Swedish national public broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT) has employed Ateliere Live from Ateliere Creative Technology to remotely produce The Great Moose Migration.
The programme, which SVT has produced since 2019, follows a herd of moose on their ancient migration paths, streaming non-stop for over 500 hours each season.
For 2024, SVT decided to employ remote production technology from Ateliere Live instead of a large on-site crew.
The broadcaster used 40 robotic cameras in the wilderness, which were managed by a team stationed in a remote cabin for the entire production period.
According to Ateliere, the use of its technology alongside NVIDIA GPU processing and remote proxy capabilities has reduced costs by more than 50 per hour per hour of live TV produced. Unlike traditional methods, video remains within the GPU from just after reception from remote sites until just before distribution, cutting down the need for repeated encoding and decoding, said the company.
The streamlined production pipeline has also led to significant reductions in carbon footprint, with initial estimates indicating at least a 70 per cent reduction compared to traditional broadcast technology, added Ateliere.
SVT used solar-powered equipment and advanced compression technology to deliver high-quality footage from remote locations over 650 kilometres to its broadcasting facilities.
“Producing The Great Moose Migration is a logistical challenge requiring the deployment of substantial equipment in the woods, and a team of 5-6 staff to brave the elements for the entire production,” said Dennis Buhr, head of production development at SVT.
“By utilising internet-based transport, we eliminated the need for on-site staff, thereby reducing costs and minimising our environmental impact. This eco-friendly approach upholds the quality viewing experience our audience has come to love while ensuring sustainability for future generations.”
