Lyric PRO 8 Feature Promo — Inherit State

9 05 2011

This video highlights the new “Inherit State” feature of Lyric PRO, with which a designer can add “condition awareness” to a keyframe, creating a “to anywhere, from anywhere” style of animation.





Chyron 2011 Demo Reel

2 05 2011

Witness just how far you could push your graphics: fully integrated solutions providing all your graphic requirements from online to channel branding, proving why Chyron is the innovative leader in the graphics field.





2010 EMEA PR Review

18 01 2011



The year started out with a bang when Chyron supplied 3D stereoscopic graphics for the first-ever live broadcast of the Six Nations Rugby match of England vs. Wales. The broadcast from Twickenham Stadium on February 6th was viewed in more than 40, 3D-equipped cinemas around the UK and excited fans were able to share the best seat in the house.  Following the success of the first game, Chyron worked with Wurmers, SIS Live and Inition on the 27th of February match.

Later in the year, Chyron made history providing graphics for the first live stereoscopic 3D concert by German hip hop group Die Fantastischen Vier, also known as FANTA4. The concert managed by Mitteldeutsches Multimediazentrum Halle was held at Steintor-Varieté in Halle an der Saale on September 28th. Chyron’s revolutionary on-air graphics were the backbone of the stereoscopic experience and were displayed in over 90 cinemas in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. FANTA4 fans had the opportunity to see every graphic pop through the screen while being treated to a front row experience.

UK broadcast graphics company “MOOV,” was one of the first to realize the potential of Lyric PRO 8 in EMEA. In October 2010,  “MOOV” used Chyron’s HyperX graphics infrastructure for the Wimbledon tennis championship and prior to that during the summer Commonwealth Games for the BBC.  The biggest benefit of version 8 for “MOOV” during Wimbledon was to easily create “Seeds Boards” with corresponding animations before they actually knew the winners using Intelligent Conditional Transitions.  For the Commonwealth Games, “MOOV” created an original new “Coming Up” sequence for the multi-sport event that opened up with the New Delhi Skyline and numerous kites flying in the sky. Using the powerful, Inherit State feature, the sequence was able to display any country’s flags in any order, at any time with “turn-on-a-dime” flexibility.

 

In September, Chyron announced that they powered the newly launched Sky Sports News in HD, Europe’s first HD sports news channel. This latest push into the world of HD was yet another example of Sky’s dedication to broadcast excellence. This also marks the third time that Sky Sports has employed the use of Lyric PRO 8.  Chyron is a long time partner of Sky Sports News and has been an integral partner in the launch of the HD channel. Chyron’s involvement in this latest venture went beyond providing the graphic systems; Chyron’s dedicated Creative Services team worked closely with the Sports team to integrate the new captivating graphical look of the channel.

 

Wrapping up a successful year of EMEA PR, Chyron announced in December that sit-up shopping, one of the largest and fastest-growing TV retailers in the U.K., upgraded to a HyperX³ on-air graphics system, giving its broadcast presence a new look, thanks to the Chyron Creative Services team. Together, the HyperX³ system and graphics upgrade improve the quality and continuity of on-screen content while making it easier for sit-up shopping staff to enhance programming with motion graphics and 3D text elements. sit-up shopping launched the new look on its bid tv channel as part of a tenth birthday celebration.





Highlights of 2010 . . . What was your favorite?

10 01 2011

2010 was a busy year for Chyron’s engineering team.  Throughout the year, we launched 3 new products and 2 software versions.  Here’s a recap of the new and exciting things from Chyron.

Channel Box², the world’s best branding and revenue generator, was launched at NAB.  Channel Box² is a channel branding and automated promo system that features 2D/3D design and playout for branding applications, including tickers, crawls, snipes, “bag & tag,” promos, and end credits. The system’s real-time video, graphics effects, clips, and audio can be integrated with automation systems, or the system can be used as a stand-alone branding device. Channel Box² is designed to help broadcasters and playout facilities achieve brilliant station promotions, weather and news tickers, squeeze backs, and other effects quickly, easily, inexpensively, and without jeopardizing quality.

Also unveiled at NAB is Chyron’s LEX³ graphics system. The LEX3 is ideally suited for the smaller broadcaster or mobile facility where advanced features and better performance are important for those about to enter the world of HD graphics. The system includes a host of new options including touch-enabled graphics, integrated clips, DVE and Second Video Input. The LEX³ offers unparalleled scalability to fit graphics needs, technical requirements and budget.

Making its debut this year, Chyron’s award-winning Quintette is a turnkey 3D graphics solution designed for news, sports, and entertainment control rooms. A simple yet elegant and sophisticated system, Quintette offers innovation and value by increasing productivity and efficiency, reducing costs, and streamlining the process of delivering graphic content through a fully digital workflow. Quintette integrates completely with all leading newsroom control systems to support automated or manual playback of four independent graphics channels through one easy-to-navigate user interface.

Later in 2010, Chyron launched Lyric PRO 8, the fastest and most powerful creation and playout tool in the market. Lyric PRO 8 serves up native support for Stereoscopic 3D, Script-less transitions and Touch GraphX, Chyron’s touch enabled graphics. Lyric PRO 8 integrates seamlessly with the entire family of Chyron products.

Let us know which product launch was your favorite.





Germany’s MDR Further Expands Chyron Portfolio

11 11 2010

MDR, based in Leipzig, has expanded its already extensive Chyron portfolio. The German broadcaster, a long-standing Chyron advocate, has recently added three HyperX³ graphics systems and iRB to its current infrastructure, 15 HyperX graphics systems featuring iSQ and CAMIO, and Chyron’s news graphics management solution. The systems, which provide graphics and branding for MDR’s news bulletins, are installed in the broadcaster’s state-of-the-art graphics center.

Developed in conjunction with MDR, Chyron’s iRB is a browser-based tool, allowing anyone to create, share, and manage running orders via any LAN or WAN connection. Users can easily browse and fulfill Chyron graphics and clip templates and prepare a running order ready for immediate playout without interrupting the newsroom, while streamlining the production workflow.

iSQ, Chyron’s remote monitoring and playout application, features a thumbnail display of preview and air messages, giving MDR operators the ability to play out any message on any playlist, at any time. Using the HyperX systems, the MDR operators can control independent output channels across multiple devices of MOS-generated playlists via the iSQ interface. Chyron’s CAMIO manages the distribution of assets, ensuring that all assets are available for air — with simplified playout via the iSQ interface.

The new HyperX³ graphics systems, which include Chyron’s advanced creation and playout application Lyric PRO, add to MDR’s advanced Chyron feature set and sophisticated graphics workflow.

“Germany is a very important market for Chyron, and we are delighted to announce this latest sale to MDR,” said Kevin Prince, Chyron’s chief operating officer. “Chyron and MDR have a very strong relationship built on trust and understanding, and we are very happy to once again be a part of this latest development.”





Witness Chyron’s Complete Workflow

10 11 2010

Chyron’s complete workflow solution that been designed for today’s broadcaster, whether it is News, Sports, Elections or any show that requires graphics. It starts off with the newsroom integration, moves through into sports, elections and discusses how our system has been designed for future needs such as 3D Stereoscopic TV.





Pictures from #SMPTE2010

3 11 2010

Here are some pictures from the SMPTE show in Hollywood, CA last week.

 

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Pictures from BIRTV

30 08 2010

Last week, Chyron showed off our technology at BIRTV in China.  We were on our Chinese dealer, Uni-Visual’s stand at the show.  Below are some pictures from the tradeshow.

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Pictures from the Texas Association of Broadcasters

26 08 2010

Enjoy pictures from the Texas Association of Broadcasters Show earlier this month!

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Congratulations to the Lucky Winners Who Flipped Over Quintette

16 08 2010

TAB Flip Camera Winner - Abel Villareal with Chyron's Gene Sudduth

Abel Villareal, one of our lucky winners

Chyron Booth at TAB

Congratulations also to Leonard Welch our other winner from the Texas Association of Broadcasters Show!

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