CG-500

HD/SD Graphics Character Generator
SGD $4,390.00
Character Generators

HD/SD Graphics Character Generator

CG-500
SGD $4,390.00

Introducing the Datavideo CG-500: Powering Dynamic 4K Content Creation

CG-500 is a versatile character generator software boasting powerful real-time graphic rendering capabilities, now with added 4K support. It is compatible with various hardware setups and offers flexible control over multiple playlists, enabling seamless real-time multi-layer playback. Widely applicable for live graphic broadcasts including news, sports, weather forecast, and entertainment, CG-500 stands as the optimal choice for superior SD/HD and 4K real-time graphic playout.

Real-time Graphic Render with Flexible Play Control

The Datavideo CG-500 character generator offers real-time graphic rendering capabilities, allowing broadcasters to create dynamic and visually appealing content on the fly. It supports flexible play control of multiple playlists, enabling seamless integration of various graphics and animations. Moreover, it allows real-time multi-layer play simultaneously, enhancing the overall visual experience.

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High-Quality Render and GPU Effects

Equipped with high-quality rendering capabilities and GPU effects, the CG-500 includes advanced features such as 3D PageCurl, Swirl, Explode, and Linear Light. These effects contribute to the creation of captivating visuals, providing broadcasters with tools to enhance the overall quality of their broadcasts. Importantly, all effects are keyframe-able, giving users precise control over their animations.

Innovative Group Playing and Text Control

The CG-500 introduces innovative group playing and text control options. Users can manipulate graphics on a character-by-character, line-by-line, or text-by-text basis. Exclusive GPU dynamic texture support further enhances the flexibility and creativity in handling graphics and text, providing broadcasters with unique ways to present information.

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Templates for Layout, CG Layout, Animation, and Effects

The character generator comes with a variety of templates, including layouts, CG layouts, animations, and effects. These templates serve as a foundation for creating visually appealing content quickly. Broadcasters can leverage these templates to streamline the production process while maintaining a professional and polished look.

Modify on the Fly

One standout feature is the ability to create and modify content on the fly without interrupting the current playout. This real-time editing capability ensures that broadcasters can adapt to changing situations or update information seamlessly during a live broadcast.

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Flexible Playlist Control

The CG-500 supports three playlists, one subtitle playlist, and one quick playlist. Each playlist can be controlled with sequence play, arbitrary play, schedule time play, or auto play. This flexibility provides broadcasters with a range of options for organizing and presenting content during their broadcasts.

Real-Time Data Integration

The character generator supports real-time data integration for text crawler objects, stock crawler objects, and universal flip objects. These objects can be linked with various external data sources (CSV files, text files, ODBC, etc.), allowing for the real-time updating of graphic information. This is particularly useful for displaying dynamic content such as news updates or stock market information.

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3D Stereoscopic Creating and Playing

The CG-500 supports 3D stereoscopic content creation and playback, including side-by-side, top and bottom, and line interleave output. Advanced hardware supports 3D stereoscopic dual output of left eye and right eye in full color, fill color, and alpha color, providing an immersive viewing experience for 3D-capable broadcasts.

Supports lower third titles, text crawls, and text rolls

Supports lower third titles, text crawls, and text rolls

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HD/SD Graphics Character Generator

Model Number
CG-500
SD Resolution
Yes
HD Resolution
Yes
Manual Playout Control
Yes
Playlists
Yes
Animated Logo / Sequence
Yes
Scheduling
Yes
Dynamic Data Integration
Yes
Database Integration
Yes
Live 3D Graphics
Yes
Fast Graphics Rendering
Yes
Template-based
Yes
Media Library
Yes
Keyframe Control
Yes
Capture Video Frame
Yes
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