Seoul 1988

Technology Solutions to Support the Olympic Games

Broadcasting Equipment Supported Certain Broadcasters' program production
with High-Quality Analog Recording

Photo: Performers gathered in the shape of the Olympic Games Seoul 1988 emblem and the Olympic rings on the stadium's ground at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Seoul 1988

Panasonic modified the commercially-successful VHS for professional use. Panasonic supplied the professional VHS, along with a metal-formulated tape (MII cassette tape), capable of high-quality analog recording, to KBS, the broadcaster from the Host Country. Panasonic also supplied NBC, the Broadcaster for the United States, with the MIIVTR system.

Photo: Multiple monitors installed at the International Broadcast Center (IBC)
Photo: Large Korean drum used during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Seoul 1988
Photo: Panoramic view of the stadium where the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Seoul 1988 was held
Photo: The Olympic flag being raised and Olympic cauldron being lit at a venue of the Olympic Games Seoul 1988