The countdown to the Paris Olympics has started. With less than 100 days until the quadrennial sports event, fans are expecting fast-paced action from the world’s greatest athletes.
For the ones who will be there in Paris, it will be a surreal experience. What about those, who will not be able to make it to the French capital? Well, there is a solution in store, thanks to the Olympic Broadcasting Services or the OBS.
The OBS has decided to up the ante, this time in Paris, and is ready to redefine the viewer’s experience in this global event. Reportedly, the OBS will deliver more than 11 thousand hours of broadcast coverage in Paris. This means the previous record of 10,200 hours set in Tokyo will be demolished in a few months.
The broadcast will carry the story of the world’s best athletes freshly, in addition to recording the vibrant atmosphere in France, especially Paris. In addition, the OBS will also feature behind-the-scenes footage, comprehensive pre and post-competition coverage, and special interviews, to ensure that the fans can enjoy the games, from the comfort of their homes, across 200 countries.
“These are Games that truly inspire and excite us, urging OBS to push the boundaries, not only in our broadcasting but also in the way we convey the stories of athletes, sports, the city, and the host country,” said Yiannis Exarchos, OBS CEO.
Be it the advanced storytelling, enhancing the cinematic experience of the users through technology or even the incredible atmosphere from the stands, OBS is all set to make Paris Games a memorable experience for everyone involved in the games.
Additional Features:
- Usage of Ultra High Definition (UHD) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) instead of full high definition
- Immersive audio, 3D sound experience
- Usage of Alibaba’s global cloud infrastructure
- More data, more camera angles and new graphics
- Bringing fans closer to the action through cinematic lenses
- Reducing the overall broadcast footprint
Paris Olympics will kick off on July 26th, with a spectacular opening ceremony, and the games will run till August 11. Post the grand event, the Paralympics are lined up next from August 28 and last till September 08th.