Features In Depth
Complete Sports Production
Engineered with a purpose and built with a commitment to ensuring you have everything you need for professional sports production, Viz 3Play® systems provide the most comprehensive set of tools and capabilities—and the most value for your investment—of any video replay solution.
Features and capabilities as described are applicable to all Viz 3Play models, unless otherwise noted, and are subject to change without notice. For detailed information regarding features and capabilities for individual 3Play models, please refer to their respective product User Guides available here.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Bookmarks
Set timecode markers to quickly navigate to key moments during recorded events, independent of marked In and Out points.
Filter
Locate relevant clips and events quickly and easily, filtering content using keywords and metadata.
List Organization
Organize content to preference with multiple Clips List and Play List pages, arranging assets by team, player, play type, time period, and more.
MAM Platform Integration
Integrate with compatible Media Asset Management (MAM) platforms for shared use and management of stored media assets.
Metadata
Enter text notes and descriptions for assets to easily identify, organize, and manage content.
Tags
Save time and effort tagging replay events, and entering detailed metadata with fewer keystrokes by using custom numeric codes for keywords and phrases.
AUDIO
Audio Configuration
Designate the sound that accompanies each video input for capture, with independent configuration of the audio channel and input type.
Autonomy in Audio*
Users can now view, define, and reshuffle all audio inputs to the Viz 3Play 3P2 and manage which channels route to which output during the recording, with ease or create audio output streams for NDI, Dante, or any unique workflow configuration.
* Only available on the 3Play 3P2
Mix-and-Match Audio Connections
Use any combination of supported digital, analog, and network audio devices to input and output high-quality audio.
CAPTURE
Automatic Replay Recording
Activate recording automatically when you set your first Mark In or Mark Out point.
Multi-Channel Recording
Capture every angle of live action for instant replay, playback, or archive, recording multiple, native-resolution video channels simultaneously.
Redundant Capture Mode
Protect critical footage and accelerate post-production workflows with a redundant capture mode that optionally creates duplicate recordings of up to four video channels using auxiliary storage.
Synchronized, Continuous Capture
Record footage from all active video channels continuously, simultaneously, and in perfect sync, until you manually deactivate recording.
CONFIGURATION
Auto Color
Optionally enable automatic color matching between video inputs to account for variable lighting conditions and camera settings.
Playlist Accessibility*
More than 30 playlists can now be accessed simply and easily in the main workspace with a new stacked configuration without needing to scroll through multiple screens.
* Only available on the 3Play 3P2
Proc Amp Controls
Individually adjust color characteristics and levels for each input source, including brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation.
Recording Options
Choose the destination drive for each active recording and other assets associated with your 3Play session.
Sessions
Configure and store the framework and assets for your productions, including the video standard and resolution, input and output configuration, and more.
Session Templates
Set up and store session settings with your user preferences in reusable templates—and jump right to your custom configuration for any production.
White Balance
Ensure accurate color properties for your video with manual and automatic white balance controls.
CONTROL
Control Panels
Take a hands-on approach to operation with companion hardware control panels that map to the user interface.
Event Marking
Start and end events and clips at the exact frame you want with pinpoint Mark In and Mark Out controls.
Macros
Record, store, and automate favorite settings, frequent commands, and complex operation sequences, triggering with a single action.
MIDI Support
Optionally connect any of thousands of compatible MIDI devices to extend macro control and to integrate video operations with other MIDI-compatible live production elements like sound, lighting, and effects.
Program-Preview Workflow
Sequence and switch between output channels using your choice of transitions, and set up and see the composition of your next shot before you take it live to air.
Transport Controls
Use a simple set of familiar controls to manage playback and list functions, including Play, Stop, Previous, and Next.
User Interface
Operate with point-and-click simplicity, with a dedicated software user interface and the included USB mouse and keyboard.
Web Interface
Optionally enable control from the browser of any supported device on the same network with a system-specific Web-based interface.
INTEGRATION
3G/HD/SD-SDI
Industry-standard SDI input and output connectivity with support for 3G, HD, and SD video formats.
AMP Support
Enable compatible third-party systems supporting AMP (Advanced Media Protocol) to issue commands to 3Play for more fluid and sophisticated workflows.
Genlock
Synchronize the timing with other equipment in your production environment using an external reference signal.
Mix-and-Match Video Inputs
Connect video cameras or devices of any supported connection type, resolution, frame rate, and aspect ratio, with per-input configuration.
Rackmount Chassis
Industry-standard rackmount chassis integrate into any professional production environment, setup, or workflow.
Router Support
Select and switch between router sources directly from the user interface when connected to a compatible upstream video router.
Scores and Statistics
Display real-time scores and statistics in on-screen graphics using compatible network graphics solutions.
Storage
Import, record, and store hours of video, images, graphics, and more for your production using supported storage methods.
IP
Native IP Processing
True IP production, with software-driven processing, maintains the native resolution of every signal from input to output and eliminates the need for conversion to and from baseband video.
NDI®
Send and receive video, audio, and data over IP to and from compatible production systems, devices, and applications across a network with integrated Network Device Interface (NDI) technology.
MONITORING
Multi-Angle Clip Preview
Preview every angle of recorded events simultaneously with full-time, full-motion clip monitors available for display within the user interface or multiviewer.
Multiviewers
Monitor the multiple input and output signals in your production simultaneously with viewports built into the user interface, and optionally extend monitoring to additional displays.
Production Clocks
View the system clock, generate and display local timecode, and set start and end times for your video program, including countdown, to time productions precisely.
Visual Indicators
Obtain real-time feedback from a variety of on-screen visual indicators to easily assess the status of production activities.
Workspaces
Configure the multiviewers to display the desired type, quantity, and arrangement of video signals with a variety of layout presets.
MULTIMEDIA
Animation Buffers
Load multiple video loops, motion graphics, and animations into dedicated memory slots for instant recall and playback.
Background Audio
Import audio files, songs, and sound effects to provide background music and audio for clips and highlights.
Buffers
Load multiple images, graphics, and titles into dedicated memory slots for instant recall and overlay.
Grab
Grab full-resolution still images from your video program for real-time export and post-production use.
Media Playback
Store and playback short-form and long-form video clips, motion graphics, and packages of virtually any file format.
Play List Effects
Add transitions between Play List items and combine real-time, slow-mo, and fast-mo with per-clip playback speed settings.
Titles and Graphics
Store and display titles, graphics, photos, and images in virtually any file format.
OPERATION
Automatic Session Clean-Up*
3Play® 3P2 now offers operators the opportunity to manage their storage space by auto-exporting marked clips, and when finished, delete unprotected sessions. This saves operators critical time and mitigates risk in production with intelligent drive management that runs behind the scenes.
* Only available on the 3Play 3P2
Backup and Restore
Protect your system against unforeseen hardware and software issues, by using a comprehensive system restore function to return your system to factory defaults or creating a bootable clone of the system drive on an external drive for backup.
Enhanced Tagging*
It’s easier than ever to instantly create playlists including the ability to change styles and sizes with fully customizable tagging workspaces.
* Only available on the 3Play 3P2
Personalized Workspaces*
Drag and drop menus and panes or turn elements on or off as needed – even move playlists to a second screen or touchscreen for ultimate flexibility.
* Only available on the 3Play 3P2
Multi-Tiered Failsafe
Ensure productions continue through unexpected circumstances with multiple, redundant failsafe mechanisms that monitor and resolve error conditions with minimal disruption.
Redundant Power*
Safeguard system availability with redundant, removable power supplies included with 4RU system hardware.
* Only available on the 3Play 3P2
Resolutions
Launch your session in any of the supported interlaced or progressive scan resolutions and frame rates, including UHD, 3G, HD, and SD selections.
Signal Processing
Maintain signal quality from end to end with video and images processed at their native resolution—no up conversion or down conversion required.
OUTPUT
Clip Playback
Capture and mark live action to create events, then replay clips from multiple angles.
Dual Output Channels
Output live video, replays, recordings, stored media, and more using two fully independent, simultaneous output channels.
List Playback
Create highlight reels, clip sequences, or blocks of content, then hit play to roll from one video to the next automatically.
Live Output
Send any incoming video signal directly to one or both output channels to supply a live feed to downstream displays or production systems.
Multi-Speed Playback
Choose to replay captured clips or roll imported media in real time or at variable playback speeds.
NDI® Output
Supply both output channels to the network via NDI, allowing other NDI-enabled devices connected to the network to use the signals for input or delivery.
Playback Zoom & Tracking*
Give fans the best view of every critical and controversial play—in real time, in slow motion, or frame-by-frame. Quickly zoom in and out of replays to enrich the playback during live fast-action games. 3Play® 3P2 gives operators ultimate control to accurately scrub or step, frame by frame, through a replay for those mission-critical calls and plays.
* Only available on the 3Play 3P2
Simultaneous HD/SD Output
Output video in both standard and high definition simultaneously with configurable output resolutions.
Simultaneous SDI/IP Output
Output video to local and network destinations at the same time, with outputs configurable for simultaneous SDI and IP delivery.
Slow Motion Playback
Replay the action at half-speed, quarter-speed, and more with smooth, interpolated slow motion.
Time-Shifting
Delay the broadcast of live productions or video feeds, initiating playback of active recordings seconds, minutes, or even hours after recording starts.
PUBLISHING
Auto Queue
Optionally enable media designated for sharing to be uploaded and exported to publishing destinations automatically.
File Export
Live export media from your production for local or remote collaboration, delivering to FTP sites, or copying to local or external storage locations, including network servers.
Social Media Export
Login and publish media to popular social media accounts directly from your system, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Trim
Set new in and out points for video clips you plan to share to change the duration or edit for content.
TELESTRATION
First Replay Telestration
Perform live telestration and remote playback from any compatible connected device, with support for annotation, custom graphics, and transport control.
TOTAL SOLUTION
Compatible Vizrt Products
Add to your existing workflow or create an entirely new one, building around 3Play with a range of seamlessly compatible, software-driven production solutions.
Professional Services
Leverage Vizrt’s expertise in video production technology and workflows to support your installation, workflow design, systems engineering, and automation programming, as well as production development, project coordination, on-site training and assistance, and more.
ProTek
Obtain premium coverage for all areas of your equipment needs, including expert assistance, product replacement, top priority 24/7 access, and rapid response. Available only in the continental US with restrictions.
Updates, Upgrades and Trade-Ups
Download and install free system updates, add new capabilities with optional add-ons and premium software, and receive credit toward a new model when trading in your existing hardware.
Video Training
Learn about basic and advanced operations with online training videos, including useful tips, tricks, and more that can make production easier and more efficient.
VISUALS
Animated Transitions
Select from a variety of included animation store transitions or create custom transition effects, embedding branding, logos, and other visuals into full-color animated overlays with sound effects.
Play List Transitions
Roll from clip to clip in the Play List using cuts, or optionally insert transitions between clips for added effect.
Program-Preview Transitions
Transition between A and B outputs using custom effects or hundreds of industry-standard wipes, dissolves, trajectories, and more.
Real-Time Layering
Apply titles, graphics, and animations to live output and video playback, layer one playback angle over another for picture-in-picture replay, or capture the game clock and layer over playback for official review.
Warping Effects
Generate animated transitions with sophisticated video effects, like real-time cloth dynamics, 3D warping, and transformations.
WORKFLOW
Channel Info
View critical information about the signal currently assigned to the output channels, including the control mode, timecode, playback speed, and more.
Clip Sharing*
Unlike any 3Play before, 3P2 now offers the ability to share clips, resources, and playlists between any 3Play 3P2 units on your network for efficient, speedy access to common content.*
* Only available on the 3Play 3P2
Data Export*
More detailed file names and information can be created right in the UI and exported or imported while retaining all the unique styles, at the click of a button.
*Only available on the 3Play 3P2
File Format Interoperability
Work with a wide range of stored media file formats natively and interchangeably, including video, images, graphics, and audio, with optional transcoding to optimize real-time performance.
Media Browser
Use a familiar browser interface to explore and select media, transitions, and effects from accessible storage locations.
Media Export
Easily convert and export media files from your production, including batch export, with file format preset and destination configurable per asset.
Media Import
Easily import and optionally transcode media assets, including batch import, with files automatically categorized according to type and assigned to the appropriate locations for production use.
Play List Export
Build a sequence of clips or a highlight reel in the Play List, then render it as a single file available for playback from the Clips List and export it for transfer or archive.
Real-Time Production Engine
Simultaneously perform the combined functions of multiple individual components in a single, all-in-one integrated production platform with high-performance system architecture.
Shareable Playlists*
Viz 3Play® 3P2 really is a team player, for the first time, it allows 3P2 and TriCaster® devices to access shareable playlists; operators can simply sync the entire playlists on the network which can be tagged with player names or numbers – offering unprecedented speed and flexibility across your workflow.
* Only available on the 3Play-3P2
Timecode
Time productions, cue video files, synchronize and log recorded media, and more, using multiple timecode fields and settings.
Video Codecs
Download and install free codecs for Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® OS X platforms to enhance media file compatibility between your system and third-party software applications.