China's domestically-developed high-end filming technology—the SEEDER robotic camera system—delivered precise and high-quality live broadcast footage of the 93rd Victory Day military parad

2025-09-05 10:15:57 朱悦

The awe-inspiring visuals of the 93rd Victory Day Parade were made possible by a seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and the spirit of craftsmanship embodied in China’s domestically-developed high-end filming equipment. For this historic live broadcast, the CMG (China Media Group) technical team implemented a pioneering deployment of SEEDER’s advanced camera systems — including two RB20EH9M heavy-duty 9-meter elevation tower systems and five RBU30HH4 high-precision robotic pan-tilt heads — enabling dynamic, stable, and precisely controlled footage capture throughout the parade.

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The No.1 elevation tower stood tall directly in front of the flagpole, facing the Tiananmen Rostrum, creating a compositionally and symbolically powerful shooting angle. The No.2 elevation tower was strategically positioned between the military band and the choir formations, serving as a backup camera position.

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Three of the robotic pan-tilt heads were mounted on elevated camera trucks positioned along the southern side of Chang'an Avenue, aligned sequentially along the parade route to form a continuous and dynamic shooting array. The remaining two units were installed at the base of Jinshui Bridge, on either side. Working in full coordination, all five robotic heads captured the grandeur of the parade with multi-angle, seamless tracking shots of the marching formations and military equipment columns.


1. Technical Superiority of the Equipment
The SEEDER RB20EH9M elevation tower system features a precision mechanical lifting mechanism with an extensive elevation range and an impressive positioning accuracy of up to 0.1 millimeters. It enables smooth and stable vertical movement up to a height of 9 meters, offering a commanding overhead perspective ideal for capturing the full scale of the military parade. Designed for professional broadcast applications, the system delivers exceptional load-bearing capacity and structural stability, maintaining rock-solid performance even at full extension—fully meeting the rigorous demands of broadcast-grade cinematography.

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The RBU30HH4 Robotic Pan-Tilt Head System demonstrates exceptional motion control capabilities. It offers a horizontal (pan) rotation range of ±720 degrees with variable speeds ranging from 1 to 120 degrees per second, and a positioning accuracy of 0.1 degrees. The vertical (tilt) range extends up to +270 degrees, also with speeds between 1 and 120 degrees per second and the same high level of precision at 0.1 degrees. These specifications ensure smooth, responsive, and highly accurate camera movements suitable for complex live broadcast scenarios.

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These robotic pan-tilt heads are equipped with professional-grade anti-shake technology for start-stop motion, ensuring stable and usable footage even during rapid acceleration or deceleration. This advanced stabilization system effectively minimizes vibration and image jitter, making it possible to achieve smooth and precise shots—even when using long focal length lenses.


2. System Integration and Innovative Applications
In this live broadcast, SEEDER’s technical equipment achieved seamless multi-system coordination. Three RBU30HH4 robotic pan-tilt heads were sequentially arranged along the southern side of Chang’an Avenue, forming a continuous dynamic shooting array that enabled multi-angle, uninterrupted tracking of the marching formations and equipment columns.

The robotic pan-tilt system supports multiple control modes and leverages AI-driven automation to generate motion trajectories with up to 16 movement nodes based on timing and distance parameters. This capability facilitates smooth, continuous multi-point curve motion, ensuring flawless capture of complex movement paths in the video footage.

Moreover, these devices boast robust compatibility, supporting B4 mount lenses from Canon and Fujinon’s full servo lens series. They can precisely control zoom, focus, and aperture movements, while simultaneously acquiring lens zoom and focus tracking data through digital lens cables, enabling advanced synchronized camera operations.


3. Rigorous Preparations
To ensure the flawless execution of this nationally significant live broadcast, SEEDER’s Qingdao technical team was fully engaged throughout the entire support process. During the critical pre-broadcast preparation phase, the team worked tirelessly, actively participating in three comprehensive full-scale rehearsals. They continuously refined equipment installation plans, optimized the stability of control systems, and developed detailed technical contingency plans tailored to the unique conditions of the parade site. Team members conducted round-the-clock equipment debugging and drills to guarantee zero-error performance during the live broadcast. Throughout rehearsals, the SEEDER technical team further enhanced equipment performance, fully leveraging the robotic pan-tilt heads’ technology feature that requires no initialization calibration at startup—making it especially suitable for large-scale live events such as military parades.


4. Significance of Domestic Technological Breakthroughs
The successful application of these technologies marks a major breakthrough for China in the field of high-end broadcast filming equipment, demonstrating that domestically produced professional devices have reached an internationally advanced level. As a domestic brand, SEEDER offers customers superior service responsiveness and customized support while achieving high cost-effectiveness. Founded in 2014, SEEDER has rapidly developed into a leading provider specializing in the research, development, production, and global marketing of professional broadcasting products. It has established three independent R&D centers and specialized manufacturing bases in Hangzhou, Zhongshan, and Qingdao.


5. Technological Innovations in the Parade Broadcast
The live broadcast of the 93rd Victory Day Parade incorporated multiple technological innovations, continuing the pioneering spirit first showcased during the 2019 70th National Day parade broadcast. China Media Group (CMG) has consistently pushed boundaries in parade live broadcasting. By deploying SEEDER’s robotic filming systems, the broadcast further enhanced the visual impact, intensity, emotional resonance, and expressive power of the footage. The parade broadcast is a concentrated demonstration of technical strength and innovative capability. Utilizing specialized equipment such as robotic elevation towers and robotic pan-tilt heads, the live broadcast team achieved panoramic, three-dimensional, multi-angle coverage of the parade, effectively inspiring nationwide patriotism.


6. Future Development and Outlook
SEEDER affirms its commitment to deepening expertise in high-end filming equipment, driving technological innovation and broadening application of domestically produced broadcast gear. The company aims to provide technical assurance and support for more future national-level live broadcasts. SEEDER will continue focusing on innovation and independent R&D to deliver superior solutions for the high-end market and contribute to the advancement of China’s domestic high-end equipment industry. Currently, SEEDER’s product portfolio covers ten series, including intelligent studio systems, ST2110 IP-based products, graphics packaging systems, robotic camera systems, and virtual tracking products, with global marketing led by Hangzhou SEEDER Network.


With the deployment of more intelligent filming equipment, the live broadcasting format of large-scale events is undergoing profound transformation. The 93rd Victory Day Parade not only solemnly commemorates the 80th anniversary of the War of Resistance Victory but also serves as a powerful declaration of China’s broadcast technology strength to the world.