Chyron Introduces Aprisa StillStore v2.2 Software With Avid iNEWS MOS Support.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2002

Chyron Corporation (OTC BB: CYRO) has introduced Aprisa(R) Stillstore software version 2.2, featuring the implementation of MOS Protocol.

With version 2.2 software, newsroom journalists and control room operators are able to dynamically control the Aprisa family of still and video graphic clip servers from within the Avid(R) iNEWS(TM) newsroom computer system.

"By utilizing the Aprisa MOS ActiveX object within the iNEWS application, our users now have seamless control over the process of getting the correct graphics to air in sync with their show rundown," said Savva Mueller, product manager for Avid iNEWS. "The newsroom workflow is greatly enhanced with the tight integration of these two products."

The MOS interface between the Aprisa and iNEWS products improves production to air workflow by allowing:

-- Drag and drop stills or clips directly into iNEWS stories

-- Media searching and browsing from within the iNEWS system

-- Full screen proofing of stills on iNEWS desktop

-- Still/Clip PlayList or stack creation from any iNEWS workstation

-- Automatic synchronization of iNEWS Rundown and Aprisa 100 PlayList

About Chyron

Serving the television industry for three decades, Chyron Corporation (OTC BB: CYRO) has established itself as a leading innovator in the development of television graphics and distribution systems, including products to meet the demands of digital and interactive television. Chyron provides a broad range of leading-edge hardware and software products, including on- and off-line content creation software, character generators, clip and still store products, signal distribution systems, master control switchers, broadcast automation and media management. For more information about Chyron products and services, please visit the company website at www.chyron.com.

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About Avid Technology, Inc.

Avid Technology, Inc. delivers the solutions that Make, Manage and Move Media(TM). As a recognized digital standard for professionals who Make the world's media -- from video, audio and film to animation, special effects and streaming media -- Avid's products are used to make more television and news shows, commercials, music videos and CDs, corporate/industrial productions and major motion pictures combined than any other nonlinear editing manufacturer in the world. Now, building on its Oscar(R), Grammy(R) and Emmy(R) award-winning heritage in creating content, Avid is extending its reach by redefining how digital media is shared, stored and distributed. To Manage today's increasingly rich collection of dynamic media, Avid provides powerful servers, networks and media tools to help customers search files, share media and collaborate on new productions, both locally and globally. Avid's solutions also empower users to easily Move media, whether on air, over cable or satellite or through the Internet. Like no other media company today, Avid's end-to-end solutions span the continuum of media creation, management and distribution. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Tewksbury, MA. More information about the company is available at www.avid.com.

Avid and Make, Manage and Move Media are trademark of Avid Technology, Inc. iNEWS is a trademark of iNews, LLC. Oscar is a registered trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts, Inc. Grammy is a registered trademark of The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. Emmy is a registered trademark of ATAS/NATAS. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.