The Gravity Media team in France visited the Louvre Museum where they supplied RF equipment to shoot a programme for IDZ Production, a French production agency. The programme featured the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Nikos Aliagas, a famous French presenter.
Gravity Media’s in-house specialist team can provide high-performance UHD and HD wireless links for radio cameras, onboard and PoV cameras, and solutions to send signals over large areas with low delay.
Gravity Media offers the latest broadcast equipment for rental to the outside broadcast, studio and production markets, supported by a 24/7 technical backup service. All our rental equipment is carefully prepared and tested before every job, and our transportation and logistics team deliver locally, nationally and internationally within days of order.
Each piece of equipment comes with a robust, custom-built flight case ensuring it reaches you in perfect condition and ready for use, wherever you may be in the world.
For more information on our broadcast equipment rental click here or email us enquiries@gravitymedia.com
Dune is the upcoming sci-fi/adventure film to hit cinemas this October! Gravity Media was at the heart of the premier at The Grand Rex in Paris as the team deployed an RF system onsite to capture the stars on the red carpet.
Our in-house specialist team can provide high-performance UHD and HD wireless links for radio cameras, onboard and PoV cameras, and solutions to send signals over large areas with low delay.
Gravity Media offers the latest broadcast equipment for rental to the outside broadcast, studio and production markets, supported by a 24/7 technical backup service. All our rental equipment is carefully prepared and tested before every job, and our transportation and logistics team deliver locally, nationally and internationally within days of order.
Each piece of equipment comes with a robust, custom-built flight case ensuring it reaches you in perfect condition and ready for use, wherever you may be in the world.
For more information on our broadcast equipment rental click here or email us enquiries@gravitymedia.com
Gravity Media’s French base is strategically located next to the EMGP studios in Saint-Denis – just 10 minutes from the heart of Paris, and 20 minutes from Charles De Gaulle airport – where our team of management, engineering and support staff has been serving both domestic and international markets for years.
Clients working on sport, entertainment and TV productions all over the world come to us for our expertise – most notably in the field of speciality/RF cameras and bespoke remote solutions, as well as self-contained/ultra-efficient mobile production units (flypacks). We are also one of France’s premier suppliers of 4K lenses and cameras, alongside what is probably Europe’s most extensive inventory of EVS and Avid production solutions.
Packages available from France are both modular and integrated, meaning we can flex our offering to match your requirements – and everything works seamlessly together. Whether you need a single service or a complete end-to-end solution, one thing is guaranteed: flawless execution underpinned by remarkable client service.
Equipment rental
Gravity Media in France offers the latest broadcast equipment for rental to the OB, studio and production markets, supported by an expert, 24/7 technical backup service. All our rental equipment is carefully prepared and tested before every job, and our Transportation & Logistics team delivers within days of order – or within hours, if you’re based in Paris. With extensive project experience, technical proficiency and consultancy expertise coupled with product, industry and systems integration knowledge, we can support client requirements across the entire media, event and production landscape.
Our Paris office is home to a huge inventory of cameras, lenses, tripods and RF systems, and we are also able to provide a variety of media recorders, microphones, audio consoles and vision mixers. One of the many benefits of being part of the wider Gravity Media group is that we have access to vast stocks of the very latest broadcast and production equipment, and can service every conceivable project requirement from our different bases around the world.
RF & specialist cameras
We also offer a comprehensive range of specialist cameras, tracking systems and remote solutions for global broadcasters, production companies and live-event organisers. From handheld wireless cameras and in-sport on-boards, through to POV cameras, motorbike RF facilities and gyro-stabilised helicopter devices, our clients enjoy the latest tech and the many benefits of wireless camera solutions.
With more than 30 years of experience, our engineers have gained an enviable reputation for expert delivery, and stand among the best RF specialists in the world. The team can design and deliver a range of different setups, ranging from a simple radio camera link to complex, multi-camera live transmissions, as seen in pro-tour cycling, powerboat racing, and more.
From reality TV to live motorsport, and from the jungle to the desert, our specialist cameras capture rare and extraordinary images in the most challenging of locations. And our crews are similarly at ease in every corner of the world, from deserted snow-capped mountains, to crowded city stadia.
Flypacks
Finally, our flypacks contain everything you need to deliver complex high-definition broadcasts anywhere in the world. They’re the backbone of any modern production workflow, offering flexibility, powerful tools and operational efficiencies. From studio productions to remote outside broadcasts, these extremely popular units feature the latest UHD, 4K and IP technology; leading-edge vision mixers, routers and servers; and sophisticated communication systems.
Fully scalable and tailored to your individual onsite and remote production needs, our France-based flyaways can be deployed both on location or within existing studio facilities. We can also help you manage the entire broadcast operation, from consultancy, planning and design through to set-up, logistics, crewing and onsite infrastructure. We have an unmatched record for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that are as robust and reliable as they are efficient and effective.
Also based in France is our unique suite of interconnected, pre-integrated broadcast and production pods. With designated units for Audio, Production and MCR, these pods offer all the features of an OB vehicle, in uniform, portable containers that can easily be transported anywhere by road or air. Configured by our in-house experts, these hi-tech units contain all the equipment needed for HD outside broadcasts, as well as bespoke furniture, air conditioning and electrical distribution, meaning crews can be up and running within minutes of deployment. Compact yet powerful, these in-demand pods are the perfect option for teams looking for a robust, rapid-response production solution.
Contact General Manager Solène Zavagno to see how we can help with your next production: +33 (0) 1 49 15 91 42 or solene.zavagno@gravitymedia.com.
The Gravity Media team in France returned to Disneyland Paris to deliver RF coverage for a TV show whilst on the exhilarating roller coaster.
The focus of our work was filming on the mischievous and malevolent rides that clank and screech and catapult their occupants up to dizzying heights before plummeting back down at breakneck speeds. The team installed RF facilities and cameras within the seated elevator pod.
The only thing you can do is hold tight and scream, says Disney, which is precisely what some of the Gravity Media crew did. The team had a great couple of days testing the equipment – and the rides –and delivering a successful live production on the principal event night.
To find out how Gravity Media can help you with your next production, email enquiries@gravitymedia.com
London, United Kingdom, 25 June 2021 – Gravity Media – the leading global provider of complex live broadcast facilities and production services to content owners, creators and distributors has been appointed by The British & Irish Lions rugby as technical partner for the big screen production at the Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup, which takes place on 26 June at BT Murrayfield and sees the Lions’ first-ever clash with the Japanese Brave Blossoms team.
The match will see the Lions take to the field in this historic moment for the sport, which will be in front of a crowd of 16,500, the largest rugby event the UK has seen since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Gravity Media’s in-house OB Truck, Pictor, will be making the trip up to Scotland, supported by RF camera equipment and EVS from its rental department and operated by an experienced team of engineers. Gravity Media’s talented design team, previously commissioned by a wide range of leading federations such as The FA, the RFU and the ITF, will also create and operate a bespoke graphics package for the screens, utlitising the Lions’ new brand guidelines.
The Lions, along with sports presentation specialists Event360, have a number of exciting plans to engage the Murrayfield crowd as they look to mark a unique event in the rugby calendar. Gravity Media will use its production and editorial expertise to bring this entertaining vision to life and ensure those in attendance have a day to remember.
Gravity Media has a long history of delivering big screen productions, having worked with both The FA at Wembley and the RFU at Twickenham for almost a decade. Its relationship with Arsenal goes back even further, almost 30 years, having provided big the in-stadium screen production first at Highbury and now at the Emirates Stadium. Most recently, it was appointed to run the screens at the Brentford Community Stadium, a venue that will soon be hosting Premier League football following Brentford FC’s playoff success last month.
Barry Aherne, Event Director for the British & Irish Lions, said: “We are delighted to be working with Gravity Media on this historic event. Their experience and big screens pedigree is unrivalled in the UK and they were always our first choice.
“This is the first time in 16 years that we have been able to host the Lions on home soil and we are delighted to have fans in attendance. We want the stadium show and big screens coverage to honour the occasion and to provide a truly memorable experience for those in attendance, we have every confidence Gravity Media will help us deliver that world class experience.”
Blair Wood, Director of Business Development for Gravity Media, said: “We are thrilled to be involved in such a special landmark event as The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup. We have a proud tradition of working in rugby, particularly around big screens, so to be appointed for such a prestigious event is an honour.
“We pride ourselves on flexibility and innovative technical solutions at Gravity Media, both of which are crucial for live events during these uncertain times. The British & Irish Lions have very ambitious plans for this match and, from the minute they approached us, we have worked hard to find solutions that will deliver an unforgettable event.”
Over the weekend of Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June, the astonishing Ludwig Van Beethoven Concert took place celebrating Beethoven’s 250th birthday. To mark the occasion, nine symphonies were played live across nine different European cities including Strasbourg, Vienna, Bonn, Dublin, Helsinki, Luxembourg, Prague, Lugano and Delphi.
The Gravity Media team was live from Strasbourg where they deployed RF cameras on site to capture one of the nine performances by the prestigious European orchestras and conductors.
To find out how we can help you with your next production, email enquiries@gravitymedia.com
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UTS (Ultimate Tennis Showdown) is the world’s newest tennis league. Created by Serena Williams’s coach Patrick Mouratoglou, UTS presents a unique and disruptive format that comprises intense 40-minute matches broken down into quarters, and innovative in-game features. Live coaching and mid-match interviews are livestreamed to the audience at home, allowing fans a rare insight into what the players are thinking mid-game.
UTS4 – the fourth edition of the event – took place on 24 and 25 of May 2021 at the Mouratoglou Academy, located in Biot on France’s Côte d’Azur. Gravity Media had a team of 30 technicians, engineers, cameramen and EVS operators onsite, looking after everything from rigging the AV equipment to creating fast-turnaround highlights of key match moments.
As a no-spectator league, UTS relies on a highly creative broadcast setup. The way it’s filmed is very different from traditional tennis matches, requiring a suite of specialist cameras and microphones to transport the fans onto the court and into the action. For UTS 4, that suite of specialist equipment consisted of eight cameras, including two track-cams and a Steadicam; two RF cameras; and eight PTZ robotics, alongside three EVS XT 3, a Lawo MC236 audio console, and a Sony MVS 6530 vision mixer.
All of this equipment was despatched to Biot in Gravity Media’s unique Production Pods – ultra-efficient, highly portable mobile production units that are both interconnected and pre-integrated, to allow for rapid rigging and derigging. With designated units for Audio, Production and MCR, these pods offer all the features of an OB vehicle, in uniform, portable containers that can easily be transported by road, rail or plane. Configured by our in-house experts, they contain all the equipment needed for HD outside broadcasts, as well as bespoke furniture, air conditioning and electrical distribution – allowing crews to be up and running within minutes of arrival.
As a special dispensation for UTS4, we decommissioned some of our regular equipment and adapted the technical specifications to facilitate the use of Beats headsets in the production instead, as part a sponsorship deal between Beats and UTS. In fact, we had to think outside of the box for the entire production – particularly the audio solution, which needed to allow commentators to speak to players during the match, capture discussions between player and coach – and even pick up what players mutter under their breath between points. Meanwhile, we also developed hi-tech on-player cameras, and deployed our popular netcam mini-camera solution.
The net result was a high-tech yet cost-effective, perfectly integrated production solution that can be set up and dismantled quickly and easily, and carried all over the world. We’re proud not only to have supported UTS on this latest outing, but also to have partnered with them to develop the UTS product itself.
All of UTS’s matches are live-streamed on their own streaming platform, UTS Live, which also carries replays, insider episodes, podcasts and match highlights. UTS4 involved eight matches per day over two days, streamed on UTS Live and broadcast in over 100 countries across five continents.
For more information about Gravity Media’s Production Pods, specialist cameras and RF equipment – or for any other help with your next production – drop us a line on enquiries@gravitymedia.com.
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L’Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) est un nouveau tournoi de tennis totalement inédit ! Créé par l’entraîneur de Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou, UTS propose un format résolument innovant : des matchs de 40 minutes divisés en quart-temps de 10 minutes et des règles du jeu complètement dépoussiérées. Les échanges entre les joueurs et leur entraîneur et les interviews réalisées à la mi-match sont retransmis en direct au public, qui peut ainsi vivre le match en immersion complète et ainsi apprécier cette expérience inédite.
La quatrième édition de l’Ultimate Tennis Showdown s’est déroulée en France les 24 et 25 mai 2021 à l’Académie Mouratoglou située à Biot, sur la Côte d’Azur. L’équipe de Gravity Media, constituée de 30 techniciens, ingénieurs, cadreurs et opérateurs EVS, a géré l’ensemble du dispositif de production audiovisuelle, de l’installation du matériel à la création de résumés en quasi-live.
L’UTS n’accueillant pas de public, la retransmission des matchs exige beaucoup de créativité. La couverture vidéo n’a rien à voir avec celle de matchs de tennis traditionnels : des caméras et des microphones spécialement conçus pour ce type d’événement sont nécessaires afin que le public soit au plus près des sensations des joueurs sur les courts. Pour l’UTS 4, le dispositif comprenait huit caméras, dont deux caméras sur rail, une steadicam, deux caméras HF, huit caméras robotisées PTZ, ainsi que trois EVS XT 3, une console de mixage Lawo MC236 et un mélangeur vidéo Sony MVS 6530.
Les PODS : des unités de production mobiles ultra-performantes aisément maniables
Le matériel a été transporté vers Biot dans des PODS de production spécialement créées par Gravity Media : des unités de production mobiles ultra-performantes et aisément déployables, qui sont interconnectées et préintégrées pour faciliter le travail de câblage. Ces PODS comprennent des unités audio, de production et nodal, installées dans des conteneurs uniformes facilement transportables par route, train ou avion, qui offrent toutes les fonctionnalités d’un car régie. Elles sont configurées par nos experts et contiennent l’équipement nécessaire à la réalisation de produits broadcast HD : mobilier sur mesure, système de climatisation, unité d’alimentation électrique intégrés. Quelques minutes suffisent pour les installer sur site.
Netcams ou solutions audios immersives : l’innovation au coeur du projet
Dans le cadre de notre collaboration avec l’UTS 4, nous avons remplacé une partie de notre matériel habituel et adapté les spécifications techniques pour les rendre compatibles avec l’utilisation de casques Beats, l’un des sponsors du tournoi. Il nous a fallu faire preuve d’inventivité pour mener à bien l’ensemble du processus de production, notamment en ce qui concerne les solutions audio. En effet, les commentateurs devaient pouvoir communiquer avec les joueurs durant les matchs, suivre les échanges entre les joueurs et leur entraîneur, et même entendre ce que les joueurs se disaient à eux-mêmes entre chaque point. Nous avons également mis au point des caméras ultra-perfectionnées conçues pour être fixées sur les joueurs, les ramasseurs de balle ou les acteurs présents sur le terrain, et procédé à l’installation de mini caméras sur le filet Netcam.
Le dispositif de production audiovisuelle mis en place pour UTS 4 était ultra-perfectionné et parfaitement intégré tout en permettant une excellente maîtrise des coûts, montage / démontage rapides et une possibilité de transport partout dans le monde. Nous sommes non seulement fiers d’avoir contribué à la réussite de cette quatrième édition de l’Ultimate Tennis Showdown mais également d’avoir mis au point un produit particulièrement adapté aux besoins de cet événement innovant.
L’intégralité des matchs était retransmise en direct sur UTS Live, la plateforme de streaming de l’événement, qui propose de nombreux contenus comme des rediffusions, épisodes en immersion, podcasts et temps forts de chaque rencontre. Les seize matchs programmés de l’UTS 4 ont été diffusés dans plus de 100 pays, sur les cinq continents.
Pour en savoir plus sur les PODS, les caméras spécialisées et le matériel HF de Gravity Media ou pour obtenir de l’aide pour votre prochaine production, écrivez-nous à l’adresse enquiries@gravitymedia.com.
The Gravity Media team returned to the fast lane over the weekend as they took on the Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão.
The third race of the Formula 1 season took place at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve circuit over 66 laps and saw Gravity Media supply an RF solution for Bikini Media as well as outside broadcast facilities including our remote operations flypack for the Channel 4 highlights show alongside Whisper.
As Eleven Sports had the live rights for the broadcast, Gravity Media in partnership with Bikini Media provided the local broadcaster with an RF solution consisting of two wireless cameras, radio talkback and high power radio mic kits.
You can now watch the race highlights here before we meet at the Spanish Grand Prix this coming weekend! To find out how Gravity Media can help you with your next production, email enquiries@gravitymedia.com
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Over the weekend, the Gravity Media team in France was on site at the Palais des Sports Jean Weille covering the Sluc Nancy vs Nantes basketball match.
The team provided an EVS outside broadcast vehicle to capture and host all of the replay action from the basketball match as well as deploying small cameras which were rigged onto the basketball hoops.
As experts in handling complex production needs, and with a reputation for providing innovative broadcast solutions for live televised events, Gravity Media is the supplier of choice for anyone looking to shoot people shooting hoops.
We cover college basketball, national basketball leagues, World Cup competitions and more – through full outside broadcast solutions or innovative REMI/’At Home’ productions. To find out how Gravity Media can help you with your next production, email enquiries@gravitymedia.com
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Le week-end dernier, l’équipe de Gravity Media en France s’est rendue au Palais des Sports Jean Weille pour couvrir le match de basket-ball qui a opposé le SLUC Nancy à Nantes.
L’équipe avait prévu un petit véhicule hébergeant le dispositif de ralenti EVS pour capturer toute l’action du match de basket. Nous avons également fourni les caméras paluches sur les paniers de basket.
Gravity Media est expert en gestion de besoins de production complexes et réputé pour ses solutions techniques innovantes destinées aux événements télévisuels en direct. Nous sommes un prestataire de choix pour tous ceux dont le but est de filmer les plus beaux paniers.
Nous couvrons le basket-ball universitaire, les matchs de basket des équipes nationales et les compétitions internationales, grâce à nos solutions techniques innovantes. Pour découvrir ce que Gravity Media peut apporter à vos prochaines productions, écrivez-nous à l’adresse enquiries@gravitymedia.com.
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The Gravity Media team in France has been busy training broadcast engineers of the future at the BTS Audiovisuel Montaigu school.
Whilst at the school, the team successfully provided RF training for the pupils sharing their knowledge and expertise.
Gravity Media has always invested in people with the development of existing and future personnel being key to our business. To this effect, we are always actively working to source and develop new talent within the industry. We know the importance of expanding this wonderful industry to more professionals, who want to learn and develop a long-lasting career.
As a group, Gravity Media is pleased to work alongside academies and schools to provide training working sessions, to promote the values of professional excellence in both technical and production delivery.
Gravity Media offers a comprehensive range of services. To find out how Gravity Media can help you with your next production, email enquiries@gravitymedia.com
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Gravity Media France s’est rendu au BTS audiovisuel de montaigu, afin de proposer une formation HF à ses élèves.
Gravity Media a toujours investi dans l’humain. Le développement du personnel existant et futur est la clé de notre activité.
À cet effet, nous travaillons toujours activement à la recherche et au développement de nouveaux talents au sein de l’industrie, ainsi qu’au partage et la communication du savoir.
Nous savons qu’il est important d’étendre cette merveilleuse industrie à plus de professionnels, qui veulent apprendre et développer une carrière durable.
En tant que groupe, nous sommes heureux de travailler aux côtés des académies et des écoles pour fournir des sessions de formation, pour promouvoir les valeurs d’excellence professionnelle.
Gravity Media propose une gamme complète de services. Pour découvrir comment Gravity Media peut vous aider dans votre prochaine production, envoyez un e-mail à enquiries@gravitymedia.com
The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football. CAF represents the national football associations of Africa which runs continental, national, and club competitions.
On Saturday 13 February, Gravity Media supported CIS Television to broadcast the Horoya vs Petro Atletico football match from the General Lansana Conté Stadium in Conakry, Guinea.
The Gravity Media team bought their expertise and broadcast equipment to broadcast the match to thousands of viewers.
Football is in our DNA and to find out how we can help you with your next production, email enquiries@gravitymedia.com
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Le Prix d’Amérique est une course de chevaux attelés organisée chaque année à l’Hippodrome de Vincennes à Paris.
Cette année, le Prix d’Amérique inaugure un tout nouveau scénario avec de nombreux rebondissements !
Le Prix d’Amerique Races ZEturf se déroulera comme une série de thrillers. Chaque épisode propose une bataille passionnante entre les meilleurs concurrents qui chercheront à se qualifier pour les trois premières courses.
L’équipe de Gravity Media France a fourni des caméras HF qui ont été montées à bord des sulkies de Billie de Montfort, Bahia Quesnot, Face Time Bourbon et Wings of the autostart.
Notre équipe de spécialistes a fourni des liaisons HF UHD et HD hautes performances pour les caméras portables, les caméras embarquées et PoV.
Grâce à l’utilisation de caméras HF, les téléspectateurs ont pu revivre la course Qualif #5 – Prix de Bourgogne 2020 en étant au cœur de l’action du peloton, en étant au plus près des chevaux et des pilotes pour vivre la victoire !
Vous pouvez regarder les images incontournables ici. Pour découvrir comment Gravity Media peut vous aider dans votre prochaine production, envoyez un e-mail à enquiries@gravitymedia.com.
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The Prix d’Amérique is a harness horse race held annually at the Hippodrome de Vincennes in Paris, France.
This year’s Prix d’ Amérique is a brand-new scenario with many twists and turns! The Prix d’Amerique Races ZEturf will unfold like a thriller series. Each episode offers a gripping battle between the best competitors who will seek to qualify for the top three races.
The Gravity Media team in France supplied RF cameras which were fitted onboard of the sulkies of horses Billie de Montfort, Bahia Quesnot, Face Time Bourbon and the wings of the autostart.
Our in-house specialist team can provide high-performance UHD and HD wireless links for radio cameras, onboard and PoV cameras, and solutions to send signals over large areas with low delay.
Through the use of RF cameras, viewers were able to relive the Qualif #5 – Prix de Bourgogne 2020 race as they immerse themselves in the heart of the peloton action being as close as possible to the horses and drivers as they experience the victory!
You can watch the unmissable footage here and to find out how Gravity Media can help you with your next production, email enquiries@gravitymedia.com.
