ALFACAM and EURO1080 Employ Complete Graphic Stations from VIZRT
Bergen, Norway, August 26, 2008 Vizrt Ltd. (Frankfurt Prime Standard, Oslo Main List: VIZ)
ALFACAM, the leading European HDTV provider and EURO1080, a member of the ALFACAM Group installed Vizrt graphics software solution in ALFACAM’s and EURO1080 HDTV OB vans for coverage of the Summer Games.
August 27, 2008
A pair of Viz Trio Character Generator systems were purchased by ALFACAM. The systems were used in two of ALFACAM’s many OB-trucks. Viz Trio offers 2D and 3D character generation and allows an operator to create seamless context-enabled graphics, making it ideal for sporting events.
“We had an immediate need to cover events surrounding the summer games and knew we needed to upgrade our graphics systems in our trucks,” said Gabriel Fehervari, CEO of ALFACAM. “We sought out a Vizrt solution – because we knew their graphics are the best complement to the top quality video we are known for producing.”
ALFACAM is equipped with a large fleet of 34 OB vans. Of those, 24 operate in HDTV. The company is responsible for more than 2500 productions per year, more than half of which are sports related.
Viz Trio is a powerful yet cost-effective real-time 2D/3D character generator. It offers a feature-rich 3D design system for the creation of true 3D graphics and animations. In addition to basic CG functionality, a set of advanced features supply the operator with complex graphical and operational possibilities. Viz Trio supports, amongst other features, connectivity to multiple newsroom systems, seamless context switching on graphics, Look-Ahead Transition Logic™, multiple clients controlling a single output channel, and integration with non-linear editing systems.
About ALFACAM
Alfacam, the Belgian TV facilities provider which is part of Alfacam Group, is based in the Eurocam Media Center in Lint near Antwerp (Belgium). The company offers services to TV stations and production houses. Alfacam owns 15 multi-camera television facilities trucks (OB vehicles) of which at present already 14 are capable of making HD recordings, recording large music, sports and lifestyle events around the world. Yearly, Alfacam carries out more than 1200 jobs. 60% of the assignments are already done in HDTV.
www.alfacam.com
About Vizrt:
Vizrt creates leading-edge content production tools for the digital media industry - from award-winning 3D graphics & maps to integrated video workflow solutions.
We propose a new vision for content creation and delivery with an end-to-end solution from conception to multi-format distribution. Through constant innovation and a good measure of fun, we create software and services that push creative boundaries and develop new ways of telling stories.
Vizrt’s product suite is used by the world’s leading broadcasters including: CNN, CBS, Fox, BBC, Sky, ITN, ZDF, Star TV, Network 18, TV Today, CCTV and NHK. Also, many world-class production houses and corporate institutions, including both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, utilize Vizrt solutions.
Vizrt is a public company traded on the Frankfurt Prime Standard and on the Oslo Main List: VIZ, ISIN: IL0010838154
