Chyron Workflow Integral To KMOV HD Local News Transition
May 21 2008 - 9:29AM
Business Wire
Chyron (AMEX: CGS) has today announced that KMOV, the Belo Corp.
(NYSE: BLC) owned CBS affiliate based in Missouri, has installed
two HD/SD-switchable HyperX2 graphics systems; Channel Box,
Chyron�s HD/SD-switchable�channel branding and automated promo
system; a CAMIO news graphic management solution; and iSQ, Chyron�s
remote monitoring and playout application. KMOV, owned by
Texas-based Belo Corporation, operates on Channel 4. The two
HyperX2 graphics systems, which are installed in KMOV�s studio
control room, are being used to generate all of the station�s HD
graphics for its local news programs including lower thirds, full
screen, OTS, banners and tickers. The Channel Box will be used for
downstream graphics on�the station�s HD Channel. The system will
provide channel branding, IDs, schools closings and severe weather
information, etc. �The Chyron systems are integral to our
transition to HD local news.�We developed a complete new graphics
package for the station as part of the HD transition and�the
HyperX2 systems were key to�developing that�new look,� commented
Walt Nichol, Director of Technology, Broadcast Media, KMOV. He
added, �We have a long history using Chyron graphics products and
feel very�comfortable with the history of reliability and support.�
Kevin Prince, Chyron�s Chief Operating Officer added, �We are
delighted to announce this sale to KMOV. Chyron�s workflow provides
a seamless transition to HD and this latest installation further
highlights Chyron�s commitment to the US market.� About Chyron
Chyron continues to define the world of digital and broadcast
graphics with Web, Mobile, HD, 3D, and newsroom integration
solutions. Winner of numerous awards, including two Emmys, Chyron
has proven itself as a leader in the industry with sophisticated
graphics offerings that include Online, Chyron's AXIS Graphics
online content creation software, HD/SD switchable on-air graphics
systems, clip servers, channel branding and telestration systems,
graphic asset management and XMP integration solutions, and the
award-winning WAPSTR mobile phone newsgathering application, as
well as digital signage. For more information about Chyron products
and services please visit the Company's websites at www.chyron.com,
www.chytv.com and www.axisgraphics.tv (AMEX: CGS). About Belo Belo
Corp. is one of the nation's largest pure-play publicly-traded
television companies, with annual revenue of approximately $775
million. The Company owns and operates 20 television stations
reaching more than 14 percent of U.S. television households,
including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW and MyNetwork TV affiliates, and
their associated Web sites, in 15 highly-attractive markets across
the United States. Belo stations consistently deliver distinguished
journalism for which they have received significant industry
recognition including nine Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University
Silver Baton Awards; nine George Foster Peabody Awards; and 19
national Edward R. Murrow Awards all since 2000, and in each case
more than any other commercial station group in the nation. Nearly
all Belo stations rank first or second in their local market. Belo
owns stations in seven of the top 25 markets in the nation, with
six stations located in the fast-growing, top-14 markets of
Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Seattle/Tacoma and Phoenix.
Additionally, the Company has leveraged its local television assets
to create regional cable news channels in Texas and the Northwest
increasing its impact in those regions. Additional information is
available at�www.belo.com�or by contacting Paul Fry, vice
president/Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, at
214-977-6835. Product Images available on request
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