PIXEL POWER UNVEILS HD/SD MULTI-FORMAT CHARACTER GENERATOR
Clarity 5000 Delivers Graphics for Current and Forthcoming TV Formats

Stand 7.138, IBC2005, Amsterdam, 9 September 2005: Pixel Power is to deliver its new SD/HD hybrid, multi-format, multi-channel character generator, Clarity 5000, for broadcast and post-production at IBC. The revolutionary graphics system creates professional graphics for up to two output channels in traditional 4:3 and 16:9, plus all forthcoming screen formats with embedded still-store, video clips, 2D DVE, real-time 3D and audio capability.

Each Clarity 5000 channel provides a dedicated preview output with key in addition to programme output. These auxiliary outputs can even function as additional programme channels with text and still capability.

Clarity 5000’s latest Clarity Version 7 software includes clip capability, DVE, timeline animation and 3D options. Providing flexible interfaces to new and legacy master control and newsroom automation systems, Version 7 software is available in TG, CG and GX variants.

Available in single and dual channel configurations, Clarity 5000 supports SD (525/625) in any aspect ratio, plus all common HD formats including 1080i60, 1080i50, 720p60, 1080sf48, 1080p24 and 1080p25. Single-channel systems are HD/SD switchable, while dual-channel systems can host separate or simultaneous HD and SD.

“Pixel Power’s format-agile Clarity 5000 character generator is a powerful, rugged solution that meets all graphics challenges without separate hardware,” says Pixel Power’s MD James Gilbert. “It is a long-term future-proof investment that is screen-format-agnostic, to facilitate re-purposing content and save costs without the need to upgrade.”

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Pixel Power is a leader in the development and production of SD and HD broadcast graphics systems, news production workflow tools and live interactive content with more than 2,000 installations worldwide. With a local presence around the world the company’s award-winning solutions suit broadcasters, post-production houses and outside broadcast (OB) trucks of all sizes for distinctive, professional, reliable and cost-effective on-air graphics.

Established in Cambridge, UK, in 1987, the company also has a wholly owned subsidiary office in Florida, USA, and a dedicated network of distributors and support offices around the world.