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What is a virtual set?  
 

Virtual set studio systems have been in use for several years in television production. They essentially allow live actors and properties to integrate seamlessly with dynamic 3D computer-generated sets, in real time. The result is the culmination of imagination and creativity in television and video production far beyond the realm of physical limitations.
In virtual set technology, live actors or presenters are shot against the blue or green background. With the help of chroma key technique along with special hardware and software, the green or blue background is replaced with specially designed computer generated 3D set. This virtual set seamlessly integrates with actors or presenters so one can experience the look and feel of a huge and futuristic ultra modern television studio.

 
What is Monarch Virtual Magic Studio?


Monarch Virtual Magic Studio
is a trackless camera motion and animation system. It eliminates the need of any expensive camera trackers to emulate virtual camera motions. With single static physical camera, user can seamlessly integrate live camera input with 3D virtual set and move around the set without moving the camera. Monarch Virtual Magic Studio System works without any pre-rendering of 3D virtual sets because a specially designed hardware and software does the rendering in real time.

Advanced chroma key technique developed by Monarch is highly sophisticated. It performs extremely well even with non-professional video equipment and in poorly lit backgrounds or lighting. All complex calculation of the chroma keying software are done instantly and user can manually fine tune the keying parameters for perfect chroma keying of live input source without any colour spills or spatial effect. With Monarch Virtual Magic Studio System user can have a number of amazing broadcast studio sets, in a limited space and time, at an affordable cost.

 
Advantages of Monarch Virtual Magic Studio?  


In Monarch virtual magic studio system, one require very small space (10 x 10 feet) to put up green or blue background and with the help of single physical camera one can have many angles and different camera motions. This virtual set technology makes available a variety of sets for same or different programmes, giving a refreshing look to the telecast.

So, in essence, virtual studio technology saves time, money and space and extends an advanced dimension to studio based programming. Undoubtedly, virtual studio is the need and solution for today’s broadcasting challenges.

Monarch Virtual Magic Studio system is very easy to use with very familiar switcher like interface used in broadcast industry. A single operator can control the video production process using a touch-screen, mouse or keyboard short cuts.

 
Key Features of Monarch Virtual Magic Studio System
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Resource Bin
Monarch virtual magic studio system has on-screen Resource Bin for organizing the graphic and movie files with separate category for graphic images, movie files. User can create own categories, sub folders and edit the content of the folders in a non-destructive way. Media content can be dragged and dropped from the hard drive in the Resource bin which user can easily locate later on for video production process.

Text Overlay
User can create and display text in multilingual fonts. Text can be switched on or off online. Text can be placed anywhere on the screen in offline mode before the start of the broadcast.

Logo and Graphics Overlay
User can superimpose 32 bit alpha channel logo or graphic file in any format on the virtual set.

Scrolling Text Overlay
User can create and display scrolling text in multilingual fonts. Text can be switched on or off online. Text can be placed anywhere on the screen. Text can be scrolled from left to right or right to left.

Sequencer / Playlist
Virtual Magic Studio system has a unique module to create and edit Sequence or Playlist of graphic images and movie files which can later be recalled in virtual magic studio system as input file like any graphic file or movie file. User can assign time for static graphic images, mark in and mark out for movie files and place effects between two files. This facility eliminates the need for non linear editing system for creating such sequences. Sequences thus created can be played during ad breaks or as a slide show automatically or manually.

Mpeg Recording and Playback
Virtual Magic Studio system has a unique Mpeg1 & Mpeg2 recording and editing facility with VTR like controls (rewind, forward play, pause, stop etc.) Mpeg file can be recorded at 2 to 9 mbps in constant or variable bit rate. This facility reduces the need for physical video tape recorders & user can work in a truly tape-less environment.

Real Time Reflections
To give more reality to virtual set, users can have real-time reflections and movements of 3D virtual set and live feed of anchor / actor or other media files playing online.

Texture and 3D Object Replacement of Virtual Set
In the more advanced model of Monarch Virtual Magic Studio system, user can change the texture of 3d objects of virtual set. User can also replace or hide objects and properties on the 3D virtual set from the library of 3D objects. This facility allows user to change look and feel of 3D virtual set according to their choice and taste.

Automation
User can automatically playback channel ID or Logo and advertisements during AD breaks at the beginning and during the telecast of the programmes.

Input Preview Window
User can preview the input source on screen (Live camera or an external device).

Mouse-over Animated Preview
Mouse-over preview of input source (graphic or .avi files in resource bin and resource input section) and virtual camera positions allows user to preview all the virtual camera positions and movements for errorless video production process.

Audio Mixer
On screen audio mixer is provided for line input and media files from hard disk with separate faders for both inputs and master volume. User can cross fade between two inputs source.

Video settings
You can enhance and correct your incoming video using Brightness, Contrast and Colour controls.

Video Capture Module
A separate video capture module is provided. Video can be captured in AVI format which can later be used for loading in resource bin and can be assigned online in the 3D virtual set.

Reference Image
A reference image of anchor with transparency is provided for adjusting live anchor / camera position.

   
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 

INPUT FORMATS
Live analogue and digital SD resolution
External AVI, MOV, Mpeg up to full D1 resolution
Pal / B/G 720 X 576 25 fps
NTSC 720 X 480 29.9 fps

OUTPUT FORMATS
Full D1 (SD) resolution analogue CVBS, Y/C & DV output (Virtual Magic Studio)
Pal / B/G 720 X 576 25 fps
NTSC 720 X 480 29.9 fps
Real Time Mpeg 2 / AVI output capturing

VIDEO INPUTS
Composite (CVBS- 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm- BNC)upto 2
S-Video (Y/C 4 pin mini-DIN) up to 2
DV (IEEE 1394 FireWire) 1 (For Audio/Video Capturing only)

VIDEO OUTPUTS
Composite (CVBS-1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm- BNC) 2
S-Video (Y/C 4 pin mini-DIN) 1
DV (IEEE 1394 FireWire) 1
All outputs can be used simultaneously

INTERNAL VIDEO PROCESING
4:2:2 Broadcast Compliant

INTERNAL VIDEO PROCESING DELAY
8.5 Frames Audio Video synchronized

AUDIO LINE INPUTS ANALOGUE
Unbalanced (RCA) Stereo - up to 2 inputs

AUDIO LINE LEVEL OUTPUT ANALOGUE
Unbalanced (RCA) Stereo output - 1

GENLOCK
Analogue and digital outputs may be genlocked to a selected external
reference video signal (analogue composite)

TIME BASE CORRECTION
Built-in TBC for asynchronous analogue/digital video sources for real
time switching without dropped frames or image distortion

CHROMA KEY
Advanced multiple colour chroma key with adjustments for brightness, contrast and saturation of input source

CAMERA TRACKING
No camera tracking is required for VM100 VM200 or VM400 models

3D RENDERING
Hardware based high performance full screen anti-aliased real time rendering

RS232 SUPPORT - Optional

 
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Our User's says about MONARCH VIRTUAL MAGIC STUDIO SYSTEM

C News-Nashik

Monarch’s Virtual Magic Studio is better than any other software available for News Transmission in market. By using 3D Sets of this products one can get a touch of digital transmission to the News Channels. No need to make 3D Sets as sets are readily available. By using this software you get better quality as cromakying is excellent. One can do the setup of studio in as minimum as 10 ft. X 10 ft. space. No need to spend on expensive backgrounds.   - Mr. Shrikant Beni (Editor-C News)

City Channel-Akola

After using Virtual Magic Studio from Monarch, the out look of our New Channel has been changed totally. Now we are at par with Etv, Zee News, Tej Channel in case of transmission. Virtual Magic Studio gives fare touch of digital transmission in News Channel. We can make News in the studio with lesser space and with minimum lights. Virtual Magic Studio is very Easy to Use and no need of highly technical qualified staff. Any normal person who knows to operate computer can easily operate Virtual Magic Studio. I have also recommended my other Cable world friends to purchase Virtual Magic Studio.   -Mr. Pradeep Deshmukh (City Channel)

Thane Varta-Thane

Mr. Tikhe of Thane Varta is one of the proud user and is extremely happy with Virtual Magic Studio System. Minor technical difficulties in the early stage were immediately resolved by experts as the support was prompt. Mr. Tikhe says “ The quality of the Virtual Magic Studio is very satisfying and 3D sets used are very attractive and gives touch of professional channel look. I am glad to use MONARCH's Virtual Magic Studio in my studio.”
 -Mr. Ramchndra Tikhe Ph.: +91 22 2542 2222.

Dinbhar News-Chandigarh

In the North part of India – DINBHAR NEWS, Mr. V.K. Garg  another satisfied user of MONARCH Virtual Magic Studio too adds his opinion regarding Virtual Magic Studio – “My business has taken a new shape as I received viewer's feedback about the transmission which they feel is much better then previous ( w/o Virtual Magic Studio ). My NEWS Channel has become much more popular in surrounding area. The overall quality of the product as well as service and support is excellent.
-Mr. Vipin Garg (Chief Editor-Dinbhar News)

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