Video coverage of live sports has never been more extensive. Multi-camera systems surround the stadium, and high definition slow motion captures every last detail of the action. Soon, 3DTV will add a whole new dimension to the mix. The movement of every player is measured, every notable contribution to a match or event is registered, stored and can be pulled up at a moment’s notice. This information can be compared with other players’ data, calculated, analyzed and commented upon.

But how do you present these statistics so that they don’t intrude on the live action? How do you make them memorable and interesting? The key to success is having a flexible, real-time graphics system to visualize dry statistical data.

Vizrt has all the graphical tools any sports-based organization might need for the job. Our customers range from leading TV sports channels like ESPN, Fox Sports, Sky Sports, Canal+ and the BBC to rights holders for almost every conceivable sport. Not surprising then, that we are the acknowledged global leader in this market.

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Viz Artist™

Viz Artist™ 3 is a complete redevelopment of Vizrt’s successful graphics tool. The application is now even more versatile, having an unmatched feature set that is perfectly suited to build complete virtual sets and complex 3D animations. Maps and even videos are now fully supported throughout the workflow. The application also facilitates everyday tasks such as building geometry and creating fonts for lower third graphics.

Take a look at some of the features that make Viz Artist 3 the one tool for all your design needs. It allows you to create graphics for all the other Vizrt products. It supports 2D and 3D real-time animations in both SD and HD, as well as export to the Internet. An enhanced user interface gives direct access to its new functionality and makes working with Viz Artist easier and more effective than ever before.

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Viz Trio™

Put simply, Viz Trio™ has it all. Brains, good looks and a great working attitude! As a character generator (CG) it plays out stunning-looking real-time 3D HD graphics just as you would expect. But it is Trio’s flexibility and the high level of built-in intelligence that sets it apart. In short, it has become the smart choice graphics tool for any live sports event or entertainment show and Trio is now the number one CG for live televised events anywhere on the globe. Why? Because our customers know they are getting one of the best.

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Viz Engine™

Viz Engine™, one of today’s most powerful rendering engines, is now even more capable in its updated version. Like its predecessor, Viz Engine 3 renders animated 2D and 3D scenes in real-time, producing high-end animations and outputting them in SD and HD video. Additionally, the new Viz Engine 3 has been expanded to provide an even more flexible set of tools than before, integrating with all other Vizrt products, and offering broadcasters an ideal creative run-time environment.

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Key Features and Benefits:

  • Real-time 3D modelling and animation tool
  • Support for maps and video
  • Hardware 2D DVE as well as software 3D DVE
  • Advanced font style handling
  • Full support for undo/redo functionality
  • Integration with asset management database
  • Software Development Kit available

Key Features and Benefits:

  • True real-time 3D graphics
  • Context-enabled shows
  • Look-Ahead Transition Logic™
  • Integration with the leading non-linear editing
  • Supports all major SD and HD formats
  • Advanced multi-layer logic
  • Real-time video output with adjustable video buffering
  • Maps integration
  • Integration with all major newsroom systems

Key Features and Benefits:

  • Extremely powerful rendering engine
  • 2D and 3D real-time high-quality graphics
  • Supports SD and HD digital video, as well as AVI and Quicktime
  • High-quality full scene anti-aliasing
  • Powerful Plug-in API available
  • Pure OpenGL implementation
  • Full support of OpenGL Shader Language enables
  • Timeline-based audio playback
  • Optional video board for live video inputs and clip playback
  • Optional plug-in packages