PRIME VSAR
Unreal Virtual Set and
Augmented Reality Suite
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Stunning and Simple Virtual Productions for Everyday ROI
PRIME VSAR merges the cutting-edge graphics of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 When it’s time to go to air, PRIME VSAR’s internal suite of virtual production tools
with the built-for-broadcast design, editorial, and live production capabilities of the - including chroma keyer, camera tracking, and playout/scene control interfaces -
PRIME Live Platform. Throughout every step of the virtual production process, PRIME provide everything you need to create a captivating final output.
VSAR demystifies and deskills working with the Unreal Engine to maximize ROI
opportunities. With PRIME VSAR, the stunning virtual worlds and graphics of the Unreal Engine can
become a cornerstone of the show-stealing content you deliver to your audience.
Live storytelling happens fast, and PRIME VSAR’s built-in design toolkit enables the
rapid creation of must-have broadcast graphics and studio elements, particularly for
data-driven news storytelling. As your design team creates graphic objects and virtual
studios setups, these assets smoothly translate into customizable and reskinnable
templates that any journalist or producer can leverage within a MOS-connected NRCS.
UNREAL GRAPHICS FOR YOUR VSAR USE CASE
Take advantage of the Unreal Engine in the way that suits you best. PRIME VSAR is a single solution for the full spectrum of virtual studio and augmented reality applications - and
is fully adaptable to the unique requirements of your content creation needs.
END-TO-END VIRTUAL SETS IN-STUDIO AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL WINDOW & SET EXTENSIONS
Host your show in a virtual studio or scene space A great way to introduce new, exciting storytelling Bring new life to your video wall displays with
that tops anything viewers have seen in the real elements to your viewers, augmented reality can lifelike Unreal graphics that bring a greater sense
world - with a fraction of the real estate. A green revitalize what you can do with your existing set - of depth to both virtual and physical sets. PRIME
screen set is a huge cost-saver and places no limits without a physical upgrade. Enrich sports, elections, VSAR will manage positional and tracking data to
on what you can dream up in the virtual space. news, or weather programs with hyper-realistic make your video wall scenes follow in lockstep with
models and data-driven graphics that reflect and your camera movements.
cast shadows on the set itself.
KEY FEATURES
UNREAL ENGINE 4.26 SIMPLE DESIGN TOOLKIT VSAR IN YOUR NRCS INTERNAL CHROMA KEYER
With Unreal’s photorealistic Streamline the creation of Newsroom Computer System Seamlessly blend your live
rendering and film-quality VFX, essential day-to-day graphics, to (NRCS) integration via CAMIO MOS talent into the virtual space with
creativity is limitless. Designers focus on doing amazing things connectivity puts creativity in the PRIME VSAR’s internal Unreal
can realize immersive virtual with the Unreal Engine. PRIME hands of producers and journalists. chroma keyer. Functioning as any
studios, fantastical scenes, and VSAR includes a native primitives Browse scenes, select media, other scene asset, it’s incredibly
true-to-life animated models library with 3D text and basic reskin studios, edit text and data, easy-to-use, and with multi-
to stun and captivate viewers. shapes, graphic and virtual screen render a previews, and push out pass technology and real-time
Support for Unreal 4.26 brings templates, and out-of-the-box data real-time updates - all within an compositing - the output looks
more tools for character animation, integration for dynamic graphics NRCS interface. This MOS-based fantastic.
natural worlds, and higher-quality driven by any source. workflow is well-suited to modern
media outputs. hub-and-spoke network models.
CAMERA TRACKING TRACKLESS PRODUCTIONS CUSTOM SCENE CONTROL ROBUST RENDERING ENGINE
A built-in camera tracking Craft multi-camera virtual Simplify control of media-rich Tap Unreal horsepower with
processor supports the spectrum productions with a single real-life virtual studios and complex less. PRIME VSAR supports two
of camera tracking devices, camera. In trackless applications, graphic models with interfaces cameras on a single-engine -
including Mo-Sys, Vinten, Ross you can position, and dictate tailored to the job. The included offering SDI connectivity HD &
Video, Shotoku, Stype, and movement of virtual camera shots Chyron Panels technology allows 4K-UHD format support and HDR
many more. This tracking data within your scene. For live playout, for custom-programming of scene video. Plus, you can dedicate an
translates into fluid virtual sets all camera presets are available for management interfaces that engine to generating real-time
and AR experiences, as well as recall in the Mercury Panel - that’s virtually any member of your team SDI previews of every scene - for
a perspective-accurate parallax visual, easy-to-read, and accessible can understand and operate. absolute confidence monitoring.
effect on video wall extensions. via web browser.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Cameras Per PRIME VSAR Engine Two cameras per engine via 3G-SDI connections
End-to-end HDR support from design to output
HDR Support
(HLG, SLog3)
HD: 720p (50/59.94/60), 1080i (50/59.94/60), 1080p(50/59.94/60)
Video Standards
UHD: 2160p (25/29/97/30/50/59.94/60)
Matrox DSXLE4/8/100 board provides 3G-SDI connecitivity with up to 4 HD inputs/outputs, and up to 1 UHD input/
Video Inputs & Outputs
output via Quad Link connection
Genlock Analog black burst or analog tri-level reference via SDI signal on an input
GRAPHICS & DESIGN
Unreal Engine Edition Unreal Engine 4.26
•P rocedural primitives library - with 3D text, cones, arrows, torus, spheres, etc. - for dynamic chart graphics
•W eather forecasting template that visualizes temperature and 3D model of weather conditions from connected
PRIME VSAR Designer Tools
data source
•V irtual screen template with A/B switch functionality for playlist media playout
Graphics Data Integration Out-of-the bax data integration with common data files (CSV, XML, TXT), live data, and social media feeds
Augmented Reality Features Simplified tools for creating planar reflections, shadows, and foreground object masking for AR graphics
Internal Unreal Engine chroma keyer with Composure plugin provides multi-pass chroma key for real-time
Chroma Keyer
compositing
Parallax Effect / Virtual Window Utilizes camera tracking data for tracked virtual scenes within video wall displays
TRACKING & CONTROL
Built-in Cesium tracking processor application supports Mo-Sys, Vinten, Ross Video, Shotoku, Stype, and Ncam
Camera Tracking
protocols
Trackless Virtual Cameras Position and dictate movement for storable virtual camera recalls, with focus/depth control within the virtual scene
Trackless Production Control Included Mercury Panel provides a visual shotbox interface for virtual camera presets and recalls
Included Chyron Panels technology allows for custom-programming of tailored control interfaces for managing
Custom Scene Control Interfaces
virtual studios and graphics
Browser-Based Panel Access Both Mercury and Chyron Panels are HTML5-based, allowing for access from any browser
MOS WORKFLOWS
MOS connection to Dalet, iNews, ENPS, Octopus, OpenMedia and other industry-stanard NRCS via CAMIO
NRCS Integration
integration
Within the NRCS, users can utilize the HTML-5 compatible CAMIO interface to access and control PRIME VSAR:
• Visual VSAR asset library
•A dd graphics + scenes to rundown and playlist sequencing
NRCS Control of PRIME VSAR
•M ake changes to editable fields and reskin VSAR graphics
•G enerate previews of changes before inserting into rundown
•P ush real-time scene updates to playout from the NRCS
Multi-Engine Control A single CAMIO hub can control playout across multiple PRIME VSAR engines via MOS protocols
RENDERING ENGINE HARDWARE
CPU Intel Xeon W2255 @ 3.7 Ghz
GPU Nvidia Quadro RTX6000
Video Memory 64 Gb DDR4 2933 RDIMM
2 x 500 Gb System Drive
Storage
3 x 3.2 TB Media Drive
Operating System Windows 10 IoT ENT CBB
Chassis 3RU
OUR SERVICES
Chyron is known for its end-to-end customer service. We partner with our customers from the initial project design, to project management, training, on-air launch support and
postlaunch follow-up.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COMMISSIONING EXTENDED WARRANTIES DESIGN AND OPERATION TRAINING
Project Management and Commissioning are part of Finally, all Chyron products come with a One (1) year We offer Design and Operation training, either in your
the turn-key services that we offer. This ensures your factory-backed warranty (parts, labor & software facility or via our on-line web portal. Our expert trainers
investment is properly installed from Day One upgrades). Extended Warranties on all your purchases can teach your staff the most efficient way to create and
by a certified Chyron representative. can be added at any time for an annual fee. Please deliver stunning content for your productions.
contact our sales professionals.
ABOUT US
Chyron is ushering in the next generation of storytelling in the digital age. Founded in 1966, the company
pioneered broadcast titling and graphics systems. With a strong foundation built on over 50 years of innovation and
efficiency, the name Chyron is synonymous with broadcast graphics. Chyron continues that legacy as a global leader focused
on customer-centric broadcast solutions. Today, the company offers production professionals the industry’s most comprehensive
software portfolio for designing, sharing, and playing live graphics to air with ease. Chyron products are increasingly deployed to empower
OTA & OTT workflows and deliver richer, more immersive experiences for audiences and sports fans in the arena, at home, or on the go.
CONTACT SALES
EMEA • North America • Latin America • Asia/Pacific
+1.631.845.2000 • sales@chyron.com
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