wTVision Reflects on 15 Years of Broadcast Graphics and Playout Automation
wTVision celebrates 15 years as a real-time TV graphics and broadcast solutions provider, reflecting on its growth from a small Lisbon office to a global company with offices on four continents. The company's journey includes significant milestones in sports and election event coverage, the development of its Slides CG software and ChannelMaker playout automation system, and expansion into 3D and 4K graphics, virtual graphics, and multi-channel turn-key solutions.
Key Takeaways
- wTVision was founded in 2001 by Mário Sousa, Alex Fraser, Nuno Alves, Ricardo Faustino, Bruno Parreiras, and Mediapro.
- The company expanded from sports and election graphics to video playout automation with its ChannelMaker system.
- Key technological advancements include 3D graphics in 2003, High Definition and virtual graphics in 2004, and 4K broadcast graphics in 2015.
- Strategic geographic expansion included offices in Belgium (2005), UAE (2007), Spain (2008), Brazil (2011), USA (2012), India (2013), and France (2014).
Why It Matters
wTVision's consistent expansion highlights the ongoing demand for specialized real-time broadcast graphics and playout solutions in live production. Their long-term partnerships with major broadcasters globally underscore the stickiness of integrated workflows once established. As streaming platforms increasingly focus on live events, expect continued investment in flexible graphics and automation systems capable of handling multi-platform delivery.
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