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Service

TV Graphics

Sports TV overlays for live broadcasts

ITS Graphics designs and operates TV overlay solutions for sports broadcasts. Timing data, rankings, and race information power the graphic overlays displayed in the live feed.

Sports TV overlays for live broadcasts
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Performance

Competition

Broadcast outputs tailored to production

The documented configurations provide a 1080i video signal, at 25 or 30 frames per second depending on the country. Fill & Key outputs manage the transparency of the graphics; a Preview output allows for monitoring the rendering.

1080

Documented video format

1080i signal. The frame rate indicated in the technical specifications varies between 25 and 30 frames per second depending on the country.

2

Basic and Pro

The basic solution covers flat design and 2D; the Pro configuration adds 2D, 3D, and video animations.

25

Frame rate depends on country

The frame rate is set according to the country and production requirements.

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Architecture

System

From the timing station to the broadcast control room

Depending on the setup, the overlay is managed from the timing station or directly from the outside broadcast van. The ITS scheme includes a wired network connection between the timing and graphics stations, audio and video links, a program return, and an intercom. The documented overlay signal is provided in 1080i HD-SDI Fill & Key.

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Broadcast

Multi-device

Multi-device distribution

Data synchronization with live platforms, control rooms, and video production tools used for sporting events.

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Data

Live

Live competition data

Capture and transmission of times, rankings, and performance data from timing systems to power live broadcast tools.

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Display

Screens

Live results display

Displaying data on giant screens and event media to enhance the visibility of competitions on-site.

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Overlay

Broadcast

Broadcast motion graphics

Integration of race results and information into overlays and interfaces used for sports productions.

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Production

Control Room

Live production interfaces

ITS tools allow operators and control rooms to manage race information during live sporting events.

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Synchronization

Feed

Live feed synchronization

Connecting timing systems, software, and broadcast interfaces to maintain consistent data.

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Technology

Expertise

Hardware and features depend on configuration

Hardware and graphics modules are defined based on the setup planned for the event and the selected service level.

Basic solution: flat design and 2D

Basic solution: flat design and 2D

The described basic configuration includes a dedicated PC with a professional graphics card (e.g., Matrox), a 1080i signal at 25 or 30 fps depending on the country, Fill & Key outputs for transparency, and a Preview output.

The described basic configuration includes a dedicated PC with a professional graphics card (e.g., Matrox), a 1080i signal at 25 or 30 fps depending on the country, Fill & Key outputs for transparency, and a Preview output.

Pro configuration with Ross Xpression

Pro configuration with Ross Xpression

The Ross Xpression overlay station supports 2D, 3D, and video animations, IN/OUT video animations, and social media management. The spec sheet also includes 1080i Fill & Key and Preview outputs.

The Ross Xpression overlay station supports 2D, 3D, and video animations, IN/OUT video animations, and social media management. The spec sheet also includes 1080i Fill & Key and Preview outputs.

Graphic modules and options

Graphic modules and options

The package can include titling, weather, timers, flags, race control messages, starting lists and grids, rankings, gaps, battles, and podiums. Depending on the package, live tracking requires a full ATLAS system; telemetry requires a specific onboard system.

The package can include titling, weather, timers, flags, race control messages, starting lists and grids, rankings, gaps, battles, and podiums. Depending on the package, live tracking requires a full ATLAS system; telemetry requires a specific onboard system.

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Deployment

Sports

Equipment rental or service with operator

ITS Graphics offers rental of software and hardware solutions, as well as full TV overlay services with an operator. Setups are tailored to production constraints and various sports disciplines.

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Projects

Graphics deployed for international competitions

ITS reference documents feature examples from FIM Speedway, GP Explorer 2, UCI Mountain Bike, FIM EWC, FFSA GT4, Macau Grand Prix, FIA WTCR, FIA ETCR, and FIM SuperEnduro. The associated visuals display rankings, gaps, race data, maps, and competitor tracking.

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Authority

References

Development, design, and operations combined

ITS teams combine software development, graphic design, and event operations. Documented expertise covers data and stream management, interface design, application maintenance, 2D/3D animation, motion design, brand identity creation, and the adaptation of existing assets.

+100

sports events per year

Providing services for sports events of all sizes, from local trail runs to the most demanding international competitions.

Supporting sporting events of all sizes
+100,000

timed participants

Capacity to manage large volumes with precision, reliability, and real-time results delivery.

+30

countries covered

International presence with timing solutions deployed in France and abroad for a wide range of contexts.

International presence with timing solutions deployed in France and abroad
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Project

Contact

Let's build the graphic package for your broadcast

Describe your discipline, your broadcast setup, and the data to be displayed. The ITS Graphics team will work with you to define the graphic package, video outputs, and level of support best suited to your production.

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