On December 2, 1999, USA Networks' Live Telecast of IMPROV-ICE, debuted
graphics done by Pinnacle Systems' Rocket for FXDeko. Rocket for FXDeko is
a template-based tool that allows the generation of real-time 3D elements
which can be automatically updated by live data streams. Rocket integrates
with Pinnacle's award-winning FXDeko character generators and adds further
dimension to live broadcasts including textured, reflective and transparent
elements. "Rocket for FXDeko provided a look that was not possible with any
other character generator," said Senior Producer Gregg Picker of USA
Networks. "Using the Rocket software allowed the Internet survey results to
be displayed as 3D bar charts on-air as soon as they were available," said
Richard Townhill, Product Manager for Rocket for FXDeko.
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