| Multi-Channel Chroma Keyer |

The Virtual Studio’s advanced color keyer provides three different keying methods. The easy-to-use, automatic mode is powered by an intelligent auto-keying algorithm that allows each key setting to be saved and loaded later for future use. Image brightness, color correction, alpha mask filtering, and image cropping can all be adjusted through the VS keyer.

• Multi-channel

• Auto keying

• Color correction

• Alpha mask filtering

• Image cropping

• Picks up thin and semitransparent objects

• Object shadow

• Easy-to-understand user interface

• Supports interlaced, progressive, HD and SD modes

| Support for Multiple Camera Tracking Methods |

Infinite Possibilities for Manipulating the Virtual World

With its support for both mechanical sensor tracking (including robotics and cranes) and non-tracking (sensorless) cameras operating in virtual mode, the VS system opens up a host of new opportunities for creativity in camera perspective. Optional Darim software seamlessly integrates with PTZ tracking sensors or X-Y tracking to generate multiple vantage points in the studio./

The ability to accommodate multiple cameras further expands visual variety. Darim’s virtual movement technology for multiple cameras allows an infinite number of perspectives, enlivening any type of production. Multiple virtual camera viewpoints with simple lens calibration features help users create an entirely new experience within the virtual world.

The same tracking effects or complex pans, swoops, and tilts on sensorless live cameras can be achieved through joystick operation. Users have full control over animated 3D objects as well as the camera in real time. With no limits on virtual camera position, they can conjure any position or viewing angle--even those that are impossible for real-world tracked cameras to capture. Just imagine the infinite possibilities for manipulating a virtual world!

| AV Switcher and Mixer |

Built-in Video Mixer and Switcher

Virtual Studio™ has a built-in video switcher and mixer which supports 4 or 6 digital, analog or file video inputs and with selectable effect patterns, mixing direction and rate. Live video inputs may have chroma keying (transparency) individually assigned to them.

(Examples of video switching)

(Examples of 3D effects on output video)

Built-in Audio Mixer/Delayer

Virtual Studio incorporates a built-in audio mixer and delayer that support analog and digital input/output. It provides balance, gain, fader and mute controls for each mono or stereo audio and outputs allowing for precise control over digital audio processing.

• Up to 6 analog or 2 digital audio inputs/outputs
• Selectable delay per channel (up to 1000 ms)
• Available multiple simultaneous outputs

| Authoring Tool |

User Created and Defined Action GUI

Virtual Studio removes the limits on your broadcasting environment. One of the key VS features is its robust HotActions™ software, which gives users exceptional versatility in crafting their own Graphical User Interface (GUI). Once a designer creates a 3D set with Autodesk® 3ds Max® and then imports it to Virtual Studio, the next step is to make action libraries and GUI buttons for the live shoot. Functions like switching cameras, selecting embedded media, showing tracking movements, adding 3D effects, or controlling 3D objects--all these can be assigned to GUI buttons for interactive use during the real-time shoot. Simple and comprehensive script languages streamline programming for first-time users. A few self-paced study sessions are sufficient to learn how to program a live action GUI. The result is a totally customized broadcasting environment—all the better to keep viewer attention.

| Embedded, Rich Media Content |

Virtual Studio is capable of real-time playback of 2D multimedia embedded in the background, foreground, or inside virtual monitors within the 3D environment. These media files can be assigned to GUI buttons for an interactive live shoot.

| Rendering Modes |

Real-time rendering mode

The uniqueness of Virtual Studio comes from its powerful real-time rendering engine. In this mode, users can enjoy the flexibility of operating in real time. This includes using the video mixer and switcher features, controlling the tracking, and operating with a joystick during a live shoot.

Real-time rendering can also be used with pre-rendered sets. For example, if there is a need to modify a small aspect within a pre-rendered set, the user can simply focus on making the modification in real time, leaving all other parts intact. This approach saves the time and effort of having to re-render an entire set in order to apply the modification.

Pre-rendered mode

Higher video quality can be attained from operating the system in pre-rendered mode. Every 3D scene imported from Autodesk 3ds Max can be pre-rendered for the best video quality and used synchronously with or without live chroma key inputs.

Unlike other production systems that require two rendering machines and an external mixer to preserve the high quality of live chroma key input, Darim’s Virtual Studio, with its built-in rendering engine and mixer, ensures the same broadcasting quality at a much lower cost, with less labor time.

Mixed rendering mode

This hybrid mode of operation eliminates the need to re-render all sources when interactive 3D objects are inserted. For example, studio productions for weather and news programs often require the overlay of 3D elements on top of pre-rendered background images. By applying Virtual Studio’s mixed rendering mode, users can preserve the quality of the pre-rendered background while inserting and controling the new objects in real time.

| General Connections Diagram |

Darim’s all-in-one turnkey system streamlines the complicated steps involved with integration and connection. As another in the cluster of powerful, built-in features, the system’s simple connection to cameras and monitors eliminates the need to purchase an external switcher and mixers.