Stand-up / Live Locations
Whistler Media House offers a variety of mountain resort backdrops for both live and taped stand-up and hosting positions. Each of these positions showcase the dramatic and inspiring winter environment in Whistler, all set within the heart of the action - providing immediate access to Whistler locals and visitors enjoying the 2010 experience.
All of the stand-up locations will be wired with fiber-optic cable back to the main Whistler Media House feed room for distribution to tape or to home studio location. Many of these locations will be fully equipped, covered, and available for booking on an ad hoc basis during the 2010 Winter Games.
Whistler Village aerial - overview of broadcast location sites
Key features of stand-up locations:
- All located within 5 minute walk from WMH (Roundhouse Lodge location excluded)
- Suitable for taped stand-ups, double-enders, live hits, etc.
- Choice of bookable positions on first come, first serve basis
- Access to electricity and Internet connections
- Equipped for an HD signal
- Lighting and weather cover where required
- 100-300 square feet per location
- Functional 24 hours a day; can be reserved in 15 minute increments
- Most locations are essentially "self serve" once reserved, but a 24-hour technical concierge service will be available to aid broadcasters with any technical issues
- ENG camera and operator available for booking
- SDI connection to Master Control at WMH (over uncompressed fibre or direct video)
HD-SDI will travel uncompressed to WMH, then compressed into an ASI stream for transmission to Vancouver and beyond. A surcharge for the use of the ASI equipment will apply.
Sites for stand-up locations:
- Whistler Media House at MY Millennium Place (3 stand-ups)
Whistler Media House
Town Plaza
- Sightlines Bridge (2 stand-ups)
Sightlines Bridge
- Skiers Plaza (5 stand-ups)
E.B. Patio
GLC Patio
Ticket Kiosk
Whistler Live! Tower (2 stand-ups)
- Roundhouse Lodge (2 stand-ups)
Roundhouse Lodge
- Whistler Canada Olympic House (1 stand-up)
Canada House
Note to broadcasters: Satellite and production trucks will not be permitted on any public spaces in Whistler at Games time - this includes municipal roads and public parking lots. Details regarding these restrictions are outlined in the PDF below. Rights holder satellite and production truck requirements will be facilitated by VANOC and OBSV (in compliance with municipal regulations). All transmission requirements for unaccredited media will be facilitated by the Whistler Media House. Please direct inquiries regarding more details, including rates, to mediahouse@tourismwhistler.com
Satellite and production trucks in Whistler Village during the Games