Vizrt Intro 2D Virtual Studio Software
September 08, 2004
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Vizrt will introduce its 2D virtual studio software, Viz|Ibis, during IBC 2004. Viz|Ibis is designed to open up virtual studio production to those who previously considered it prohibitive due to the cost of its technology and manpower, the company describes.
While Vizrt's Viz|Virtual Studio is a full 3D virtual studio system with unlimited features, animations and effects, Viz|Ibis provides an easy to use, quick to learn, entry-level virtual studio. It has its own dedicated GUI, making operation extremely easy for first-time operators. Initial installation of Viz|Ibis is also simple, requiring merely the calibration of camera lenses. No measurement of the studio or camera calibration is necessary.
Pre-produced background images serve as the virtual backdrop. Background images can be live or taped video and rendered either internally through Viz|Engine using its new "Snapshot" feature or rendered using external 3D software from Softimage, Maya, 3D Studio Max, etc.
The background image created follows the pan/tilt/zoom and focus of the camera to simulate movement within the background. Viz|Ibis supports video, image and clip polygons as well as virtual blue screen production. A variety of wipe effects can be used to open and close the video, image or clip polygons. The wipe effects are built using Viz|Artist's powerful animation capabilities. Customers that purchase the optional Viz|Artist can extend and enhance the library of wipe effects.
Viz|Ibis includes Vizrt's Viz|Engine powerful 3D renderer and Viz|IO, a studio configuration and calibration tool that enables connectivity and control between all required studio devices (such as cameras, routers, VTRs, video servers, audio mixers and other studio equipment.) Optional Viz|Artist can be purchased and used to create background images and wipe effects. Viz|Ibis can be easily upgraded to the full, 3D Viz|Virtual Studio solution at any time.
Viz|Virtual Studio includes Viz|Engine, Viz|Artist 3D broadcast animation design software, Viz|Content Pilot content management and control software, and the Viz|IO interface.
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www.vizrt.com
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