For many years, RCN TV channel had been using successfully a graphics system for its news show. However, in 2015 it was evident that the system was obsolete and lacked proper support. The channel began to look for alternatives to replace this system. At the NAB fair, which is held annually in Las Vegas, the channel could see firsthand the graphic solutions offered by Vizrt.
Because of the versatility, functionality and state-of-the-art technology offered by Vizrt's solutions, in 2005 the channel decided to request a demo system.
After evaluating the new system for a couple of months, RCN decided to purchase a VizTrio character generator system, which included the VizArtist design software. This was the beginning of a long and successful relationship between RCN and Vizrt through its representative in Colombia, ATmedios.
Since then, RCN has expanded its TV graphics and production systems thanks to Vizrt. Currently, the channel has several character generators and a virtual studio system which are integrated into their news production and non-linear editing systems. This has allowed the channel to become more efficient in terms of workflows and now it has an image that ranks it as one of the leaders in terms of visual image in Latin America.
In addition to the excellent result achieved every day with the use of Vizrt systems in its news shows, RCN has also used them successfully in special events and productions such as elections, the national beauty pageant and many others.
Additionally, RCN has a news filing system that uses Vizrt's MAM solution, Ardome. It has been used by the channel since 2010, which has become the heart of news production.
“RCN TV is part of the Ardila Lulle Organization, one of the main business conglomerates of Colombia and Latin America. RCN Television's commitment is to inform and entertain. For this reason, it has established itself as the country's leading channel and one of the most important ones in Latin America. Thanks to the quality work of RCN's staff, it exports its productions to more than 100 countries and it broadcasts its international signal to all Latin American countries."
"Vizrt provides real-time 3D graphics, studio automation, sports analysis and asset administration tools for the media and entertainment industry." It offers virtual and interactive solutions and tools, animations, maps, forecasts, video editing, composition and playout. Vizrt has customers in more than 100 countries around the world and this number grows every day. This is possible thanks to nearly 600 committed and competent employees in 40 offices around the world. "Vizrt is a privately owned company by Nordic Capital Fund VIII."
"ATmedios is a Colombian private company operating since 2002. It provides information accessibility services through the latest technologies available in the market. Its services include subtitles, closed caption, audio description, sign language, translations, transcriptions and simultaneous interpretation. Additionally, it supplies solutions for TV channels and producers. Since 2005, ATmedios is the exclusive representative of Vizrt for Colombia."
By: Luis Guillermo Torres
