Matrox Video has introduced a new Unreal Engine plug-in designed for its DSX LE5, DSX LE6 Series, and X.mio5 12G SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 Network Interface Controller (NIC) cards. This plug-in, compatible with both Windows and Linux, empowers OEMs and system integrators to build high-resolution, broadcast-quality virtual production and virtual studio workflows using Unreal Engine 5.5.
The Matrox Video ST 2110 NICs provide 10/25 GbE and 100 GbE connectivity, supporting up to eight channels of UHD or two channels of 8K inputs and outputs. These NICs are optimized for demanding media workflows, meeting the precise timing requirements of PTP (Precision Time Protocol) and real-time IP video transport essential for ST 2110-based motion graphic and virtual production applications.
The Matrox Video Unreal Engine plug-in incorporates crucial features for in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) workflows, including nDisplay and Inner Frustum Split. This allows for the creation of scalable, photorealistic environments ideal for LED wall productions. Matrox Video 12G SDI NICs offer up to 12 reconfigurable SDI inputs and outputs, comprising up to four 12G inputs and four 12G outputs, along with an additional four reconfigurable 3G SDI I/Os.
Furthermore, for both SDI and ST 2110, Matrox Video's integrated Motion Adaptive De-interlacer ensures that Unreal Engine receives progressive video inputs from interlaced sources. This results in improved image quality and consistency across live and recorded content. The plug-in’s compatibility with a wide array of NVIDIA- and AMD-powered systems offers users the flexibility to adapt their virtual production infrastructure to diverse performance and budgetary needs.
Matrox Video also provides cost-effective entry-level hardware, making it accessible for studios transitioning to open-standards-based SDI and AV-over-IP ST 2110 workflows. The company's NIC cards, proven in ST 2110 deployments, simplify network and PTP integration while streamlining the shift from SDI/HDMI to IP.
“We’re excited to offer the Unreal Engine plug-in to our proven SDI and ST 2110 product families,” said Francesco Scartozzi, Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Matrox Video. “OEMs and integrators can now leverage our hardware to create powerful, synchronized, high-fidelity pipelines for live production, XR stages, and virtual sets.”