Viz Engine & Viz Artist version 2.8 Patch Level 5 hotfix 3 released

October 27, 2008

Viz Engine & Viz Artist version 2.8 Patch Level 5 Hotfix 3 is a minor bugfix version.

It is recommended for users running Viz Artist and Viz Engine on Panasonic CGP platforms, for Viz NLE users, and all other users who operate Viz Engine & Viz Artist 2.8 PL 5.

Main new features & bugfixes:

  • Implemented high quality anamorphic rendering. Mainly resolves issues related to 16:9 PAL texture rendering.
  • On Panasonic CGP500: two-sided lightening is fixed. Particle rendering problem fixed. ImageClip plugin playout on VGA output is fixed and more.
  • Temo plugin: fixed incorrect texture mapping in case of animation.
  • Trio local preview rendering problem when TA/SA enabled is fixed
  • Several fixes related to Viz NLE rendering

Important Notes

Refer to Viz Artist and Viz Engine 2.8 pl5 release for important details regarding the required Matrox SDK version and other installation instructions.

For full details, installation notes and a list of known issues, read the Release Notes here

Download the latest version from the ftp in /products/VizEngine2x/NT/Latest Individual Installers/

Download is restricted to customers with a valid support contract. If you do not have the login details, please contact your regional support team.