Alston Elliot (AE) is providing virtual match graphics delivered using Viz Arena and Viz Engine.
Originally published by SVG Europe.
The 2015 Hero Indian Super League is into its second season, writes Stuart Coles, Sales Director, Alston Elliot. Match Day 1 kicked off on October 3 and the eight teams will play a regular season until December 6 followed by semi-finals and a final on December 20. The League is co-promoted by the IMG-Reliance joint venture and Star India, and is supported by All India Football Federation. For India, Star is the official broadcaster. International rightsholders include Fox Sports Australia, Next Generation Sports Network for Canada, Japan, Korea and USA, Turner for Brazil and Abu Dhabi Media Corporation for MENA.
At Alston Elliot (AE) we're providing our usual range of match graphics delivered using Vizrt driven by AE's bespoke software applications. Augmenting this we are delivering presentation graphics for Star's wraparound coverage of each match using Viz Trio.
The key differences between this setup and our typical service are twofold. Firstly, the graphics hardware being used belongs to Star Sports. Traditionally AE's service has been based around providing a one-stop solution in terms of hardware, software and operational staff. Whilst this remains the case for the vast majority of work, especially at outside broadcasts, we are increasingly being asked to provide solutions for our clients at their studio locations using in-house hardware.
The second key difference in the case of ISL is that each match is being beamed back clean, with commentary to Star's studios in Mumbai at which point the graphics are being added downstream. Whilst basing the graphics operation at the studio creates obvious cost savings in terms of travel/accommodation and better utilisation of operational staff and equipment, it does nevertheless present some workflow issues. The major sticking point is that the production team onsite at the OB are unable to see the graphics which are being offered and added to the pictures.
However, our team has developed a new application, which we've called Cloudview', enabling us to solve some of these issues. Our Web Developer Andrew Turner, creator of Cloudview, explains its functionality:
Cloudview is a cross-platform application (iOS, Android and Desktop for Windows and Mac) written to take advantage of the Adobe Air runtime. It displays information about an event by polling one of our four regional web servers situated in the UK, India, South Africa and Australia for data uploaded directly from the event or other location. The server to be used is chosen with regard to the location of the event and end users to minimise latency between the two.
Cloudview currently runs in three modes (Editorial, Live and Information Channel) and can run all three simultaneously as well as being able to switch between multiple events. The app contacts its designated server at pre-defined intervals, which can be as frequent as three seconds, and downloads the latest available data.
Editorial mode displays pre-prepared graphics and text and uses an intelligent caching system to minimise server traffic when updating content. Because of this feature, it can continue working even if the connection to the server is interrupted. Additionally, updates only occur when new content is actually available so minimising processor load. Live mode displays in realtime, the current on-air image and the next image (preview) to be aired. Two windows zoom in and out displaying the prioritised graphic. Information Channel displays current match stats in a tabular form and is also written to handle updating only the data that has changed, again minimising processor load.
So far Cloudview has been launched for a number of our football and rugby clients. As we know, the desire for remote production is increasing as connectivity continues to improve and we see this app as a key feature in enabling us to offer our clients remote solutions without impacting negatively on the quality of our graphics service.
Augmented Reality content - OBIn contrast to the offsite solution for core graphics, we do have some onsite presence at each match OB; delivering a one-stop telestration and AR solution. Using AE hardware and software application our operator is able to offer a mixture of telestration tools and AR content, including advertising, using the Viz Arena system.
We opted to use Viz Arena for this project because, as a company with significant Vizrt experience and knowhow, it affords us a blank canvas in terms of the aesthetic enhancements we can bring to the tools on offer.
Touchscreen and AR contentIn addition to the AR content generated at the OB, to further augment Star's presentation coverage of ISL, we have been producing AR content at the Mumbai studio. AE has for some time delivered AR graphics in an OB and studio environment using camera data from a variety of systems such as NCAM, Stype and Shotoku. The point of difference in this instance is that we have integrated AR with our touchscreen. Below, an explanation from the designer responsible for the project, Chris Izatt:
We have been delivering many high end touchscreen solutions for a wide variety of broadcasters all over the world since 2011. Every time we are asked to provide a new touchscreen solution, we re-visit the methods and solutions we have used in the past to see if we can make the process more streamlined and efficient - allowing us to spend more time finessing the overall look, feel and functionality of the final product.
This approach has seen us develop a number of custom plugins that we have created for use within the Viz Artist/Engine environment. These plugins have made it possible for our team of designers to exert an incredible amount of control and detail
Most recent headlines
11/12/2025
Dalet, a leading provider of cloud-native, end-to-end media workflow solutions, ...
28/11/2025
Nadia Fall attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of Brides at the Egyptian Theatre on January 24, 2025, in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Donyale West/...
28/11/2025
It's easy to ignore those little red update available badges. But when it ...
28/11/2025
WASHINGTON Federal Communications Commission has released a tentative agenda for the December Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 ...
28/11/2025
The Professional Fighters League is looking to super-serve fans of mixed martial...
28/11/2025
Fubo has released in beta on select Roku devices a new feature that lets users display up to four simultaneous streams at once....
28/11/2025
The WNBA playoffs and Week 4 of the NFL regular season highlight the list of live sports events airing on television this weekend....
28/11/2025
The 32nd class of honorees to the B+C Hall of Fame took to the stage at New York's Ziegfeld Ballroom on September 26 for a gala induction event. Click below...
28/11/2025
We hold in our hands the very last Next Text for Next TV, the weekly back-and-fo...
28/11/2025
DirecTV said it made a deal with EchoStar to buy EchoStar's video businesses, including satellite-TV provider Dish TV and virtual MVPD Sling TV, for $1 plus...
28/11/2025
The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, the premier industry event paying tribute to the influencers, innovators and shining lights of broadcast, cable and streami...
28/11/2025
Friday 28 November 2025
Sky Sports x Slawn drop limited-edition football jersey...
28/11/2025
Rohde & Schwarz shows resilience in a challenging environment, revenue exceeds t...
28/11/2025
Unwrapped: The Toy Show Appeal - airing this Sunday on RT One and RT Player- s...
27/11/2025
LONDON Vizrt has added several AI-driven advanced features offering improved speed, intelligence and accuracy in the newest version of its media asset managemen...
27/11/2025
Prime Video has launched AI-powered video season recaps in a beta version for select English-language Prime Original series in the U.S., a move Amazon is callin...
27/11/2025
Back to All News
Netflix's Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders Marks a Grand...
27/11/2025
27 Nov 2025
GSMA brings M360 Eurasia 2026 to Samarkand in partnership with VEON...
27/11/2025
Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle star in the gripping six-part Sky Original from Acad...
27/11/2025
Thursday 27 November 2025
Sky Arts Reveals the Nation's Greatest Basslines - and Queen Reign Supreme
The UK's most iconic basslines have been revealed...
27/11/2025
Back to All News
Stranger Things 5': Prepare for One Last Adventure With O...
27/11/2025
The media industry has a paradox at its core. It's an industry built on light, color and imagination, yet behind the scenes, it's powered by one of the ...
27/11/2025
Rating reflects rating progress across areas including policies, diversity & inclusion, health & safety and Net Zero leadership
Winchester, UK, 27 November 202...
27/11/2025
What are the industry standards for Retail Media? Kathryn explains that certification is based on the IAB Europe Retail Media Measurement Standards and the IAB ...
27/11/2025
World champion boxer and Irish sporting icon Katie Taylor will be in studio this...
27/11/2025
Roblox, one of the world's most popular online gaming platforms for primary ...
27/11/2025
Black Friday is leveling up. Get ready to score one of the biggest deals of the season - 50% off the first three months of a new GeForce NOW Ultimate membership...
26/11/2025
SVG Sit-Down: Prime Video EP Mike Muriano Previews Massive Black Friday Slate Fe...
26/11/2025
A cinematic snow sculpture at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival. Photo by Randall Michelson...
26/11/2025
Book podcasts are booming. On Spotify, you'll find everything from celebrity book clubs to deep dives with bestselling authors. And in markets where audiobo...
26/11/2025
Mumbai, November 24, 2025: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, JioStar, in collab...
26/11/2025
LONDON Factual content producer ITN Productions has launched a new low-latency IP gallery for news bulletins....
26/11/2025
MIAMI TelevisaUnivision said it struck a new multiyear distribution agreement with YouTube TV that includes distribution of TelevisaUnivision's U.S. network...
26/11/2025
OpenDrives, Inc., a leader in software-defined data storage and data services, today announced the launch of the Atlas Corporate Creative Solution. This new Atl...
26/11/2025
Disguise, the industry-leading company powering the world's biggest live performances, is partnering with pioneering LED wall manufacturer DVS to give atten...
26/11/2025
HighField AI, the pioneer in agentic and multimodal automation for broadcast and media production, today announced the expansion of its global channel partner n...
26/11/2025
As high-stakes Premier League fixtures approach and additional premium content launches, with MONO positioning themselves to dominate Thailand's sports stre...
26/11/2025
Hosting a wide variety of events from high-intensity NHL games to complex live music concerts and major entertainment productions, Montreal's 21,000 capacit...
26/11/2025
Vizrt, the leader in live production technology revolutionizing viewer engagement and experience, releases AI-driven advances focusing on speed, intelligence, a...
26/11/2025
ITN Productions, an award-winning factual content producer, today launched a new low-latency IP gallery for news bulletins. Responsible for delivering a leading...
26/11/2025
Ikegami reports ongoing advances throughout 2025 in developing and delivering coordinated television production solutions that maximize quality, versatility and...
26/11/2025
Following the Nov. 21 blackout of NBCUniversal channels on Fubo, the two sides have traded barbs about their inability to reach a new carriage deal....
26/11/2025
LONDON As TV sports rights become increasingly important for both broadcasters and streamers, Ampere Analysis predicts global investment in the genre will surpa...
26/11/2025
LOS ANGELES Vubiquity said it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Media & Entertainment Competency as part of the AWS Partner Network (APN). This designa...
26/11/2025
WASHINGTON The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau said it has entered into a consent decree with Comcast calling for the cable company t...
26/11/2025
Berklee Named to the Hollywood Reporters Top Music Schools List The publication highlights the college's screen scoring program, industry partnerships, and ...
26/11/2025
Back to All News
Animated Series Love Through a Prism' Casts New Light on ...
26/11/2025
Back to All News
NALIP Unveils Fifth Cohort of Director Incubator
Social Impact
26 November 2025
United States
Link copied to clipboard
The National Assoc...
26/11/2025
YouView Achieves Greenly Gold Certification for SustainabilityNov 26, 2025
YouView is proud to announce a Gold Certification award from Greenly for our perform...
Alston Elliot (AE) is providing virtual match graphics delivered using Viz Arena and Viz Engine.
