> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hlddocs.lookingglassfactory.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hlddocs.lookingglassfactory.com/looking-glass-hololuminescent-tm-displays.md).

# Looking Glass Hololuminescent™ Displays

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Looking Glass HLD Displays utilize a fixed holographic volume combined with high resolution display panels to create mind-blowing 3D effects. In this guide we'll walk you through how to create content for this new category of display — both video content and real-time applications.

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## Getting Started

Follow our [**onboarding guide**](https://lookingglassfactory.com/hld-setup) to setup your new Hololuminescent Display!

Read more about our full display lineup on our [**website**](https://lookingglassfactory.com/hld-overview).
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## Creative guidelines

Any video tool can be used to create content — from digital content creation (DCC) apps like Blender and C4D to generative AI tools like Kling and Veo. Real-time applications are also supported. Simply run the application on a computer that can connect to the HLD via HDMI, and ensure your content is created following our guidelines.

See our creative guidelines for instructions on how to frame [people/characters](/creative-guidelines/characters.md) and [products](/creative-guidelines/products.md) in the HLD and recreate this setup in your tool of choice.

For step-by-step tutorials for tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Blender, see our [Content Guides](#content-guides) below.

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## Content guides

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/68xNLE5QW5KiFJel1w7o"><strong>Video editor workflows</strong></a></td><td>Create content in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.</td><td><a href="/files/FTG6Brt3SAEfo7HWaiiz">/files/FTG6Brt3SAEfo7HWaiiz</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/B6T6a8E5ZqIDX3oqfIwJ"><strong>Render with 3D tools</strong></a></td><td>Render content for the HLD from tools like C4D and Blender.</td><td><a href="/files/cZtj2yNZYbYIllhTmqGx">/files/cZtj2yNZYbYIllhTmqGx</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/3HZDEVnp6j2al7DQgwZ5"><strong>Filming real-world footage</strong></a></td><td>Capture people and products on a backdrop.</td><td><a href="/files/TD8AgfSakjcTTuf4lCR8">/files/TD8AgfSakjcTTuf4lCR8</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/vMyVWgzlnnsDnsu2OURR"><strong>Creating with GenAI</strong></a></td><td>Use modern AI tools like Nano Banana and Veo.</td><td><a href="/files/8A2kdml9vuyD6GYLRhQX">/files/8A2kdml9vuyD6GYLRhQX</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/5eUNUf6AtgXcDSVFuPzO"><strong>Real-time applications</strong></a></td><td>Create interactive applications in engines like Unity and Unreal.</td><td><a href="/files/tX145xNZgCstQE0mVU3x">/files/tX145xNZgCstQE0mVU3x</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Reviewing and preparing video content

Once you’ve created your video using one of our templates or your own workflow, we recommend opening it in [**HLD Author**](/apps-and-tools/hld-author.md).

HLD Author lets you:

* Preview how your content will appear on a Hololuminescent Display
* Automatically export the video in the correct format for playback on the included [HLD Demo Media Player](/managing-content/using-the-demo-media-player.md)

This is the easiest way to confirm framing, depth, and orientation before deploying content to a device.

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## Deploying content

If your content has been generated and reviewed in [HLD Author](/apps-and-tools/hld-author.md), and you now want to set up playback on hardware, see these guides:

* Use the [Demo Media Player](/managing-content/using-the-demo-media-player.md) for simple, bundled playback
* Convert the included Demo Media Player into a full digital signage solution with [Yodeck](/managing-content/yodeck-digital-signage-player.md)
* Use [BrightSign](/managing-content/brightsign-digital-signage-player.md) for long-term digital signage installations