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Marquis Launches X2Pro Solutions
G B R : M a rq u i s B ro a d c a s t are launching X2Pro LE and X2Pro Professional, conversion applications for delivering Final Cut Pro X projects to Avid Pro Tools for audio finishing. X2Pro LE is an option for those who do not need the professional features of media referencing, trimming or detailed control over the conversion of Final Cut Pro X roles. X2Pro LE and can be upgraded to the Professional edition through In-App Purchase.

Broadcasters Cover US Elections With Vizrt Tools
On November 6, when results from the US Presidential election race came pouring in, nearly 90% of the world watched live video and graphic tabulations produced with Vizrt. Thousands of Viz Engines worked overtime for this event, performing real-time video and graphic composites and rendering 2D and 3D animations in SD and HD. In the United States alone, six national networks and more than 150 local channels covered this election with Vizrt tools. Approximately 1,000 Viz Engine renderers drove election results for US broadcasters. Interactive screens, video walls, virtual studios and immersive graphics were powered through both Viz Engines and Viz Media touchscreens, virtual sets, and fullscreen. Viz Media Engine also plays a larger role in controlling video and its distribution t o d i ff e re n t devices. With a single step Vizrt takes videos from a MAM to the web and mobile platforms faster than real-time. Combine this with device adapted graphics and a viewer can watch the coverage on television, online or through a mobile device with the highest possible quality.

NUGEN Demos ISOSTEM Prototype
GBR: NUGEN Audio demonstrated a prototype software plug-in at AES 2012 that offers leading upmixing/downmixing between stereo and 5.1 surround. The plug-in uses ISOSTEM technology, which is believed to be the only upmix engine that is fully compatible with stereo. ISOSTEM delivers a surround stem that downmixes exactly to the original stereo, and, if required, automatically constrains the dialogue in the centre channel. The plug-in will give a convenient mixing tool to complement the ISOSTEM conversion hardware.

Electoral vote distribution

Engine server-based media asset management systems. The all-important results map that breaks down voting results by US county and state was created with Viz World. Used by over 1,500 broadcasters worldwide, Viz World offers live data feeds, maps are updated in real-time on air, in

Rustavi2 Employs Orad’s Election Solution
8 Rustavi2, Georgia’s private broadcaster, employed Orad’s augmented reality, tracking, and on-air graphic systems to broadcast recent Georgian elections. “With Orad’s solutions we were able to raise the production bar and offer our large audience up-to-themoment, comprehensive election coverage,” said George Kumsiashvili, Rustavi2’s Technical Director. The Rustavi2 election production featured the Orad RealSet augmented reality graphics, introducing 3D virtual graphics elements into the studio space. The workﬂow was further enhanced by the Orad Interact system for interactive graphic presentation. Real-time production graphics were created by Orad’s partner, Motion Path, using the Orad 3Designer authoring software. Rustavi2 enhanced its spacious news set with an assortment of augmented reality graphics, including the new building in Kutaisi. A 3D model of the Parliament building was used in the elections logo, all backgrounds, and in the news intro and promo. Orad 3DPlay was used to control important on-air election visuals, including tickers, graphs, charts, and other critical election data pulled from the central election database. Deployed within several days, the Orad installation allowed Rustavi2 to transfer the data from its control centre via fibre optics to its studio located several Rustavi2’s augmented reality graphics display election kilometers away.

Sinclair Broadcast Chooses T-VIPS
USA: T-VIPS America has announced that Sinclair Broadcast Group installed several T-VIPS products as part of a network that allows the broadcaster to transport, monitor and process ASI and IP streams between its stations. Included in Sinclair’s purchase were multiple T-VIPS CP505 ATSC Processors, TNS546 Transport Stream Monitors and TVG425 ASI/IP Gateways.

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