Dream Chip, a leading manufacturer of miniature cameras, in collaboration with their German distributor Teltec, recently finalized the sale and installation of 14 AtomOne mini zoom cameras for Riot Games.
This was part of Riot Games’ transformation of the LEC studio into a dedicated, diversified eSports venue, now known as the ‘Riot Games Arena’.
Project implementation timeframe
The new arena, which continues to host the League of Legends EMEA championship, now aims to emphasize the growth of other eSports titles like VALORANT and TeamFight Tactics. Completed in 2024, the concept was initially proposed in September 2022, with NIYU entrusted to provide a turnkey solution. Collaborating with two other companies, NIYU began implementation in April 2023, and the inaugural games were held in January 2024.
Site requirements
Expanding the venue to accommodate new gaming tournaments required a flexible setup capable of quickly adjusting to the specific logistics of each tournament’s format. While the arena can accommodate 210 live spectators, the primary focus has been on creating an immersive experience for online viewers. Additionally, providing exceptional facilities for competitors ensures they can fully concentrate on their performance while allowing fans access to their favorite competitors and teams behind the scenes and in real-time.
Stadium cameras
For this reason, Dream Chip was chosen as one of the POV camera suppliers for the stadium, providing a total of 14 miniature cameras, with ten operating at any given time to capture competitors directly as they game. This was not a simple task. Due to the proximity of the cameras to the gamers and their tendency to move significantly within a close-angle frame, keeping the gamers constantly in frame can be challenging.
AtomOne Mini-Zoom Cameras: The Ideal Discreet Solution for Broadcasting
Conventional PTZ cameras were deemed too bulky, slow, and intrusive for the application. AtomOne mini zoom cameras were chosen precisely for their discreet nature. Measuring just 600mm x 85mm and weighing 267g, the camera could be discreetly mounted on custom-made PSUs, positioned to the side of each competitor’s monitor. These were then connected to a single under-desk connection point that feeds back to the main rack in the control room. These under-desk connections were designed to be detachable for flexible configuration of the competitor stage layout as needed.
Delivering Broadcast-Quality Imagery: Dream Chip’s AtomOne Mini Zoom Cameras
In addition to the physical requirements of discreet placement and flexible deployment, the technical image quality was also a critical factor. Despite eSports audiences typically accessing content through non-conventional channels, they still expect broadcast-quality imagery. Dream Chip’s AtomOne mini zoom cameras deliver precisely this, despite their compact size. With full HD resolution, a 1/2.5” sensor, a wide-angle lens ranging from 120° to 40°, and full HDR capability (HLG, PQ, and SLOG3), the AtomOne mini zoom meets all the quality expectations of a broadcast camera.
Marc Dörmann, Head of Solutions at Teltec AG, underlined Teltec’s strategic decision to add Dream Chip cameras to their portfolio and highlighted the exceptional colour matrix of these cameras, stating: “This outstanding feature simplifies the colour matching process and facilitates seamless integration with other elements of a broadcast setup. In addition, Dream Chip cameras are versatile, as they can be easily integrated with various Remote Control Panels (RCPs), allowing users to choose the system best suited to their requirements. Teltec’s careful pre-selection, consultation and configuration – in collaboration with Skaarhoj – ensured a smooth implementation process and represents strongly our commitment to delivering flawless solutions tailored to our clients’ needs”.
Speaking of their involvement in the project, Christian Kühn, Sales & Product Marketing for Dream Chip, said: “Dream Chip has a rich history of involvement with sports of all kinds, from motorsport to winter sports, tennis to American football. eSports represents a new direction for sports broadcast as a whole, but the principles remain the same; fans want to be immersed in the moment, and share in the emotion and excitement of the competitors involved. Our cameras have provided for exactly this in the Riot Sports Arena, and we are grateful to Teltec for going above and beyond in ensuring that NIYU were given everything they needed to deliver a highly successful project”.
Expanding on this, Mike Doerfling, Managing Director for NIYU, said: “When Riot commissioned us, the brief was clear: we needed to create an environment that was not only technically exceptional in terms of the quality and reliability of delivery, but one that fully encapsulated the excitement, challenge and atmosphere of competitive online gaming. We needed to create a setup which immersed viewers in the world of their favourite competitors – giving them full insight into the thrills and nuances of each gaming moment. Dream Chip cameras have helped us to achieve exactly this”.
About Dream Chip
Dream Chip Technologies GmbH (DCT) is among the largest German design service company, with more than 100 engineers in Germany and the Netherlands. DCT is part of the Goodix Technology family. Goodix Technology (SH: 603160) is an integrated solution provider for applications based on IC design and software development offering industry-leading software and hardware semiconductor solutions for smart devices, IoT applications and automotive electronics. DCT specialise in the development of large ASICs, FPGAs, embedded software and systems, with a strong application focus on automotive vision systems. The innovative company provides vision technologies and solutions to its clients. DCT develops and manufactures the world’s smallest fully integrated professional 2K and 4K SDI cameras: the ATOM one 2k and ATOM one 4k. Both are almost as small as action cams, but with all the professional features broadcasters expect. DCT also delivers to the broadcast market high-speed cameras, real-time flicker removal and 4G/LTE video streaming solutions.
About Teltec AG
Teltec AG is a leading provider of consultancy and technical support for complete production, post-production and broadcast systems across Europe. The product range in Germany is available both through the online store and through nine warehouses. With broad expertise across a range of broadcast subcategories, Teltec have been providing solutions for the e-sports market specifically for over a decade.
About NIYU
NIYU Event Production, based in Berlin and Stuttgart, stands at the forefront of global event production since 2004. Specialising in creating unique experiences for large-scale events, sports, studio productions, roadshows, corporate gatherings, and trade fairs, NIYU transcends traditional boundaries by challenging the status quo and innovating at every step. At its core, NIYU boasts a team of Senior Executive Producers, Project Sales, Technical Project Managers, and Event Managers, ensuring tailored solutions that meet every client’s specific needs. By adopting the general contractor role in signature projects like Riot, NIYU emphasizes its commitment to delivering successful 360° event productions, making it a distinguished partner in the event industry.
