Mesmer design, create and implement video and projection effects for the creative industry. Supporting applications such as theaters, musicals, operas, fashion shows and live broadcasts, Mesmer’s key services include projection and content playback, image creation and manipulation, the installation of video systems from virtual reality (VR) equipment and holographic and projection mapping. Examples of Mesmer’s work can be seen at The Royal Shakespeare Company, throughout the Edinburgh Fringe festival and at major beauty and fashion exhibitions around the world.

The ADDERLink™ XDIP, a high performance IP KVM extender and matrix solution, was specified due to its compact size and simplicity. The solution allows operators located within the control room to extend and remotely manage all VR headset computers with ultra-low latency, HD video, USB2.0 and stereo audio. The XDIP is delivered in a zero-configuration state so the theater’s operators can power up the units and start working immediately, without the need to install additional drivers or software. As the XDIP integrates with the theater’s standard IP network, Mesmer were able to reduce installation costs by negating the need to invest in new, dedicated switching devices and cabling, and the labor to set up this separate infrastructure. Operating over IP provides greater flexibility in deployment and user operation while compatibility with Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches further reduces set-up time by mitigating the need for additional power sources. PoE support improves reliability by leveraging the redundant power options delivered by PoE switches; crucial for the smooth running of live theater productions.