Introduction
In the recently concluded Glory of Kings 2023 Challenger Cup finals, as well as being hot, LOL S13 has received a lot of attention and even on many social media platforms, continuously on the list of the top 10 search terms. This also reflects that e-sports competitions have officially entered the public eye.
This raises the question: what is the reason why e-sports are so hot? One of the key factors is the LED display on the gaming stage. Is there only one large LED screen at the competition site? No!
This post will take you through the various LED displays on the eSports stage.
1. Reasons for the popularity of e-sports
With the diversification of interests and cultures, many industries that were previously not favored or were very niche are developing rapidly. E-sports is one of the fastest-growing industries in recent years. There are many reasons for its popularity.
Here are some important ones in comparison:
- Technological progress:
With the continuous development of computer hardware and network technology, e-sports equipment and network environment have been greatly improved, which not only improves the user’s gaming experience but also improves the equipment in the game.
In the past, we could only watch games online through mobile phones, but now, many offline viewing venues have been established, and we can watch them in real-time through LED displays.
- The rise of fan culture:
Today’s e-sports clubs also have a group of fans who appreciate their operations and recognize the club’s philosophy to support them. As a medium of communication, fans will promote e-sports to more people.
- The popularity of social media:
The popularity of social media has made e-sports competitions easier for people to pay attention to and spread. Many esports players and competitions have attracted large followings through social media platforms and become star players. Or invite a big anchor with rich experience in the same game and a fan base to serve as a second-line commentator.
For example, Douyu’s Gemini’s live broadcast room has attracted tens of millions of real-time views when commentating on e-sports competitions.
- The rise of e-sports clubs and the improvement of competition systems:
The rise of e-sports clubs has provided e-sports players with a better development platform and resource support. At the same time, competition among e-sports clubs has also promoted the popularity of e-sports competitions.
The improvement of the e-sports competition system also allows fans of various clubs to watch games throughout the year, and there will not be a long period of time without games to watch, which will lead to a decline in popularity.
- Government and business support:
More and more governments and businesses recognize the value and potential of e-sports and begin to invest resources and funds to support the development of the e-sports industry.
Most of the current King of Glory clubs have signed a strategic cooperation agreement with a certain city and added the name of the city to their clubs, such as Beijing WB, Nanjing HEOR, Chengdu AG, etc.
- The rise of e-sports culture:
E-sports has gradually become an emerging cultural phenomenon, attracting a large number of young people to participate and pay attention. E-sports culture integrates various elements such as games, entertainment, and sports, providing young people with a new cultural experience.
In addition, this year’s Hangzhou Asian Games also included e-sports in the Asian Games competitions, which is of historical significance to the e-sports industry.
2. LED display and the development of e-sports
There is a close relationship between LED displays and e-sports. LED display screen is an electronic device that can display images and videos. It has the characteristics of high brightness, high contrast, wide color gamut, etc., and can achieve high-definition display.
E-sports is a sport that uses electronic devices to compete and requires display devices to display game images, player information, etc.
In e-sports competitions, LED displays are usually used to create stage backgrounds, display competition information, live broadcast competition screens, display player information, advertising, etc.
The LED display’s high-definition display and wide color gamut can effectively enhance the game viewing experience, allowing viewers to understand better the progress of the game and the status of the players.
In addition, LED displays can also be used for decoration and atmosphere creation in electronic sports venues.
For example, dynamic images, club logos, etc., can be played through LED displays to create unique visual effects and enhance the audience’s sense of participation and viewing experience.
In short, LED display screens play an important role in e-sports competitions and are one of the indispensable devices in e-sports competitions.
3. What characteristics do a large e-sports professional broadcast screen need to have?
So, as the most important large screen for broadcasting e-sports competitions, what qualities does it need to possess?
- High resolution and high refresh rate:
LED real-time broadcast large screen should have a high resolution and high refresh rate to ensure that the picture is clear and smooth without lagging and smearing. Ensure the clarity and smoothness of the picture quality during the game.
- Wide color gamut and accurate color:
Pictures in e-sports competitions usually have rich colors, so large LED real-time broadcast screens should have a wide color gamut and accurate color performance capabilities to restore the true colors of the picture.
- Fast response time:
The response time of the LED real-time broadcast large screen should be as short as possible to reduce motion blur and smear and ensure a clear picture. E-sports itself is about watching the players’ operating techniques in the game, so the response time of the broadcast screen is also very important.
- Good viewing angle:
The LED real-time broadcast large screen should have a good viewing angle to ensure that the picture quality will not be affected when viewed from different positions and angles in the venue.
- Energy saving and environmental protection:
LED real-time broadcast large screens should have a high energy efficiency ratio to reduce energy consumption and reduce the impact on the environment.
- Anti-interference ability:
The LED real-time broadcast large screen should have good anti-interference ability to ensure that the picture quality is not affected in complex environments.
- Support multiple signal inputs and outputs:
The LED real-time broadcast large screen should support multiple signal inputs and outputs to meet the needs of different devices.
- High reliability:
The LED real-time broadcast large screen should have high reliability to ensure stable performance under long-term operation and high-load working conditions.
- Intelligence:
TheLED real-time broadcast large screen should have certain intelligent functions, such as automatically adjusting brightness, contrast, etc., to adapt to the needs of different environments and scenes.
4. In addition to the big screen for real-time broadcast, what other LED displays are there on the final stage?
Every e-sports competition that players participate in is to stand on the stage of the finals, win the championship, and shed a “golden rain” for them. However, you must know that the finals not only have large screens for real-time broadcasts but also other LED displays. Let’s see.
It is an LED display made of transparent material. Its characteristics are as follows:
High transparency: The transparency of the transparent LED screen is as high as 40%-60%, allowing viewers to clearly see the scene behind the screen without affecting their line of sight.
Thin, light, and portable: Due to the use of transparent materials, the transparent LED screen is light in weight and small in size, making it easy to carry and install.
High brightness: The transparent LED screen has high brightness and can achieve clear and vivid image display under direct sunlight or bright environment.
High color reproduction: The transparent LED screen has good color reproduction and can achieve true and vivid color performance.
Large viewing angle: The LED transparent screen has a large viewing angle and can achieve a clear image display at different angles.
Generally, on the stage of the finals, in addition to the competition, there will also be an opening show and a half-time performance. The transparent LED screen can be used as a performance device, which can increase the viewing and interactivity of the entire performance.
It is an LED display screen specially designed for indoor environments. Its features are as follows:
High brightness: Indoor LED screens have high brightness and can achieve clear and vivid image display in bright environments.
Energy saving and environmental protection: The indoor LED screen uses LED light-emitting diodes, which have the characteristics of low energy consumption and low heat and are both energy-saving and environmentally friendly.
High color reproduction: The indoor LED screen has good color reproduction and can achieve true and vivid color performance.
Large viewing angle: The indoor LED screen has a large viewing angle and can achieve a clear image display at different angles.
Generally, on the e-sports stage, indoor LED screens can be used as stage background, player introductions, advertisements, and other content to provide the audience with a rich visual experience. At the same time, indoor LED screens can also be used as stage props to interact with performers and enhance the stage effect.
It is an LED display screen made of flexible materials. Its characteristics are as follows:
Flexible and bendable: Flexible LED screens are made of flexible materials that can achieve bending, folding, and other deformations and have high flexibility.
Thin and portable: Due to the use of flexible materials, flexible LED screens are light in weight and small in size, making them easy to carry and install.
High color reproduction: The flexible LED screen has good color reproduction and can achieve true and vivid color performance.
Large viewing angle: The flexible LED screen has a large viewing angle and can achieve a clear image display at different angles.
It is generally installed on the wall of the audience seats and surrounds the entire venue. Advertising content can be played at appropriate times to increase the game atmosphere.
4). Creative LED screen
It is an LED display with innovative design and unique functions. It is generally different in shape from conventional LED displays. Its characteristics are as follows:
Unique design: The creative LED screen adopts a novel design concept, has a unique appearance, and has high ornamental value.
Customization: Creative LED screens can be customized into different shapes, sizes, and functions according to customer needs.
Rich display effects: Creative LED screens can achieve a variety of display effects, such as animation, video, images, etc., with strong visual impact.
Interactivity: Creative LED screens can interact with the audience, such as operating through touch, gestures, etc.
Generally, on the e-sports stage, creative LED screens can be used as the stage background, such as in the opening show, to interact with the performers, enhance the stage effect, and present shocking visual effects to the audience.
Conclusion
The popularity of e-sports lies not only in the excellent skills and operations of the players but also in the global competition and in the careful design and equipment on the e-sports stage.
The relationship between e-sports and LED displays promotes each other and jointly contributes to the success of the e-sports field. In the future, e-sports can go to higher places.
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