Media Companies Begin the Transition to IP with Vizrt

IP Format Agnostic

“The Viz Engine real-time compositor is open to any input and output format. We allow media companies to choose the input format, be it SDI, IP streams, clips, or even graphics, to be taken just before playout. This gives media companies flexibility in using any format that meets the requirements of the moment. The end result is very easy usage that is futureproof,” said Gerhard Lang, Chief Engineering Officer at Vizrt.

 

At NAB 2017, Vizrt will also show Viz Engine integrated with the Matrox X.mio3 IP multi-channel video I/O over 10 GbE card to run SMPTE-2110 with video, audio and 2059-2 PTP timing. The Matrox X.mio3 IP offers multi-channel, IP-encapsulated HD, 3G and UHD1 video I/O, support for all IP transport protocols including ST 2110, ST 2022-7, ST 2022-6, and ASPEN, plus hardware based on-board de-interlacing, scaling, and compositing.

 

Matrox Video will have product experts on hand at both the Matrox (booth SL6316) and AIMS booths (N4824) to discuss the capabilities of the X.mio3 IP integrated with Viz Engine.

“With SMPTE-2110 and the AIMS Alliance, our pursuit of one unified standard supported by all vendors is close to a reality. We have implemented video, audio, and ancillary data to be shown at NAB 2017. Thanks to the AIMS Alliance and all of it’s members, interoperability, the key to a successful ecosystem, is tested on a regular basis. All vendors and media companies will benefit greatly from this,” added Gerhard Lang.

 

 

The costs of creating a live production are dropping, but viewers still expect to see a high-quality product, whether they are consuming media on-air or online. Vizrt has teamed up with NewTek to promote their ground-breaking NDI technology that can accommodate efficient, multi-source live IP video switching over a standard GigE LAN infrastructure for low cost, but high quality productions. Vizrt will support NDI on NewTek’s booth at NAB 2017.

 

 

Virtualized solutions are a major step towards creating a sustainable and cost effective IP ecosystem. Vizrt’s efforts towards this goal have already enabled Viz Engine to be completely virtualized with video and graphics playout from the cloud using Azure and Amazon.

 

Vizrt’s complete IP capabilities will be displayed at these stands:

 

Vizrt provides real-time 3D graphics, video playout, studio automation, sports analysis, journalist story tools, and asset management tools for the media and entertainment industry. This includes interactive and virtual solutions, animations, maps, weather, social media, video editing, compositing, and multiplatform VOD and live playout tools. Vizrt has customers in more than 100 countries worldwide including CNN, CBS, Fox, BBC, BSkyB, Sky Sports, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, Al Jazeera, NDR, ITN, ZDF, Star TV, Network 18, TV Today, CCTV, NHK and the list keeps growing. Vizrt has nearly 600 employees and operates in 40 offices worldwide. Vizrt is a privately owned company by Nordic Capital Fund VIII. For further information please refer to www.vizrt.com

 

Vizrt Contacts:
Michael Hallén, 
CEO
MHallen@vizrt.com

 

Dr. Stephan Würmlin Stadler,
Chief Product Officer
Tel: +41 44 277 65 02
SWuermlin@vizrt.com

Matrox Video is a global leader in video technology. Featuring a complete portfolio of best-in-class hardware, software, APIs, and SDKs, Matrox Video enables OEMs, system integrators, value-added channel partners, and end users to push the boundaries of video innovation. Serving the AV/IT, broadcast, and emerging markets for over 45 years, Matrox Video is synonymous with quality, performance, interoperability, and support. Matrox Video’s legal entity is Matrox Graphics Inc., part of the Matrox Group.

 

For more information, visit https://www.matrox.com/video.

 

Tel: +1 (514) 822-6000