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RLCS

Rocket League Championship Series

Over the years, Waveform has been repeatedly involved with Rocket Leagues Championship Series events, notably RLCS Winter Major and World Championship, as production partner in North America. 

For the RLCS Winter Major events in San Diego and Los Angeles, Waveform created custom stages, designed CAD drawings and renders, and oversaw the production of the stages to ensure a high-quality look for the events.  

In Los Angeles, our team completed the task of producing unique custom stages at three different venues: the YouTube Theatre, FACEIT Studios and the Sheraton Gateway LA Hotel. Waveform also provided broadcast assistance for the group stages including a full team of specialized staff. 

For RLCS World Championship in Dallas, Waveform helped played an integral role in conceptualizing and executing the event, including building the stage and surrounding areas, providing audio, video and lighting expertise, and assisting with the broadcast for the Group Stage portion of the event.  

EVO

EVO

Waveform worked closely with the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) to plan and produce their first in-person event in two years, in Las Vegas. The team provided expertise in AVL, broadcast, and live production, as well as assisting with the planning and pre-production from EVO.  

Notably, Waveform designed and constructed the mainstage and side stages for the tournament and assisted with the broadcast for Warner Brothers’ Multiversus. 

Dreamhack

DreamHack

Waveform has been involved with DreamHack for several years, partnering with ESL Gaming to plan, produce, and operate various components of each edition.  

In 2019, Waveform served as the production partner for DreamHack Atlanta and Montreal, managing the design and production of large-scale stages for the event.  

This partnership continued in 2020 when Waveform took on the role of production partner for DreamHack Anaheim, where they designed, produced, and executed stages, broadcast elements, and live content.  

In 2022, Waveform’s involvement expanded to become the DreamHack’s exclusive production in North America. At DreamHack Dallas, Waveform played a crucial role in bringing areas such as the Creator Hub, Merch Booths, and the Collegiate Rocket League stage to life.  

Most recently, in 2023, Waveform partnered with ESL Gaming and DreamHack to plan, produce, and operate various components of DreamHack San Diego, including the Creator Hub, Merch Booths, Entrance Arch, Fan Experiences, and the RLCS Finals.  

Over these years, Waveform’s team has been involved in all process aspects, from development and ideation to design, building, and execution. 

CDL

CDL Toronto Ultra Major V

As a trusted partner of Call of Duty League and OverActive Media, Waveform was instrumental in hosting the Toronto Ultra Major III tournament at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto.  

From equipment supply to event assembly, Waveform managed production for both the main and challengers areas. Our staff also took charge of the main stage’s front-of-house and broadcast operations throughout the four-day event. 

Apex

Apex Legends Global Series Championship

Heading down to the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina, Waveform’s team led the production of the mainstage for the Apex Legends Global Series, working closely with PGL to create a larger-than-life experience for the live finals of the series.  

Waveform staff worked to conceptualize, design, and build a massive, more than 200’ wide stage, complete with a jumbotron and more than a dozen LED video walls. 

Martin Carrier named President, Live Productions Canada | Global Media and Entertainment Technologies

Martin Carrier named President, Live Productions Canada | Global Media and Entertainment Technologies

Montréal, Québec, September 12, 2023 – Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Carrier as President, Live Productions Canada | Global Media and Entertainment Technologies.  With his expanded role, Martin will oversee Waveform’s activities in Esports, broadcast, and virtual production worldwide, in addition to his current role in live productions in Canada.

“Since joining Solotech earlier this year, Martin has quickly demonstrated his leadership skills while managing our Canadian live productions,” says Martin Tremblay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Solotech. “With his 25 years of experience in gaming, film and technology, I’m confident that in his expanded role, he will build synergies within Solotech and strengthen our activities.”

This new appointment aligns with the company’s goal of leveraging its world-class expertise and technology across numerous sectors. Solotech aims to continue serving its clients while meeting the growing and varied needs of a constantly evolving marketplace.

“I’m excited about this new role, where I’ll have the chance to contribute to Solotech’s vision by opening new doors via our innovation, exceptional talent, and technological resources,” explains Martin Carrier. “We’ll have access to new, cutting-edge projects thanks to the agility of our many teams and our combined expertise in event solutions and virtual productions.”

Contact: media@solotech.com

WoW Shadowlands Race to World First: Sanctum of Domination

TO CROWN THE BEST OF THE BEST

Race to World First is an annual World of Warcraft (WoW) tournament, which sees top guilds from around the world compete against each other to become the first group to complete each new expansion of the game. Waveform was hired to broadcast the ComplexityLimit Guild’s attempt at being ‘World First’ to complete the new end of game raid in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands.

ENHANCING THE LEGEND

Waveform’s involvement far surpassed streaming the event. Waveform supplied and integrated a full suite of customized graphics, as well as a dedicated team of specialized staff on location for the duration of the ten-day event.

To make the complex event one that could be watched, understood, and enjoyed by hardcore and casual fans alike, Waveform’s talented technicians updated the on-screen graphics on-the-fly using machine-vision technology to provide the best watching experience possible for viewers.

The team was ready to take on this multi-day event, running for approximately 23 hours per day, for 8 straight days! Altogether, WoW Shadowlands Race To World First was a successful event with an average of 11,000 and a peak concurrent viewer count of approximately 38,000 watching the spectacle through Twitch.

GrubHub Feeding Frenzy

GrubHub Feeding Frenzy is a League of Legends Pro-Am bringing together musicians, League Championship Series (LCS) casters, former pros, and amateur contest winners as an integral part of GrubHub’s LCS weekend programming and integration. Waveform team was a key contributor to the production of all Feeding Frenzy events.  

Waveform’s contribution grew with the event. From Newark to Houston to Chicago, our team of experts played an important role in bringing the project to life. 

FEEDING FRENZY 

Featuring Yassuo, Nightblue3, Dillon Francis, and Porter Robinson, Waveform assisted in bringing the event together by providing full broadcast services, broadcast graphics and integration, talent management, and league ops. In addition, the team created custom content and social media assets to help drive awareness for the program. 

FEEDING FRENZY 2.0 – NEWARK, NJ 


Following the inaugural edition of Grubhub Feeding Frenzy, Grubhub revisited its successes by bringing the event to a live setting at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey. Waveform brought this vision to life by working with The Outloud Group to provide a full-service solution with a full team of dedicated on-location staff, ensuring the event met the quality standards of both Grubhub and The Outloud Group.  

Waveform’s contributions included: 

  • Designing and building a fully customized stage. 
  • Planning and executing the various aspects of the show. 
  • Broadcasting the event itself, with live DJ sets and a League of Legends pro-am as the main highlights. 

FEEDING FRENZY 3.0 – HOUSTON, TX 


For the third iteration of Grubhub Feeding Frenzy, Grubhub aimed to make the show bigger and better than ever as part of the LCS Spring Finals. Waveform made this wish a reality by working with The Outloud Group to provide a comprehensive solution with a full team of dedicated staff on-location at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. As the centerpiece of the Fan Fest activation, Waveform’s team provided support by designing and building a unique, fully customized stage, planning and executing the various aspects of the show, and broadcasting the event itself as a fully integrated pre-show for the official LCS Spring Finals. 

FEEDING FRENZY 4.0 – CHICAGO, IL 


Waveform played a crucial role in bringing the LCS Fanzone to life at the United Center in Chicago. Waveform’s team collaborated with The Outloud Group and Grubhub as part of the LCS Championship. Their responsibilities included production, broadcast, and stage building for both the Hotline League Live Podcast and the Grubhub Feeding Frenzy Showmatch. 

Dead By Daylight: Celebrating 5 Spooky Years

TO HAUNT OR TO BE HUNTED

Dead By Daylight is an asymmetric survival horror video game, in which one player takes on the role of a savage killer and the other four play as survivors trying to escape the killer. To celebrate the 5th anniversary of this hit game, Behaviour Interactive approached Waveform to help conceptualize, design, film and broadcast their anniversary stream, which included the worldwide reveal of their newest update.

ACCOMPLISHING OUR MISSION

Working closely with Behaviour Interactive, Waveform designed and built two completely custom sets directly inspired by in-game settings, sourced and fabricated custom props, and shot more than 50 hours of footage across 4 cameras. As Waveform is a leader in CAD and rendering, ensuring that aligning with Behaviour Interactive on important features and details was effortless.

Waveform’s contributions didn’t stop there. After filming concluded, the Waveform team continued to edit footage with custom graphics, interactive polls and giveaways. Finally, immediately preceding the broadcast, Waveform also hosted a live press conference both in person in their Montreal Studio, and online using their virtual events platform.

DreamHack Anaheim 2020: A celebration of gaming lifestyle

THE BIGGEST EVENTS OF THE YEAR

DreamHack is an international tour of premier gaming lifestyle festivals, featuring everything gaming under one roof, including pro esports tournaments, amateur and varsity gaming tournaments, world-famous bring your own computer (BYOC) LAN party, free play area, influencer appearances, cosplay championship, live music and more. Waveform once again collaborated with DreamHack to provide one of esports and gaming’s biggest events of the year.

SETTING THE STAGE

Waveform was the production partner for DreamHack Anaheim designing, producing, and executing stages, broadcast elements, and live content for this massive three-day event at the Anaheim Convention Center. One of the biggest challenges that Waveform faced was the logistics and coordination with an international team in a large venue. Thanks to its experience in large-scale event planning, the event ran smoothly and seamlessly.

HOW IT PLAYED OUT

This first-ever DreamHack event held on the West Coast saw thousands of gamers, streamers, players, and enthusiasts enjoying live tournaments, concerts, and LANs. Waveform’s expertise in the gaming events industry shined and DreamHack Anaheim was one of the offline tournaments with the largest attendance of the year, with attendees anticipating DreamHack Anaheim’s next event!

Solotech Waveform Showcase Esport september 2021 Toronto

Solotech and Waveform present ‘’The Esports Showcase’’

A unique opportunity to meet the key actors behind some of the world’s largest esports events and discover innovative technological solutions

 

Toronto, Canada, August 10, 2021 – Solotech and Waveform Entertainment are proud to present ‘’The Esports Showcase’’, a unique event featuring innovative solutions for the booming esports market.

From September 14 to 16, at ACS Productions / Sony Sound Stage in Toronto, guests are invited to meet the companies and production teams behind some of the biggest events in the gaming industry and enjoy an exclusive preview of new trends in the esports community.

At the event, guests will be invited to take part in an esports tournament simulation and experience a revolutionary immersive sound system for esports.

Solotech and Waveform’s experts will present an array of services available for esports, including solutions for large-scale esports tournament production and webcasting.

Places are limited. Free tickets are available by following this link.

 

About Solotech

Founded over 40 years ago, Solotech is a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology with 16 strategic locations in Canada, the United States and in the United Kingdom. Thanks to an inventory encompassing over 300 renowned manufacturers, Solotech is the single source for audio, video, lighting, rigging, soft goods, control and collaboration solutions & services. The company is internationally recognized for its expertise in Live Productions and Systems Integration in various markets, namely music, sports, business, culture and education, and is fully supported by three major shareholders: Claridge, Desjardins Capital and Investissement Québec. Solotech employs 1,550 professionals in its offices located in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville, Chicago, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City and Saguenay. Find out more at www.solotech.com.

 

About Waveform

Waveform is a full-service agency established with the vision of providing clients with guidance and access to the gaming and esports industry. From competitive tournaments to music festivals, Waveform is committed to the rising tide of gaming and esports in mainstream culture. Established in 2018, Waveform has formed several strategic partnerships focused on enhancing service quality, from ideation to execution and products offered to new and existing clients. The company has been on the leading edge of esports event production and broadcast for several years, servicing some of the world’s most prestigious esports tournaments and events, including Dreamhack, Cineplex Entertainment, and Enthusiast owned EGLX. Find out more at waveform.gg

 

Contact

Roch Carignan
Communications & Marketing Advisor
media@solotech.com

 

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