Sportway and DMC Production have joined forces to use Studio Automated’s AI technology for controlling professional PTZ cameras in a multi-camera production of all 12 venues of the Synerglace Ligue Magnus, the premier ice hockey league in France.
The workflow marks a significant milestone in sports broadcasting, combining cutting-edge AI capabilities with unmatched production quality, said the companies.
The AI technology was managed from DMC’s production centre in Stockholm and captured every game in high definition.
DMC Production and Sportway also worked with PlaySight to integrate a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) light solution. This collaboration ensures enhanced accuracy and fairness in officiating, provides real-time review capabilities, and supports referees in making critical decisions.
“We are thrilled to pioneer the use of AI in sports broadcasting for the Synerglace Ligue Magnus. Our goal is to elevate the broadcast quality of French ice hockey and provide fans with the best possible viewing experience. With AI-driven PTZ camera control, we are setting a new standard in sports broadcasting,” said Johan Hedblom, managing director of DMC Production, Sweden.
Paul Valk, founder and director of Studio Automated added: “Working with DMC Production and Sportway to implement our AI technology in the fast-paced environment of ice hockey is truly exciting. We are confident that our AI-driven PTZ camera controller will significantly enhance the production value of Synerglace Ligue Magnus games.”
