Ross Video played a key role in the broadcasting of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, providing cutting-edge technology and expertise to enhance the viewing experience. The company's Spidercam team, operating cable-cam systems at nine venues across Paris, captured dynamic aerial footage for a variety of sports, including rugby, track and field, diving, artistic swimming, gymnastics, basketball, skateboarding, BMX, volleyball, beach volleyball, swimming, water polo, handball, tennis, and boxing.
At Le Stade de France, the Spidercam captured footage of rugby matches and track and field competitions, while at the beach volleyball arena, it offered aerial views with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop. Inside the city, Spidercam provided unique angles for gymnastics events at Bercy Arena and enhanced swimming coverage at La Defense Arena. The technology was also utilized at Roland Garros for tennis coverage, the Aquatics Arena for diving, and other venues across Paris for a wide range of Olympic sports.
Ross Video's Rocket Surgery Virtual Productions team contributed to the broadcast with augmented reality graphics, enhancing viewer understanding and engagement with the competitions. They worked at three primary locations: Le Stade de France for track events, Bercy Arena for gymnastics, and La Defense Arena for swimming.
In addition to the Spidercam and augmented reality graphics, Ross Video provided their Piero sports analysis system, which was used in the production truck for swimming and basketball coverage in the United States. This technology enabled broadcasters to add graphical elements to replay footage for clearer analysis of athletic performances.
Over 60 Ross Video personnel were deployed to support Olympic broadcasting operations, showcasing the company's commitment to delivering high-quality broadcast solutions. The company's participation in the Games highlights the international nature of broadcast technology, with a Canadian company providing key production tools and expertise for an American broadcaster, demonstrating the global collaboration that is often present in major sporting events.