Avolites Ltd London, United Kingdom, 9th December 2024 – Avolites announces today the release of Prism ‘Early Access’, the latest edition of its popular media software. Prism ‘Early Access’ (E.A.) edition can be downloaded for free via the Avolites website[1] and becomes operational when used in conjunction with an AVOKey (Avolites licence key[2]). The full Prism ONE paid license[3] release is currently scheduled for the Spring 2025; when the ‘Early Access’ edition of Prism will be superseded.
Prism is a specialised software application developed by Avolites, principally for lighting designers, tailored for media playback and designed specifically for the live events and entertainment industry. Prism (E.A.) edition introduces multiple banks and layers that can be controlled via Prism’s UI and/or via Avolites lighting control application ‘Titan’ which utilises the Synergy[4] layer control.
Prism is composed of two parts – the Server and the UI. The UI itself provides the main functions and a common interface for the software. When the UI is closed, Prism can still run its server in the system tray. This allows the features set to still be controlled with Titan[5] to run a show, even on the same machine as Prism, this has the advantage of reducing processing overhead cost and provides the facility to operate both media and lighting from the same PC for the less complex event setups.
Not only does this new release offer Multiple Layers and Multiple Banks[6], but in addition users can now take advantage of Preview Window[7], Cross Fade duration and Speed Control[8].
[6] Prism – Main screen showing UI multiple layers and multiple banks.
[7] Prism (E.A.) edition – Preview Window
[8] PRISM (E.A.) edition – Cross Fade and Speed Control
The increased layer count in Prism allows for greater creativity and flexibility within the mix giving you more choice over where your content sits. Multiple banks bring much more of your content under your control as well as the ability to import and export existing banks between projects. Prism’s new preview window allows you to easily prepare and adjust media before being live in the mix and set unique characteristics for each piece of content. Improved cross fade and speed control adds additional functionality to further adjust your media playback and tailor it to specific needs.
Paul Wong, Avolites’ Managing Director, said, “The release of Prism ‘Early Access’ edition is an important milestone in our development path of our Prism software application. As it delivers some great new features expanding the creative possibilities for both lighting and video designers. It is also another step in integrating video into designs using a simple user interface and powerful feature set that allows all users to bring more complex elements to their shows without the need to purchase additional software or require formal training.”
Prism also allows for input sources to be added including, NDI input, Live input e.g. USB capture / webcams allowing you to bring other visual sources such as guest VJ’s or presentation data into the show. Virtual returns add the ability to take any layer from the mix and use it elsewhere within your project allowing for further creative possibilities. These can all be setup via the Input Settings page and adjusting via the Preview window.
Prism currently enables 1 physical output and 1 NDI output; limited to 1 Surface, 16 Layers, and 256 Banks, with each bank able hold up to 256 elements.
Even more features are available on Prism (E.A.) edition which include added Hardware Decode acceleration for H.264/H.265, added Region of Interest on outputs. As well as with Synergy: added control to surface and layers, added NDI previews and added cross fade duration and speed control. Visit https://www.avolites.com/prism-early-access-edition-release/ for more information.
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Notes:
- Download Prism ‘Early Access’ edition for free at https://www.avolites.com/support/prism/
- Prism runs with any valid AVOKey or Editor Keys with an Ai (Demo, Anjuna, Bondi, Miami) or Prism (Zero) license. All keys can be purchased from any of our distributors.
- Prism ONE paid license is a fully featured major release and is the first license tier of the Prism software application.
- Synergy is Avolites proprietary feature set, connecting any Titan lighting console to any Synergy compatible device running Avolites media software Ai or Prism. Synergy unlocks the power of video and lighting allowing them to be used interchangeably.
- Titan is Avolites proprietary console software platform, which runs across all currently produced consoles.
- IMAGE: 0_Prism_v1.3_Main:_main_page_with_multiple_layers_and _multiple banks
- IMAGE: 1_Prism_ v1.3_Preview_Window:_showing_preview_window
- IMAGE: 2_Prism_v1.3_Cross_Fade_And_Speed_Control:_showing_Cross_Fade_and_Speed_controls_on_layers
