In this case study article from Vizrt, the National Lacrosse League (NLL), the third largest indoor sports league in the U.S., successfully adopted Viz Flowics as its primary broadcast graphics engine. This powerful platform is transforming NLL broadcasts with high-quality graphics, seamless live data integration, and engaging fan features. As part of their media rights deals with ESPN, ESPN+, and Canada’s TSN, the NLL has implemented a cutting-edge remote production workflow that leverages IP-based transmission and cloud-based production platforms. Viz Flowics is central to this workflow, enabling the creation and delivery of live game graphics such as scorebugs, game stats, and dynamic insert graphics.
Viz Flowics’ integration with native data connectors has streamlined the NLL’s broadcast operations, automating the creation and management of game graphics using live in-game data from the league’s official stats provider. By using Sportzcast devices at each venue, the NLL generates live scoreboard data entirely in the cloud, reducing production costs by minimizing on-site hardware needs and travel expenses. The cloud-based platform also offers decentralized access to HTML5 graphics packages, making it easy for teams and production companies to collaborate efficiently and effectively.
The adoption of Viz Flowics by the NLL is not just modernizing broadcast production but also creating new revenue streams through enhanced ad inventory made possible by fan engagement features. This successful implementation underscores the industry’s rapid shift towards cloud-based workflows, with Vizrt leading the way in this transformation. The NLL’s experience with Viz Flowics highlights its role in providing a flexible, agile, and cost-effective solution for live sports broadcasting, making it a game-changer for the future of sports media production.
Read the full case study from Vizrt HERE