It produced BT Sport’s coverage of the fight
Gravity Media has revealed the tech behind BT Sport’s live 4K PPV coverage of last weekend’s heavyweight world title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.
The fight, which saw Fury crowned the WBC world heavyweight champion after Wilder’s corner threw in the towel during the seventh round, was a rematch following their draw in 2018. Columbus, Gravity Media’s Los Angeles-based 4K multi-purpose mobile unit, was in Las Vegas with its operational B unit to capture the drama.
Two Gravity Media mobile units joined three additional OB trucks and six SNG trucks at the MGM Grand. The units were used to produce BT Sport’s on-site presentation studio, as well as ringside coverage of the much-anticipated match. Gravity also provided commentary and comms solutions to BT Sport.
Having worked with the likes of BBC Sport and ITV Sport in the past, it is accustomed to UK production tools, workflows, and technical language.
Gravity Media’s executive vice-president, Marc Genin, said: “Although Columbus was built to serve the North American production market, it can be reconfigured with elements that are preferred in British productions. This means that we can meet the specific requirements of UK content creators such as BT Sport which are covering major events over here.”
The mobile unit, Columbus, that was used to cover the bout, includes a full 4K monitor wall, one-button hydraulic deployment, and integrated RF.