For the first time since spring 2020, we’re back in the LCS Arena (safely and virtually) with the debut of our new State Farm Analyst Desk, live on this weekend’s LCS broadcast.
Until it’s safe to reopen the studio fully, the new design was made to flex between remote and IRL broadcasting and make both on-site and remote segments more dynamic. Keeping safety in mind, we’ll also be limiting the studio usage to our hosts only, and limiting the usable space to the new State Farm Analyst Desk.
The set provides our desk host and analysts with four unique locations they can seamlessly flow through during a broadcast, which means more camera angles and segment opportunities than were possible through our previous set. The new set will also help bring to life LCS’ branding through themes, textures, and on-set and in-broadcast graphics and fonts.
Starting today, the new studio will be on display throughout the Mid-Season Showdown (MSS) and until the MSS Finals Weekend, which will be held at the [iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles (without a live audience)][1].
[1]: https://lolesports.com/article/introducing-the-mid-season-showdown-delivered-by-grubhub/bltb5b7d14cf9ecf5b8
Design highlights include:
- **Pixels upon pixels** - 4,336,640 pixels across more than 4,100 square feet
- **Long wall** - Made up of eight, seamless 55-inch LCD monitors, the set’s centerpiece is the perfect backdrop for full team takeovers, long -form storytelling, and segments featuring multiple analysts
- **Three-monitor wall** - This setup features three, 98-inch LCD monitors that enable hosts to patch in remote guests...but BIGGER. Each full screen can extend from the wall, tilt, move side to side and rotate from portrait to landscape, providing for multiple camera shots and fresh content
- **L-wall** - This modular platform can be moved on and off the set, allowing for compelling segments and distinct interviews
- **Corner wall** - This area serves as a natural transition from the long wall, to the three-monitor wall, back to our long wall. It can also be used as a simple backdrop for quick segments or standups
Our LCS production team worked closely with award-winning scenic design firm [Devlin Design Group][1] and brand experience company [Troika][2] to bring this new setup to life.
While our studio doors haven’t opened just yet, we’re thrilled to kick off our new Mid-Season Showdown with the debut of our new digs.
Check out the new studio at [twitch.tv/lcs][3], [youtube.com/lcs][4] and [lolesports.com][5]!
[1]: https://ddgtv.com/
[2]: https://www.troika.tv/
[3]: http://twitch.tv/lcs
[4]: http://youtube.com/lcs
[5]: http://lolesports.com
