LiveLens
Spatial aperturing for unprecedented creative control in photography
Overall winner of the 2006 WA Inventor of the Year Competition
The LiveLens solves the most persistent and fundamental problem of photography - detail loss through under or over exposure. By instantly reacting to the luminance of the subject and partially blocking light in the brighter areas, LiveLens is able to vastly expand the dynamic range of cameras. For video, digital and film format cameras, the LiveLens can eliminate the need to set up bulky and costly lighting equipment to 'fill' shadow areas of a scene.
The technology combines established semiconductor and LCD manufacturing processes to form a unique electro-optical matrix of photo-sensitive and liquid crystal elements. The pixels react instantaneously to the brightest regions within an image, acting as a spatial aperture. This forces the darker regions to be captured in full detail without overexposure in brighter areas that would normally occur.
Live Technologies Ltd has contracted the ECU Microphotonics group to provide the expertise necessary to develop the patented electro-optical technology. ECU has provided a key role in development of the LiveLens working prototypes and is continuing development through to commercial ready stage.