How do I make content for the HLD?

Hololuminescent Displays use standard 9:16 portrait video. The holographic effect comes from framing the subject inside the display’s fixed alcove, so the content workflow is different from creating multi-view content for a Light Field Display.

Use HLD Author

HLD Author is the quickest way to prepare content. It runs in Chrome and can import videos, images, and 3D media.

1. Import your source media.
2. Position and scale it on the 9:16 canvas.
3. Use the alcove guide to keep the subject inside the holographic volume.
4. Apply chroma key, shadow, lighting, or image effects as needed.
5. Export for your display model and playback system.

See the HLD Author guide for supported formats and export targets.

Other content pipelines

• Video editors: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and similar tools can create properly framed portrait video.
• 3D tools: Blender, Cinema 4D, and similar applications can render portrait video for HLD playback.
• Real-world footage: Film a subject against a light solid background or green screen, then remove the background and add a grounding shadow.
• AI-generated video: Prepare the final result using the same 9:16 framing guidelines.

Real-time applications

The HLD 16-inch, 27-inch, and 86-inch models can display a live signal from a computer, so Unity, Unreal Engine, or a custom application can render directly to the display. See Creating real-time HLD applications.