When motocross heats up, there’s no time for clunky graphics. Adam Gordon—owner of AG Video—runs 12–15 camera live shows (drones included), chasing ESPN-level polish without the network budget. After years on basic tools, he found NewBlue Captivate and rethought how his team does graphics.
“Once I saw how the timeline works and how capable it is, it blew me away.” — Adam Gordon, AG Video
From “make it work” to “make it sing”
Adam started with static systems like NewTek LiveText, then pushed vMix as far as possible. But Captivate unlocked an entirely new way to create animated pylons, data-driven leaderboards, and sponsor billboards—all inside a timeline that felt natural for an editor.
“If you know Photoshop or Premiere, you’ll feel right at home with Captivate.”
AG Video’s broadcast kit includes:
- Graphics stack: Captivate Sport (eyeing Broadcast features next)
- Switcher: Blackmagic ATEM Constellation
- Control: Stream Deck with Bitfocus Companion integration
- Typical show: 12–15 cameras, wireless feeds, FPV and drone shots
Built for speed: data in, graphics out
Motorsports change every second. Captivate’s data controllers feed live standings to leaderboards and pylons in near real time. Adam also color-codes classes and manufacturers, rotates sponsor logos across the day, and keeps production smooth—even when schedules shift.
Lessons from the truck:
- Store images and textures in the project folder for reliable pathing.
- Use autoplay + shot layouts to pair rotating sponsor logos with any main graphic.
- Leverage Bitfocus Companion presets for one-tap Stream Deck control.
Network polish, indie budget
AG Video mirrors big-network production—producer, director, replay, audio—but runs lean. Captivate’s subscription pricing keeps costs predictable, while updates (including Apple Silicon support) continue to roll in.
“We’re pushing for network-level production. NewBlue is affordable, flexible, and keeps evolving.”
What’s next: AR and new racing series
Adam’s eyeing augmented reality graphics—on-field pointers and 3D overlays— for a potential new client, a racing series that blends motocross and woods racing. Until then, After Effects provides some pre-tracked “wow,” while Captivate runs the live show.
Results at a glance
- Broadcast-quality look on independent budgets
- Faster turnaround vs. building every element in AE
- Operational simplicity for new operators
- Scales to 15-camera shows without overhauling the workflow
Why Captivate clicked for AG Video
- Timeline-first creation: Pause points, reusable builds, intuitive editing
- Data-driven graphics: JSON/CSV feeds mapped to designs
- Flexible control: Works seamlessly with Stream Deck + Companion
- Expandable: Upgrade from Sports to Broadcast, or add Media Sequencer as needed
Try what AG Video uses
- Explore NewBlue Captivate
- See Sports Templates (FLUX)
- Try Captivate Free or Schedule a Demo.