Key features & benefits

Unprecedented performance and quality

• The X-3D graphics processor offers unsurpassed performance and quality in both HD and SD, using the latest GPU technology
• System has been developed to create high quality graphics without operators having to produce a single line of code
• The template-oriented structure simplifies authoring, control and graphics re-use

Real-time rendering

• Full 3D real-time environment
• Any changes to the graphics content driven by data or control system will take effect immediately

Advanced animation effects

• Sophisticated animation effects using 3D primitives and imported objects
• Texture and material mappings, shading and 3D lighting effects
• Dynamic motions using motion manipulators, like motion damping, to add physical accuracy to animations
• Conventional linear animation editing mode and comprehensive non-linear state based animation model

Multi-level character generation

• A powerful, HD/SD character generator delivers virtually unlimited layers of animated text and dynamically updated text

Clip and graphics storage

• Up to 400 hours of video/audio clips
• Simultaneous playout of multiple clips and an almost unlimited number of layers of animated and still graphics

Video and audio inputs/outputs

• HD/SD fill + key outputs
• SD output as NTSC or PAL
• HD output as 1080i, 720p or 480p
• Four group audio support (16 embedded channels)
• Up to 8 AES inputs
• Audio supported at 16, 20 and 24-bit depths at 48 kHz

Effective automated & manual control

• Full automation control is performed by serial, Ethernet and GPI automation commands.
• Manual control is offered by the Vertigo Xpanel GUI

Robust performance

• Robust broadcast architecture with video bypass, redundant power, RAID storage, hot swappable fans and drives