NewBlue Captivate
Too Much Design Work. Not Enough Team?
You're live in 10 minutes, but the lower third needs to change. Or the score graphic isn’t updated. Or you need a new sponsor logo—now.
You need NewBlue Captivate.
Pro graphics. Zero stress.
NewBlue Captivate lets anyone on your team design and deploy stunning live graphics—without After Effects, complicated tools, or a graphics department.
Built-In templates + live editing = instant results
- Choose from professional, broadcast-ready templates.
- Edit text, logos, images, and colors in seconds.
- Connect live data (scoreboards, spreadsheets, NDI, and more).
- Save time, reduce errors, and keep your shows looking sharp.
Most live graphics tools assume you have a designer. We don’t.
- NewBlue Captivate removes complexity so anyone can create stunning graphics.
- Focus on your message—not mastering a design tool.
- No need to start from scratch. Templates and smart editing tools keep you in control.
- Professional results—zero design background required.
“The system is powerful, and easy for current and new users.
I would recommend this to anyone who needs a graphics solution.”
Neal Bilb, Broadcast Techniciane
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
Live graphics and data visualization for every market.
Get cost-effective broadcast-quality graphics, live camera switching, and streaming for any live production.
Broadcast.
Engage your audiences by visualizing data and information in professional, creative, eye-catching ways with NewBlue Captivate. Used worldwide by broadcasters big and small, NewBlue Captivate offers powerful, creative tools that deliver beautifully produced productions for live broadcasts without all the ‘building’ that often bogs down less-flexible packages.
Sports.
Deliver sports productions that sports fans expect with NewBlue Captivate. Produce network-quality stats, scoreboards, lower thirds, and more in minutes—not hours. Quickly connect to scoreboard data from Daktronics, Fair-Play, OES, Stat Crew, Scorebird, or Sportzcast to drive scores for any sporting event. Create a buzz with Captivate.
Education.
Capture your students’ attention with NewBlue Captivate, the budget friendly live solution for the classroom, on-campus studio, or athletic department. Whether you’re teaching live graphics creation or producing an educational or athletic live stream for your school, NewBlue Captivate meets all your production needs.
Worship.
Inspire and invigorate your congregation with polished video graphics. With NewBlue Captivate, you can easily integrate into ProPresenter or Easy Worship and deliver lyrics, scripture, announcements, and sermon notes as animated graphics right on the screen. NewBlue Captivate allows you to be creative and engaging without a steep learning curve.
Corporate communications.
Improve your communication and engage your audience with a broadcast-quality live production. With NewBlue Captivate's powerful Zoom and Teams integration, you won’t have to be a TV network to broadcast high-end, professional graphics to your employees, clients, or advisory board. Now anyone, in any organization, can create beautiful, compelling productions with the NewBlue Captivate family of products - all at an affordable price.
Government.
Engage and inform your constituents with live video outreach, essential for today’s government. With NewBlue Captivate, government agencies at all levels—federal, state, county, and municipal—can produce professional live broadcasts with a minimum of expense or effort. NewBlue Captivate fits into all government budgets and provides an easy way to accomplish your live broadcast needs quickly and affordably.
Live events.
Enthrall the crowd with a high-end network feel—without breaking the bank. With NewBlue Captivate, you’ll elevate your production value with live graphics, dynamic data inputs, and social media integration. Whether your event is in-person or virtual, NewBlue Captivate brings broadcast graphics to every live production suite.
Three editions to choose from.
An option for every production need.
Captivate Present
From graphics to streaming, Captivate Present is our entry-level version to makes live production easy. With built-in tools and drag-and-drop simplicity, you can create professional results—no designer needed.
- $49 monthly subscription.
- $299 annual subscription.
- $799 perpetual license.
Captivate Sport
From score bugs to stat panels, Captivate Sport makes it easy to create dynamic sports visuals. Connect your scoreboard, plug in your data, and go live—no design skills necessary.
- $69 monthly subscription.
- $399 annual subscription.
- $999 perpetual license.
Captivate Broadcast
Captivate Broadcast combines everything in Present and Sport with exclusive capabilities for large-scale productions, offering more power, more flexibility, and the same easy, designer-free workflow.
- $249 monthly subscription.
- $1,999 annual subscription.
- $4,999 perpetual license.
Compare Captivate editions.
Channels
1
1
16
Simultaneous live layers
3
3
Unlimited
Real-time playout interface
3D Animated graphic design interface
Map Live Video onto graphics
Shot layouts.
Video switching and transitions.
Audio Mixing.
Output to Zoom.
Direct After Effects integration.
Instant Replay.
Downstream keying.
LIVE SOURCES
Live audio/video inputs(USB, HDMI,NDI, etc.)
No SDI/Decklink
No SDI/Decklink
All
Image, video, audio clip playback
Built-in PTZ controls
Zoom/Teams video and audio in.
Simultaneous on-air Zoom/Teams sources.
1
1
Unlimited
DATA CONTROLLERS - GENERAL
Custom clock/system clock.
Excel(Cloud)/Google Sheets
Spreadsheets(Local XLSX/CSV.
Zoom/Teams data(chat, participants).
RSS Feeds.
Easy Worship/ProPresenter Controllers.
JSON & XML Readers.
Tables from Spreadsheets(Block Mode).
WeatherCast Controller.
Custom API to support additional data sources.
DATA CONTROLLERS - SPORT
Built-in Scoreboard Control Interface.
Scorebird integration.
Daktronics/DataLink scoreboards integration.
StatCrew scoreboards/stats integration.
Sportzcast scoreboards integration.
Direct serial hardware integration(Daktronics).
DATA CONTROLLERS - CHAT
Zoom/Teams Chat, Zoom Q&A.
Facebook live comments.
X posts.
YouTube live chat.
DESIGN
Fully customizable graphic templates.
500+
500+
950+
3D animated graphics.
Over 500 animations, effects, transitions.
EPS vector importer.
Crawls.
Rolling Credits.
Automated graphic scaling.
Adobe Photoshop importer.
Adobe After Effects Importer.
UHD 4K resolution.
CONTENT.
Main title templates.
Lower third templates.
Motion bug templates.
Social media and polling templates.
Table templates.
Picture-in-picture templates.
Sports and scoreboard graphic templates.
Corporate graphic templates.
Want to see how it works?
Join a free Discover Captivate webinar!
Attend our live webinar and see how NewBlue Captivate turns complex live production into an easy, creative experience—even if you’ve never designed a graphic before.
Every 1st and 3rd Thuesday at 12 PM PST.
Top Captivate FAQs
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How does NewBlue Captivate help me create great visuals without design experience?
NewBlue Captivate gives you ready-to-use templates, simple editing tools, and intuitive workflows—so you can produce professional results without starting from scratch. Everything is designed to make your graphics look polished, fast.
What kind of graphics can I create without a designer?
You can create everything from lower thirds and scoreboards to announcements, data-driven stats, social media feeds, and more—all styled with professionally designed templates.
Can I customize templates to match my brand?
Yes! NewBlue Captivate makes it easy to update colors, logos, fonts, and content to match your brand or event. No need to design from scratch—we’ve done the heavy lifting for you.
How long does it take to get set up?
Most users are up and running in under an hour. Our intuitive interface, built-in templates, and guided workflows make setup fast—even if it’s your first time.
What if I need to connect to live data like scores or social feeds?
NewBlue Captivate integrates with scoreboard systems, stat feeds, and social media platforms. It’s all designed to be plug-and-play—no coding or design tools required.
Can I use NewBlue Captivate with Zoom, Teams, or streaming platforms like YouTube and Facebook Live?
Absolutely. NewBlue Captivate works seamlessly with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, OBS, vMix, Wirecast, and more. You can go live wherever your audience is.
What if I need help or get stuck?
We’ve got you covered with tutorials, live support, and a friendly help center. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just starting out, we’ll make sure you succeed.
Is Captivate only for professionals or broadcasters?
Nope! NewBlue Captivate is used by schools, churches, small businesses, local governments, and creators of all kinds. It’s made for anyone who wants to look professional—without hiring a team.
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