TV Azteca Selects Vizrt for Graphics Upgrade

Mexico's TV Azteca recently completed a multi-million dollar upgrade of its graphics systems, using Vizrt technology. Vizrt's Viz|Artist real-time 3D animation software, Viz|Content Pilot content management and control software, Viz|Virtual Studio software for the creation of virtual studio graphics, Viz|Arena system

Author:: TVTechnology
Updated:: Feb 23, 2018
Original:: May 18, 2006

Mexico's TV Azteca recently completed a multi-million dollar upgrade of its graphics systems, using Vizrt technology. Vizrt's Viz|Artist real-time 3D animation software, Viz|Content Pilot content management and control software, Viz|Virtual Studio software for the creation of virtual studio graphics, Viz|Arena system for the coverage of live sports events and Viz|Engine high-performance renderer were all part of the package.

"With Vizrt's family of products, we're able to design graphics, store them in the server and reuse them as many times as needed, significantly reducing the time we spend creating and finishing the project," said Román Gomez, general director of technological development for TV Azteca.

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