Imagine Communications has partnered with Vizrt to integrate the latter's Viz Vectar Plus cloud live production solution with Imagine's Aviator Make TV cloud playout platform. This collaboration aims to provide media companies with a seamless, flexible migration path to cloud-based operations.
New Cloud Workflow Solution
The integration of these two platforms combines dynamic live production capabilities from Vizrt with the robust playout functions of Aviator. This partnership is designed to enhance workflows for various applications including sports broadcasts, news programming, and live events, enabling smoother transitions between live and recorded content.
Benefits and Capabilities
Brendon Mills, General Manager of Networking and Playout at Imagine Communications, emphasizes the growing demand for cloud-based solutions. He notes that this partnership simplifies leveraging cloud technology to adapt quickly to market changes. Vizrt's low-latency live production capabilities, combined with Aviator's system orchestration and playout features, offer a powerful solution.
The Viz Vectar Plus system operates in the cloud, accessible via web browser or physical control panel, allowing users to manage incoming streams from various locations. It integrates seamlessly with Aviator, enabling scheduled or on-demand live production that can be transitioned into playout effortlessly.
Seamless Integration and Flexibility
Each Aviator channel supports up to two live inputs simultaneously and utilizes Imagine's Magellan Control System for cloud routing. This setup allows seamless switching between live streams, recorded content, and graphics without configuration delays. The system also supports downstream keyers (DVEs) for both live and clip content.
Ulrich Voigt, Global Head of Product Management at Vizrt Group, highlights the benefits of cloud production, including scalability, remote collaboration, and cost savings. He underscores that their partnership with Imagine enables broadcasters to achieve high-quality results indistinguishable from traditional on-premises solutions.