Ross XPression is a leading real-time motion graphics and character generator (CG) platform from Ross Video, renowned for its speed, reliability, and integration in broadcast, live events, and virtual production environments. “Graphite CPC” refers to the Graphite Cloud Production Center (CPC), an all-in-one cloud-based production system that bundles XPression graphics with a Carbonite Black production switcher, RAVE audio mixing, video clip servers, and MixMinus functionality for seamless workflows. “Studio 11.11” likely denotes a specific build (e.g., 11.1.1) within the XPression Studio edition v11 series, which powers graphics creation and playback in Graphite CPC setups. Released in 2022 as part of XPression v11, this version emphasizes unrestricted UHD (Ultra High-Definition) support across all editions, enhanced text formatting, and workflow optimizations for news, sports, and studio productions. As of November 2025, XPression v11 remains supported (with v12.0 as the latest), and Graphite CPC v1.6 (2024) integrates XPression v11.x for optimal performance in cloud (e.g., AWS) or on-prem deployments. Version 11.11 focuses on stability fixes, Visual Logic enhancements, and compatibility with Graphite’s unified control via DashBoard and TouchDrive panels.
Key Features
- Graphics & Animation: Real-time rendering with DeviceLink color management; supports UHD/4K workflows without Flex edition restrictions; superscript/subscript/underlining for 2D text; HTML5 plugin integration for clips and Lucid Studio UX.
- Integration in Graphite CPC: XPression serves as the core video engine for the Carbonite switcher—handling inputs/outputs via framebuffers, NDI streams, and virtual outputs; combines with RAVE audio and clip servers for end-to-end production.
- Workflow Tools: XPression Sequencer for playlist reordering and Take ID copying; Visual Logic blocks for epoch time processing, string matching/selectors, and scripting-free data parsing; Project Server with SHA-512 hashing for secure cloud transfers.
- Control & Automation: DashBoard for monitoring; TouchDrive panels for switching/graphics; REST API support; Rocket Surgery pre-built templates for news/sports graphics.
- New in v11 Series: NLE plugin improvements (Gateway selection); AJA driver v16.0 support (io4K/ioX3); Stream Deck TCP keep-alive; duplicate name prevention in Studio Object Manager; .xpe file associations.
- Deployment: Cloud-native via Ross Production Cloud (subscription or outright purchase); supports SMPTE ST 2110; modular licensing for scalability.
System Requirements
XPression Studio v11.x (including 11.11) and Graphite CPC are hardware-agnostic but optimized for certified systems. Requirements are derived from Ross-recommended configurations for v11, with Windows 11 compatibility confirmed for production use (though testing advised). For Graphite CPC, cloud deployments (e.g., AWS) handle scaling dynamically.
