Vizrt to Unveil New Version of Viz Content Pilot

July 17, 2009 - PRLog -- Vizrt announces the pre-release of its Viz Content Pilot 5.3 template-based graphics solution during the company’s invitation-only “Amsterdam Sessions,” held from September 10th-15th in the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam. The new version of the workflow-oriented broadcast graphics software comes with significantly expanded features to facilitate the creation of on-air and online graphics in the newsroom.

There are three of the major new features from Viz Content Pilot 5.3:

A new unified search feature allows users to search, edit and use images, videos and audio clips from both Viz Object Store and Viz Video Hub. The search results can be edited and added to graphic templates for on-air playout or online publication. This feature is particularly important as it bridges the gap between traditional graphic workflows and video workflows.

Viz Content Pilot 5.3 also comes fully integrated with the Escenic Content Studio 5 online and mobile publishing platform. Graphic elements can be published seamlessly to the web, either as on-demand images or as fully animated, interactive animations. The online editorial staff can share the same graphic templates as the on-air newsroom staff or use web-specific ones.

Developed specifically for online publishing workflows, Viz Content Pilot 5.3 now features a Vizky-powered preview as an alternative option to the Viz Engine–powered desktop preview. The embedded Vizky preview allows journalists to preview their graphics in real-time as they fill-in the templates and, it allows them to test and experience all of the graphics’ interactive capabilities.

“This new version of our Content pilot software signifies Vizrt’s commitment to being the leading provider of truly integrated solutions,” said Petter Ole Jakobsen, CTO at Vizrt. “The design of Version 5.3 is all about enabling faster graphic and video creation and delivering it more efficiently – for both on-air and online vehicles. With broadcasters’ increased online presence and smaller production staffs to create that content, we know this is something our customers need right now.”

About Vizrt:

Vizrt creates leading-edge content production tools for the digital media industry - from award-winning 3D graphics & maps through integrated video workflow solutions and online publishing tools.



We propose a new vision for content creation, management 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 and publishing houses, including: CNN, CBS, Fox, BBC, Sky, ITN, ZDF, Star TV, Network 18, TV Today, CCTV, NHK, The Globe and Mail, The Telegraph, and Welt Online. Furthermore, 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 Oslo Main List: VIZ, ISIN: IL0010838154.

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