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Most broadcast facilities are mid-transition from SDI to IP, running both at once. Here you'll find coverage of SMPTE ST 2110, remote and cloud production, bonded cellular contribution, camera-to-cloud workflows, and the switchers and gear keeping live shows on air.
wTVision provided on-screen graphics for the 76th Volta a Portugal cycling competition, utilizing its CyclingStats CG product to process real-time timing and GPS tracking data. The system generated broadcast graphics for the event, marking another year of wTVision's involvement with updated features.
wTVision provided real-time data and graphics coverage for Bright House Networks' local news channels, including News 13, Bay News 9, and InfoMás during the US General Election primaries. Their Elections CG solution integrated with Vizrt and Dalet, offering multi-platform output including full screen graphics, touch screens, and web feeds for comprehensive election coverage. This showcases a B2B solution for live news production and graphics in a streaming and broadcast context.
wTVision provided official graphics and custom animations for the Red Bull Flugtag event in Portugal, using their Studio CG software for real-time ranking generation and display. The graphics integration supported both the event's giant screens and its broadcast on SIC Radical. This showcases wTVision's capabilities in providing live production graphics solutions for events.
wTVision delivers data and real-time graphics for 9 National Football Leagues globally, leveraging its FootballStats CG software. The company integrates data from partners and offers comprehensive services including software, on-site operations, and virtual graphics. This includes dedicated production hardware like OB-Vans and in-stadium giant screen management.
¡Hola!TV expanded its channel network by launching ¡Hola!TV US and upgrading ¡Hola!TV Latin America. wTVision provided complete integration services for both channels, leveraging its ChannelMaker V4 playout automation solution along with hardware from Grass Valley, Snell, and Miranda.
Fox Sports LATAM has selected wTVision’s FootballStats CG - Single Operation Edition to provide real-time graphics and data scouting for three major South American football championships, including Copa Libertadores and Copa Total Sudamericana. This solution allows a single operator to manage both data scouting and on-air graphics, with an intelligent system suggesting graphic transitions. For the finals of Copa Libertadores and Copa Total Sudamericana, wTVision also integrated tracking data from SportVU for enhanced coverage.
wTVision partnered with Riot Games' São Paulo office to enhance the broadcast of the League of Legends Brazilian Circuit. wTVision implemented graphics coverage using its Studio CG software and integrated live social media for the eSports events. This collaboration significantly improved the professionalism of the broadcasts, attracting 143,000 simultaneous viewers.
wTVision provided real-time graphics and statistics for the XXVII South American Championship in Uruguay, broadcast in Bolivia, utilizing their FootballStats CG software. This project, which involved centralized data scouting and graphics operation, expands on a previous partnership with client The Game. Jose Maria Quiroga of The Game praised wTVision's technology for enabling HD broadcasts with international standards and comprehensive statistical analysis for commentators and viewers.
wTVision successfully utilized its HorseStatsCG solution and custom GPS tracking system to provide real-time graphics and data visualization for the H.H. The President of the United Arab Emirates Endurance Cup in Abu Dhabi. The company also designed custom graphics for Abu Dhabi Media's Yas Channel based on their branding guidelines.
wTVision is providing broadcast graphics, equipment, and augmented reality integration for the Angolan Football Premier League (Girabola) on ZAP TV. The company's operators manage on-air graphics using FootballStats CG - Single Operation Edition and incorporate augmented reality graphics via Delta-stat for top-tier matches. This project highlights wTVision's end-to-end sports production services, including equipment setup and real-time graphics management.
wTVision showcased its range of software solutions at NABSHOW 2015, focusing on real-time on-air graphics, playout automation, and new media management tools. The company highlighted updates to FootballStats CG, Studio CG V5.0, and ChannelMaker, and introduced wTVision Media Manager, Trimmer, and Ingester.
wTVision provided interactive voting for Tele 5's "Levántate" talent show, utilizing seat sensors to gather real-time audience votes. The votes were processed using their Studio CG software, which then displayed graphics on a large LED wall. This demonstrates wTVision's role as a broadcast technology vendor enabling audience engagement.
wTVision provided graphic services, data management, and a new GPS system for the 95th Catalunya Tour in March 2015 for an international broadcaster. The company utilized its CyclingStats CG and GPS system to manage and display graphics with real-time information and also handled the graphics design.
wTVision provided real-time graphics and data integration services for RTP's broadcast of the Madeira regional elections across three channels. This included implementing RTP's graphic line, managing official data, and playing out graphics with real-time updates. A key technical challenge addressed was the transition of the broadcast from a 4:3 to a 16:9 format.
wTVision delivered graphics for the 2015 WSL World Surf Tour using its SurfStats CG software, integrating a new graphic line and social media feeds. This service covered over 90 surf events since 2010 and had 45 events scheduled for 2015. The article highlights wTVision's specialized graphics solutions for live sports broadcasting.
wTVision partnered with Unitecnic and ImaginaUS to modernize ¡Hola!TV's graphics workflow by implementing its new Studio CG graphics system and on-air graphic playout controller. Studio CG was integrated with Avid Newsroom via an ActiveX plugin for graphic preview and editing, streamlining the live production workflow. This modernization aims to enhance efficiency and reduce preparation time for ¡Hola!TV's studio programs.
wTVision partnered with Triacom and TV3 to integrate its Studio CG software with a mobile application, enabling real-time audience participation in the TV contest "El Grand Dictat" in Spain. This system allows for the graphic display of viewer responses during broadcast, highlighting synchronous digital interactivity in linear TV. The solution involves developing a WPF application for timecode tagging during post-production and controlling synchronization in the control room.
wTVision announced the completion of its 100th election project, providing software and services for real-time graphics and data integration during Spanish regional and municipal elections. The company utilized its Elections CG software for clients such as Canal Sur, Aragon TV, Antena 3, and 8TV, often incorporating augmented reality graphics and on-site support.
wTVision provided real-time graphics and statistics for the 2015 Copa America football tournament, integrating data from OPTA and utilizing its FootballStats CG and SportStats Center products. The company also employed ChyronHego augmented reality technology for on-field virtual advertising and studio enhancements. This initiative built on wTVision's existing partnership with "The Game" for Bolivian football and showcased their capabilities in live sports production.
wTVision provided broadcast graphics and data integration services for the 77th Volta a Portugal cycling event, marking their 15th consecutive year with the competition. The company deployed its CyclingStats CG software, specialist personnel, and an OB-Van to integrate official timing and GPS data for real-time race information.
wTVision showcased its real-time graphics, playout automation, and media management solutions at IBC 2015. The company highlighted products such as Media Ingester, Media Trimmer, ChannelMaker, Studio CG, and the wTVision Media Manager MAM system, along with its Go Social and FootballStats CG solutions.
wTVision is celebrating 10 years of partnership with TV Globo, providing playout automation, graphics, and channel distribution solutions. This collaboration included migrating TV Globo's multimedia center from SD to HD 1080i using wTVision's ChannelMaker and Media Tools, expanding their distribution center, and providing a turn-key solution for engineering design, equipment procurement, and human resources.
wTVision's Go Social solution enables live broadcast integration of user-generated content from social media platforms, facilitating real-time moderation and playlist creation. This technology works in conjunction with wTVision's Studio CG to generate broadcast graphics. Notable deployments include Riot Games' League of Legends and TV Record's "Xuxa Meneghel" show.
wTVision partnered with TELEVÍDEO to provide its Elections CG software and services for RTVC's Canal Institucional coverage of the Colombian regional elections. The system delivered real-time augmented reality and full-screen graphics, along with its Elections Commentator web application, across 12 hours of broadcast. This marks wTVision's debut in the Colombian political scene for election coverage.
wTVision delivered graphics and data services for nine basketball competitions across four continents in October, demonstrating its global reach and adaptable solutions for live sports production. The company customized its BasketballStats CG software for clients like RGE Sports to cover multiple games simultaneously and provided operational services including NBA Global Games with ESPN Brazil.
wTVision successfully delivered live data and graphics for two cricket events, the Afghan Super Sixes Cricket and the Ranji Trophy Cricket, using its CricketStats CG - Single Operation Edition. This solution allowed for graphic implementation and live data coverage with only one operator, highlighting efficiency in sports production. The company collaborated with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the Ranji Trophy, implementing official graphics.
wTVision, Vizrt, and Mediapro collaborated to broadcast "El Clásico" Real Madrid vs. Barcelona in 4K, utilizing wTVision's FootballStats CG software for Ultra HD graphics. Vizrt provided essential equipment and support for the preparation and configuration of the broadcast. This project served as a significant test for 4K live production capabilities, reaching an estimated 600 million spectators globally.
wTVision is providing multimedia production, editing, and cataloging services for SportInveste's VSports website and mobile app. Using wTVision Media Tools, an operator ingests, edits, and adds graphics/metadata to video clips from major football competitions. The processed content is then uploaded to a cloud platform in near real-time, enabling VSports to offer quick highlights and enhance fan engagement.
wTVision CEO Mário Sousa reviewed the company's 2015 performance, highlighting global expansion with projects in 55 countries and over 5500 live sports broadcasts. He emphasized continued technological development in real-time broadcast graphics and playout automation, noting a 10-year partnership with TV Globo.
wTVision, a provider of real-time TV graphics and broadcast solutions, is celebrating 15 years in business. The company has grown from a small office in Lisbon to a global presence with significant milestones in sports and election coverage, and the development of its Slides CG software and ChannelMaker playout automation system.
The company has expanded its offerings to include 3D and 4K graphics, virtual graphics, and multi-channel turn-key solutions, reflecting its continuous evolution in the broadcast industry.
wTVision's Studio CG and Quiz Manager software are powering 'The Big Picture,' a new interactive TV quiz show on RTP in Portugal. The solution controls on-screen graphics, studio LED walls, lighting, and sounds, while also managing the cataloging and creation of quiz game content. This showcases wTVision's role as a vendor providing specialized tools for live broadcast production and interactive viewer engagement.
wTVision provided comprehensive branding, data, and graphics services for the Premier Badminton League (PBL) in India, working with client Star Sports. This involved creating all on-air graphics and integrating their BadmintonStats CG software with Hawk-Eye for game data and heart rate sensors for player stress levels. Two teams of operators covered all 18 games of the competition, delivering enhanced information to viewers.
wTVision partnered with Medialuso to launch the Zap La Liga sports channel for ZAP Angola, providing a turnkey MCR solution for broadcasting Liga BBVA matches. The solution includes wTVision's ChannelMaker-in-a-Box, Media Tools, and Media Manager for live broadcast, rebroadcasts, and sports analysis programs with real-time Portuguese commentaries and live graphics. This project enabled the new channel to go on-air in a short timeframe, supporting simultaneous game recording and content cataloging.
wTVision showcased its Media Manager MAM system and playout automation tools like ChannelMaker at CABSAT 2016. The company also highlighted FootballStats CG, an integrated solution for sports data and graphics. These tools are designed for media ingest, trimming, playback scheduling, and automatic cataloging within production workflows.
wTVision utilized its HorseStats CG solution and GPS system to provide real-time graphics and data coverage for "The President of the UAE Endurance Cup" in Abu Dhabi. This engagement marks the second time wTVision has covered the horse endurance competition for Abu Dhabi Media, showcasing its specialized software and live sports broadcasting capabilities.
wTVision, in partnership with Backlight, deployed a giant screen solution for Estoril Praia's football stadium in Cascais, Portugal. The system utilizes wTVision's FootballStats CG software to display match information, player stats, scores, and advertisements during games, providing dynamic screen display management for live sports venues.
Strada released version 2 of its peer-to-peer remote collaboration platform, which enables remote video editing as an alternative to cloud-based post-production. The new version introduces a Finder-equivalent interface, granular permission levels for sharing, and improved file transfer capabilities, positioning itself as a more efficient protocol-based solution. The company, which claims over 10,000 sign-ups, offers basic plans starting at $8 per user per month and has versions for Apple Silicon with a Windows release planned.
wTVision provided graphic services and data management, including advanced statistics and on-air graphics, for the 96th Tour of Catalunya cycling event. The company utilized its proprietary CyclingStats CG software integrated with GPS to aggregate data and create dynamic maps for broadcasters and fans. This service also encompassed the design for the event's broadcast.
wTVision partnered with the North American Soccer League (NASL) to provide real-time graphics and live operation services for its matches, utilizing their FootballStats CG solution. This collaboration, which started in April, expands wTVision's football league portfolio to 13 worldwide. wTVision receives clean feeds from stadiums and adds graphics for international rights holders, operated from their broadcast center in Miami.
wTVision partnered with Best Seat Music, a mobile app for live concert streaming, to refresh its platform. wTVision provided branding, 3D animation, on-air graphics, and real-time data integration using Studio CG for the app's relaunch concert. The collaboration focused on enhancing the visual and interactive experience for mobile users attending virtual live events.
wTVision provided live graphics services for "Extraaa Innings Vivo IPL 2016," a studio show for the Indian Premier League produced by Sony Pictures Networks. They developed a custom graphics package, used their CricketStats CG for live data, and integrated social media using Go Social. The company also supplied a 3D visual tool for commentators to enhance real-time statistics and reports during broadcasts.
wTVision provided live scorebug, statistics, and studio graphics solutions for broadcasters RTP (Portugal) and Sony Six (India) during UEFA Euro 2016. Using products like wTVision Sports Scorebug and Studio CG, they enhanced in-game and studio coverage, including integrating social media with Go Social for viewer engagement.
wTVision has provided graphics and data solutions to major surf events globally since 2010, using its SurfStats CG software for data integration and graphics playout. The company also offers wTVirtual Ads for virtual advertising during live productions, creating new revenue opportunities for event sponsors. wTVision has covered 23 events in 8 locations during the first seven months of this year, including the J-Bay Open and Vans US Open of Surfing.
wTVision provided data and graphics management services for major European beach sports events, including the Euro Beach Soccer League and Euro's U16 Beach Handball. The company utilized its FootballStats CG and HandballStats CG software for live broadcast integration, managed by a single operator for portability and adaptability. This highlights wTVision's capability in delivering specialized production software and services for live sports events.
wTVision, a provider of creative branding and graphics solutions for TV, emphasizes its expertise in navigating the complex media landscape. The company highlights its use of internal resources and turn-key systems to deliver state-of-the-art solutions, exemplified by its rebranding of Real Madrid TV's graphic concept. wTVision offers services including channel branding, graphic implementation for TV programs, and virtual solutions like multi-angle virtual sets.
wTVision provided specialized graphics and real-time data parsing solutions for the 2016 "Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol" American football game, which set an attendance record. They developed a custom user interface to manage complex data for Panasonic Xperiences, displayed on the venue's giant screens. This technology enabled seamless control of the graphics package and multiple render engines, enhancing the spectator experience.
wTVision partnered with Star Sports to deliver branding, on-air graphics, and augmented reality elements for the broadcaster's coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in South Asia. wTVision's services included developing opening titles, various informational graphics, and augmented reality features for two dedicated shows, "Rise" and "Rings of Glory."
wTVision delivered broadcast graphics operations for the inaugural season of the Basketball Champions League across Spain, Belgium, Latvia, and Finland. This involved integrating its software with the FIBA Europe Stats Suite and handling various graphic elements for live sports productions. The collaboration reinforces wTVision's role as a specialized graphics solution provider for sports broadcasting.
wTVision is set to release ChannelMaker V5, an updated playout automation solution, in Q1 2017. This new version features a redesigned, more intuitive interface and enhanced scheduling capabilities, presented at IBC with positive feedback. ChannelMaker offers flexible and customizable playout automation, integrating with various third-party devices and solutions.
wTVision has expanded its 11-year partnership with TV Globo, now operating six of its international channels from Lisbon for broadcast to Europe, Africa, and Asia. This operation centralizes TV Globo's non-American continent distribution using wTVision's proprietary ChannelMaker playout system. The setup includes main and backup broadcasts for each channel, ensuring flawless delivery, and real-time format conversion.