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Smode contributes to redesign of TV5Monde studio set

International French-language broadcaster TV5Monde has recently undertaken an overhaul of its main studio set. This modernisation forms part of a broader initiative to refresh the channel’s visual identity and news presentation, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s three largest television networks, with over sixty million annual viewers and distribution across more than 200 countries and territories.

Driven by Philippe Antoine, appointed news director in March 2025, TV5Monde sought to move away from the traditional globe backdrop in favour of showcasing faces and landscapes - symbols of a more human-centred and globally engaged approach to news. At the core of this new visual identity is Smode, a real-time compositing and media server platform.

Designed by Panoramic 7, the new set incorporates augmented reality and a reimagined visual architecture. Its graphic design, led by Julie Lavigne, features a dominant ember orange palette, with blue tones for news and violet for cultural segments. Nicolas Menet oversaw the title sequence, while agency 17Mars delivered the full graphic package including logo, lower thirds and screen animations. Integrated directly into the channel’s nodal system, a Smode server now controls all studio screens, the central totem and augmented reality elements, to ensure visual consistency and seamless broadcast delivery.

“The aim of this redesign was also to improve the working environment and comfort for journalists and production teams”, says Nicolas Renard, director of productions for TV5Monde. To support a smooth transition for studio teams, training was provided by Erwan Tehel, head of training and product specialist at Smode Tech. TV5Monde’s graphics teams now work closely with journalists and the Smode operator.

“The use of Smode in the new set design has optimised responsiveness between editorial ideas and the on-air deployment of new graphic scenarios, meeting the demands of daily live broadcasts”, notes Nicolas Bruxer, production and project manager at TV5Monde.

(Photos: CL2P/Christophe Lartige/TV5Monde)

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