IGO Graphics Automation
A multi-user automation and show-control 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.
IGO has an easy to understand user interface which is designed for non-technical
users such as editorial and production staff to input and control graphics.
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.
It is a fully multi-user system, allowing a team of editorial staff to work together
to prepare graphics in real time.
Key Features of the IGO Automation System
- 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!
- Interfaces to many other broadcast systems using serial or network connections,
including the industry standard MOS protocol.
- Customisable graphics control commands - IGO has driven Matrox, Pinnacle, Brainstorm,
tog3D and SG Onyx.
- Fast user-input of 'type-in' graphics.
- Wire-feed data can automate creation of multiple graphics.
- Easy, visual stacking with drag-and-drop.
- A single space-key press or button click fires graphics with exact timing.
- Timer stack firing for automated output.
- Instant transmission for wire-feed 'flashes'.
- Optional live update of graphics if data changes whilst on-air.
- Presenter information screens for Preview, Current View and Post Views available
as VGA or video feeds.
- Multiple users may be configured for Transmission as well as stacking and keying
in data.
- Multiple networks can be run from one system - with shared data but separate graphics and control.
- Scripting logic handles any complexity of data calculations.
- Solid and reliable SQL Server database back-end.