Broadcast-Grade Titling for the Modern Producer

The Datavideo CG-500TC Kit is a comprehensive graphics powerhouse designed to turn a standard laptop into a professional character generator. By pairing the advanced CG-500 software with the TC-200 overlay hardware, broadcasters can deliver high-end visual flair—from news crawlers and weather reports to complex 3D animations—without the need for expensive internal PCI cards or high-powered desktop workstations.

Versatile Integration: DSK vs. Overlay

Flexibility is at the core of the CG-500TC kit. For studios with professional vision mixers like the SE-2800 or SE-3200, the TC-200 works in DSK Mode, providing dedicated "Fill" and "Key" SDI signals. For smaller mobile setups without a dedicated switcher, Overlay Mode allows the TC-200 to intercept a camera's SDI feed and embed graphics directly onto the video signal in real-time. This dual-capability ensures the kit grows with your production needs.

Real-Time GPU Effects and Keyframing

The CG-500 software leverages your laptop's GPU to provide spectacular 3D transitions and textures. Every effect is fully keyframe-able, allowing for precise control over how graphics enter and exit the screen. With support for UNICODE and all Windows fonts, you can create localized content for global audiences, utilizing premade templates for layout, animation, and logo insertion to speed up your production window.

Dynamic Data for Live News and Sports

Stay ahead of the story with real-time data linking. The CG-500 allows you to connect text and stock crawler objects to external data sources. When a CSV or text file is updated, the on-screen graphics reflect the change instantly. This "modify on the fly" capability ensures that your live program remains accurate and engaging without ever needing to interrupt the current playout or transition.