Overview:
During the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022, France Télévisions launched an innovative virtual space within VRChat, replicating their iconic sports program, Stade 2. This immersive environment allowed users to explore the virtual studio, participate in winter sports-themed mini-games, and interact with others in a snowy mountain setting.
In this video I edited, I combined segments from the official France Télévisions broadcast with explorations of the virtual world. This included a walkthrough with members of the “Metaverse Crew,” where we engaged in various mini-games and showcased the interactive elements of the virtual space.
My Role:
As the Production Manager, I was responsible for overseeing the project’s development and execution. My key contributions included:
- VR Filming: Captured immersive footage within the virtual environment to enhance the user experience.
- Conceptualization of Immersive Cameras: Collaborated with the France Télévisions team to design and implement user-friendly immersive camera systems, enabling their team to operate them independently for future broadcasts.
Highlights:
- Hybrid Experience: Seamlessly integrated a virtual reality environment with live television broadcasting, offering audiences a multifaceted viewing experience.
- Interactive Mini-Games: Developed engaging activities such as a ski race, bobsleigh descent, and biathlon shooting, providing users with an interactive and entertaining experience. France Télévisions
- User Empowerment: Equipped the France Télévisions team with the tools and knowledge to utilize immersive camera technology, fostering self-sufficiency for future virtual productions.
Credits:
- Project: Beijing Olympics – Stade 2
- Client: France Télévisions
- Format: Hybrid Virtual Reality Experience and Live Broadcast
- Platform: VRChat
- Duration: 1 month
- Date: February 2022
Core team
- Production: VRROOM
- Producer: Louis Cacciuttolo
- Production Management and VR Filming: Maud Clavier
- Broadcast Integration: France Télévisions Sports and Innovation Departments
- Creative Director: Lapo Germasi
- Technical director Antony Vitillo
- VR Camera operator: Georgy Molodtsov
- 3D Environment Design: Lapo Germasi – Victor Pukhov
Outcome:
The project successfully demonstrated the potential of combining virtual reality with traditional broadcasting, providing audiences with an immersive and interactive experience during the Beijing Winter Olympics. The initiative also served as a valuable test for France Télévisions in exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and immersive social spaces.