Author: Hal Nakken
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StepUp Tour Stoneham — Real-Time Data for FIS Slopestyle Big Air
The StepUp Tour Stoneham 2026 — part of the FIS NorAm Slopestyle and Big Air series — brought top freeskiers and snowboarders to Quebec for a high-stakes qualifying event. Lightning Visuals delivered the real-time data and live broadcast graphics, working alongside our partners at Live Heats. Watch the full event on YouTube. Production partner: Live…
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Racecourse Graphics: How to Drive Revenue and Sponsorship at the Track
A race day is one of the most concentrated commercial environments in sport. Thousands of spectators, hours of focused attention, a captive audience moving between viewing zones, hospitality boxes, and bars — all of them in front of screens for most of the day. Every one of those screens is revenue inventory. Most racecourses use…
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Live TV in 2026: Why It Runs on Data, Automation, and Design
Live television used to be three separate disciplines: data ingest, graphics operation, and on-air design. Each had its own team, its own deadlines, and its own way of going wrong on broadcast day. In 2026, the productions that work best — reality competitions, talent shows, awards ceremonies, primetime live events — treat all three as…
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Hahn Australia Cup Semi-Final — Live Graphics for Newcastle Jets vs Avondale FC
The Newcastle Jets came out on top with a 4-2 win over Avondale FC in a high-energy semi-final of the 2025 Hahn Australia Cup. Lightning Visuals delivered the live broadcast graphics for the match, working alongside Football Australia, Channel 10, Paramount+, and NEP. Watch the full match on YouTube. Production partners: Football Australia, Channel 10,…
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Stab High Sydney 2025 — Airtime Graphics for Airtime Surfing
Stab High Sydney 2025 — presented by Monster Energy — is a surf contest unlike any other on the calendar. Surfers swap traditional turns for explosive aerial maneuvers, with judging that rewards how high, how clean, and how creative the airs are. We were proud to support the production with our partners at Live Heats,…