News Summary:
ARRI cameras, in collaboration with Riedel Communications, brought cinematic live production to the Eurovision Song Contest. On July 10, 2026, ORF, as host broadcaster, aimed to create a more emotional, cinematic look with greater intimacy and proximity to artists, while preserving the operational robustness of classic live broadcasting. This followed the technical implementation on July 8, where ARRI Alexa 35 Live cameras served as the complete main camera package for the first time in the event’s history, supported by Riedel’s DIVA+ infrastructure and reaching over 132 million viewers. Previously, on July 9, ARRI unveiled the ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme, a new high-speed live production camera designed to integrate cinematic slow motion into traditional broadcast workflows. This addition to its Multicam System delivers high frame rate (HFR) output of up to 8x for live entertainment, sports, and major televised events, utilizing familiar SDI-based systems. The company stated on July 7 that this new camera, its first launch in a new possession period, aims to elevate live entertainment coverage through its extensive HFR outputs, professional broadcast-friendly workflow, and high-resolution image sensor.
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