• Extensive weather points database
• Particle simulations driven by weather data, including model data and image sequences
• KML Import
• Telestration on globes or flat weather maps during pre-production or live on-air
• Enhanced support for live presentation on touch screens, including control over the weather playlist
• Supports Viz Content Pilot, Viz Trio, and Viz Weather
• No workflow changes
• Map labels can be generated in the map texture itself, or as 3D/2D Viz Engine objects
• Geo positions, zoom animations, map locators and objects can be placed on maps
• Objects and animations are created automatically using Viz Artist plug-ins
• Fully integrated with Microsoft Virtual Earth’s Birds Eye view imagery
• Unlimited range of animations, from globe to street level
• Multiple destinations can be visited with one animation
• Supports 3D terrain and elevation

Any of the following options can be added to Viz World to expand its map-making capabilities, both for broadcast use as well as online publication.

Natural Earth Coloring

Based on satellite imagery from Planet Observer, the Natural Earth Coloring option can add detailed imagery to your maps, down to a 15m resolution.

3D Export

Fully textured genuine relief models can be created and exported at the touch of a button. The .obj files produced can be used in Viz Artist or third-party 3D modelling packages.

Paint and effects

Add professional quality and fully-featured raster paint retouch and rotoscoping functionality.

Imagery on Demand

Instantly browse, download and incorporate high-resolution satellite imagery from around the world using Digital Globe Online or Bing imagery.