# Chyron

> Chyron develops broadcast graphics and live production technology for television networks, sports producers, newsrooms and venues. Its portfolio connects real-time design and data to newsroom workflows, virtual studios, illustrated replay and cloud production, supported by training and professional services.

- **Founded:** 1966
- **Headquarters:** Melville, United States
- **Founders:** Francis Mechner (Co-founder of Systems Resources Corporation, originator of Chyron graphics technology), Eugene Leonard (Engineering co-founder of Systems Resources Corporation)
- **Products:** PRIME, Chyron LIVE, CAMIO, AXIS, PAINT
- **Notable:** Celebrated 60 years in 2026., PRIME 5 supported more than 700 hours of Telemundo World Cup 2026 programming, according to Chyron., Legacy Academy registered more than 3,700 professionals and awarded nearly 1,900 certifications.

## Products & services

- **PRIME** — Modular real-time graphics, branding, clips, touchscreens, video walls and production tools.
- **Chyron LIVE** — AWS-based cloud-native switching, graphics, audio and illustrated replay; launched in 2022.
- **CAMIO** — Graphics asset management and newsroom rundown integration using MOS.
- **AXIS** — Web-based maps, charts, composites and newsroom graphics creation.
- **PAINT** — Sports telestration and illustrated replay.
- **Virtual Placement** — Virtual overlays and advertising using optical tracking.
- **VSAR** — Unreal-powered virtual sets and augmented reality production.
- **Click Effects** — Venue display and fan-engagement control.
- **Chyron Weather** — Weather visualization and production software.
- **Chyron Academy** — Product training and certification; redesigned platform launched in June 2026.
- **Professional services** — Creative design, solutions engineering, commissioning, training and technical support.

## Achievements

- Celebrated 60 years in 2026.
- PRIME 5 supported more than 700 hours of Telemundo World Cup 2026 programming, according to Chyron.
- Legacy Academy registered more than 3,700 professionals and awarded nearly 1,900 certifications.
- Chyron LIVE passed the AWS Foundational Technical Review.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — CAMIO 5.6 introduced LUCI Control Panels.
- **2026-09** — Torneos announced a phased PRIME, VSAR and CAMIO modernization.
- **2026-09** — Matrox Video partnership supported IBC demonstrations.
- **2026-07** — Chyron described PRIME 5 use in Telemundo World Cup production.
- **2026-06** — Redesigned Chyron Academy launched; LIVE gained StreamHub integration and SCTE-35 ad insertion.

## Links

- Website: https://chyron.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chyron/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chyronhego
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chyronmelville
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chyron_official/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChyronCompany

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Last updated: 2026-10-01