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Chyron Delivers High Speed Graphics for 2007 NASCAR on TNT Summer Series

Posted on: Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 09:22 CDT

Chyron Corporation (OTC BB: CYRO) has today announced that Turner Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting System and Time Warner, has upgraded 13 of its HyperX, high-performance graphics and playout systems to include HD and Lyric PRO advanced creation software for its 2007 NASCAR on TNT Summer Series.

Eight of the systems are based in TNT's Network Operations Group and five provide sophisticated graphics from Turner Studios. A sixth HyperX HD/SD switchable system for the Studios was purchased in May. The HyperXs will provide sophisticated graphics for the six NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races on TNT, which are currently being broadcast in HD across the US.

The NASCAR on TNT races, which began on June 10th 2007 with the Pocono 500, will reach a climax on July 15th with the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race from Chicago. Graphics produced by the HyperX systems for each of these races will be an assortment of lower thirds and full screens including trivia questions, player and team comparisons, game summaries, historical stats, leader boards, scoreboards and promos.

"We chose Chyron because the company provides the best system to meet all of our requirements and we have a long and successful relationship. The HyperX maintains the fast editing functionality of a standard character generator with the added features of a full 3D rendering computer," commented Tom Sahara, senior director of IT and Remote Services, Turner Sports.

Kevin Prince, Chyron's Chief Operating Officer added, "We are delighted that TNT has upgraded the HyperX for this fast paced, adrenalin fuelled season of NASCAR. This further highlights the system's strengths in meeting challenging requirements in demanding, live sports environments."

About Chyron

With unwavering clarity of vision, Chyron continues to define and dominate the world of broadcast graphics. Winner of numerous awards, including two Emmys, Chyron has proven itself as the undisputed leader in the industry. From the entry-level MicroX to the HD/SD-switchable HyperX² with Lyric PRO, Chyron's exceptional product line brings unmatched, 2D and 3D graphics creation and performance to the most demanding studio and mobile operations. Rounding out Chyron's graphics offerings are still and clip servers, channel branding and telestration systems, graphic asset management and XMP integration solutions and the award-winning WAPSTR mobile phone newsgathering application. The ChyTV product line leverages Chyron's broadcast expertise with video graphics devices for microcasting and digital displays. Chyron holds a patent on technology that enables the integration of live television graphics data with a broad range of interactive media platforms and consumer electronics devices. With over 40 years of experience, Chyron has a unique history of service and support for its products that far exceeds that of most manufacturers.. For more information about Chyron products and services, please visit the company web sites at www.chyron.com and www.chytv.com (OTC BB:CYRO.OB).

About Turner Network Television (TNT)

Turner Network Television (TNT), television's destination for drama and one of cable's top-rated networks, offers original movies and series, including the acclaimed detective drama The Closer, starring Emmy®, Golden Globe® and Screen Actors Guild Awards® nominee Kyra Sedgwick; Saving Grace, a daring new drama starring Oscar®-winner Holly Hunter; Heartland, a powerful medical drama with Treat Williams and Kari Matchett; and this summer's eagerly anticipated television event The Company, executive-produced by Ridley Scott and starring Chris O'Donnell, Michael Keaton and Alfred Molina. TNT is also home to powerful one-hour dramas, such as Without a Trace, Law & Order, Las Vegas, Cold Case, ER, Charmed and Judging Amy; broadcast premiere movies; compelling prime-time specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR and the NBA. TNT is also available in high-definition.

Turner Sports, Inc., a Time Warner company, presents some of the best and most popular sporting events worldwide and is a leader in televised sports programming. With events airing on TBS and TNT, Turner Sports' line-up includes the NBA, NASCAR and NASCAR.COM, Major League Baseball, college football, professional golf, PGATour.com and PGA.com.

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Source: Business Wire

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