RTBF Redefines Sports Broadcasting with Reality Virtual Studio
RTBF goes on-air for 6 hours and reinvents sports broadcasting on evenings following each 2018 Europa League game with an incredible looking Reality-powered set. Reality provides the tools to create the most immersive content possible and help producers revolutionize story-telling. The spectacular virtual set is fully integrated with ZD’s virtual studio solutions and located in KeyWall studios in Charleroi, designed by the talented DreamWall team.That is a huge step for RTBF and for DreamWall that clearly puts Europa League set ahead of the other sport shows in Belgium.
5 Engines, real-time node-based compositor which enables post-production style visual effects pipelines with 5 tracking cameras are used in the production. Reality is able to render reflections and refractions of the real environment onto the virtual objects which enhances the photorealism during the use of augmented tactical line-ups and player statistics. Also a moving stadium at the back of the set that gives the impression of having the virtual set inside the stadium, with spectators moving just like in real life!
About DreamWall
DreamWall is a graphic design and animation studio located in Charleroi (Belgium), brought to life by a partnership between DUPUIS Publishing and RTBF. They have 3 main areas of work such as; animation studio (2D & 3D), TV solutions (TV branding and Virtual sets) and corporate solutions.
About Zero Density
Zero Density is a global leader in real-time graphics and virtual studio technologies for the broadcasting, live events and esports industries. As the leader in gaming technology in broadcasting, Zero Density offers innovative and user-friendly products that have been adopted by some of the world’s largest companies for covering elections, news and major sporting events such as the World Cup and the Olympics. Headquartered in Turkey, the company also has a US office and serves clients such as The Weather Channel, RTL, Fox Sports and Warner Media.
