Discreet Logic today announced that FOX SPORTS has chosen Discreet Logic's frost* broadcast graphics system and Vertigo Computer Solution's Producer external control applications as the graphics platform for the FOX NFL SUNDAY show. FOX SPORTS will use Discreet Logic's frost* for the 1998/99 season pre-game, game break, half time, and post game shows from their Los Angeles studio. frost* will be used to create the full-screen score boards and over-the-shoulder graphics that utilize frost's real-time 3D animation and programmable DVE capabilities.

frost* is integrated into FOX's Central Scoring System by Vertigo's Producer application. The run-time control of the on-air and preview frost* systems is provided by a new Producer product called the Playout Manager. Playout Manager is Windows' based graphical application that also allows the technical director to preview, change, re-order or transition to any graphic in the playout stack.

For the second time in the last three years FOX NFL SUNDAY received the Emmy Award for Best Studio Show and the NFL on FOX was recognized with an Emmy Award for its achievement in the production category of Best Graphic Design.

John Spencer, director of broadcast at Discreet Logic, explained, "We are very proud that FOX, a visible leader in sports coverage and graphics, has selected frost* for such a highly-rated program. This helps to validate our fundamental belief that open computer platforms are ready to replace traditional broadcast character generator and DVE devices." Spencer continued, "FOX SPORTS has pushed frost*'s performance and image quality to a new level which directly benefits all our customers. FOX is also helping to refine the workflow between our advanced systems editing, effects and broadcast products in preparation for HDTV."