Video Production Software streamlines graphics creation.

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Optionally available for Granite(TM) and Slate(TM) video production systems, Fluent(TM) Rapid CG automatically integrates databases, RSS feeds, and custom actions like scorekeeping into templates for customized graphics. Users can also create custom action buttons to add incremental graphics if there is no automated database. Rapid CG is suited for live sports, election results, and other data intensive productions that feature graphics that change throughout show.


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Broadcast Pix Unveils Fluent Rapid CG

New Option Streamlines Graphics Creation with Automated Database Integration Billerica, Massachusetts - Broadcast Pix(TM) today announced Fluent(TM) Rapid CG, a new option for its Granite(TM) and Slate(TM) integrated production systems, which streamlines the creation of data-intensive CG graphics. Rapid CG automatically integrates databases, RSS feeds, and custom actions like scorekeeping into templates for customized graphics with significantly less manual effort. Simply drag and drop a Microsoft Access or XML database into Rapid CG, link it to a template created in Inscriber GS CG (which is included with every Broadcast Pix system), and the information is automatically updated in specific fields within the template - no re-keying of data necessary. Because Rapid CG operates within specific fields, the operator can only change the data, not the templates. Data can include text and graphics, so photos can be changed automatically as well. RSS feeds can also be used to update weather and other information from the Web automatically. The automated process can be applied to a number of templates simultaneously. For example, if a sporting event features the score on a full screen image and a small scoreboard positioned in the corner of the screen during the game, the information can be changed once but applied to both graphics. Users can also create custom action buttons easily to add incremental graphics if there is no automated database. For example, an action button can be designed to add six points to the score if a football team scores a touchdown, which makes data input easier and eliminates mathematical errors. Other information, such as clocks and dates, can be added as well. "Rapid CG is ideal for live sports, election results, and other data intensive productions that feature a lot of graphics that change throughout the show," said Ken Swanton, president of Broadcast Pix. "It's easy to link a database to a graphics template for clean information updates on the air. Plus, you never have to worry about altering the template by mistake during the show, because Rapid CG does not allow access to the additional graphic elements." The Fluent Rapid CG option is available now for both Granite and Slate systems. To see a short video demonstration of Fluent Rapid CG, please visit youtube.com/watch?v=zWDBCerrbck. About Broadcast Pix
Broadcast Pix is the leader in live video production systems. Its Granite native HD systems are the only switchers with a content server, to provide the best file-based workflow for clips and graphics. Its Slate systems create highly affordable hybrid HD/SD/analog productions. Both systems create compelling live video by integrating a production switcher with a suite of Fluent file-based software tools, including clip and graphic stores, CG, multi-view, watch-folders and macros. Broadcast Pix systems are a fraction of the cost of a conventional control room to buy, staff and operate. Customers include leading broadcast, webcast, entertainment, mobile, corporate, education, religious, and government studios in more than 75 countries. Learn more at www.broadcastpix.com. Broadcast Pix, Granite, Slate, Fluent and iPixPanel are trademarks of Broadcast Pix, Inc. Patented. Made in USA.

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