- PRESS RELEASE - 18th October, 2000

Would you like to be able to mix computer data or graphics with pre-recorded or live video, simply and cost-effectively?

Vine Micros, a UK specialist in the development and production of worldclass computer to video conversion, is proud to present the first in their new range of exciting genlock overlay products... the CORIOgen Eclipse.

Providing the perfect solution for overlaying computer data or graphics onto video footage, the CORIOgen Eclipse is simply connected to any PC, Laptop or Apple Macintosh computer, any camera or VCR with Composite or S-Video output and any piece of equipment with a standard video input such as a television. The computer signal is then converted to a video signal inside the CORIOgen Eclipse, is mixed with the video input, and is then output to the video equipment. This enables you to overlay computer data or graphics on to video footage whether it be a pre-recorded video or real-time, from a video camera - what's more, you can even record to video tape!

Amanda Mallett, Sales & Marketing Director at Vine comments, " The CORIOgen Eclipse has been further developed from our previous genlock overlay range and offers a higher quality output through digital processing and filtering techniques and enhanced controllability of features. With the ability to superimpose computer graphics onto real-time or pre-recorded video, it is useful for such things as: producing in-house professional looking videos where you could, for example, overlay a corporate logo into one corner of your video; live multi-media performance at conferences, events or exhibitions; information display across a company; point of sale within retail operations; security and surveillance systems, presentation systems within boardroom scenario applications... the list goes on". She adds, " There are many more special effects that the CORIOgen Eclipse enables you to do within a vast array of applications and the fact that it is PAL and NTSC switchable, makes the CORIOgen Eclipse useable worldwide."

Designed with ease of use in mind, the CORIOgen Eclipse includes features such as an AutoSet and Size and Position feature, thus helping with the initial set-up. To assist in control of the unit, there is the option of On Screen Display, Infra-red Remote Control or RS232 PC Control. To help further, the Remote Control can simulate a Microsoft Serial Mouse. It is also possible to display any resolution up to a maximum of 1600 x 1200 at up to 100 kHz so, with additional features to enhance controllability of output such as digital adjustments of Key Level, Keyer Type and Fade Speed, the CORIOgen Eclipse provides an easy, adaptable solution that can be used anywhere.

The blend of superb real-time genlock overlay and Vine's reknowned CORIO computer to video technology results in a high quality and versatile product that will cater to many Audio Visual solution providers' requirements, whether they be systems integrators or those looking for solutions to enhance their own products. If you wish to incorporate any of Vine's products as part of a solution or to enhance your own product features, or would be interested in a unit in its own right, please call our Sales Office for further information on:01843 873311 or fax:01843 873312. Alternatively, please refer to our website address: http://www.vinemicros.com/products/cgenecl.htm