At IBC2026, FOR-A will demonstrate a workflow that connects pre-production planning with live delivery, through an integration between CuePilot, the ClassX-powered MixBoard software-based switcher and the ClassX LiveBoard graphics generator. The demonstration is the result of a collaboration between FOR-A, CuePilot and ClassX, FOR-A’s graphics partner.
CuePilot is a software platform that allows producers to pre-visualise a show, building from reference material to camera positions and moves, lighting changes and audio cues within a single timeline. During rehearsal, technical documentation such as camera cards and cue lists is prepared collaboratively, and camera operators and production teams can follow their cues in CueApp on iOS or Android.
The IBC2026 demonstration extends this workflow with a live, real-time, minimal-latency integration between CuePilot, MixBoard and LiveBoard. Moving through the CuePilot timeline drives automated scene changes, layout recalls, graphics activation and media playback, so that plans made during pre-production are carried through automatically to live output.
CuePilot was created by Per Zachariassen, a director who identified a need for tools to deliver precision and consistency in live broadcasts.
“My vision was to create the first ever dedicated software for live television and events. This collaboration with FOR-A is an exciting development of that concept, bringing technologies together while keeping the focus on the creative and everyone on the same page,” Zachariassen said.
“The FOR-A goal at IBC this year is to give creative producers and directors the freedom to go beyond the technology to realize their vision. By partnering with CuePilot we have opened up the potential for new, rich content which can be delivered with reduced rehearsal time on set, and thus reduced costs, making for better television,” Fabio Varolo, sales manager Europe for FOR-A, said.
The CuePilot, MixBoard and LiveBoard integration will be demonstrated at IBC2026 on the FOR-A stand.
Hall 2 Stand B53
