Plateau Virtuel - Studio Grenelle

A new broadcasting approach

Created in 2017, the film set on Boulevard de Grenelle in Paris has changed hands since February 2023. The new buyer, Plateau Virtuel, wishes to modernize the facilities and has decided to use SMODE software to create skins for the set and the antenna. This strategic choice will add a touch of sophistication to the visual and technical environment...

Created in 2017, the film set on Boulevard de Grenelle in Paris has changed hands since February 2023. The new buyer, Plateau Virtuel, wishes to modernize the facilities and has decided to use SMODE software to create skins for the set and the antenna. This strategic choice will add a touch of sophistication to the visual and technical environment...

The choice of SMODE for the set and on-air graphics made it possible to replace an old system requiring 20 to 30 different machines with only 4 servers to power the 28 HD displays that compose the set, as well as the entire on-air graphics. Historically associated with Novelty, Plateau Virtuel had all the technical knowledge to correctly implement this true technological renovation.

Plateau Virtuel - Studio Grenelle

The choice of SMODE for the set and on-air graphics made it possible to replace an old system requiring 20 to 30 different machines with only 4 servers to power the 28 HD displays that compose the set, as well as the entire on-air graphics. Historically associated with Novelty, Plateau Virtuel had all the technical knowledge to correctly implement this true technological renovation.

Nicolas Gitton
Technical Director at Novelty Longjumeau

"Replacing the 20 to 30 machines of the previous system with the 4 SMODE servers has reduced the floor space in the node, as well as the carbon footprint. This is something that can be seen both in the consumption of the UPS and in the air conditioning required in the node."

Plateau Virtuel - Studio Grenelle
Nicolas Gitton
Technical Director at Novelty Longjumeau

"Replacing the 20 to 30 machines of the previous system with the 4 SMODE servers has reduced the floor space in the node, as well as the carbon footprint. This is something that can be seen both in the consumption of the UPS and in the air conditioning required in the node."

Two servers are needed for the set layout. One server is in charge of the first 16 screens, while the other one is managing the last 12 screens. Each server has 4 video inputs allowing the resumption of live streams on the screens. An additional server acts as a spare machine for any link in the SMODE chain. The entire chain is synchronized, allowing one server to send commands to the others.

Two servers are needed for the set layout. One server is in charge of the first 16 screens, while the other one is managing the last 12 screens. Each server has 4 video inputs allowing the resumption of live streams on the screens. An additional server acts as a spare machine for any link in the SMODE chain. The entire chain is synchronized, allowing one server to send commands to the others.

On the on-air graphics side, the server outputs 2 Fill/key for broadcasting lower third, alpha-layer graphics or logos. 2 simple players are also used, allowing them to be used as a backdrop for multi-feeding.

SMODE's real-time compositing tool allows you to create your own titles and other dynamic content integration, all programmable via a simple midi or streamdeck interface.

Plateau Virtuel - Studio Grenelle

On the on-air graphics side, the server outputs 2 Fill/key for broadcasting lower third, alpha-layer graphics or logos. 2 simple players are also used, allowing them to be used as a backdrop for multi-feeding.

SMODE's real-time compositing tool allows you to create your own titles and other dynamic content integration, all programmable via a simple midi or streamdeck interface.

Norberto Tomaz
Technical Director of the Paris Grenelle studio

"The great strength of SMODE is to offer a complete view of the project on a single interface and to be able to navigate between a global view of the system and very specific views of certain elements."

Norberto Tomaz
Technical Director of the Paris Grenelle studio

"The great strength of SMODE is to offer a complete view of the project on a single interface and to be able to navigate between a global view of the system and very specific views of certain elements."

Plateau Virtuel - Studio Grenelle

To go further, the servers will eventually send their own artnet data to the lighting set, allowing them to switch from one visual environment to another with a click. SMODE's open system has allowed the new team in charge of the technical direction to open a new field of possibilities for this studio, including augmented reality!

To go further, the servers will eventually send their own artnet data to the lighting set, allowing them to switch from one visual environment to another with a click. SMODE's open system has allowed the new team in charge of the technical direction to open a new field of possibilities for this studio, including augmented reality!