GUANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ideal Systems provided the turnkey solution for Tencent’s new live-on-air TV Show, “The 15 of Us” where 15 individuals from China work together to create a self-sustaining society in an isolated mountain region in Tong Lu. The show is a collaboration with Dutch media provider, Talpa, and loosely based on their hit reality show “Utopia”.
The show is recognised as the first of this scale to be developed primarily for digital broadcasting. Tencent Online Video Department Director Sang Soo Lei said , “ ‘The 15 of Us’ is a first in China to adopt cutting-edge live streaming technology and a content management system of this scale. Partnering with Ideal Systems’ expertise and proven track record in implementing many first-time projects gave us the confidence to successfully deliver the show on time amidst the pressure and anticipation.”
The facility covers an impressive 1.5 hectares with 120 remotely controlled HD cameras, 24 wireless and 56 shotgun microphones with a customised receiver network, and additional wireless and lighting equipment for extended coverage. The new build also supports a complete and versatile video production and content management system, power and ventilation, a post-production facility, central equipment room, and a master control room to manage the show’s on-going live feed.
“The Tencent project is a new direction for our business, and shows that Ideal Group has the capability to implement state-of-the-art reality TV shows under difficult conditions. With the Asian reality TV market growing fast, Ideal Group is well positioned to help broadcasting companies design and expand this vertical.” said Jim Butler, Managing Director of Ideal Group.
The show encompasses live uninterrupted broadcasting via China Tencent’s online video streaming platform that caters to over 350 million views annually. In parallel, the footage is recorded through 4 video servers enabling post-editing for nationwide distribution to TV channels.
This year at IBC 2015, Ideal Group will be attending the exhibition to discuss recent developments in Asia Pacific with key suppliers in the broadcast industry.
About Tencent
Founded in 1998, Tencent is China’s largest internet company, and ranked fifth worldwide behind Google, Amazon, eBay and Alibaba, providing a host of internet services including social networks, portals, e-commerce, and online entertainment services.
About Ideal Group
Ideal Group, Asia’s largest broadcast systems integrator, is a multinational organization providing innovative media and design solutions to all sectors, including broadcasting, telecoms, and enterprise. Ideal Group provides services that range from consultancy and conceptualization to complete design, build, and after-support of broadcast systems and studios.
For 25 years, Ideal Systems has grown from its head office in Hong Kong to a Pan-Asia-Pacific organization with 11 regional offices in 9 countries. The company employs over 150 staff members in its offices in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, India, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and most recently Indonesia.