ZRD-VP23EB

Achieving deep, realistic black levels is one of the most persistent challenges in virtual production workflow. Incident light from other sources falling on the LED wall can cause inadequate black levels in virtual backgrounds, requiring costly correction in post production. The ZRD-VP23EB utilises sony’s newly developed deep black and anti-reflection surface technologies to achieve unmatched black levels, allowing incredibly natural, realistic mixing of real and virtual elements.

Development of the advanced surface technology for Crystal LED has demanded exhaustive evaluation of different candidate materials and techniques. A key challenge was achieving unprecedented black levels, extremely high brightness and a wide cinematic colour gamut while minimising reflections from the panel surface under the glare of powerful studio lighting. The successful result has been made possible by Sony’s extensive heritage and technical knowledge of display surface treatments and optical engineering, coupled with our close relationships with industry-leading material vendors.

The ZRD-VP23EB is ideally suited to the demands of virtual production, with an extremely high display brightness of 1,500 cd/m²* complemented by accurate reproduction of over 97%* of the DCI-P3 colour gamut.

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If the refresh rate of an LED display is too low, it can cause flickering and distracting scanline artifacts that are particularly noticeable with today’s high frame rate cameras used for virtual production. The ZRD-VP23EB series employs high performance LED driver ICs capable of extremely high refresh rates up to 7,680Hz – significantly greater than other commercially available LED wall solutions.

The ZRD-VP23EB gives system integrators and rental specialists exceptional installation freedom. Popular with the virtual production rental industry, the self-stacking cabinet’s square 1:1 proportions simplify rapid LED wall assembly. The modular LED panels are easy to install without needing special skills or costly jigs and other complex equipment, simplifying the construction of LED walls of virtually any scale and shape, including very large stacks and curved surfaces. Easy Z-axis adjustment allows fine alignment of individual cabinets, ensuring that the LED wall surface is extremely flat to eliminate visible lines when shooting from an angle. The ZRD-VP23EB features protection measures to minimize the risks of costly accidental damage when individual cabinets are joined together during LED wall construction. In addition each module a LED surface protection that safeguards LEDs from being dislodged or damaged.

The ZRD-VP23EB is designed for easy maintenance, cutting pressure on technical crews with time-saving features for simple maintenance. Individual LED modules can be easily exchanged with access from the back of the cabinet. A status indicator light on the back of each module makes it simple to identify any units that need exchanging. Each module’s power unit can be easily detached via a simple locking knob, with no special tools needed.

Electrical power consumption is a significant contributor to everyday running costs for any virtual production facility. Energy-efficient super fine LED circuits are combined with advanced Sony power control technology, reducing consumption by up to 30%* compared with conventional LED walls.*TBD

Crystal LED is designed to fit smoothly and efficiently into today’s virtual production workflow. ZRD-VP23EB is available in versions that are fully compatible with market leading LED wall display controller vendors Brompton, simplifying integration into a wide range of virtual production environments while reducing training requirements. Furthermore, exceptional black levels and consistently accurate colour reproduction while creating and shooting mean that less additional work is needed in post-production.