The Monthly Roundup from Vizrt - Edition 8

It’s another #VizrtNewsletter to give you a roundup of the latest news, insights and updates alongside some behind the scenes access to what we’ve been up to.  

Rohit Nagarajan is Vizrt’s new CEO

In November, we were pleased to announce the appointment of Rohit Nagarajan as Vizrt’s new CEO. Rohit joins Vizrt with over two decades of experience in the technology industry, having previously held key roles at SAP, SoftwareONE, and Salesforce.

With his deep expertise across sales, marketing, and product innovation, Rohit is leading Vizrt into its next phase of international growth, focusing on even greater enhancements to our offering for customers, partners, and users.

Read more about Rohit’s appointment here.

The US Elections - a storytelling spectacle like no other

Millions of people across the globe tuned into the political event of the year - the race to the White House. Some of the world’s biggest broadcasters, from Telemundo to blinx, utilized a wealth of Vizrt tech to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, offering audiences captivating political shows that detailed the action as it happened.

Want a roundup of what various global broadcasters got up to? Read our dedicated US Elections blog here.

Taking Shakespeare from the classroom to broadcast

In the UK, Stratford-upon-Avon College has transformed its new TV studio with Vizrt tech, enabling students to take on a range of projects with high production values. With a TriCaster TC1, a TriCaster Mini 4K and NDI technology, the College’s students have also been able to work with Stratford-Upon-Avon’s legendary Royal Shakespeare Company to stream a production of Richard II into hundreds of classrooms across the UK.

Read our latest case study here.

Supporting future broadcast talent in our Switzerland office

Every November, Switzerland celebrates Zukunftstag (Future Day), giving kids aged 10-14 the chance to explore different professions. This year, our Zurich office welcomed three kids for a day packed with learning and creativity.

The morning kicked off with presentations about roles like software engineer and product owner, followed by green room interviews. In the afternoon, the kids built a Viz Libero fireworks tool in Viz Artist, implemented a script, and integrated their creations into a sports analysis featuring volleyball, tennis, and football. They wrapped up by producing a Viz Story video to share with family and friends. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to hosting more events to welcome young talent into the sector.

Hear from our Global Head of HR in The HR World

In the world of hybrid work, one of the greatest challenges faced by businesses is keeping the workforce engaged. In fact, nearly seven out of ten employees feel the quality of communications they receive from their company affects how engaged they are in the workplace.

In this article for The HR World, our Global Head of HR, Anna Dahlfors, explores how HR can make hybrid ‘happen’ with the use of high quality video communications, and how hybrid events like Town Halls can boost employee engagement.

Read Anna’s thoughts here.

New TriCasters shortlisted at the InAVation Technology Awards!

Our brand new TriCaster Vizion and TriCaster Mini S have been shortlisted in the InAVate 2025 Inavation Technology Awards! Recognizing excellence in the AV industry, the Awards celebrate groundbreaking advancements and achievements. Now, it’s your opportunity to vote for us!

Voting is open until January 17th 2025, and we’d love to see you show your support for the iconic TriCaster.

Cast your vote here.

Production360: How VI and AI are shaking up video - Vizrt’s Chris Black

With creative tools becoming more accessible, what challenges and opportunities will content creators face? Our Global Head of Brand and Communications, Chris Black, believes "virtual production and XR are not just trends; they are the future of storytelling."

In this new article for Production360, hear Chris’s thoughts on how new technologies are reshaping the way content is produced and consumed.

Read the article here.

25 years of sports broadcasting excellence - AE Live and Vizrt

For over two decades, AE Live has been a trusted partner of Vizrt, from pioneering early graphics for Sky Sports to now creating stunning, highly immersive graphics for some of the world’s biggest sporting events. Central to this long-running relationship has not only been innovative technology, but a close collaboration and drive to help customers achieve incredible broadcasts.

“The fact AE Live has been a customer for so long speaks for the quality of the Vizrt product,” shares AE Live’s CEO, Nick Baily.

Dive into the details of our partnership here.

Webinar: The Future of Virtual Production

Unlock the potential of virtual production with our on-demand webinar, featuring insights from industry leaders and a deep dive into the latest technologies shaping the future of content creation!

Learn how to enhance storytelling and efficiency through Vizrt’s XR workflows, which combine real-time graphics, live data, and virtual sets to empower creators with creative freedom and groundbreaking tools.

Watch the webinar on demand here.

Celebrating the achievements of women at the Rise Awards!

At Vizrt, we are committed to driving positive change in the media technology industry, which is why we’re honored to have sponsored the Rise Awards for the third year in a row. This event shines a spotlight on the incredible achievements of women, advocates, and companies who are shaping the future of our industry. It’s not just a celebration but a reminder of the immense talent and innovation within the global media tech community.

Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Rise Awards!  We look forward to continuing our partnership with Rise as we work together to create a more inclusive and diverse future in media technology.

Learn more about Rise and how you can make an impact here.

Celebrating two big partner wins at the SportsPro OTT Awards!

We celebrated two recognitions with incredible partners in the SportsPro OTT Awards! DFL, which is the umbrella organization for 36 clubs in the German Bundesliga, won Bronze in the Best Live Streaming Production category for its In-Match Analysis - which we are proud to say utilizes Viz Arena and Viz Arc in AWS cloud.

For our work with the European League of Football, we received Silver for the Best in Broadcast Distribution category. The ELF went fully cloud ahead of its 2023 season, and thanks to the incredible production improvements, cost savings, and environmental benefits, they have committed to cloud live productions for the 2024-2026 seasons! 

Want to learn more about Vizrt’s work with the European League of Football? Click here.

Product Updates

Join the new Viz Libero Operator Certification Program

Viz Libero is the most comprehensive software for generating sports analysis, used by the world’s top sports broadcasters. And, talented operators are always in high demand. Now, you can boost your skills and showcase your knowledge with the new Viz Libero Operator Certification program.

Learn more here.

Greater flexibility with Viz Mosart 5.8

Viz Mosart 5.8 brings several improvements, integrations, and enhancements to workflows for automated productions of news, sports, and other scripted and non-scripted content. From greater cloud and hybrid architecture flexibility to Easy web-based rundown creation, there's a host of new features on offer.

Check out Viz Mosart 5.8 here.