ImSoPROD, the TV production entity of French national lottery operator FDJ United, has installed a suite of Grass Valley LDX C98 cameras in its lottery draw studio

MONTREAL, CANADA – March 24, 2026 – Grass Valley has strengthened its long-standing relationship with ImSoPROD, the TV production entity of the FDJ United, with the deployment of Grass Valley LDX C98 compact cameras across its national lottery production facilities in France.

Throughout a decades-long partnership, ImSoPROD has been using Grass Valley cameras continuously since the LDK300 generation, alongside NVISION and Sirius routing infrastructure solutions. The latest deployment is part of an ongoing modernization of ImSoPROD’s camera fleet, supporting both nation-wide lottery productions as well as studio facilities rented to external TV production and broadcast customers.

With an efficient lottery draw set measuring only 80 m², ImSoPROD required a compact camera solution that could match the image quality of its existing broadcast cameras, while significantly reducing physical footprint and system complexity. “Space is a limiting factor on a lottery draw set, but image quality and reliability are non-negotiable,” said Jérémie Guillain, Technical Director Broadcast and Engineering at ImSoPROD.

“Deploying the LDX C98 allowed us to install up to 14 cameras in a very small environment in a very short space of time, while maintaining the highest levels of picture quality. With Grass Valley, we know that image quality is going to be consistent across its entire camera range, regardless the form factor, which made the C98 the perfect fit for this challenging environment.”

The LDX C98 delivers native UHD acquisition using the same imager technology and image processing as Grass Valley’s full-size broadcast cameras and operates without

the need for an XCU. It comes standard with HDR and Wide Color Gamut and has 3x and 6x speed options for Super Slo-motion operations.

The complete end-to-end deployment was delivered in under two months, with the system successfully on air since September 2025. ImSoPROD’s facilities include three production galleries that can be connected to any of its four studio sets, enabling flexible routing and production configurations across lottery draws and third-party productions. ImSoPROD has also expanded its virtual production capabilities with an 80 m² Extended Reality (XR) wall, where Grass Valley cameras are likewise deployed, making synchronization with its Pixotope XR system flawless and straightforward.

“This project shows how broadcasters and content providers can build flexibility and agility into their production-needs without compromising the quality of their operations or output,” said Carlos Ferreira, VP of Sales for Southern Europe at Grass Valley. “It also showcases the value of long-standing partnerships, and we are very proud to continue to work with ImSoPROD, an entity of FDJ United, in expanding their production capabilities for the future.”

Beyond the camera deployment, ImSoPROD has also begun upgrading associated workflows, including the introduction of Grass Valley’s Creative Grading platform to upgrade legacy OCP400 control workflows, with further installations to come.

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About ImSoPROD

ImSoPROD, the audiovisual subsidiary of FDJ, provides executive production for draw shows, corporate content, brand content, and advertising for the FDJ Group. It also offers production services through its three studios in Boulogne-Billancourt:

  • 600 m² studio with an 80 m² XR wall and 70 m² LED floor for virtual production, also adaptable to physical sets and able to host an audience of up to 200 people.
  • 150 m² virtual studio with green screen or customizable physical set.
  • 80 m² digital studio with green screen or physical set, equipped for moderation and streaming.

All studios are available with state-of-the-art lighting, camera, and sound equipment, control rooms (broadcast or Tricaster), and secure transmission solutions (satellite, fiber, or livestream). Post-production suites, premium reception areas, offices, dressing rooms, and the expertise of our teams are also included.

These facilities are ideal for advertising, TV, corporate, digital, and event productions.

About Grass Valley

Grass Valley empowers over 90% of the world’s top media brands to create and deliver compelling stories that captivate audiences. At the heart of its solutions is the GV Media Universe (GVMU), combining advanced hardware solutions, with the agility, elasticity, and adaptability of the AMPP Media Operating System. Together, they form a seamless, scalable ecosystem for efficient and innovative workflows.

With a portfolio spanning from camera to consumer, Grass Valley provides the flexibility to build solutions for every need – from a single creative harnessing immense production power to globally distributed teams collaborating seamlessly. This breadth of capability enables customers to craft efficient workflows that inspire and engage their audiences.

With over 65 years of expertise, Grass Valley has consistently driven the evolution of live content creation and storytelling. Headquartered in Montreal and supported by Black Dragon Capital, the company remains dedicated to shaping and leading the media revolution.