BLACKMAGIC DESIGN PLAYS CRITICAL ROLE AT DREAMHACK WINTER 2023
What started without online access has transformed into an international beacon of gaming culture. Dreamhack Winter 2023, held at Elmia Congress Center in Jönköping, Sweden, epitomises this growth, becoming more than just a festival: it’s a gathering spot for tens of thousands of gaming enthusiasts from around the globe. With 45,000 attendees and a record- breaking 17,000 people on a single day, Dreamhack Winter 2023 was a melting pot of esports activities. It wasn’t just a gaming festival: it was an immersive
experience bringing together the world’s best esports athletes, over 200 content creators and numerous expo partners. The festival showcased a diverse range of competitions, including ESL Challenger, Fiba, R1, Formula 1 and Brawl Stars – each adding a unique flavour to the event. The ESL Challenger stage at Dreamhack gives attendees a glimpse into the competitive heart of esports. “Challenger is a chance for aspiring teams to prove themselves as world- class athletes and qualify for the sport’s largest stages,” explains Martin Bergström, ESL Faceit Group’s head of broadcast technology for Sweden. Blackmagic Design’s role in Dreamhack’s production is crucial. From signal ingestion to switching, playout and camera operations – including the Ursa Broadcast G2 camera – Blackmagic technologies were integral at every stage. Dreamhack offers aspiring teams a platform to showcase their skills. Integrating ESL Challenger into
“We use Blackmagic Design products heavily throughout our workflows, from the hundreds of converters for SDI, fibre and audio, to multiple Atem Constellation 8K live production switchers to the largest Universal Videohub 288 router, which is populated to the max with video signals,” says Bergström. “Blackmagic stands out as a pivotal technology provider in the industry, enabling high-quality production at a reasonable cost. It remains a prominent and recognised name in the esports market,” he concludes.
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