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[CHY releases Version 2.0 of Aprisa 200, 250, and 300.] Tuesday April 11, 2:51 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Chyron Aprisa 200, 250 and 300 Evolve With Version 2.0 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2000--Broadcast quality, multi-channel motion-JPEG video and audio in the Windows NT environment has arrived, with new 2.0 versions of the Aprisa 200, 250 and 300 DDRs from Chyron Corporation (NYSE: CHY - news). For the Aprisa 200, a second channel of Fill + Key has been added to this cost-effective, standalone DDR with an open system approach. The result is equivalent to having a second DDR in the Aprisa 200 chassis, which can be operated independently or together, for a fraction of the cost of another DDR. The Aprisa 300 combines the functionality of a single channel Aprisa 200 plus the ability to layer four key frameable 2D DVE's .A number of additional features that are common to the Aprisa 200, 300 and the compact Aprisa 250 integrated clip/ stillstore include: - Quicktime Import with Audio - AVI import with embedded Aprisa database - Mix and match audio and video streams - Unattended recording with external timecode - Support for event mode for iNFiNiT! - Event playlists with determinate looping - Simultaneous Remote Panel, Ethernet Client, and GUI Operation ``With 2.0, the Aprisa DDRs have matured,' says Mark Rivers, Developer for the Aprisa product line. ``These are features that have been developed in direct response to our customers' needs and requests. The Aprisa 200, 250 and 300 are now more powerful than ever.' Chyron Corporation through its Chyron Graphics and Pro-Bel divisions has established itself as the worldwide leader in the innovation and development of integrated broadcast graphic systems and distribution systems, including products that meet the demands of digital and high-definition television. Chyron Graphics Division provides a broad range of leading- edge hardware and software products, including paint and animation systems, character generators and digital graphics systems, along with stillstore and clipstore packages. Pro- Bel manufactures products and systems for broadcast routing, distribution and transmission automation. The company is also very involved in new media products for internet-related markets. For more information about Chyron products and services, please visit the Company website at chyron.com or contact Chyron Corporation, 5 Hub Drive, Melville, NY 11747. TEL: 1-631 845-3855; FAX 1-631 845-3867; EMAIL: info@chyron.com. Certain of these statements contained in this press release may be deemed forward-looking statements. Such statements, and other matters addressed in this press release, involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements and matters are the risks and other factors detailed, from time to time, in the Company's reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Contact: Chyron Corporation Karen Italo 631/845-3855 kitalo@chyron.com or Marcomm Group Public Relations: Kristen Herbert 516/829-0404 Marcommpr@aol.com or Chyron Corporation Investor Relations: Dawn Johnston, CFO 631/845-2000 djohnston@chyron.com