Matrox Video has announced enhanced integration with Unreal Engine, providing plug-in support for its DSX LE5, DSX LE6 Series, and X.mio5 12G SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 Network Interface Controller (NIC) cards. This new plug-in, compatible with both Windows and Linux operating systems, empowers OEMs and system integrators to develop high-resolution, broadcast-grade virtual production and virtual studio workflows using Unreal Engine 5.5.
The Matrox Video ST 2110 NICs offer 10/25 GbE and 100 GbE connectivity, enabling the delivery of up to eight channels of UHD or two channels of 8K inputs and outputs. Designed for high-performance media workflows, these NICs precisely meet the timing demands 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 features crucial for in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) workflows, including nDisplay and Inner Frustum Split, facilitating the deployment of scalable, photorealistic environments for LED wall productions. Matrox Video 12G SDI NICs support up to 12 reconfigurable SDI inputs and outputs, with up to four 12G inputs and four 12G outputs, plus an additional four reconfigurable 3G SDI I/Os.
Furthermore, for both SDI and ST 2110, Matrox Video’s onboard Motion Adaptive De-interlacer ensures Unreal Engine receives progressive video inputs from interlaced sources, resulting in improved image quality and consistency across live and recorded content. Compatible with a wide range of NVIDIA- and AMD-powered systems, the plug-in offers flexibility in scaling virtual production infrastructure to accommodate diverse performance and budget requirements.
Matrox Video also provides cost-effective entry-level hardware, making the transition to open standards-based SDI and AV-over-IP ST 2110 workflows accessible for studios. The reliability of Matrox Video NIC cards in field-proven ST 2110 deployments simplifies network and PTP integration while streamlining the migration 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.”