28th Jul 2005 08:00
Orad Hi-Tec Systems28 July 2005 Orad wins order for two multi channel virtual sets from Portugal's Sic TV Orad Hi-Tec Systems (Symbol: OHT), announced today that Sic TV, the largestprivate TV station in Portugal, has purchased two multi channel virtual sets. Under the agreement, Orad will provide Sic TV with two of its SmartSet virtualset systems. SIC TV will utilise the SmartSet system for various types ofproductions such as news, magazines and entertainment. The SmartSet systems are based on Orad's pattern recognition tracking solutionalong with mechanical sensors. This unique combination offers Sic TV theability to re-locate the camera's position as well as providing systemredundancy. Empowered by Orad's DVG rendering platform, SmartSet is equippedwith multi channel capabilities which allow the director to preview each of thecameras and dissolve between them. "We ran a thorough and intense evaluation process before selecting the SmartSetsystem." Says Engr. Jose Lopes, Head of Engineering Department. for SIC TV."The graphics quality, the high level of photorealism, the flexibility and theease of use and operation are some of the reasons we decided to grant Orad thisorder. " Engr. Jose Lopes added. "We are pleased that SIC TV appreciated the SmartSet strengths and chose oursolution." says Avi Sharir CEO and president of Orad. "Our local distributionpartner VANTeC played a key roll in adding SIC TV to a growing list of leadingbroadcasters which selected SmartSet for their various productions". Sharirsummarized. About ORAD Founded in 1993, Orad is a world leader in TV production technology and rapidlyincreasing its position in the Virtual Reality industry. Orad's lines ofproducts include virtual sets, on-air graphics systems, virtual advertising,sports production solutions and hardware for the Virtual Reality industry. Oradhas received extensive worldwide recognition for its systems at a wide-range ofevents including the 1999/2000 Emmy Award for the 'Implementation of Real TimeVirtual Imaging for Live Events on Television'. Orad is a publicly tradedcompany on Frankfurt's Prime Standard and the AIM of the London Stock Exchange(symbol: OHT). www.orad.tv For further information contact: ORAD Hi-Tec Systems Ltd Ofir Benovici, 972 9 7676 862 Director of Marketing [email protected] Israel Shore Capital Graham Shore, London, UK 44 20 7408 4090 Haubrok Investor Relations Michael Kempkes, Frankfurt, Germany 49 211 30126102 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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