Chyron has unveiled Prime 5.3, the latest software release of the company’s engine for live production graphics. Version 5.3 delivers the first official integration of HTML content within Prime, through a flexible HTML input. Additionally, Prime 5.3 delivers requested features across the spectrum of Chyron clientele. Chyron Live users can now enjoy all encompassing master control panel capability within on-demand cloud production environments, while news broadcasters can utilise the Playout Automation mode to dedicate all Prime Engine performance to set-and-forget automated playout.
Representing the first official incorporation of HTML content within Prime CG, version 5.3’s HTML input enables designers to incorporate live web content within a Prime scene. Upon inserting the HTML input object within a scene, users can enter a simple web URL address to populate the desired web content within a Prime scene and customise the scene element to their needs. When working with web content that requires a refresh of data or content, playout operators can easily trigger a refresh of the HTML input directly from the scene control panel.
“Prime 5.3’s HTML input makes it easier than ever to integrate live websites,” said Chris Amodei, Prime product manager at Chyron “With direct access to live web content-designers can easily access what they need with a simple URL address and build it directly into a Prime scene, whether as a background source or overlay. This is a significant benefit for all content creators.”
Prime 5.3 also unlocks support for master control panels within Chyron Live, a cloud-native production platform that provides an on-demand production control room entirely within a web browser, that unifies live switching, commentary and audio mixing, Prime Clips and CG playout, as well as replay and telestration.
Prime’s master control panels enable users to build tailored interfaces for their graphics packages that simplify live playout. With these custom panels, any operator can make the most of Prime CG’s broadcaster-quality graphics within their on-demand Chyron Live production environment.
Additionally, version 5.3’s new Playout Automation mode is built for news broadcasters who want a set-and-forget graphics system for shows that run entirely on automated production control systems. Prime CG has long supported control automation through Chyron Intelligent Interface and many other control protocols. The difference now with Playout Automation mode is that Prime users can opt to strip back all elements within the operator user interface, to dedicate all performance to automated playout.
To round out the new features, Prime 5.3 delivers enhancements to management and creation of both scene and master control panels. With the Panel Control Object, multiple replaceable fields can be bound into a single group for easy toggling during live playout. When building panels, designers can define how multiple objects are placed, left to right, top to bottom, or overlapping, with the added ability in this release to switch the layout behavior directly in the Control Panel and Master Control Panel user interface.
