FOR-A to introduce MBP-100CK HD/SD standalone Chroma Keyer at IBC 2008

Unique design provides automated features that simplify chroma key operation

LONDON, UK, August 7, 2008 - FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, introduce the MBP-100CK Chroma Keyer at IBC 2008 in Hall 2, Stand A51/B59 during IBC 2008 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands from September 12-16, 2008. This is the first showing of the MBP-100CK, a compact, standalone HD/SD chroma keyer.

The new keyer is equipped with FOR-A's unique algorithm for chroma key processing. It has internal video delay lines; two independent, multi-layering downstream keyers; and an internal still store, making the MBP-100CK ideal for on-air graphic systems such as virtual studios.

Designed with a focus on ease of use, the MBP-100CK includes an Auto Chroma Key function. Auto Chroma Key makes it possible for even a novice operator to produce clean chroma key effects by automatically adjusting the internal parameters, depending on the condition of the background color.

Further minimizing the need for manual fine tuning, the MBP-100CK expertly handles skin tones, wardrobe and hair color variations, which can present challenges for fine chroma keying in either green or blue backgrounds, even in auto mode.

Edge colors can be changed by the reflection from the background color (spill color) or by chromatic aberration of the camera lens during chroma keying. The MBP-100CK features an Edge Color Replacement function and high performance filtering that ensures image quality even when keying difficult subjects. It eliminates the need to matte shrink or cut out edge color variations by automatically selecting the adequate color for the color changed area. The resulting keyed images then fit onto the background in a natural way.

A filtering function on the MBP-100CK serves to eliminate flickering or noise caused by lighting conditions that appear around the edge of the Chroma Key area or in the shadows under the talent's chin. Adjusting the lighting properly to remove this noise can be time-consuming and difficult to achieve uniform results. The MBP-100CK's filtering function handles that adjustment.

Additional standard features of the MBP-100CK are:
* 4:4:4:4 Internal Process
* HD/SD-SDI 4 inputs, 5 outputs
* Internal Delay Lines (8 frames)
* 2 Independent Layering Downstream Keyers
* Still Store Function

Remote control of the MBP-100CK is available through an optional MBP-12RU Remote Control Unit - which features a touch panel and button switches. The MBP-12GUI Control software provides remote control from a PC.

The MBP-100CK will be available from FOR-A at the end of this year.