UHD HDR, Remote Production, and Live Drone Coverage Elevate Tennis Broadcasts
Since 2019, HBS has collaborated with the Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT) to provide world feeds for Roland-Garros, continuously raising the bar for Grand Slam coverage. The inaugural host broadcaster year in 2021 saw UHD HDR broadcast format introduced for the four main courts, along with multichannel 5.1 audio capturing the distinct sound of players sliding on clay. Philippe Oziol, Project Director at HBS, stated, “Each year our team has worked closely with the FFT to bring new angles and production methods, ensuring that France’s Grand Slam event is continuously at the forefront of innovation in tennis coverage.”
Innovative Broadcast Techniques
Innovations continued in 2022 with remote production operations reducing the event’s broadcast footprint. In 2023, live drone coverage was introduced, offering stunning views of the stadium and Paris skyline, and gyro-stabilized netcams enhanced the main three courts.
About Host Broadcast Services (HBS)
Host Broadcast Services (HBS) is a renowned specialist in sports broadcast production, established in 1999. HBS initially gained prominence as the host broadcaster for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan and has since been responsible for broadcasting numerous prestigious sports events globally, including subsequent FIFA World Cups, the French Open, and various other international sporting competitions.
About FFT
The French Tennis Federation (FFT), founded in 1920, is the governing body for tennis in France. It is responsible for promoting, organizing, and developing tennis and its associated disciplines, including para tennis, beach tennis, and padel. The FFT is headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris.
News source: HBS
