Viz Opus

Viz Opus includes newscast automation, video switching, real-time graphics, and video playout–all in a single solution. Using a production automation system designed by broadcasters, Viz Opus enables a journalist driven newscast that focuses on storytelling – not technology. Designed with multi-channel/multi-platform news delivery in mind, Viz Opus is the center of the TV station of the future.

What’s new at IBC 2017?

  • Integration with Showmaker for production without a newsroom system
  • Integration with Viz Pilot Edge
  • Video playback in GUI, preview of any clip in the rundown
  • Full look-ahead preview
  • Ability to centralize template creation across station group
  • Ability to control system over WAN for shared control within station group
  • Add additional Engine to provide live outputs with alternate branding

Vizrt - Opus packages

  • Lite
    • Viz Opus
  • Classic
    • Viz Opus main
    • Viz Opus backup - or preview Engine
    • GUI workstation
  • Advanced
    • Viz Opus main
    • Viz Opus backup
    • Preview Engine
    • GUI workstation

Key Features

  • Compact solution - One system provides all vital components for production control room on a PC platform, saving money on infrastructure costs.
  • Automation - With automation, production can be done error-free with fewer operators.
  • Scalable - With only one additional box, a media company has a full backup for switcher, graphics, video server and automation. Other options include studio video wall control as well as the ability to provide multiple branded / formatted outputs of the same same live show – all from the same user interface.
  • Simplified solution - The system is quick and easy install and operators only need to know a single interface to control a live production. Skillsets to operate separate large production switchers, graphics systems, and servers no longer required.

Advantages

  • Single Integrated solution
  • SDI and IP support
  • NRCS Rundown Integration
  • Video switching and effects
  • 3D Graphics
  • Internal video playback with clip preview in the GUI
  • Automation for single operator
  • Preview next rundown items
  • Template driven automation
  • Customizable clock displays
  • Easy expansion
  • Feed graphics to on-set monitors
  • Video wall control
  • Centralized template creation
  • System sharing within a group

Videos

Viz Opus case study - Sky Deutschland & TV 2 Norway

Viz Opus journalist-driven broadcast

Globosat gives itself a Rio home-field advantage with Vizrt