedia Pvt. Ltd. undertake sales, support and training for Dataton products across India.
Indonesia | Omar Jusma | digital interaktif media, PT
Founded in 1994, digitalmedia is the first company in Indonesia who implemented Dataton WATCHOUT and grew up together until now. With the vast experience in multimedia, programming, and system integration, this surely empowered digitalmedia with the visual expertise in its multimedia business mainstream for events, exhibitions and permanent installations.
Israel | Guy Prizmant | Freelance
Guy has 15 years of experience in the video projection field, providing services for wide panoramic and multi display projections, for private, business and official events, giving personal care and attention to every single project. He has programmed systems for visitor centers, conference halls, fixed installations and 3D video mapping. Guy provides services both in Israel and overseas.
Italy | Emanuele Foti | Freelance
Emanuele Foti is a creative technician with a strong background in electronics, graphic design and interactive design. He develops systems and content for multi-screen projects, interactive projects, and architectural mapping using WATCHOUT and customized platform. Emanuele is freelance and works with a network of specialized companies and professionals for all requirements.
Italy | Andrea Mordenti | Unità C1
Unità C1 is a dynamic team of show and graphic designers, lighting, video and digital engineers. They create complex multi-screen projections and virtual sets for opera theaters, festivals, corporate and institutional events. They cover the whole production process, from original idea and accurate design, through computer generated animations, graphics and special effects.
Italy | Alessandro Paparatti | Multi Media Mood
Founded in 2004, Multi Media Mood is specialized in multivisual projects and productions, artistic and documentary. The company also offers photographers, video operators and all the staff you need to make the projects really magic. Special areas of expertise include outdoor projection and multi-technology experiences.
Italy | Stefano Ranalli | Freelance
Stefano Ranalli has many years experience of Dataton equipment, specialising in widescreen WATCHOUT presentations. He has worked with the biggest AV companies in Italy and on very important events internationally. Stefano Ranalli provides a complete production service from concept development through to installation and staging, plus hire.
Japan | Izumi Higasayama | Laguna Hills, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Japanese Laguna Hills, Inc., has primarily focused on the development of audio and visual control systems for permanent installations at professional sites, broadcasting stations and multi-purpose halls etc, as well as temporary exhibitions and events. They have added WATCHOUT to their strong repertoire and will make extensive use of the WATCHOUT in forthcoming projects.
Malaysia | Thomas Leong | Thomas Leong Associates Sdn Bhd
From cleaning 35mm transparencies for audiovisual presentations in 1980, Thomas worked his way up to be Show Designer and Programmer of multi-image shows for Malaysia Airlines and Tourism Malaysia. Technically strong, he is a Jack of all trades, and Master of a few. Thomas provides sales, training and technical consultancy services for WATCHOUT.
Mexico | Horacio Martinez | Omagica México
Omagica provides technological and vanguard solutions on installations, equipment sales, rentals, training and support. Omagica are experts in multi-display presentations, projections (flat, curved, 360 degrees, domes, spheres, architectural), stereoscopy (3D) and holograms.
Mexico | Luis Viñals | Artistictac
Their clients range from direct customers to producers and by establishing synergies and offering optimum cost-benefit options for campaign presentations, new product launches, seminars, congresses and conventions. They strive to transform their customers’ events into high impact shows and memorable visual experiences for their audiences. Pictured: Luis Viñals.
Netherlands | Danny Rats | STUDIO•RATS
STUDIO•RATS produces audiovisual presentations. Their studio creates and designs advanced media for events, exhibitions and corporate communication. With up-to-date technological knowledge and innovative, creative solutions they produce – virtually – any type of show. STUDIO•RATS has been a WATCHOUT user since the introduction of the system.
Netherlands | Neil Roberts | Smoke on the Water
Neil's background is in video editing, working for video editing software companies, such as Lightworks and Discreet Logic/Autodesk. He is now a trainer and operator, working on large scale video events using WATCHOUT. His impressive technical know-how is matched by an extensive Europe-wide industry network. Neil is available as a freelancer or as a consultant.
Netherlands | Rogier Tuinte | Total-Image
Total-Image has been involved in numerous corporate, theatrical and largescale outdoor events. Multi-media shows are the company's specialty, combining video with lasers, light and special fx. The company provides operators trained in WATCHOUT, specially tuned mediaservers, in-house media artist, and hardware specialists for the entertainment, theater and tradeshow industries.
New Zealand | Tim Gruchy | Gruchy Productions
Tim Gruchy is an artist and producer who has been using Dataton products for over 25 years now. Gruchy Productions the company he directs in partnership with his brother Mic continues to produce some of the most imaginative multimedia installations in Australasia and beyond. Their work encompasses the visual and performing arts as well as the corporate sphere.
Poland | Piotr Majewski | MOOV
MOOV is a team of engineers, graphic artists, animators, producers and specialists in video production. They provide professional multimedia solutions for conferences, museums, theatres, trade fairs, exhibitions, TV shows and all kinds of presentations and events. The founder Piotr Majewski has been working with WATCHOUT since 2006. He has launched WATCHOUT on the Polish market.
Qatar | Ayman Hamada | IACQatar
AV production company IACQatar has gained a reputation for being a leader in the region’s live communication industry. A network of global partners provides unlimited access to the world’s finest technicians and cutting-edge equipment to ensure world class production. IACQatar offers a range of technical solutions from large-format projection, to AV solutions, sound and light and more.
Singapore | Kentie Heng | Freelance
Kentie is a WATCHOUT specialist and has produced and designed many widescreen shows using Dataton WATCHOUT, working with AV companies across Asia and the Middle East. With her strong background in projection, hardware, video editing and graphic design, she is available to integrate multiple medias to create a dynamic and memorable show for your clients.
Singapore | Donald Lim | DIGIMAGIC COMMUNICATIONS PTE LTD
DigiMagic specialises in Experiential Media (ExM) – creating immersive, interactive experiences. Based in Singapore with offices in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, the company has developed solutions for major corporate and government clients all over Asia and Europe. Managing director Donald Lim has over 25 years' experience in multimedia communications technologies.
South Africa | Bradley John | Brohns
Brohns has been a Dataton WATCHOUT multiple screen technician and designer for over six years and has worked with event companies like O'mage, VWV, Gearhouse, AV Systems, AV Unlimited. Brohns is a company that will provide the best service, and leave you with a lasting impression.
South Korea | Jeong-Mok Byun | Acetel Co.,Ltd.
Acetel Co., Ltd, is a digital broadcasting system integrator and contents provider, with a proven track record in IPTV STB and the digital video display industry. Acetel offers innovative solutions with Dataton WATCHOUT and PICKUP, drawing on their experience of digital broadcasting technology. Acetel provides contents design and production, rental service, and technical support.
Spain | Lluís Badosa | Freelance
Lluís has ample experience in the audiovisual sector. Lluís provides creative visual solutions. with experience in all aspects of audiovisual engineering, specializing in using Watchout and systems integration. Lluís is a specialist in large formats, curved, 360 degrees…as in permanent installations and live events. Based in Spain his projects are as nationally and internationally.
Spain | Sergi Jover | Freelance
Sergi develops full projects for museums, exhibitions, events, theater, etc. Professionally grew up with Dataton. Nowadays provides show control and system integration solutions for many companies in the whole continent and overseas. Based in Barcelona and Berlin, belongs to freelancer collective Plug44, which provides full services in production, video, scenery and other audiovisual needs.
Spain | Quim Martinoy | Control Multimedia
Control Multimedia was founded in 2005 by a driven team with over 20 years' experience of Dataton products and the AV industry. Control Multimedia provides sales, programming, rental, design and technical support for WATCHOUT users throughout Spain, Portugal and Andorra. Pictured: Josep Lluís Centelles (left) and Quim Martinoy.
Sweden | Richie Gray | CTED
CTED create innovative and forward thinking experiential concepts for corporate presentations, exhibitions and events. WATCHOUT is one of our powerful tools for creating professional, engaging and memorable presentations. They are based in the south of Sweden and work internationally.
Sweden | Alf Norén | Sound & Vision AV-Studio
Sound & Vision AV-Studio, headed up by Alf Norén, photographer, videographer and sound specialist, has worked with Dataton WATCHOUT since its launch and has an impressive WATCHOUT resumé. Projects include theatre projection for live performances, shows for permanent installations, cultural and international events. Alf Norén offers programming and production services worldwide.
Sweden | Bernt Toftgård | Firstplay AB
Firstplay AB creates AV shows for interactive presentations, events and permanent displays. This includes graphic design, photo, film, post-production, show programming, installation and performance of WATCHOUT shows at events. Bernt Toftgård is an experienced WATCHOUT designer, photo- and videographer.
Turkey | Kilic Kirmaci | Consys Communications
Consys Communications, founded in 1994 has been one of the pioneer AV implementation company in rental business in Turkey. Besides providing wide spectrum of AV Products, Consys accomplished many worldwide unique operations. Qualified manpower, membership of CRN-Congress Rental Network and dedication to Dataton products are the leading power behind their high-end services.
United Arab Emirates | Iurie Boitov | Dubai Media City Freelancer
Iurie has been active in the Dubai market for several years and has a lot of experience with WATCHOUT, including installations and event projects. Together with Omagica, a Dataton Premium Partner, Iurie offers WATCHOUT services in the UAE.
United Kingdom | Guy Ferguson | Wideguys
Wideguys Ltd is run by Guy Ferguson and Lawrence Harvey who between them have over 40 years experience in the corporate audio-visual industry. Specialists in live events, they offer complete WATCHOUT systems for hire to complement their award-winning media production studio.
United Kingdom | Hanna Gilbert | Concise
Concise is a media design company, specialising in the live events industry. They offer a dynamic range of services including bespoke iPad apps, professional video production, digital animation, website development and WATCHOUT presentation services. Concise has utilised WATCHOUT to showcase custom-made graphics at award ceremonies, corporate presentations, and conferences.
United Kingdom | David Organ | Freelance
David is a WATCHOUT Producer specialising in working with AV companies across the UK, Europe and Qatar. Available to program or assist with complex WATCHOUT rigs and shows in the UK, Europe, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. He’s familiar with WATCHOUT display machine optimisation, capture hardware. Additional skills in Photoshop, PowerPoint and Keynote.
United Kingdom | Andy Sugars | Corridor Arts
Corridor Arts is a producing partnership of Christine Gray and Andrew Martyn Sugars. They combine to explore creation of visual kinetic and audio kinetic experiential installations. Their work spans both traditional and non traditional spaces of display. Corridor Arts offer a unique opportunity to work with a collaborative practice within an emerging avant garde.
USA | Gar Benedick | Freelance
Gar Benedick is a freelance specialist in all aspects of design, production and programming for WATCHOUT shows including live and canned shows, onsite programming, production and some staging. Gar´s contribution to a production can range from assembling an entire team to designing the entire show to being a member of the team as a programmer, in any event, he is a team player.
USA | Mike Boer | Slide & Sound Corporation
For about 30 years now Slide And Sound Corporation has served the multi-image, multi-media, audio-visual, and video market with equipment solutions and wholesale pricing.
USA | Barry Fluster | Mediafab
Background in the business: 30 years in AV sales, rentals, and services. Specialist areas: Computers, control, rentals, and staging. Languages: English, Spanish and Japanese.
USA | Dekel Hamatian | Freelance
Dekel has vast experience in the process of video making post production for non standard panoramic screens. Recent projects include Elbit Systems Presentation in the Paris, France Air Show, AUSA, Washington DC, TEXACO event in Antwerp, Belgium. He will be happy to give his services and technical support overseas.
USA | David Johnson | Mind Opera
Mind Opera is a motion-graphics studio that creates high-impact experiences for widescreen and multi-display installations and events. With its technical expertise in the Dataton WATCHOUT system, Mind Opera efficiently guides ideas from concept to screen. David Johnson oversees a studio with roots in photography, film and marketing communications.
USA | James F Kellner | Show Sage LLC
Jim has served Dataton's U.S. and Canadian markets for more than two decades. With a deep working knowledge of WATCHOUT, Jim provides Show Sage customers with unparalleled sales, technical and “how to” support including assistance with many undocumented WATCHOUT features.
USA | Bart Kresa | BARTKRESA Design
BART KRESA is the founding partner of BARTKRESA design, with 15 years of experience designing for distinguished companies worldwide. Kresa brings a deep understanding and experience in projection design and installation management. Recently, he created and taught a course in architectural projection design at the University of Arts in Philadelphia.
iPhone Remote Application
Control WATCHOUT shows from your iPhone with this free app. Connect your iPhone to WATCHOUT display computers, load a show and off you go. Provides basic transport control, access to cue positions, auxiliary timelines, layer conditions, and more. The app requires a wireless access point connected to your display network. Get it here.
What is WATCHOUT?
This first episode will give you a short introduction to the Dataton WATCHOUT Multi Display Software System.
The End Result
This episode sets focus on the end result, giving you some examples of work that has been created with WATCHOUT.
Software Overview
A quick overview of the WATCHOUT production software.
Making a Show - Getting Started
Putting together your first presentation.
Making a Show - Adding Displays
Adding projectors and other display devices to your presentation.
Making a Show - Adding Media
Adding media, such as images, sound and video, to your presentation.
Making a Show - Building the Timeline
Adding media, such as images, sound and video, to your presentation.
Animation - Adding Tween Tracks
This first episode of the Animation serie introduces the basics of animations in WATCHOUT.
Animation - Editing Tween Tracks
Learn to copy a tween track from one cue to another, and how to create some more advanced effects.
Animation - More Tween Tracks
Using the rotation, scaling and coloring tween tracks.
Effects - Wipe
A flexible Wipe effect is first out the gate of the many new visual effects added in WATCHOUT 4.1.
Effects - Contrast & Brightness
Tweak the overall look of images and video without having to go back to Photoshop or re-render the video.
Effects - Hue & Saturation
A powerful "Swiss army knife" effect offering a lot more than its name implies.
Effects - Black & White
A better way to turn images into grayscale, providing more control than the Hue & Saturation effect.
Blend Modes - Add
How additive blend mode works.
Blend Modes - Adding Light
Shooting blobs of light using the additive blend mode.
Blend Modes - Adding Video
Using blend modes in a clever way can sometimes be an alternative to making a video with an alpha channel.
Blend Modes - Screen
The Screen mode is similar to Add, but often produces a softer and more useful result.
Blend Modes - Multiply
Use the Multiply mode when you want to retain dark areas in the blended images.
Masking - Making an Oval Video
Introducing the masking feature added in WATCHOUT 4.1, showing how it can be applied to a video clip.
Masking - Animating the Mask
Showing how to animate a mask and how to combine masking with other effects to illuminate a map.
Masking - Using a Video Mask
Using a video clip as a mask opens up a whole new range of creative possibilities.
Masking - Creating Custom Wipe Effects
Although WATCHOUT has a built-in linear gradient wipe, this episode shows how to create your own custom wipe shapes using a mask.
Keying - Making a Video Background Transparent
The blue/green screen keyer removes a colored background from video and live camera feeds.
Keying - Transparent PowerPoint Slides
A luminance keyer can remove the background from a PowerPoint presentation, allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into WATCHOUT.
Compositions - Making a Composition
Compositions bundle multiple cues together, allowing them to be reused and manipulated as a group.
Compositions - Creating Animations
Put a few still images together into a composition to build an engine.
Compositions - Applying Transformations
Compositions can be scaled, moved and rotated as a whole, which is far easier than transforming all their parts individually.
Compositions - Nesting Compositions
Compositions can be used inside other compositions to create more complex animations.
Compositions - Applying Effects
Combine effects, blending modes and masks with compositions to create visually interesting results.
Timelines - Using Multiple Timelines
By using multiple timelines, you can start show modules in any order, or even have multiple modules running at the same time.
Timelines - Stacking on Stage
You can control the stacking order of timelines - useful when running multiple, overlapping timelines.
Timelines - Starting from External Events
Use external inputs to trigger timelines to create more interactive presentations.
WATCHOUT Systems Manager - Introduction
Manage your WATCHOUT shows from pretty much any device or computer using this new, flexible control solution.
WATCHOUT Systems Manager - Remote Application
A clean, simple and safe user interface, intended for use by an operator to run live presentations.
WATCHOUT Systems Manager - Scheduler Application
Manage your WATCHOUT shows from pretty much any device or computer using this new, flexible control solution.
WATCHOUT 5.2
Released April 5, 2012. New features: Tween Track: Corners, Media Type: Network Video, Media Type: DMX512 Recording, Media Type: Text, Localization: Chinese. Manual and release notes included in the download file. Windows 7 required for full functionality.
WATCHOUT 5.2 USER’S GUIDE
This manual is also included in the WATCHOUT software.
WATCHOUT 5.2 USER’S GUIDE IN CHINESE
The Manual in Chinese language. (5.2 中文用户手册）.
iPhone REMOTE APPLICATION
Control WATCHOUT shows from your iPhone with this free app. Connect your iPhone to WATCHOUT display computers, load a show and off you go. Provides basic transport control, access to cue positions, auxiliary timelines, layer conditions, and more. The app requires a wireless access point connected to your display network.
WATCHOUT SYSTEMS MANAGER
A product concept for controlling WATCHOUT interactively. More info at WATCHOUT TRAINING MOVIES.
WATCHOUT 4.5.1
WATCHOUT 4.5.1 can be used with either version 4 or version 5 license keys. Version 4 license keys can't be upgraded by software to version 5. They must be physically replaced with newer keys. This version allows you to continue using version 4 after upgrading your license keys to v5.
IR NETWORK TRANSPONDER
Product sheet for the NETWORK TRANSPONDER. This transponder can be used to synchronize Dataton PICKUP sound to visuals produced with Dataton WATCHOUT.
AUDIO CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT
Application that lets you assign certain audio file channels to specific sound outputs. Download the product sheet and application files as one compressed zip file. You also need Adobe AIR installed. Download it from get.adobe.com/air.
