What's Inside a MASSIVE TV Broadcast Truck ? - Full Tour!

[@zebrazone]

Hope you like this tech tour! These OB trucks are out on the field non stop so we had this rare opportunity with a limited time inside, which is why we didn’t cover all the aspects in further detail! Feel free to pinpoint all inaccuracies that I may have said. Thanks so much for all your support and nice comments! What would you like to see next ? 😀

[@jonahplayscello]

How in the world are these things built?

[@blessedjunior6989]

Is this not an overkill

[@jonahplayscello]

@@blessedjunior6989 if they are going for perfection then no, this is not overkill at all.

[@blessedjunior6989]

@@jonahplayscello when one person has to operate all those monitors i think it is

[@jonahplayscello]

@@blessedjunior6989 they need to see all of the live feeds, you can drive a car without a backup camera, mirrors, and doors, but you don’t because it is inconvenient. You can operate a livestream with only one screen, but you don’t, especially at this scale because it is incredibly inconvenient.

[@MatthewWalster]

Better production quality than most mid-budget television shows, with a more compelling host who clearly loves what they do, and a genuinely fascinating subject... That's Zebra Zone for sure!

[@farley333]

I've worked in OB trucks like this for 8 years. Even collaborated with AMP on few occasions. It's an amazing and endlessly cool job ... but be careful, it can eat up your life if you let it. Very physically, mentally and time intensive. :) ...but also the best multimedia technology school you can imagine. No university can teach you what a year at company like that can give you. Trust me. If you can operate an OB truck, no studio anywhere will take you by surprise.

[@joanmiqueltorrensjuan9292]

Thats the most acurate statement i had ever read: "If you can operate an OB truck, you have mastered any broadcast environment possible."

[@farley333]

@@joanmiqueltorrensjuan9292 Absolutely true.

[@plunder1956]

A most interesting overview. It would be interesting to investigate each section of the work flow and how they interact. I have some experience of the corporate conference and Corporate video production, but from almost 30 years ago, so the technology was very different. I find the way they have nested the systems from at least 5 different production environments together in one vehicle. What is the backbone standard this truck is designed for? 4K or higher.

[@farley333]

@@plunder1956 Honestly till this day 4K trucks are not as common as it might seem. The one you see in the video probably is 4k, because AMP is very big and very succesful company. But your local TV soccer match won't be shot in 4K any soon. It's just too expansive. Other than that, you usually have 4 main departments. All nicely shown in the video. - The video vision mixing part, where editor and director sits. Also it usually hosts a graphics operator for titles and stats. - The replay part (where EVS operators sit and offer replay shots to director). - The remote camera control part, where they take care of all cameras looking the same, so you can cut between them. - Audio part, where sound gets made. Also they configure intercom systems so everyone hears everyone. All the signals are routed in matrices. Some use distributed multimedia matrices (google Riedel Mediornet), some use dedicated video and audio matrixes. Video one tends to be a standalone device, audio one tends to be a part of audio console. All the audio and video meets in a device called "embedder" that makes a finished stream out of it. That stream then goes to an H.264 encoder. Either mounted in and DSNG truck (a car with satellite dish on top) or goes to some kind of internet based encoder (google LiveU). That's how the signal gets to TV station. Then they process and distribute it any way they fancy. :) (I was too colorblind to work on the vision/camera control part, but I've done all the rest. All the aidio stuff, bit of replays, lots of intercoms and A LOT of dsng satellite transmissions. :) )

[@vabiro]

@@plunder1956 I agree completely. Within a truck like this there are probably so many sub-groups of expertise.For example, I saw a lot of fibre networking, but there was still discussion about SDI connection, and it made me curious about tech like NDI. Can you so some stuff on that in these environments?

[@thesmallterror]

I would watch a 6 hour breakdown of the workflow in every chair. So much thought is going into this.

[@SeanTolan_illuminated_imaging]

Imagine being the director, and all that must go through his head live with no room for error...

[@samuelosterhuber]

Danke!

[@itapmedia]

We need more of these videos...excellent content

[@JKVisFX]

That's the first time I have ever been able to see inside a mobile broadcast truck before. Clearly, this one is a true, state-of-the-art system ready for today's digital, 4k standards. I am having a true geek out over this one.

[@DeclanMBrennan]

Thanks for a fascinating tour of an actual tardis. What an amazing design. It's incredible how much functionality has been packed in.

[@matthewphillips9083]

Videos like this and the comments people post give me so much pride to work in broadcast. It's one thing to tell my loved ones about what I do, but it's even better being able to show them a video like this that does such a good job of explaining everything that goes on in one of these amazing trucks!

[@jellebigge]

Production value of the charts again. Thanks man!

[@bill99208]

It’s amazing how much technology has changed the remote business. I worked as a student at my college and my high school with the same truck where we had to load up the truck for sports recordings. Four cameras and a very heavy quadraplex video recorder that handled two-inch videotape (in college we used three-quarter inch video cassettes-Sony U-Matics) that practically gave us all a bad injury due to weight. We were fortunate to have a second set of camera control units so we just had to load up cameras and the cabling (thank goodness for cable winders for both audio and camera cables) for production. Audio was handled by the old Shure microphone mixers that were very thin and could be cascaded for more channels beyond five. Inside the microphone array was the standard EV 635 and EV RE-20 microphones with a couple of EV shotgun microphones to cover the house audio like crowd noise. We also carried a behemoth Ampex mono reel-to-reel for other sounds such as music (and that thing was well over 125 pounds but built very well. Overall it was a great truck for its time but by the time my college got it, there were several things that were not part of the sale to the college, but we had some engineers there who were able to give us the same thing using less equipment so we had many an exciting weekend covering football and basketball and the best part was that it all counted as Lab Work for our Television classes. But truth be told, I loved the Philips cameras we had in the college studio as they so much sharper. The Ikegami camera we had for a third camera was always a pia as more people had access to it (news classes) and that meant adjustments were always out of standard and we spent twenty minutes getting it in sync with the studio/remote cameras every time. Of course I am talking about the time right before stereo TV audio became the de facto standard, so things were far easier to pull together. The best thing about having the truck was we didn’t have to drag a quad machine out of the studio for taping. The Ampex AVR-1 decks we had were great but would never have survived under student remote operations. Overall, it was a fun part of my life, but I am so glad that I was more of an audio type than a TV engineering type. Yeah, I picked up just enough to make me dangerous with adjustments but I loved the audio program in college and I went on to do radio which was far less stressful on me. But looking at that rig you showed off, I am so glad that it’s not in my hands. It’s that more powerful than anything I could have ever imagined back in my college days.

[@AJ_UK_LIVE]

Great to see you again! This truck is truly a marvel. The amount of tech packed in is remarkable. I am also amazed it has enough battery power for 30 minutes run time - that's one heck of a UPS! Thank you for another cool video.

[@hullinstruments]

Hope to see you upload more videos. That camera tear down adventure you took us on last year was incredible. And I look forward to anything you do in the future

[@toamastar]

Ive had the privilege of seeing one of these in person and its so cool! What you almost never see is the warehouse team that sort and supply all the extra gear that goes onto another (or several other) trucks that take all the gear that goes to events! :) shout out to those guys! :)

[@voiceofjeff]

Extremely impressive. The engineering and design that went into each of these mobile studios must be mind-blowing. You very adequately explained each section and how it integrates into a production. Well done. Thank you!

[@gamerwoods683]

Let's goooo Zebra Zone posted again!

[@tanza3d]

very interesting video, love seeing all this stuff! it's insane just how much technology and how many people go into a single broadcast

[@randomviewer3494]

Cool! Glad to hear you're working on more videos again. Also just curious, do you work at AMP visual? cause you know a lot about it.

[@zebrazone]

Thanks! I don’t work there but have spent a bit of time around their trucks and team, for sure they are very humble and talented!

[@tobytorials]

Always excited to see a new video of you! 👌🏽

[@timothy4262]

Great work man! Definitely deserve more sponsors for your effects and content!

[@grantc8353]

Thank you for great video. As someone who does not care about filmmaking but love tech I like your videos and style. You can see you have a great passion and it’s contagious.

[@markholloway9223]

Fantastic production! These tech tours are tremendous for many of us in this industry. Thanks so much!

[@graealex]

Babe, wake up, Zebra Zone has posted a new video.

[@Russeljrjs]

The production quality of this channel is fenomenal

[@MikeKobb]

Awesome truck, awesome tour. That double-slide is really something. You can tell that the truck was really designed by experienced folks because they put that back-of-rack access hatch there so that you can get behind all that gear and add/remove/change wiring wiring easily. 👍🏻

[@computerjantje]

forget about all the other subscription posts and youtube recommendations...Zebra Zone has posted a new video so that is the one to sit down for and watch right away with a coffee next to me. Thank you so much for another video. This truck is just a little bit more then my one box on the road kit :)

[@hexd0t]

The 'normal' translations work better than the AI ones from last video 👍🏻

[@ruk2023--]

For now...

[@njessidivine4774]

Your videos are just more than a high tech master piece. I just love everything moments of your clips.

[@bastienpabiot3678]

9000 shows in a year with 40 trucks means each truk works more than 200 days per year, beyond the technical magic they are doing, it's also impressive because of the crazy reliability of such a complex system

[@therealmaxo]

I really find it facinating that you don't have more than one million subscibers. The quality and effort put into these videos is on a whole another level. Keep going!

[@videograph]

Unique content! Thank you

[@arjunkamble3479]

Incredible. Loved it guys!! So much information packed in just 14min❤

[@MegaRetr]

Thanks for a fascinating tour of an actual tardis)

[@sarahivsutterb747]

Wow that's awesome, amazing, and mind-boggling stunning to see such a beast of high-tech miracle! I am blown away by the huge amount of technology and ingenuity which is inside this semitruck! Thank you for sharing it with us and have a great day! 😍

[@ForstPenguin]

Excellent video! Always interesting to see what happens behind the scenes, especially when one goes into all the cool technical details.

[@MalteSpieltYT]

Love these behind the scenes videos!

[@Steigs]

Was just in that truck recently, beautiful build and stellar crew!

[@jonahplayscello]

Great stuff man, I love videos like this!

[@paulstubbs7678]

They make TV shows like StarTrek etc, and try and blow you away with futuristic tech, however in reality this truck leaves them all behind, no silly 'GNDN' pipes, this is all real, it all does something.

[@ravifleming]

Thank you brother for making this video. It's a very rare type of knowledge we are seeing on this platform.❤

[@francescomartina856]

I Can’t express how much I like this 😮 spectacular ! And thanks for the professionalism of all these guys

[@rossritchieau]

Great video thanks for putting so much effort into this! So much behind the scenes!

[@velociraptor5962]

Wow. As usual you've done an amazing video. Love the explanation and tours. Great facilities and trucks. Thanks again.

[@Geethepancake]

so excited for this video! great video!

[@davidgekler]

Very cool, million years ago I worked in trucks in the US, even built them from scratch.

[@allisonrodriguez4466]

Such a captivating upload.

[@OliverOcsko]

Me: Hits back of this truck with my car. My insurance company: YOU HIT WHAT?!

[@VagiPeti]

Awesome video! So great that you walked around this whole topic from different aspects!

[@codacoder]

What a BEAST!! Awesome video! :)

[@TheDarkSnaffle]

Great video, very informative, and beautifully presented. Thank you.

[@udayannarayansingh1665]

BEST CONTENT I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW HOW THESE WORK AMAZING......

[@RodgerMudd]

As a engineer I am most impressed. Best video so far other than the broadcast camera one. Thank you. The one thing I have not seen is a satellite uplink station.

[@charlottekopp8321]

Amazing! On the road again (and it is the case to say it) ! Can't wait for the next video!

[@GrosAdventures]

This channel definitely needs more subscribers

[@cristovaonunes4952]

Great content and can tell good knowledge about real world of technology!

[@saumyacow4435]

As a former network engineer this has me salivating.. :)

[@darnellgarrison1628]

I’ve worked on 3 of the big trucks and many of the smaller trucks. Personally I prefer smaller flight packs because they can go in more places and less power than trucks. I’ve been in the business over 35 years as a cable puller/page, production assistant for Detroit word cup 1994 with EBU, as a TD and Director for countless productions

[@JohnParish-r1e]

Never knew that those trucks were THAT big. I always thought of it more like an bigger campervan, but then with a few more screens. If you left out the exteriour, it could be taken for a actual studio. Including an nice wooden finish... And I thought you were French, even without all your hints about France. For example; par example :D @5:20

[@jimbim4405]

Another fantastic video Thibaud!!

[@muscle__rr]

Best behind the scene broadcast related channel on KZbin

[@thetruth7]

At 10:27 there's a color shift/ jump.

[@mysticmarble94]

1:18 ... Here too.

[@TVJAY]

Thank you for making this video!

[@SeanTolan_illuminated_imaging]

Mind blown, directing at this level is not just multitasking, it is MegaMind level in. this world...

[@justjoe7313]

Very, very impressive!

[@edmondhung6097]

As usual, professionally job

[@bits2646]

You don't know how much I wanted to see that video :D I was going to fake it I have a YT channel and get a mobile production company to do a fake review just so I could see it, I am actually really interested from technology standpoint but also how it is all packed together and also how it differs from normal "studio datacenter" application to withstand the vibrations and shocks in transit so everything works out of the box when on set... Great !!! Thanks !!

[@basically-evreything]

i love these vids could you make more of this kind

[@lazymass]

I don't even do any video production, but watching videos like this is awesome for me anyway. Love the technology around it.

[@garytsai8275]

Love all of your videos! I feel your love of the job

[@DylanClarkSallee]

That was absolutely fantastic. I can’t even begin to imagine how much that truck is worth - at the lowest end several million.

[@davemarsh6912]

Nice tour - BUT where was the box of Gaffa tape?

[@kinyast1]

Amazing Insight!❤️🇰🇪👌🏿

[@megrezpines]

I can see you improvise on scene with little scripting beforehands! 😂 Nevertheless, I love your videos, can’t wait for the next one!

[@SamoScopom]

Thank you for the video but also for pointing me towards the new monopod from iFootage, I think I will preorder one.

[@nobodyfps]

this is awesome 😍

[@zloinaopako]

Lovely. I could not focus on anything else but your windmilling arms. It was nail bitingly stressful, being afraid that you’ll knock something down.

[@evie-ether]

Hi ZZ. Love the video and long-term fan of the channel. Just a note - when you speak about a role you often use "he" as default. There are girls in F+TV too ;) Much love and keep up the good work!

[@beardymanadventuresnz]

Absolutly Incredable

[@theprofessor4450]

Always excited to see thank you..

[@ISRAADVISUALS]

My head cant wrap my head on How complex this system is..Just out of this world

[@StoryDrivenFilmmaking]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@fotoworkshop_stuttgart]

What a great behind the scenes!

[@harendra7420]

more power to u for making such videos or documentary

[@ranpergames]

I'm so happy you're back :D

[@theworkshopwhisperer.5902]

Now that is some impressive cable management.

[@dufflepod]

Amazing tech. Great video. How much does a truck cost?

[@Sourdo1]

Nice tour.

[@adytm]

This is so COOL! I wish I could see this in real life. Also underrated content!

[@KarrierBag]

IN the mid 1980's here in the UK a mate bought an old ex BBC TV location filming and production truck, ok it was 20 years old at the time and fitted with very old tech, was a solid vehicle but nothing like these monsters.

[@JohnJohn-ts6ux]

Yes please we like to see more videos it is very impressive thank you, so it's televised by streaming so people can watch it on this TVs is that right? No old-fashioned antennas. Thanks again😊

[@Dixlive]

9:22 First day at work and they welcome you in the office and say one network cable is not working go repalce it😂😂😂😂 i will resign with immidiet effect

[@gabbo13]

It's a monster!

[@samcharo]

My God! Thank you for this guided tour, amazing, just wondering how much would such a truck cost?

[@alexevansuk]

This would also be a phenomenal investment for many production companies filming on location.

[@kimothemo]

Yet the network decides to broadcast at 4mbps 🤣

[@nick-leffler]

The french are awesome. I can't wait to travel there one day.

[@markarca6360]

Is that a Sony MVS series 4K vision mixer?

[@achtundsechzig792]

Would be nice to get a few more Infos like Model of Switcher, Routing etc. But nice Video

[@tomj.]

Looks like the switcher is a Sony XVS, routing and glue is handled by Reidel Microns over Mediornet.

[@Hassanakora]

Which black magic camera you have used?

[@ShaharShoshan]

Very interesting!