IGO Automation
A multi-user automation package for live data-driven studio graphics
IGO is ideally suited to complex unscripted shows like news, sport and election coverage that require multiple operators, and which may require real-time data feeds.
Taking data from wire-feeds and/or direct user input at the keyboard, the system creates lists and stacks of graphics control commands to send to dedicated broadcast graphics engines. Fully customisable with built-in scripting, IGO provides reliable, finger-tip control for production staff on the studio floor.
Key Features of the IGO Automation System
- Real-time Updates
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- Instantaneous script delivery system allows changes to functionality to be made on the fly – without holding up rehearsals, and even while the show is on air!.
- Open Interfaces
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- Interfaces to many other broadcast systems using serial or network connections, including the industry standard MOS protocol.
- Rendering Scripts
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- Customisable graphics control commands - IGO has driven SG Onyx, Matrox, Pinnacle, Brainstorm, tog3D, Ventuz and Vizrt.
- Templated Graphics
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- Fast user-input of templated 'type-in' graphics with guides to show available graphic real estate.
- Live Data
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- Wire-feed data can automate creation of multiple graphics.
- Visual Stacking
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- Easy, visual stacking with drag-and-drop or popup menus.
- Manual Playout
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- A single space-key press or button click fires graphics with exact timing.
- Auto Playout
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- Timer stack firing for automated transmission of wire-fed graphics.
- Live Updates
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- Optional live update of graphics if data changes whilst on-air.
- Multi User
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- Multiple users may be configured for Transmission as well as stacking and keying in data.
- Information Screens
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- Presenter and gallery information screens for Preview, Current View and Post Views available as VGA, DVI or video feeds.
- Multiple Networks
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- Multiple networks can be run from one system - with shared data but separate graphics and control.
- Database Server
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- Solid and reliable SQL Server database back-end.
- Scripted Logic
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- Scripting logic handles any complexity of data calculations.
Related Projects & Technologies
- 2005 Election Case Study
- 2010 Election Case Study
- 2010 Spending Review Case Study
- Viz development and automation for BBC elections
- Viz Touch Screen Case Study
- 2010 Election Press Release
- Broadcast Graphics Automation
- Broadcast Graphics Rendering
- Programming Viz™ with Scene Scripting
- UniCue Show Control
- Frequently Asked Questions
