Crystal Vision to showcase Safire 3

Crystal Vision brings Safire 3 real-time chroma keyer, which works with 3Gb/s, HD and SD sources and is ideal for all live virtual productions from studio to sport. Safire 3 makes it easy to quickly set up a chroma key using multi-point sampling to automatically get the best possible default settings, and features an extensive range of fine-tuning tools to optimise the picture including various filters, edge shaping, colour correction, colour spill processing and lighting compensation. A frame synchroniser on each input will automatically correct any timing errors, while up to ten frames of video delay adjustment can be used to offset the delay caused by the graphics generators. Including relay bypass protection, Safire 3 forms part of a space-saving modular system, with this 100mm x 266mm module allowing up to 12 chroma keyers or other boards in 2U. IBC visitors will get the chance to operate Safire 3 using the Safire 3 Controller, with this stylish 3U Ethernet control panel shipping for the first time in September and with the large eight inch touch screen and physical controls perfect for live use. The Safire 3 Controller uses a combination of hard buttons – which provide quick access to the chroma keyer being controlled and preset recall – and soft buttons on the touch screen which are used in conjunction with physical knobs to access the various intuitive setup menus.

 Also on show at IBC will be two additional keyers from Crystal Vision. Designed for station branding with storage for up to 500 graphics, the new MultiLogo logo keyer’s audio capabilities make it ideal for applications where both graphics and audio need to be added to a video signal, with partial presets additionally facilitating live operation. Also new is the LKEY 3 linear keyer which is designed for the simple keying of any graphics.