Prerequisites

Before installing a Viz Trio system, make sure that the correct hardware and latest software is available. All Vizrt software required is accessible from Vizrt’s FTP server at download.vizrt.com. Contact your local Vizrt representative for credentials.

General Requirements

There are some general requirements for any Vizrt system to run, which apply when setting up a complete system with integration to other Vizrt and third party software:

• All machines should be part of the same domain.

• Users of the Vizrt machines should ideally be separated into at least two groups - administrators and designers/operators.

• Most machines running desktop applications must be logged in with sufficient privileges to run Vizrt programs, while services by default do not require users to be logged in.

• Vizrt servers must have static IP addresses.

• Vizrt recommends that customers who use remote shares for storing data use UNC (Universal Naming Convention) paths directly in the configuration, rather than mapped drives. Example: \vosstore\images

• Vizrt has license restrictions on all Viz Engine and Viz Artist instances. To have an output of Vizrt generated graphics (preview and program channels), either a USB or a parallel port dongle on the renderer machine is required.

Hardware Requirements

Hardware requirements vary depending on the system purchased; however, all Vizrt systems are delivered with a hardware specification sheet that matches the Software Requirements for new systems. If you are using pre-existing hardware, such as Viz Engine, with newer versions of Vizrt software, check the new hardware specifications to make sure the software can run on the pre-existing hardware specification.

Additional hardware must always be checked for compatibility with existing hardware. For example, GPI cards supported by Vizrt must fit in the Media Sequencer servers.

Software Requirements

Viz Engine

The Viz Engine is the output service (renderer) for Viz Trio, and is a separate installer. A Viz Engine is required in order for Viz Trio to preview graphics. Check that Viz Engine is installed, configured and working before installing and using Viz Trio.

A licensed Vizrt dongle must be attached to the USB or printer port on the machine. After installing the Viz Engine, make sure to also install any additional plug-ins, such as Viz Datapool. The plug-ins required will vary depending on the scene design and integrations.

To install the Viz Engine, refer to the instructions in the Viz Engine Administrator Guide.

Media Sequencer

The Media Sequencer is in most cases installed on a server acting as a middle tier between Viz Trio and Viz Engine.

Viz Pilot

In order to connect to Viz Pilot’s Oracle database, a runtime installation of the Oracle database client is required. It is recommended to use the same client version as the Oracle database uses. After the client is installed, Viz Trio’s database connection can be configured. See Viz Pilot User Guide for installation instructions.

Viz Trio Keyboard

To install the Viz Trio keyboard, the keyboard’s USB connector must be connected to the computer’s USB port. The computer should be able to detect and automatically install required keyboard drivers.