Lyric PRO 8 Promo Feature – Stereoscopic 3D

This video highlights the new “Stereoscopic” feature of Lyric PRO, with which a designer can create 3D graphics packages, or use older 2D packages, which will literally pop off the screen when integrated into the 3D broadcast environment. A highlight of this feature is that graphics to not have to be “converted” to 3D. Any animations, 2D or 3D, can be played back stereoscopically.

Pictures from Broadcast Video Expo 2011

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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.

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.”

Witness Chyron’s Complete Workflow

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

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

 

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Lyric PRO 8 Used in First 3D Hip Hop Concert in Europe

FANTA4 FANS ENJOY FRONT ROW 3D EXPERIENCE

Chyron’s Lyric PRO 8 Created Stereoscopic 3D Graphics
Seen Throughout European Cinemas

On September 28, 2010, Chyron made history providing graphics for the first live stereoscopic 3D concert by German hip hop group Die Fantastischen Vier, also known as FANTA4. This exclusive event managed by Mitteldeutsches Multimediazentrum Halle was held at Steintor-Varieté in Halle an der Saale and fully supported by Chyron GmbH, Wiesbaden.

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. Fans had the opportunity to see every graphic pop through the screen while being treated to a front row experience.

“In conjunction with the forum for ‘3D cinema and stereoscopic media productions’ we formulated an idea to develop solutions for a first 3D transmission to multiple cinemas,” said Alexander Schaefer, initiator & organizer of the live transmission and head of the technical department for Mitteldeutsches Multimediazentrum Halle. “It has been wonderful to work with such a professional and responsive team like Chyron for such perfect 3D production.”

Added Schaefer, “We chose Chyron’s Lyric PRO 8 as it surpassed our desire for quality Stereoscopic 3D graphics. The 3D stereoscopic graphic capabilities of the Lyric PRO 8 are exceptional and go far beyond expectations.”

Chyron’s CMO Bonnie Barclay commented, “This application is high-profile evidence of the power and flexibility of Lyric PRO 8 and we are delighted that is was deemed such a huge success. I expect to see many more 3D productions for simulcast to digital theatres, and eventually into the home.”

 

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First Televised 3D NFL Football Game Uses Chyron Technology

Tonight’s preseason game featuring the New York Giants vs. The New England Patriots will go down in history as the first ever 3D broadcast of an NFL game on television. Verizon FiOS1 is producing and broadcasting the game using Chyron’s  HyperX³ technology to literally bring the game to life exclusively for FiOS TV customers.

Chyron’s revolutionary on-air graphics are the backbone of the FiOS stereoscopic experience and will allow customers in parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island to see every graphic pop through the screen into their living rooms. This marks the ninth live 3D sports event powered by Chyron. Others include:

• NBA All-Star Game, February 2008
• NBA All-Star Saturday Night event, February 2009
• 6 Nations Rugby Games, February 2010 (2 games)
• 3D NHL Broadcast at Madison Square Garden, March 2010
• Yankees vs. Mariners Game, July 2010
• MLB All-Star Game, July 2010 (FOX)
• NASCAR’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, July 2010 (Turner)
• PGA Championship , August 2010 (Turner)

Customers wishing to view the game must have 3D TV sets, 3D glasses and a high-definition set-top box to view the broadcast.

“We are excited to be part of the premiere of 3D football,” said Bonnie Barclay, Chyron’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Verizon FiOS is truly showing us what the next generation of television will look like.”

Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon, said, “Tonight’s 3D broadcast on FiOS TV will further enhance the game-day experience for our customers, from the comfort of their homes. Chyron’s Lyric PRO 8 paired with the expertise of their creative services team will help make this broadcast a success, and we look forward to working with them again to bring more 3D into our FiOS TV customers’ homes.”

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Pictures from BIRTV

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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What are you most excited to see from #Chyron at @IBCshow?

21 days until the IBC show starts!  As we are gearing up to the show, we wanted to ask you what you are most interested in seeing from Chyron at the show!