The ZEISS VELVET family of projectors is based on DLP™ technology from Texas Instruments. ZEISS VELVET projectors were specially developed to display images in high contrast to ensure their effect can truly unfold for their target audience. This is where the principle of double modulation comes into play; first, a digital micromirror device (DMD) is illuminated, which in turn illuminates a second DMD using high-precision ZEISS optics. This second DMD is displayed on the screen using a high-quality ZEISS projection lens.
ZEISS is continuing to developing the VELVET family of projectors. An infrared-capable projector for nighttime simulations has now been added to the product portfolio. Development efforts are currently focused on a soon-to-be-released ZEISS VELVET projector with alternative illumination (LED, laser).
Perfect nighttime simulation thanks to a projector that was developed to switch between displaying visual and/or infrared images.
The unique new 10-bit-capable video electronics make it possible to perfectly display grayscale from flawless white to smooth black. 4 times as many shades of gray are available compared with standard 8-bit video signal processing.
The blending areas between the projection channels are therefore completely artifact-free and the channel transitions normally visible with dark images are now a thing of the past, meaning total immersion in the projection.
The expansion of ZEISS VELVET technology to include two additional motion modes means even shaper definition with very fast-moving images. Unlike conventional projectors, the image data can only be edited digitally.
The omission of any additional mechanics/optics prevents image flickering and eliminates the need to install any further components in the projector. Users can easily switch between the two motion modes.
