The term ‘Video Wall’ refers to a form of Digital Signage where multiple screens are arranged together to create a single large-scale display.

The most famous example of this type of Digital Signage is probably Times Square in New York. Times Square has been the site of electric advertisements since 1904 and has become a landmark for its iconic digital advertisements ever since. In fact, displaying illuminated signs is a legal requirement for building owners in this area and there is actually a minimum lighting limit, rather than a maximum limit²!

In terms of everyday life, Video Walls have been found in shopping centres for a decade but, until recently, were limited to the largest high-end retailers.

These are the classic uses of Video Walls that pop into most people’s heads. However, improvements in technology and falling costs of LCD panels have vastly increased their popularity and variety of applications. Nowadays, although they are still used for advertising, Video Walls can be found in many other sectors as well – even some that might surprise you!

Entertainment

There are numerous applications for Video Walls in the entertainment sector. Video Walls are becoming more widespread in sports stadiums, where they can be used to display scoreboards, live stream footage of the event, and show close-ups or replays of key moments. In large stadiums where viewers are often sat far away from the action, it is of paramount importance that all fans are able to access such material easily to ensure that they enjoy the event. Although Video Walls have been used for this purpose for the past 30 years, narrower bezel sizes have greatly increased the effectiveness (and so popularity) of such displays for this purpose.

Transport

The transport sector has welcomed Video Walls enthusiastically, realising that arrival and departure times for trains, planes, etc. can be delivered to passengers effectively through large-scale digital signage. Video Walls are easily updateable which, when combined with their eye-catching nature and large viewing distances, makes them ideal for this purpose.

Additionally, the extremely high footfall of international airports, along with the fact that passengers are often confined to specific areas for long periods of time, greatly increases the effectiveness of adverts. However, it can be difficult to make your brand stand out in such a busy environment. As Video Walls are brilliant at grabbing people’s attention over large areas, they are arguably the best advertising display for this setting.

Education

Video Walls are becoming increasingly prevalent in the education sector to improve the way that teaching is delivered to students. Large auditoriums and lecture theatres can massively benefit from using Video Walls as presentation screens, which ensures that learning materials are engaging and accessible, even to students at the back of the room.

Furthermore, Video Walls can be used as effective welcome message boards in the reception areas of educational buildings, showcasing the achievements of the school, college or university to visitors.

Corporate

You might be forgiven for thinking that Video Walls have no place in the corporate sector, as they are usually associated with larger, more open spaces. However, installing Video Walls in meeting rooms can be incredibly useful. Not only does the technology subtly convey a high-end, modern atmosphere to potential clients, it is also visually appealing and so likely to increase engagement in presentations. Due to its super fine pixel pitch and seamless, bezel-free design. Video Walls are also frequently used in corporate lobbies to help promote the business.

Exhibitions

Video Walls have quickly been identified as a successful way to separate yourself from competitors at exhibitions, thus attracting more passers-by to your stand. This is because they have a high visual impact, even from across the room, as they are brighter and more striking than traditional printed signs. Also, unlike printed signs, Video Walls can be altered and updated very quickly. In addition, as they are made up of multiple smaller screens placed together, Video Walls can be arranged into any aspect ratio or even in a scattered layout to create an eye-catching display. Overall, these features enable businesses to make more efficient use of their limited floor space.

Control Rooms

From CCTV monitoring to television broadcasting to intelligent traffic systems, Video Walls have vastly improved many different types of control room. This is because, by bringing multiple video feeds and/or data sources together, Video Walls allow more efficient use of space, enhance visibility and increase the control that operators have. Also, the use of commercial grade materials means that all our screens can be in constant use 24/7 to ensure reliable, continuous information flow.

Therefore, without us even knowing it, Video Walls are working behind the scenes to improve our everyday lives – whether that’s keeping us safe from criminals, making sure our TV programmes run smoothly, or helping us get to our destination as quickly as possible.

To summarise, Video Walls are attention-grabbing, visually appealing and easily maintainable – so it’s clear to see why they’re becoming an increasingly popular choice for a variety of applications.

Why not contact a member of our team and see how a Video Wall can improve your business?