Metacast Weather Graphics Solution
Making its IBC debut is Metacast, ChyronHegos leading weather graphics solution that combines everything from data input and editing, to visualization and on-air play out. As a data-centric solution, Metacast is continuously updated with radar, satellite, model forecast, pinpoint city/location forecasts, and up-to-the minute remote weather station data. Metacast offers an efficient platform for creating sophisticated local, regional and global weather content for TV, tablet, mobile or web.
PowerClips
Production Clip Server
Also new for IBC is PowerClips, ChyronHegos latest production clip server designed to meet the needs of the most demanding broadcast environments. Available in a 1RU, 2-channel standard model or a 2RU, 4-channel fully optioned system, PowerClips is an ideal solution for the playback of segments such as news bumpers, station promos and coming ups. PowerClips features a clever tab-view user interface that allows the operator to layout all command and control panels according to their operational requirements. Key features include the ability to play multiple layers on a single channel, external automation control via VDCP protocol, and playback of a variety of clip formats supported by Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite and Avid Media Composer. Built-in MOS integration makes PowerClips an integral part of ChyronHegos end-to-end BlueNet graphics workflow solution for news, sports and entertainment.
CAMIO4
Graphics Asset Management Solution
ChyronHegos CAMIO graphics asset management server (version 4.0) redefines the news production workflow by seamlessly integrating a MOS gateway, asset management, distribution, and playout control. CAMIO4 provides journalists with an easy-to-use interface with popular newsroom computer systems that allows users to select, populate and preview graphics templates, and to publish them to a graphics device for playback. Notable features of CAMIO4 include Unicode support for multiple languages within the user interface and metadata, and .web services based framework for faster processing and expandability.
TRACAB
Player Tracking System
The award-winning TRACAB Image Tracking System uses Super-HD cameras and image processing technology to identify the position of all moving objects in a sports arena. ChyronHegos cutting-edge software analyzes every image to extract X, Y and Z positions for each object resulting in true three-dimensional tracking in real-time. TRACAB data can be streamed to various visualization platforms such as broadcast graphics and second screens, and can be used to prepare comprehensive sets of performance statistics. Virtual features like Top Fonts, Live Tracks and Magic Carpets are just some of the striking graphics that can be derived from TRACAB Player Tracking data. ChyronHego will also showcase an enhanced TRACAB product portfolio to include its newly acquired ZXY transponder-based player tracking technology.
Virtual Placement
Virtual Graphics Solution
Virtual Placement is a flexible tool that turns the complex art of placing virtual graphics within live video into a quick and simple process. Without the need for specialist camera encoders or lengthy calibration processes, virtual tied-to-surface graphics can be placed into a scene within minutes of setup, ready for use in almost every live broadcast scenario from augmented reality studio sets to sports arenas, race-tracks or landscapes.
Virtual Football
Virtual Graphics Solution for Football
Virtual Football is an easy-to-use system for incorporating virtual graphics into live football productions. Based on image processing, Virtual Football requires no sensors or special camera head. Virtual Football designed for single operator use includes a built-in keyer designed for various sport environments. The system features a simple-to-use toolset that includes team or commercial logos on the pitch, distance to goals and defenders in a free kick scenario, offside lines, and the ability to add graphics into the field or stadium.
Paint
Sports Telestration System
Paint is a powerful sports production analysis tool designed specifically for the needs of sports broadcasters. The power of Paint lies behind its simple-to-use graphics illustration toolset. Paint features a built-in chroma key and integrated camera tracking capability that enables content to be created quickly and with ease. Paint supports real-time 4K video recording allowing users to pan/scan and zoom within the video without losing resolutions when broadcasting in HD.
GS2 Multi-Touch
Touch Screen Solution
The GS2 Multi-Touch studio touchscreen platform is a combined product and service offering that puts state-of-the-art touchscreen technology in the hands of the presenter. This interactive offering boasts features including a built-in second output, EVS control with thumbnail browsing, Red Bee Piero remote control, and the ability to display up to twelve outputs of live video with full touchscreen capability. ChyronHegos GS2 Multi-Touch can also be used for data sharing with leading sports data provider Opta Sports and others.
Lyric PRO 8.8
Graphics Creation Software
ChyronHego will showcase Lyric PRO 8.8, the latest version of its acclaimed graphics creation software. Lyric PRO enables the easy creation of striking graphics and is used by major broadcasters worldwide. With design features such as Advanced Data Object, enhanced auto-formatting tools, scriptless transitions and touch-screen-enabled graphics, Lyric PRO 8.8 accelerates graphic workflows that result in the shortest cycle time to air. Lyric PRO software powers ChyronHegos line of real-time character generators and BlueNet-enabled graphics servers. ChyronHego will showcase Lyric PRO running on the high-performance Mosaic graphics platform.
BlueNet for News, Sports and Entertain
