IBC 2019: Vizrt to bow live broadcast systems
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Michelle Clancy
| 04 September 2019

Vizrt has announced four new production control, workflow and automation systems for live broadcasters, to debut at IBC 2019.

“There is a need in the broadcast industry to provide platforms that deliver both an easy entry point into live production ecosystems, as well as provide the precision required for a high-quality, modern live productions,” said Andrew Cross, president of R&D at Vizrt. “Making live programmes easier than ever to produce and more fun to create, while also saving broadcasters time and money are key to the systems we are introducing at IBC.”

As far as components, Viz Arc offers virtual set and augmented reality (AR) graphics control for day-to-day live production. The IP-based system allows AR elements to be set up on a location map or a studio floor plan.

Viz Arc integrates with the entire Vizrt product portfolio, including communicating with Viz Virtual Studio, Vizrt’s tracking hub, and can also operate multiple Viz Engines simultaneously. Customers will have direct access to Viz Artist templates and other third-party integrations, including Unreal Engine 4. For customers with Viz Engine 4, Viz Arc will also control Vizrt’s new Fusion Keyer.

Viz Verdi meanwhile will offer studio automation and software-based switching. It allows media companies to produce more content on more platforms, including repurposing live programming for social media and online outlets. And Viz Vectar is a live production switcher with four built-in DDRs, built-in recording and social-media streaming. It natively supports digital media aspect ratios and formats, allowing for delivery to multiple screens.

Viz Vectar fits within Vizrt ecosystem supporting Viz Mosart automation, and controlling graphics in Viz Engine.

And finally, the Viz Helix media workflow orchestration system automates common production processes built around the Viz One media asset management (MAM) system. The software-based Viz Helix simplifies complex IP workflows by streamlining time-consuming and redundant tasks.