Once a year, the film industry pauses to celebrate its finest – the storytellers, performers, and creators who bring emotion to life on screen. The 98th Academy Awards were no exception. At the core of the visual setup were Barco’s projection and processing solutions, forming the backbone of the stage’s visual performance.
- 8× QDX-4K45 projectors
- 4× Encore3 image processors
Setting the stage for cinematic excellence
The main stage played a key role in bringing the experience to life. Content from the Academy and nominated films flowed across the stage, creating a dynamic visual narrative that supported every moment of the show. Senovva steered overall show production, while AEON Point drove creative execution for screens. Fuse Technical Group supported both teams as a trusted supplier.
Zero compromise in a high-stakes live environment
Delivering visuals for a live broadcast of this caliber comes with uncompromising technical demands: complex real-time content management, image consistency under bright stage lighting, and absolute reliability with no second takes.
The technology behind an award-winning experience
Four Encore3s handled the complex signal workflow, enabling real-time processing and flexible content layout across the mainstage. Eight Barco QDX-4K45 projectors delivered the required brightness and image fidelity — consistent output with vibrant colors and sharp detail for both the live audience and broadcast cameras.
On the night itself, everything came together seamlessly. The visuals supported every moment of the ceremony without drawing attention to the technology behind them — letting the focus stay on the stories, the talent, and the magic of cinema.