MOOV and MST SYSTEMS Tee Up Scottish Open Graphics With Chyron HyperX³ On-Air Graphics Systems

Chyron today announced that seven Chyron HyperX³ on-air graphics systems were used for live coverage of the Barclays Scottish Open, July 7-10, at the Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness, Scotland. Throughout the golf tournament, MOOV Limited, provider of data-driven graphics for live sports and entertainment broadcasts, used two HyperX³ systems to provide presentation graphics for the BBC’s domestic feed. MST SYSTEMS Ltd, a specialist in graphics and scoring for golf tournaments, used another five HyperX³ systems for live scoring graphics and playout of custom graphics packages for the world feed and Sky Sports’ feed.

 

“Golf coverage is extraordinarily demanding in that the number and variety of graphics is enormous, as is the volume of live data driving those graphics,” said Duncan Foot, managing director at MOOV Limited. “Chyron’s HyperX³ systems provide the power required for visually striking 3D graphics, as well as the flexibility to interface with the software systems providing real-time data from around the course.”

 

MOOV Limited has become the graphics company of choice for leading broadcasters including BBC, ESPN, AI Jazeera, RTE, ITV, Sky Italia, and Channel 4. MST SYSTEMS has provided graphics and scoring facilities at six Ryder Cups, 11 Open Championships, and more than 1,000 other golf tournaments for the European Tour, the Asian Tour, One Asia tour, China Tour, and the LPGA. In delivering data-rich graphics for complex live sports, both MOOV Limited and MST SYSTEMS have come to rely on Chyron’s HyperX³ on-air graphics system.

 

For the Scottish Open, MOOV Limited created the BBC graphics package and MST SYSTEMS turned those graphics into templates that could be populated with data ranging from scores, statistics, and standings and then taken to air with Chyron systems. MOOV Limited also used the Chyron HyperX³ systems to air headline sequences in which live video from a critical drive, putt, or other stroke were shown with a full-screen graphic in real time without requiring rendering.

 

“Real-time 3D graphics have become a significant element of our service offering, and Chyron systems provide a stable, well-supported playout platform for these graphics,” said Stuart Paterson-Browne, software development manager at MST SYSTEMS. “Because Chyron systems are so well known across the industry, the HyperX³ and its Lyric software give us the flexibility to use experienced freelance operators and designers to create graphics, thereby freeing up internal developers to concentrate on expanding the services we offer our clients.”

 

“Our HyperX³ on-air graphics systems give innovative companies such as MOOV and MST SYSTEMS the combination of power and interoperability they need to bring exceptionally rich graphics, populated with dynamic live data, to golf broadcasts,” said Chyron’s Vice President of EMEA Sales, Paul Glasgow. “Telecasts from the Scottish Open this year demonstrated very clearly how MOOV and MST SYSTEMS’s work with leading networks is raising the bar for live event coverage, and it’s exciting that Chyron systems are central to this effort.”

 

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U.K. Graphics Company MOOV to Attend Royal Wedding, Brings Chyron’s HyperX³ to the Party

Chyron  announced that MOOV, the graphics company of choice for leading broadcasters including BBC, ESPN, RTÉ, ITV, Sky Italia, and Channel 4, will be using two Chyron HyperX^³ on-air graphics systems to provide graphics for the BBC’s live coverage of the royal wedding of Prince William of Wales and Catherine “Kate” Middleton. MOOV installed one HyperX^³ system in a studio at the media village outside Buckingham Palace and a second at a temporary studio adjacent to Westminster Abbey, and together the Chyron systems will supply both studio graphics and graphics for the wedding service on April 29.

“We rely on Chyron’s HyperX^³ for many of the U.K.’s highest profile live sports and entertainment events, and the power and flexibility of the single-box system make it a good fit for our work on the royal wedding as well,” said Duncan Foot, co-founder of MOOV. “Incorporating premade graphics from the BBC into the HyperX^³ and Lyric graphics software is quite simple, and the system’s template-based approach to live graphics playout will make it easy to enrich the broadcast with rich visuals and timely details.”

Ideal for live sports channels, news stations, and outside broadcasts, the extremely fast, powerful, and easy-to-use HyperX^³ system features seamless creation-to-playout capability, real-time 2D/3D animation, built-in stereoscopic-ready 3D, and a host of hardware and software features. The turnkey on-air graphics system from Chyron is scalable to two independent channels and incorporates the award-winning Lyric^® PRO 8 graphics creation and playback software. With the product’s “scriptless” conditional intelligent transitions, Lyric PRO 8 improves the on-air look with ease and accuracy.  During the royal wedding, MOOV will use the Chyron systems to enhance live video with specially branded graphics providing details about people and places and to provide ongoing updates through informational tickers and crawls. In addition, MOOV will be showing animated maps to illustrate the route Kate will take on her way to Westminster Abbey and will broadcast messages, photos, and videos from viewer emails, texts, and Twitter posts.

“MOOV’s ability to consistently deliver and innovate using the latest in Chyron graphics and technology is world-class and should be commended,” said Paul Glasgow, vice president of sales, EMEA at Chyron. “We wish MOOV and everyone associated with this monumental event a successful day. I have every confidence that the output will be a credit to all involved.”

More information about the HyperX^³ and other Chyron solutions is available at http://www.chyron.com.

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2010 EMEA PR Review



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 6^th 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 27^th 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 28^th. 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?

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.

Leading TV Retailer sit-up shopping Builds New Look on Chyron HyperX³ Graphics System

 

Chyron announced that sit-up shopping, one of the largest and fastest-growing TV retailers in the U.K., has 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, and the retailer will launch new looks for its price-drop tv and speed auction tv channels in early 2011.

 

“With their tremendous experience in broadcast graphics, the Chyron team has a deep understanding of how graphics impact and engage television viewers,” said Mark Hall, senior business development manager at sit-up shopping. “We approached Chyron just months before our planned graphics relaunch, and the Creative Services team responded quickly, enabling us to go live and on schedule with a polished, dynamic, and user-friendly new look. The Chyron HyperX³ upgrade and graphics update have given our team a lot of momentum, as well as the tools and motivation to keep improving our broadcasts.”

 

sit-up shopping boasts three of the most popular digital home shopping channels: bid tv, price-drop tv, and speed auction tv. Broadcast seven days a week, these channels are available to millions of digital homes via Virgin TV, Freeview, Sky, and the Web. Since its launch in 2000, sit-up shopping has appeared on The Sunday Times “Fast Track 100” list and on the Financial Times “Top 50 Creative Businesses” list.

 

Seeking to maintain its competitive and creative edge, sit-up shopping has taken advantage of the Chyron HyperX³ system’s powerful performance and 3D graphics capabilities to make bid tv text and images pop off the screen. Part of a wholesale overhaul of the bid tv set and on-air look, the new graphical approach also offers a much more visually cohesive product.

 

“sit-up shopping is one of the world’s most popular TV retailers largely because of its commitment to quality and its success in encouraging viewers to ‘sit up’ and engage,” said Bonnie Barclay, vice president and chief marketing officer at Chyron. “With its new HyperX³ system and graphics scheme, sit-up shopping is equipped to provide crisp, clear 3D text and to control graphics playout and transitions with a new degree of precision.”

 

Chyron’s flagship on-air graphics system, HyperX³ features seamless creation-to-playout capability, real-time 2D/3D animation, and a host of hardware and software features. The system is scalable to two independent channels and incorporates optional DVEs, clips, and the Lyric PRO 8 advanced creation and playout package, which includes a completely new 3D text rendering engine.

Chyron HyperX3 On-Air Graphics System Leveraged On Canada’s First 3D Hockey Broadcast

Chyron announced that two HyperX^³ on-air graphics systems were used in Canada’s first 3D hockey broadcast, a matchup between longtime rivals, the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs, on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada. During the Dec. 11th game at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, the Chyron systems allowed for use of a dynamic 3D score bug and other graphics with 3D objects and animation in this landmark broadcast.

”CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada has led hockey coverage in Canada for close to six decades,” said Trevor Pilling, executive producer of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada. “We were the first to introduce hockey in HD in 2003, and we’ve continued that spirit of innovation with Canada’s first 3D hockey broadcast. Working with Chyron systems, we were able to package our hockey graphics for the 3D environment and successfully integrate them into our broadcast workflow to provide a visually striking 3D viewing experience.”

Chyron’s flagship on-air graphics system, HyperX^³, features seamless creation-to-playout capability, real-time 2D/3D animation, and a host of hardware and software features. The system is scalable to two independent channels and the 3D stereoscopic capability is a standard feature with the Lyric PRO 8 advanced creation and playout package. The power of HyperX^³ and Lyric PRO 8 made it possible for CBC Sports to adapt some of its 2D images for 3D objects and animations that really stood out for those across Canada watching the hockey broadcast in 3D.

Leveraging the versatility of the HyperX^³ and its integrated Lyric PRO 8 software, CBC Sports used a system capable of facilitating a new 3D score bug. During the game, the new score-generation system provided the game clock, penalties, and out-of-town scores.

“Being a former CBC Sports employee who used to use Chyron graphics for hockey games, I can greatly appreciate the work put into the production of such a prestigious Canadian event,” said Phil Carmichael, vice president, product marketing at Chyron. “It was a real honor for Chyron to be involved in this history-making hockey telecast.”

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