ChyronHego's Lyric solution has been deployed by MOOV as the ultra-high-definition (UHD) graphics infrastructure of choice for its new UHD service with BT Sport. The deployment marks a significant milestone in MOOV and BT Sport's efforts to deliver high-quality UHD content.
MOOV's UHD Strategy
MOOV has been developing its UHD delivery strategy since last year, and part of the challenge has been syncing up the best technologies and partners to support the UHD rollout. The company believes that ChyronHego's Lyric solution is an ideal choice for this deployment.
Design and Performance Optimization
MOOV worked closely with the BT Sport and ChyronHego teams through an intensive cycle of design and performance optimization to ensure a world-class UHD output. The company has amassed an impressive amount of UHD expertise over the past six months, which it will leverage for future events.
UHD Events
BT Sport has staged numerous UHD events so far this year, including NBA Global Games in London, FA Cup semi-finals and Trophy and Vase events at Wembley, the first-ever UHD broadcast of a premiership match for the English Premier League, and Aviva Premiership Finals. MOOV will cover additional events in UHD, including UEFA Champions League football matches, Premier League football, Aviva Premiership Rugby, Scottish Premier League football, and the FIM MotoGP Silverstone Circuit.
ChyronHego's Role
ChyronHego worked closely with MOOV to support the design and testing of 4K Lyric templates early in the production cycle. The company supplied MOOV with two of the world's first UHD-enabled Lyric production systems equipped with next-generation I/O boards to support the ultra-high-performance rendering required by the UHDTV production.
UHD Challenges
The transition to UHD poses significant challenges, including data throughput and performance. ChyronHego's Lyric solution has been designed to meet these demands, providing a relevant production workflow that allows users to meet the demands of HD, 4K, and beyond.