Riedel's MediorNet, Artist, and Bolero systems are integral components of the new UHD5 OB van, facilitating View Master Events' broadcasts at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre in Athens, Greece.
View Master Events, a premier production company based in Athens, Greece, has used Riedel Communications‘s state-of-the-art technology solutions to enhance the quality of cultural, educational, and sports events at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC). Drawing on its extensive experience in film and event production, View Master Events has partnered with Live Productions to create the UHD5 OB van. In collaboration with Telmaco, a European systems integrator based in Athens, the UHD5 has been outfitted with advanced technologies, including Riedel’s MicroN UHD, Artist-1024, SmartPanel, and Bolero solutions. These technologies ensure seamless connectivity with SNFCC’s technical infrastructure through MediorNet Compact stage boxes, enabling smooth production processes at one of Athens’ most iconic venues.
Since its opening in 2016, the SNFCC complex—which houses the Greek National Opera, the National Library of Greece, the expansive Stavros Niarchos Park, an opera hall with an alternative stage, outdoor stages, and conference rooms—has relied on Riedel’s MediorNet Compact stage boxes. The distributed MediorNet system serves as an AV signal-routing backbone, facilitating the distribution of video, audio, data, and communications signals across the venue’s diverse spaces. View Master Events can integrate their UHD5 mobile production infrastructure through these stage boxes, ensuring high-quality production for all of SNFCC’s events. MediorNet’s modular structure reduces cabling, enhances system stability, and offers versatility in signal routing, allowing for easy scaling as production needs evolve.
Speaking about the collaboration, John Zarganis, Production and Technical Director at View Master Events and Live Productions, said: “Our new UHD HDR OB truck provides unprecedented production flexibility, with new, powerful capabilities to produce broadcasts from small shows to massive multisport events. A future expansion of our MediorNet system with Riedel’s new MediorNet HorizoN will further future-proof our production infrastructure, paving the way to IP workflows. My relationship with Riedel spans over two decades, and throughout that time, I have consistently relied on their solutions for various high-profile events and productions. Our company’s experience with Riedel has been nothing short of exceptional, and their solutions continue to set the standard for stability, efficiency, and flexibility in the industry.”
During tours primarily around Greece, as well as Europe and Turkey, the van’s MicroN UHD devices enable View Master Events to handle a wide range of video formats, including 4K/UHD signals. This capability simplifies workflows and reduces the need for additional peripheral devices. Additionally, Riedel’s SmartPanels provide an intuitive user interface for controlling various aspects of production. Overall, the integration of Riedel’s solutions ensures efficient signal routing, processing, and monitoring for live events across the opera house, outdoor stages, conference halls, and park areas.
Drossos Kyriazis, Sales and Marketing Director, Telmaco, added: “Having delivered the complete audiovisual infrastructure at SNFCC, we were deeply familiar with the specific requirements of this cornerstone of Athens’ cultural landscape — and knew that Riedel’s intercom and video technologies were perfectly suited for the task. Therefore, we did not hesitate to recommend the space-saving and versatile Artist, MediorNet, and Bolero solutions for the UHD5, and we’re more than happy with the result.”
Ismet Bozkurt, Senior Regional Sales Manager, Eastern Europe at Riedel, stated: “We are proud to continue supporting View Master Events in delivering exceptional experiences for a wide range of cultural, educational, and sports events at the SNFCC. This collaboration not only enhances the production capabilities at one of Athens’ most iconic venues but also underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the live production industry.”
