Pulse uses Atem for U17 World Cup
Published: MEA
UAE: Pulse Middle East used six Blackmagic Design Atem Production Studio 4K units as part of a new live production workflow across the six host nation stadia for the recent U17 World Cup. Pulse was contracted by the organiser to design and install the new systems, as well as to provide technical and operational support throughout the world championship.
Coverage of the World Cup’s 52 matches was filmed by up to 12 HD cameras at each venue. HD-SDI signals were fed into an OB truck where the material was composited on a vision mixer and the clean programme feed was used to meet each of the host venues' in-stadium matchday video requirements. Four separate down converted HD-SDI programme outputs were taken from the OB van and fed into the stadiums' Atem Production Studio 4K and composited using the Atem 1 M/E Broadcast Panel.
‘Output one was a mixed programme feed of the on pitch action, while the second output covered the stadium, capturing the supporters' reactions as the games unfolded,’ explained Rami Haber of Pulse Middle East. ‘The stadium’s production team then produced its own mixed programme output, which was played out on the stadium’s giant LED screens in 16:9 650i50.’
The production team took a further two programme outputs from the broadcaster, which were used for the television screens throughout the stadium’s concourse, hospitality suites and press commentary positions. ‘Although Ultra HD 4K wasn’t a requirement for this World Cup, all of the stadia involved expressed an interest in retaining equipment once the tournament had drawn to a conclusion,’ added Mr Haber. ‘That’s why it was important for the live production workflow to support SD, HD and ultimately 4K formats.’