IN THIS INDUSTRY, IT’S NOT ABOUT SURVIVING, IT’S ABOUT BEING THE BEST YOU CAN BE
and big-screen delivery will be rolled out for a variety of online, offline and hybrid events this year, as Covid-19 sheltering and social distancing restrictions relax. To support its global gaming events schedule, PGL invested in four custom flyaway kits, built around Blackmagic Design’s Ursa Mini Pro 4.6K G2 cameras and Atem Constellation 8K. The four identical kits form the foundation for PGL’s live productions, with bespoke playout and graphics packages devised for events. Each kit allows for SDI and fibre connectivity, while cameras are controlled from the production gallery through an Atem Camera Control panel. Live content is captured in 4K at 59.94fps, so all PGM feeds are consistent and broadcast-grade quality. “In this industry, it’s not about surviving, it’s about being the best you can be. We have to innovate all the time. Esports enthusiasts are passionate – they don’t hesitate to tell you when it’s not your best day. Between tournaments, we are brainstorming to find new ways to present a game.” So, what are the results of these discussions around innovation? Stroie isn’t saying. “We have a lot of ideas, but are keeping them behind closed doors, for the moment. Nonetheless, we invite everyone to watch our broadcasts, because there will be new and exciting things to see each time.”
“Being an offline event, we did most things just as we would have before,” says Stroie. “Still, there were some situations where we had to adapt, because human resources were pretty limited during that period of restrictions. We had to comply with safety rules, but it was a big success and a great experience.” The pandemic made PGL rethink how to deliver a balance of entertainment formats through high-production video, encompassing gameplay, player cams and shoutcasters. The company’s return to in-venue production for the Singapore Major 2021 marked a new, more complex production scheme, including streaming content for viewers and players, as well as inside the venue. This combination of broadcast, live-stream
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN During the Grand Final between Evil Geniuses and Invictus Gaming, over 600,000 viewers were recorded
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