IBC Edition
What can I see at IBC?
Visit Chyron to see Virtual Placement 8.2, highlighting both line tracking and scene tracking capabilities. While line tracking excels on standard playing fields, scene tracking allows operators to place graphics virtually anywhere in the environment without relying on court or field line boundaries.
How does the new AI Automatic Line Calibration feature speed up venue setup?
AI Automatic Line Calibration automatically identifies and maps field and court lines for the operator, which can save approximately 30 minutes of setup time per game. The initial release supports the NFL, American football, and NCAA basketball, with NBA tracking planned on the roadmap.
How does VP 8.2 handle challenging live lighting conditions and camera flashes?
Automatic Chroma Keyer: Automatically adjusts to shifting daylight and shadow variations during live broadcasts. It includes runtime manual overrides, allowing operators to step in if extreme weather occurs. (Field-tested with the Pittsburgh Steelers).
NCAA Basketball Flash Detector: Specifically designed to detect and compensate for courtside photography flashbulbs, preventing signal disruption and keying glitches.
What fail-safe mechanisms ensure VP 8.2 remains safe for live broadcasts?
Matrix Mechanical Bypass: A hardware fail-safe that automatically bypasses the system during unexpected power or system failures to prevent black signals on output.
Program/ISO Comparison: Compares the isolated camera feed against the live Program feed to confirm when the camera is live, ensuring graphics trigger only on the correct angle and never misfire during close-up shots.
How does Virtual Placement (VP 8.2) speed up pre-game setup?
VP 8.2 introduces Automatic Line Calibration. Using AI to mark lines for operators, this feature saves approximately 30 minutes of calibration time per game. It is launching with support for the NFL, American football, and NCAA basketball, with NBA tracking on the roadmap.
What stability and live-production improvements are included in VP 8.2?
Several features have been added to guarantee an uninterrupted broadcast:
- Automatic Chroma Keyer: Now allows for runtime adjustments with a manual override safety net. (This was successfully field-tested with the Pittsburgh Steelers).
- Flash Detection: Added specifically for NCAA basketball to prevent standard camera flashes from causing signal drops.
- Matrix Mechanical Bypass: A physical fail-safe that prevents black signals during an unexpected system failure.
Can Virtual Placement be deployed on portable rigs?
Yes. Chyron is actively testing VP 8.2 on laptop setups paired with external expansion enclosures, giving field crews a lightweight, highly mobile alternative to traditional server rack mounts.