Sky Germany delivers 5G powered
LiveU's live video solutions integrate with Vizrt’s cloud production platform for enhanced fan engagement
The Challenge
Sky Germany has always been at the forefront of professional 5G deployment, leveraging LiveU technology for their first 5G broadcast already back in 2020. Now to take the 5G experience to the next level, Sky challenged itself to produce a handball match fully in the cloud. The goal was to bring viewers even closer to the action by mixing multiple broadcast and smartphone camera feeds in a streamlined cloud-production workflow.
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The Solution
With O2 providing a high-speed 5G network, Sky once again selected LiveU for the transmission: several LiveU LU800 units and smartphones with the LU-Smart streaming app delivered the handball feeds to the AWS cloud. Adapting the NDI ® protocol, the live signals integrated seamlessly into the Vizrt cloud production platform. This allowed Sky to make use of additional Vizrt cloud-production products for video switching, graphics and sports analysis.
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One of our customer favorites, the LU600 provides rock-solid live transmissions with minimal delay and maximal quality.
LiveU's most compact HEVC solution allows time-critical sports broadcasts at an affordable price point.
The latest production-level field unit comes with multi-camera options and inherent 5G support for next level sports-coverage.
LiveU Solutions for Sports Productions
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"After the successful first live broadcast last year, we were once again demonstrating the potential of using 5G in live sports with another end-to-end production. With the integrated LiveU and Vizrt technology, we were able to bring the handball action very close to the TV viewer in unprecedented 5G transmission quality."
Alessandro Reitano, SVP Sport Production at Sky Germany
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Sky Germany delivers 5G powered full cloud production
The Challenge
Sky Germany has always been at the forefront of professional 5G deployment, leveraging LiveU technology for their first 5G broadcast already back in 2020. Now to take the 5G experience to the next level, Sky challenged itself to produce a handball match fully in the cloud. The goal was to bring viewers even closer to the action by mixing multiple broadcast and smartphone camera feeds in a streamlined cloud-production workflow.
LIVEU SOLUTIONS FOR SPORTS
The Solution
With O2 providing a high-speed 5G network, Sky once again selected LiveU for the transmission: several LiveU LU800 units and smartphones with the LU-Smart streaming app delivered the handball feeds to the AWS cloud. Adapting the NDI ® protocol, the live signals integrated seamlessly into the Vizrt cloud production platform. This allowed Sky to make use of additional Vizrt cloud-production products for video switching, graphics and sports analysis.
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"After the successful first live broadcast last year, we were once again demonstrating the potential of using 5G in live sports with another end-to-end production. With the integrated LiveU and Vizrt technology, we were able to bring the handball action very close to the TV viewer in unprecedented 5G transmission quality."
Alessandro Reitano, SVP Sport Production at Sky Germany
LiveU's most compact HEVC solution allows time-critical sports broadcasts at an affordable price point.
One of our customer favorites, the LU600 provides rock-solid live transmissions with minimal delay and maximal quality.
The latest production-level field unit comes with multi-camera options and inherent 5G support for next level sports-coverage.
LiveU Solutions for Sports Productions
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LiveU's live video solutions integrate with Vizrt’s cloud production platform for enhanced fan engagement
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full cloud production
"As LiveU’s long-standing partner in Germany, we were delighted to support this path-breaking live broadcast. By combining LiveU’s field-proven broadcasting solution with powerful cloud production tools, Sky Germany sets a new standard for virtual productions that can be managed remotely."
Peter Frantz, CEO at netorium
"As LiveU’s long-standing partner in Germany, we were delighted to support this path-breaking live broadcast. By combining LiveU’s field-proven broadcasting solution with powerful cloud production tools, Sky Germany sets a new standard for virtual productions that can be managed remotely."
Peter Frantz, CEO at netorium
