BeIN Sports covers LNV with Blackmagic URSA G2

Multiple cameras Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 and the ATEM Constellation 8K switcher were deployed by Art'istic Production to produce coverage of the French National Volleyball League (LNV) for beIN Sports.

Once Art'istic Production was commissioned to beIN Sports to cover live one of the matches of the LNV Volleyball, the production services company assessed in detail the type of equipment to be deployed. Finally, he opted for the model Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2, which allowed it to meet various production requirements, including by mobilizing camera operators before, during, and after the event. Arthur Brousmiche, founder of Art'istic Production, elaborates: "From the outset, Blackmagic Design emerged as the ideal technical choice to meet our control room and camera equipment needs. We know it's a brand that delivers exceptional performance at a reasonable price."

Art'istic Production deployed three units URSA Broadcast G2, which were used, for example, shoulder-mounted to record shots from the court, and combined with the model Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro, which was in charge of the master signal. From these locations, Brousmiche remarks, "we can get shots of the coach talking to the team in time-out, as well as close-ups of the movements on the pitch and the crowd." Since the tournament takes place in various locations in France, the sports venues can differ greatly, so for the production company the main challenge was simply to achieve Sharp images: "I like the performance of this camera in low light conditions, something I was able to see time and time again in a multitude of sports venues, many of them municipal gyms. The image quality is excellent and higher frequencies can be selected."

Camera signals reached the mixer ATEM Constellation 8K by a cable Cat6a (Ethernet) which was later converted to SDI with one unit Blackmagic Studio Converter. The system was completed with the control unit ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel: "We needed to invest in a superior performance mixer that would give our customer full confidence in our ability to deliver high-end jobs. Being able to count on simultaneous image and transition control tools at this price is unheard of. This mixer has a lot to offer," says Brousmiche.

"A few months ago, we would not have known what to do in the face of such a complex and exciting challenge. Thanks to Blackmagic Design, we have been able to achieve a professional workflow of exceptional performance within our budget," concludes the head of Art'istic Production about his project for beIN Sports.