We’re excited to share Mapcreator’s integration in nxtedition platform! With this collaboration, Mapcreator is bringing our accessible, intuitive mapmaking solution directly into the trusted enviorment of production teams. This partnership enables reporters, editors, and producers to create professional-grade, visually engaging maps within nxtedition, without needing specialized design skills. By embedding our HTML-based map solution, nxtedition users can quickly produce data-driven static, interactive, or animated maps that elevate storytelling in news production.
At Mapcreator, our mission is to simplify mapmaking. Making it easy for anyone in the newsroom to create high-quality maps in no time. With this integration, production teams can now generate consistent, branded maps that meet deadlines. All while design teams can focus on more complex projects. The result is a smoother, faster workflow that lets everyone play a role in delivering impactful visuals, from locator maps to detailed visualizations.
Why Mapcreator’s integration in nxtedition is game-changing for newsrooms
Mapcreator’s integration methods offer unmatched ease of use and versatility, directly supporting the everyday needs of newsrooms. Locator maps, for instance, are essential visual aids for many stories. Now, anyone in a newsroom can produce them independently, ensuring they meet tight broadcast schedules while maintaining brand consistency. Design teams can set style templates that simplify this process further, allowing production teams to follow preset standards effortlessly.
With Mapcreator’s capabilities built directly into nxtedition, maps can be displayed on video walls and transmitted in HD-SDI or SMPTE ST-2110, providing broadcast-grade quality. Additionally, our HTML maps support dynamic real-time rendering, making them suitable for high-paced news environments.
Reliable and real-time data layers
Mapcreator’s integration in nxtedition includes access to Mapcreator’s satellite maps, true vector based maps and live data layers. Newsrooms can use the live data layers to stay on top of major events, whether reporting on natural disasters like earthquakes or covering ongoing global issues like droughts or even the US elections. Real-time data integration gives news producers a powerful tool for visual storytelling. This allows their audiences to connect with the latest developments as they unfold.
Cross-platform utility
In addition to broadcast integration, Mapcreator maps can also be embedded directly into websites. This allows the same map visuals used on-air to be repurposed for online audiences. Helping to maximize the impact of each visual and saving valuable time. Maps can also be shared within teams to streamline updates and archive commonly used visual elements.
Flexible and customizable map designs
Mapcreator offers complete control over transition effects, visibility of map items, and timeline management. This makes it easier than ever to create seamless map animations. Users can customize branded maps to meet unique requirements. This includes personalization like using custom mapstyles, fonts, icons, colors and text boxes for a tailored visual result.
Integrate Mapcreator in your own CMS or production system
Would you like to know more on how this integration was made possible? Or how Mapcreator could be integrated into your trusted environment? Let’s get in touch!
