Bergen, Norway– Vizrt announced a deal with Expressen, which will see Vizrt proving Expressen with a complete news production workflow. The workflow is designed to allow newspapers to easily create broadcast-quality live online streams and video on demand clips. Expressen will launch the new live news and video on demand features in Q1, 2016 on its website.

Expressen’s workflow includes the same broadcast production tools from Vizrt used by global broadcasters including CNN, CBS, Fox, BBC, BSkyB, and Al Jazeera. Included is a control room based on Vizrt’s Viz Opus compact control room. Viz Opus combines automation, graphics and video capabilities into a single system for efficient live production. Other tools include a virtual set, real-time 3D maps, and a weather system.

Live shows and packages will be scripted using Vizrt’s new rundown creation and management tool, Showmaker. The system allows the journalists to script stories, program automation commands and add graphics and video to the automation playlist.