News Broadcasting
WASP3D inks deal with Romanian broadcaster
MUMBAI: Real-time 3D graphics solutions provider WASP3D has entered into deal with Romania based company Antena 1 and news channel Antena3, all part of Intact Group of Romania. The deal is expected to give WASP3D a strong momentum in European market ahead of forthcoming IBC 2007.
Intact group TV news division general producer Octavian Basoc said, “We conducted several rounds of rigorous evaluation of available 3D Graphics solutions before we chose WASP3D. The solution provides uncluttered workflow for complete automation that would help us substantially reduce our cycle time for content creation to on-air playout.”
Beehive Systems senior VP Ajay Pal Singh said, “Television broadcasters and post-production houses are becoming more inclined towards the benefits that the workflow based 3D Graphics solution provide and we have seen a positive trend in our sales in European market. The deal reflects faith and interest in our product on a global paying field, building on our already strong presence in Asia and Europe. We are extremely pleased to see broadcasters around the world turning to WASP3D for their 3D graphics requirements.”
WASP3D is a graphics solution for real-time 3D graphics creation, content management, and its on-air playout more suited for television stations, graphics automation developers and post-production houses having multiple points of graphics delivery requirements such as on-air graphics, NLE stations, automated graphics and downstream tickers.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
