NEP Connect Provides Production Solutions For 106th Tour De France
NEP Connect has provided production solutions and satellite connectivity
for the 106th Tour De France bicycle road race broadcast daily on ITV4.
For
10 years, NEP Connect has worked in partnership with specialist
producer and distributor of road and track cycling, Vsquared TV, to
deliver onsite satellite connectivity and multi-camera studio
presentation using a uniquely designed production vehicle to tackle the
challenging route through the Pyrenees and Alps, covering 3500
kilometres over 21 stages.
With the production relocating no
less than 20 times in just 22 days in order to be in position to capture
the action and finish of each stage, the versatile 13 metre articulated
trailer contains voiceover and production spaces, a VT area and
technical sound, vision and satellite uplink facilities. This set-up
allows the Vsquared team to deliver over 65 hours of live onsite
interviews, analysis and commentary and to produce the exclusive
unilateral parts of the show, bringing exciting live coverage to the
viewers at home.