TF1 news launches studio with support from Disguise

TF1, the main private television channel in France, has launched a renovated studio for its star news program that, with technology from Disguise, offers a more immersive visual experience and a more agile production flow.

The modernization was carried out with the support of Disguise, a company specialized in real-time rendering solutions. The chain adopted GX 3 servers and the Porta control system, which allow live graphic content to be managed more efficiently.

TF1's previous system had become obsolete and did not meet the quality standards demanded by both the creative teams and the audience. Additionally, editorial teams needed faster and more flexible tools to react to breaking news. The project also involved the reconstruction of all graphic resources on the new platform and had to guarantee the necessary reliability for daily broadcasts. The chain had a period of 18 months from planning to entry into operation.

A project in two phases

The renovation was carried out in two phases: first, with the installation of new curved LED screens and an LED floor; later, with the migration of the graphic system to Disguise technology.

The new study has three LED zones: a large curved wall with a resolution of 11,264 x 1,280 pixels, another curved wall of 5,376 x 1,536 pixels and an LED floor of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Content management falls on four GX 3 servers, one of them as a backup.

Thanks to the Porta integration, editors prepare daily templates and content, while visual mixers take care of the live broadcast, achieving fluid collaboration and faster reaction times.

The new study has allowed reduce the number of engines necessary for their screens and, above all, offer viewers a high-quality and immersive visual environment.

Cécile Duboc, head of PO News – Live Production at TF1, highlights that “with Disguise we were able to replace our old system and achieve the flexibility we needed to keep our most important news program running smoothly every day.”