Brompton Technology, the leading global manufacturer of LED video processing solutions, is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its base in Shenzhen. The opening of the Shenzhen office in March 2019 strategically positioning the company in High-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan, was prompted by customer demand and the city’s status as a hub for LED panel manufacturing.
Brompton’s decision to establish a dedicated office facilitated seamless communication and support for local clients. Fast forward five years, and the company’s Shenzhen team support Brompton’s customers with account and project management, calibration, operations, technical product queries, training, field application engineering, and marketing.
To mark the occasion, the team is hosting a celebratory event at the office on March 7. Brompton’s CEO, Richard Mead, will be joined by Elijah Ebo, director of APAC operations, Pokman Chu, General Manager (China), Summer Zhang, deputy general manager (China), and many other members of the team in China and the UK to unveil a demo stage featuring an LED volume driven by Brompton Tessera LED processors.
This demo stage facility serves multiple purposes, including hosting internal and external trainings for partners, clients, and prospective clients, and conducting Brompton and partner-specific training sessions. It also provides a dedicated space for in-house events and for partners to showcase demonstrations, fostering innovation, knowledge-sharing and collaboration within the industry.
Equipped with industry-standard technology, the stage boasts an impressive array of equipment, including an LED volume comprising 60 ground-stacked ROE Visual BP2V2 panels, a StarTracker Max tracking system by Mo-Sys, disguise VX2 media server and RXII render node, and an an ARRI Alexa 35 camera and ARRI Skypanel and Orbiter lighting fixtures. It is completed with a sound system, sync generator, and camera tripod.
“The demo stage will serve as a versatile platform, acting as a training centre and client showcase,” explained Pokman Chu, general manager of China at Brompton Technology. “The team will be able to host various events, including seminars on emerging technologies, live events, virtual production, broadcast and fixed installations. With an open-door policy, we aim to encourage partner utilisation and industry collaboration. The comprehensive demonstrations will cover complete, end-to-end virtual production workflows, emphasising xR and related technologies, with the initiative designed to create a hub for knowledge and support, benefiting both the local community in South China and beyond.
“With such a strong team in China, led by Pokman Chu and supported by Summer Zhang, we are well-positioned for on-going success. Our current focus involves installing the demo stage, fostering a closer market ecosystem, and providing extensive training and technical support. We remain committed to innovation and collaboration, addressing the needs of our valued customers in the dynamic landscape of LED video processing.”
