The Darim Virtual Studio 4000

The 4000 series is designed for high definition television.

Features

• Fully integrated real time 3D virtual set System
• Hybrid (Tracking & trackless) cameras Support
• Built-in advanced color keying modules
• Improved real time 3D graphics rendering and mixing
• Multiple live video feeds with A/B switching
• Exchangeable images, movies, animations
• Interactive virtual set controlled by one person
• Free-hand animation of virtual cameras and other 3D objects with joystick
• Uses progressive and interlaced HD cameras

Special Features

• All Video, Audio and 3D CG processing in one box
• Connects directly to camera & aux feeds: no external switchers or genlock need
• Up to 2 live video channels available simultaneously
• 1HD or 3SD video files can be shown simultaneously
• Each channel may have two inputs (for A/B switching): built-in TBC (Table-based Chroma keying) eliminates dropped and distorted frames
• Flexible support for camera tracking sensors
• Improved real-time 3D rendering engine
• Independent video parameters, cropping, alpha-mask
• Multiple formats for HD Virtual Set output
• Analog color or Tri-level digital video inputs are provided for Genlock
• Three levels of keying configurations available: One-click automatic, ellipsoid and color brush
• Independent multi-channel configuration
• Adjustable color and brightness correction
• Alpha mask filtering and cropping
• Automatic configuration generated by preset saving and loading
• Virtual set is not just images, but the entire 3D model: 3D objects, textures, lights, cameras, animation
• Results produced by the fastest 3D rendering hardware!
• Mixing with live video, etc. performed by improved render engine: combination of 3D rendering hardware and Darim software
• Enables to link between physical pan/tilt movements and the virtual set images
• Provides infinitely adjustable perfect balance throughout the tilt range
• Gives comprehensive line of robotic camera positioning: Any Robotic Camera Sensors can be integrated with VS4000 SDK
• Real camera remains fixed during virtual set production: Camera tracks, cranes or position/zoom sensors needed
• Trackless concept allows to use any camera anywhere in the virtual world
• Camera motion and zoom changes are done virtually: virtual cameras can be pre-animated by set designers. Free-hand animation is available at anytime using joysticks
• Animation can be played forward and backwards
• Movement can be controlled easily and smoothly by joystick
• Embedded rich multimedia content
• Up to 6 analog or 2 digital audio inputs/outputs
• Selectable delay per channel (up to 1000 ms)
• Multiple simultaneous analog outputs available
• One-person operation: virtual sets with talent in control
• Trackless virtual sets do not require a cameraman: controlling virtual sets becomes extremely easy
• Educational programs allow teachers to interact: create 3D graphical objects for the lesson, remotely control virtual set with PDA and joystick, monitor feedback from the class on a monitor
• Broadcasters can get talent/anchor be more creative, provide GPI interface to the studio, attach push-button switch and tally light to camera
• Trackless mode Diagram (Real Camera = Virtual Camera)