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Explore the Art of Concealment with the X1: 'The Hidden Might'

Disguise Unveils Portable 4K Visual Control Solution: X1

In a groundbreaking move, Disguise has introduced X1, a software-only version of its acclaimed Designer software that brings 4K visual playback and mapping to laptops and user-chosen hardware, eliminating the need for traditional media servers [1][3][4].

This portable solution is designed for professionals delivering small-to-medium live events such as concerts, theatre productions, and corporate brand experiences. With seamless integration with major real-time graphics tools like Notch, Unreal Engine, TouchDesigner, Unity, and more via Disguise’s RenderStream protocol, creators can import and live manipulate visuals from multiple sources [1][3].

Key features of Disguise X1 include:

  • 4K real-time visual playback and mapping from a laptop or user-chosen hardware [1][3][4].
  • An ever-expanding ready-to-use content pack preloaded with high-impact visuals and effects created in-house by Disguise’s Creative Services team [1][2][3].
  • The ability to preview content on a 3D mini-replica of the stage or environment for virtual setup visualization [1][2][3].
  • Use of the Designer timeline, a powerful tool for scheduling, editing, and sequencing all visual cues for smooth show control in real time [1][2][3].
  • Built-in redundancy and failover features, including 1:1 failover support, ensuring uninterrupted playback and added security during live events [1][2][3].

X1 also supports open integrations with major tracking and automation systems like Kinesys, Tait Navigator, and PSN, plus APIs for custom development and workflow expansion [2][3]. A portable USB Codemeter license key enables easy licensing and 4K output on laptops or chosen hardware [3].

Pricing for X1 starts at $6,000 per year, with educational and bundle options available [3]. In summary, Disguise X1 brings the full power of the renowned Designer software into a highly portable, laptop-based 4K visual control solution, optimizing flexibility, creative freedom, and workflow continuity for creators working across a variety of live entertainment and event settings, from intimate venues to larger productions [1][3][4].

Kate Freer, projection designer on Festival Napa Valley, finds X1 makes show control more accessible and beneficial in festival scenarios. Raed Al Tikriti, chief product and technology officer at Disguise, explained that X1 was created to support smaller productions and those without the space or budget for high-performance media servers [5].

While X1 does not eliminate the need for server-run shows in larger productions that require more power, it provides users with on-the-go access to the same software used for pre-visualizing, sequencing, and controlling headline shows globally [5]. With X1, creators can now take their visual control capabilities anywhere, making live events more dynamic and visually stunning than ever before.

[1] Disguise. (2022). Disguise X1. Retrieved from https://www.disguise.one/products/disguise-x1

[2] Disguise. (2022). Disguise X1: Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved from https://www.disguise.one/resources/disguise-x1-faqs

[3] Disguise. (2022). Disguise X1: Pricing and Plans. Retrieved from https://www.disguise.one/resources/disguise-x1-pricing-and-plans

[4] AV Technology. (2022). Disguise Unveils X1, a Portable Version of Its Designer Software. Retrieved from https://www.avtechnologymag.com/disguise-unveils-x1-a-portable-version-of-its-designer-software/

[5] Live Design Online. (2022). Disguise Unveils X1, a Portable Version of Its Designer Software. Retrieved from https://livedesignonline.com/disguise-unveils-x1-a-portable-version-of-its-designer-software/

  1. This new Disguise X1 solution allows professionals to bring 4K visual playback and mapping to their laptops or chosen hardware for small-to-medium live events, seamlessly integrating with popular real-time graphics tools like Notch, Unreal Engine, TouchDesigner, Unity, and more.
  2. Key features of Disguise X1 include the ability to preview content on a 3D mini-replica of the stage or environment for virtual setup visualization, use of the Designer timeline for scheduling, editing, and sequencing visual cues, and built-in redundancy and failover features for added security during live events.
  3. With X1, creators can now take their visual control capabilities anywhere, utilizing the ever-expanding ready-to-use content pack featuring high-impact visuals and effects, and supporting open integrations with major tracking and automation systems like Kinesys, Tait Navigator, and PSN, plus APIs for custom development and workflow expansion.

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