Broadcast Graphics systems no longer exist in a standalone environment. Broadcasters increasingly need to deliver graphics across multiple platforms and to do so in an automated templated way.
Graphic assets may originate from third party applications such as Photoshop or 3D studio max
and need to be ingested transparently. Playout of graphics needs to be done from a variety of places within the broadcast facility chain and once played out, the graphics need to be available to other systems and locations for re-use. All this needs to be controlled and automated, often remotely or even in the cloud.
RT Software’s commitment to providing not just products, but slick and easy workflows to help boost your productivity
Import from third party applications – Want to use assets from third party applications in your playout graphics? No problem with tOG. All tOG systems support all the standard graphic and clip formats. In addition, 3D files are imported as .fbx from applications such as 3d Studio Max.
Collaborative – With plug ins available for applications such as Photoshop or Avid editors, assure your brand consistency by sharing tOG graphics across multiple platforms.
Automated distribution and ingest – Automate the ingest or assets and data using tOG-Media Watcher and control their distribution to network points with tOG-Repository.
Playout control – Flexible gallery playout with tOG-Web Control. Control any renderer in any gallery from any position through a web browser with control sessions, rights and permissions managed by tOG-Data Server. Automate playout from rundowns with tOG-Mos Control.
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MediaWatcher Automate the ingest of external data or graphic assets into your on air graphic. With MediaWatcher media assets such as images or video clips are automatically converted into a format that that can be used in your tOG on air graphics. Text data heavy graphics such as results or stats can be automatically updated from feeds such as OPTA, RSS or or any Serial feed. The text is automatically ingested, processed and loaded for use by tOG graphics. Licensing Sold as part of a more complete system (including Swift and Live) Platform This application requires no special hardware and is supported on both Linux • Office spreadsheet files are not supported on Linux |
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Repository Repository is a valuable tool for installations of multiple tOG render and The system administrator can create the central repository and manage All subsequent changes and modifications to any project assets are tracked, Once a designer has finished a design all they need to do is to check it in, Licensing Sold as part of a more complete system (including Swift or Edit-3d and Live) Platform This application requires no special hardware and is supported on both Linux
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WebControl Providing flexible gallery playout using a dynamic and configurable HTML5 based control running through a Chrome browser. Any connected workstation can control any renderer as long as permission has been granted. User permissions and rights are configured by an administrator through DataServer to prevent unauthorised or accidental control. The Optional preview functionality allows the WebControl user to see a full preview of the next graphic from within their interface before taking the graphic to air. The control interface is user configurable to allow the the playout operator choices of types of templates to insert into a rundown, ticker, clock, lower third, virtual studio graphics etc. In addition, the operator can be given control over content, either to select content from an external data source or to manually enter content for last minute requirements. Multiple instances of Live renderers can be controlled from on WebControl interface making it perfect for multiple camera VR studios. From one post, an operator can control each camera’s renderer allowing transitions between graphic elements or even the background set whilst the program is on air. A single operator has complete control of all virtual studio graphics with an interface specifically tailored to their needs. Failover is built in to WebControl with the ability to assign a new renderer to a camera in the event of failure, or even control the set in a completely different studio. With a completely configurable control interface and an option to show a rendered preview, risk of mistakes in the rundown are minimised. Licensing Sold as part of a more complete system (including Swift and Edit-3d and Live) Platform This application requires no special hardware and is supported on both Linux
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An integral part of any large or small scale integrated tOG graphics workflow allowing centralised management and administration of the entire networked infrastructure from one point. Manage multiple instances of Live renderers from a centralised location and give operators and editors edit and control access from any location through a chrome web browser with DataServer. The administrator of DataServer defines which Live or Preview instances are available on the network, manage which web applications can control these machines and in which use cases by creating sessions. Once a session is created, administrators can then define which users have access to each session. Additionally, DataServer can configure sharing of day to day assets (images, movies) between machines, either by handling synchronisation itself or given permissions to alternative means of sharing. Licensing Platform |
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Avid Editor and Avid Plugin Overview Integration with Avid Media Composer • use Avid Editor for simple configuration of graphics and data into stacks
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Licensing
Sold as part of a more complete system (including Swift Edit-3d and Live) Platform This application requires an nVidia graphics card capable of running the graphics |
Support
Having selected RT Software to supply your broadcast graphics solutions, on-going help and advice are critical in delivering user satisfaction. This, along with bug fixes and free of charge new releases of the software is included as part of our annual Software Support contract. Click here to download a copy.
Support on our hardware is easy too. We use industry standard, low cost and from reputable manufacturers with worldwide availability and good after sales service. Furthermore, all our products can run on the same platform meaning you can enjoy low cost n+1 redundant hardware strategies.
If you need to contact RT Software Support – phone +44 (0)20 7384 9277 or email support@rtsw.co.uk
- Software Support. Available through an annual contract for any of the tOG family of broadcast graphics products and solutions. Customers with a valid contract are entitled to reasonable telephone based assistance during UK office hours (UK 09.00 to 17.00) plus new interim releases of the software free of charge. Please note that as standard this does not include any on-site assistance.
- Out of Hours Support. Customers requiring out of UK office hours support can extend their contracts to include this.
- Hardware Support. We pass through the manufacturers warranties and can provide telephone assistance during office hours on the products that we qualify or supply. In addition, we may hold these products in stock ready for prompt shipment to you.
- Additional Support. We appreciate that as a broadcaster you will have times when graphics can be critical. We can tailor a package of additional support to assist as required and this can include being on site with you – wherever that is.
What Our Clients Say
“Snell and Quantel offer a wide range of broadcast solutions, with the RT Software relationship focussed around embedded graphics for the ICE Channel in a Box product family. The first product iteration was to integrate high quality fully featured 3d graphics into the ICE platform, which proved extremely successful. We also quickly established there was a high demand for the inherent simplicity of 2d graphics and RT delivered a 2d graphics solution for us in a very short time frame. RT Software has become a truly valued partner with an in depth understanding of end to end broadcast solutions and are of course experts in live graphics.”
Karl Mehring, Head of Product Architecture, TV Everywhere - Snell GroupProtea is a long established Grass Valley Reseller in South Africa. We first started working with RT Software through the GV Edition of tOG Sports that works seamlessly with the K2 and Dyno sports video server solution from Grass. But we soon learnt that RTSW has a full range of graphics solutions that we are now establishing an expanding client base for in South Africa. RT has been hands on assisting us with proposals, sales support and having their products and staff on our booth at local shows.”
Shaun Kerr, Divisional Manager-Broadcast and Multimedia - Protea Electronics (Pty) Ltd, South AfricaTrans Gulf Media is an established broadcast solutions provider for the Middle East market. Saudi TV wanted to raise its game for its coverage of the 2014 King Cup football tournament and chose TGM as producers using products and services from RT Software. A production crew with staff from both companies provided innovative hi-tech graphics solutions that included giant touchscreens, an interactive ‘touch table’ and augmented reality graphics on the studio floor. Against a tight schedule stunning results were achieved.
RT Software’s solution has really improved our content and storytelling and enabled us to deliver new and exclusive information to our viewers. Graphics form a vital part of our coverage, it means we can display clear and comprehensive to the audience, and from a marketing perspective it really strengthens our offering and takes ESPN technology to the next level.
We used tOG-Sports for our coverage of Curling at the Sochi Winter Olympics, curling has specific graphic requirements which have been met by tOG Sports. The product aids the Talents’ commentary, in particular their ability to explain the mechanics of the sport to the viewer
Having a system that was quick and easy to rig on race days was critical, we only have a few hours to rig so the fact that the tOG system can be fully operational so swiftly helps take the pressure off.
The virtual graphics we debuted at the Cheltenham Gold Cup was one of a number of new additions to our programming which looks set to deliver the best viewing experience yet for our audience throughout the rest of the season and beyond
We really wanted to push the creative boundaries with our UEFA Champions League coverage and the RT Software solution stood out because of the quality of the rendering – essentially what you see on the screen looks fantastic. RT Software has a desire to do graphics better than anyone else and a solid history of innovation around that. They are the perfect match for us, both technically and culturally
Not only were we impressed with the way tOG-VR was able to render such complex and realistic scenes, but also by the support given by RT Software’s creative team in the design and implementation. With the design done at RT Software, all that was required was a two day visit to ERR from one of their team and we were confident enough to go to air the following week
We are impressed with the speed in which RT Software used our new protocol and the new way of calibrating the lens. It enabled the creative guys to focus all of their energy into creating the effects and not having to worry on locking the graphics to the floor. No one had to mention the tracking which made us very happy. Thumbs up to RT software experts for a quick support of our newest development
When we moved to 3D graphics, we needed a product with good, local support – as well as flexibility and value for money. We chose tOG-3d and it has been in daily use since then. We have done tests using it as a single camera virtual studio solution and were very impressed. In all, it has been a good choice
We first started working with RT Software in 2007 when we replaced our virtual graphics systems for the Rugby Super League during the move to HD and have continued our relationship ever since and expanded it to other sports. Their system ticked all the boxes, not only handling the VR side but also incorporating HD video in the virtual Jumbotron graphics
tOG-Sports Pro has improved the service we offer to our licensees’ viewers. The system allows us to utilise the professional knowledge and experience of our studio guests and provide a new and more in depth analysis of the Barclays Premier League
When Setanta sports Ireland decided to implement VR in our studio in Dublin, the decision was an easy one: we could offer all of our programmes their own virtual set instead of building 8 or more hard sets. RTSW were able to deliver on time even under the pressure of our on air dates.
Setanta studios would often have a commercial break between programmes, only allowing a short turn-around time to change sets. This was only possible with RT Software’s tOG-VR software giving us the stability and flexibility we required. Since implementation, we have received continuous support and updates from the Services teams at RT Software.
Cellcast required graphics systems that went way beyond traditional CG. To achieve easy and cost effective deployment and management we required a PC based platform that offered as much functionality as possible from a small footprint. tOG-3d was ideal as it handled all of our 3d graphics requirements with ease, but also gave us the ability to play clips both within the scene and as full screen graphics, handled DVE moves and even audio. It gave us a VR capability when needed
It’s a great pleasure to be associated with RT’s powerful software. The emergence of virtual broadcasting is beginning to rapidly take centre stage across the world, with many networks now seeking out new ways in which to rapidly deploy not only a superior quality of graphics but a more challenging visualisation of VR/AR. With the combination of RT Software’s capabilities backed up by a wealth of experience and Ncam’s advanced tracking capabilities, boundaries are being pushed to higher levels. This means the delivery of quality graphics in new innovative ways and it’s a pleasure to achieve this with such a key player in the industry as RT Software
AMP VISUAL TV provides services throughout the live production processes with at its disposal one of the largest fleets of OB vans in Europe and use RT Software tOG solutions to insert virtual graphics such as distance markers or sponsor logos right in to the sporting action. We have evaluated alternative solutions, but none have the ease of use and reliability RT Software’s, or the expertise of their creative team. To put it simply, they deliver!
“Having worked for many years at the BBC presenting flagship Election and
News programs, I was constantly astounded by the ground breaking and
innovative systems the founders of RTSoftware produced. Whenever a problem
arose which looked insoluble, they solved it, however long it took. I cannot
speak too highly of them. Some of the techniques they developed have gone on
to become industry standards. They enabled the BBC to present complex news
stories in an exciting and accessible way.”
