A 3D anamorphic digital billboard combines the LED screen shape, main viewing position, and purpose-built content to create a glasses-free depth effect. For a DOOH 3D anamorphic billboard on a mall facade or street corner, start with photos of the proposed screen location, the main viewing area, and the approximate screen dimensions.
For 3D anamorphic billboards, the screen shape, video content and main viewing position need to be planned together. TOPVIEW is an LED display manufacturer based in Shenzhen. We supply the screen, control equipment and engineering documents, with remote support for installation and commissioning. The initial proposal explains the screen layout, the parameters needed for video production and the work you need to arrange locally
A flat screen made from flat LED cabinets is an option to assess. First, confirm which way the screen faces, the main viewing position and the effect you want. Give the screen dimensions and viewing position to the content team so they can assess what visuals would work.
If there is room to install a screen on both sides of an external corner, the video can run across the two faces. Provide the width and height of each side and the actual angle between them. Total area alone is not enough to work out the cabinet layout or video dimensions for each face.
A 90° corner can use matching 45° corner kits, with standard cabinets on the flat sections and suitable components at the junction. Once the layout is agreed, we provide the pixel dimensions of each face and the corner position within the video canvas so the content team can align the image.
Provide the curve radius and the available installation space first. These determine the combination of modules, cabinets and support structure. A curved configuration may use small modules measuring 160 × 80 mm or 80 × 80 mm, depending on the pixel pitch and structure. Module dimensions alone do not determine the minimum curve radius.
The content team also needs the curved surface geometry. If you have a concept image but no radius or dimensions yet, we will identify the measurements needed before confirming the layout.
After choosing the screen shape, select the pixel pitch based on viewing distance, screen size and budget. Our outdoor 3D range includes P4, P5, P6, P8 and P10. You do not need to choose a model before the first discussion; start by giving us the viewing distance.
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Check the equipment, drawings and services for your anamorphic billboard in one supply list. This helps you arrange purchasing, construction and video production. The table below sets out what to check; the quotation and technical documents confirm the configuration and quantities.
| Item | What TOPVIEW Supplies | What Needs Separate Confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Screen and control | LED cabinets, the corner or curved components specified in the proposal, control equipment and matching cables. | Screen dimensions, pixel pitch, pixel layout and whether a control computer is included. |
| Engineering documents | Cabinet numbering and layout drawings, structural information, installation instructions, wiring and power distribution information. | A local engineer reviews the structure and fixing method. Steelwork, the power distribution box and site work are costed separately. |
| Video parameters | Total resolution, pixel dimensions of each face, corner or curved surface geometry, and playback requirements. | The customer and content team agree on the creative work, production fees and revisions for the finished 3D video. |
| Spare parts | Approximately 2% spare modules of matching specifications. Other spare parts and quantities are confirmed in the quotation. | Check each module type separately so the spare matches the position where it is needed. |
| Installation and after-sales support | Remote installation and commissioning support, fault diagnosis and component replacement guidance, with a two-year warranty under the agreed terms. | Arrange the local installation team in advance. State separately whether overseas on-site support and international shipping are included. |
Put spare quantities directly in the supply list. For example, 2% of 1,000 modules of the same specification is 20 spare modules. This is a calculation example. If the screen uses several module types, confirm the quantity and compatibility of spares for each type.
Choose the controller based on the pixel count and playback requirements. For example, the NovaStar VX1000 Pro is rated for a maximum of 6.5 million pixels and has 10 Gigabit Ethernet output ports, each supporting up to 650,000 pixels at 8-bit. Also check the input interfaces, frame rate, receiving cards and port allocation. The total pixel limit alone is not enough to select a controller; this model is used only as a specification example.
For an initial budget, the P4 configuration published in September 2026 is approximately USD 600–720/m², EXW (Ex Works), with about 5,500 cd/m² brightness and a 3,840 Hz refresh rate. It includes the specified screen, standard control equipment, cables, spare modules and wooden crate packaging. Transport, steelwork, the power distribution box, local installation and 3D video are charged separately. Other configurations need a separate quote.
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Once the screen layout is confirmed, we provide the video output dimensions, the pixel dimensions of each display face and the position of any corner or curve. We also confirm the main viewing position with the content team. You can send an existing reference video, but its proportions, screen geometry and viewing conditions need checking before we can say whether it can be used as it is.
For example, assume a P4 cabinet has an active display area of 960 × 960 mm. Each cabinet then has 240 × 240 pixels. A layout of 10 columns and 6 rows measures 9.6 × 5.76 m, with a video canvas of 2400 × 1440 pixels, or 3.456 million pixels in total.
If these 60 cabinets are divided equally between the two faces of a 90° corner, each face has 5 columns and 6 rows. Each face then has logical pixel dimensions of 1200 × 1440, and the combined canvas is 2400 × 1440. The corner components and actual pixel mapping still need to follow the final drawings.
If you already have a team for the 3D billboard animation, we coordinate the technical parameters with them and help check image orientation, proportions and alignment across the faces during commissioning. If you do not have a content team, you can ask us for an introduction. You agree on the creative work, fees, revisions and delivery schedule directly with that team.
Bring your local contractor or installation team into the discussion while the proposal is being agreed. They need to verify the site dimensions, arrange steelwork fabrication and lifting, and refer structural and electrical questions to the appropriate professionals.
The 960 × 960 mm die-cast aluminum cabinet shown in our weighing test weighs 25.6 kg. For a project using 60 cabinets of the same configuration, the combined cabinet weight is approximately 1,536 kg. This excludes the steel structure, cables and other equipment. Final load calculations must use the confirmed cabinet configuration and quantity.
We provide the screen dimensions, weight and related structural information. A local structural engineer reviews the total loads, wind loads and fixing method in relation to the building. The combined cabinet weight is only one input to that assessment; it cannot establish whether the building can support the installation.
Confirm access before finalizing the structure. If the modules can be removed from the front but the power supplies and receiving cards require rear access, leave enough space behind the screen to reach the service points, remove components and use tools. The local team should check this against the actual cabinets and site conditions so parts can be removed after installation.
Give the final equipment maximum power and wiring information to a qualified electrician to confirm the supply, cables, grounding and protection. Average power consumption is used to estimate electricity costs; it cannot replace maximum power when assessing the electrical supply.
A separate published example for a 50 m² P6.67 common-cathode screen gives a maximum of 550 W/m², or 27.5 kW in total. At an average of 186 W/m², running for 10 hours a day and 30 days a month uses approximately 2,790 kWh. This is a different configuration from the P4 sizing example above, so the figures cannot be used interchangeably.
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After the initial proposal and quotation are agreed, we prepare detailed production drawings using the verified site dimensions. The local engineer reviews the support structure and fixing method. Production follows once the parties have confirmed the screen layout and video parameters, reducing the risk of equipment dimensions that do not fit the site.
The published production lead time is about 20 days after receipt of the deposit, subject to the order agreement. This excludes preliminary design approval, international transport, customs clearance and local installation. Allow for those stages separately when planning the opening date.
While the equipment is in production, the content team can make the video using the confirmed screen data. We complete aging and display tests before shipment. The local team carries out construction and installation to the drawings and completes the electrical connections, with remote technical support from us.
After installation, check the display with red, green, blue and white test images. Then play the project video to check orientation, proportions, alignment across the faces and the effect from the agreed viewing position. Also check the equipment, documents, spares and replacement procedures against the supply list. The finished video is delivered under your agreement with the content team.
Start with the information you already have. After the initial assessment, we will list any measurements still needed.
Project country and city, and the planned opening date.
Photos of the front and side of the building, plus the surrounding viewing area.
Installation position, approximate width and height, and mounting height, with units stated. For a corner screen, give the dimensions of both faces and the actual angle. For a curved screen, provide the radius or a dimensioned drawing.
Main viewing distance, and the effect you want or a reference video.
Expected operating hours per day and days per month. Include any existing budget and details of your local installation or content team.
TOPVIEW will use your site details and any special requirements to recommend a suitable screen shape and configuration and explain what the quote includes.The quote will state its validity period; the current published reference is 10 days. Changes to the dimensions, configuration or purchase timing require a new price check.
