Haivision mobile video transmission technology
used extensively across the games with private
5G networks to bring audiences closer to the action
MONTREAL, Sept. 5,
2024 /PRNewswire/ - Haivision Systems Inc.
("Haivision") (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of
mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual
collaboration solutions, announced that the company was selected as
a finalist for the IBC Innovation Awards recognizing the use of its
mobile video contribution technology by Olympic Broadcasting
Services (OBS) for live coverage of the Games in Paris. This is the second year in a row, and
sixth year in total, that Haivision has been nominated for this
prestigious award.
Selected as finalists in the Content Creation category, Olympic
Broadcasting Services, Haivision, and the other technology partners
are recognized for their pioneering innovations in the live
broadcast production using smartphone cameras and private 5G for
the Paris Games opening ceremony
and a sea-based private 5G network for sailing competitions in
Marseille.
For the first time in history, the opening ceremony did not take
place in a stadium, but instead took place as a spectacular
procession through the heart of Paris down a six-kilometer stretch of the
Seine River. This unique opening ceremony presented OBS with many
complex technical challenges to overcome, as they aimed to capture
the emotion and excitement of the moment, with unobstructed views
of the athletes. To capture up-close scenes on the 85 delegations'
boats, OBS deployed over 200 Samsung S24 Ultra smartphones equipped
with Haivision MoJoPro mobile camera
apps.
The high dynamic range (HDR) live HD video feeds from MoJoPro
were transmitted to Haivision StreamHub receivers using a private
5G network, which was setup with twelve 5G cells mounted on the
historic bridges that traverse the river. The StreamHub software
provided multiview monitoring and control for incoming mobile
camera feeds. Moreover, the live production staff remotely adjusted
camera shading parameters such as ISO and white balance for each
MoJoPro app, ensuring a consistent look across all the
live feeds. This was the first time smartphones were used at
scale for live video production in such a high-profile and dynamic
sports broadcast.
For the Marseille sailing
competition, a series of production innovations using the Haivision
MoJoPro app on Samsung S24 Ultra smartphones provided audiences
with a more immersive video and audio experience. On the racing
boats, the smartphones were mounted on the boom beneath sails,
giving viewers an up-close view of the action. For windsurfing,
athletes wore helmet cameras connected to the smartphones which
provided a unique athlete-point-of-view that helped audiences
experience the event in a new way without impeding athletic
performance.
Moreover, the world's first sea-based private 5G network was
created to reliably transmit video from rapidly moving boats. It
consisted of a seaborne 5G radio access network (RAN) supported by
5G antennas installed on three large catamarans. This made it
possible for the entire 5G RAN to adapt and follow all the sailing
competition courses regardless of location and distance – a truly
innovative solution to the challenge of covering offshore
sports.
In addition to these pioneering innovations, Haivision
technology was widely used across several other events, venues, and
live feeds during the Paris Games
including:
- For the surfing competition in Tahiti, Haivision Pro 460
transmitters were used by France Télévisions to provide engaging
behind-the-scenes video with maximum freedom of camera movement.
Notable examples of content from Teahupo'o included athlete
interviews at the Olympic Village and live shots from boat-based
cameras.
- In the Paris venues, including
Stade de France and Bercy
Arena, Haivision Pro460 mobile video transmitters were used to
capture live video from events including gymnastics and athletics
providing unmatched glass-to-glass 80 millisecond latency for
seamless production with other sources.
- There was extensive use of Haivision Makito X4 video
encoders and decoders as well as Haivision SRT Gateways to
facilitate distribution of content to European and other rights
holders around the world, ensuring that audiences across
Europe could experience the
excitement and watch the games live.
"We are thrilled to have been a part of the games in
Paris this summer," said
Jean-Marc Racine, Chief Product
Officer at Haivision. "By working together with our customers and
partners, our market leading innovative solutions enabled us to
deliver never-before-seen live video experiences to audiences
worldwide. Being nominated for the IBC Innovation Award for the
second year in a row is a testament to our commitment to excellence
and innovation in live video contribution over fixed and mobile
networks."
The IBC Innovation Awards recognize the best collaborative
efforts between end users and technology partners to develop new
solutions to real-world technical challenges. Haivision has won
this coveted award twice, most recently last year for the BBC's
project covering the Coronation of King
Charles III. The winners of the 2024 edition of the IBC
Innovation Awards will be presented at IBC2024 in Amsterdam on Sunday, September
15.
For more information about the Haivision technology that was
used to help bring this summer's major sporting events to life,
visit haivision.com.
About Haivision
Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical,
real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions. Our
connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable
organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration,
and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency,
secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision
invented the award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol
and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four
Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the
future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is
headquartered in Montreal and
Chicago with offices, sales, and
support located throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. To learn
more, visit Haivision at haivision.com.
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