Australia - As demand for game shows and reality content hits a new high, TDC – Technical Direction Company is driving a wave of television productions across Australia. TDC is offering services from technical planning through to live broadcast, pilot builds, automated studio control with TDC LiveVIEW custom game engine design and development along with LED screen integration.
With over two decades of experience as a strategic creative partner, TDC is supporting the country’s top formats and helping to shape both the look and delivery of Australian television. From format giants like Deal or No Deal, Family Feud, The Voice, Weakest Link, The 1% Club, All Together Now, and Australian Idol, TDC has mastered the art of adapting global IP tailored for Australian audiences, while delivering technical precision, brand cohesion, and visual polish.
TDC has carved out a reputation for making complex technology accessible, delivering robust solutions while informing and supporting clients throughout every stage of production. That mindset proved essential on The Hundred with Andy Lee, one of the most technically ambitious shows on Australian television. The format required managing 100 simultaneous Zoom feeds integrated live into a broadcast studio. This was an idea that most traditional suppliers dismissed as too fragile or unworkable. TDC not only took on the challenge but delivered a stable, scalable solution that has powered seamlessly over seven seasons.
“A dynamic, data-driven studio interface was crucial to making the show feel natural and fluid on air,” says Drew Ferors, head of innovation and training at TDC. “Our team designed and delivered the full technical hardware and gaming system, covering everything from LED screen control to video processing and content playback. We built the game engine from the ground up, collaborating closely with the producers and Andy Lee to create a reliable solution. By automating the lighting, audio, and video cues, we gave producers seamless control. With The Hundred, we didn’t just take on a challenge – we set out to prove it could be done, and done exceptionally well.
“TDC has developed automated studio link systems that allow for faster show control, smoother integration, and reduced set-up time,” Drew Ferors continues. “Whether it's cueing multiple visual displays or linking lighting effects to gameplay triggers, automation makes it happen in real-time.”
Drew Ferors concludes: “Australians love watching shows that reflect our own energy, humour, and true game sportsmanship. At TDC, we’ve built a legacy around reimagining global game show formats through a distinctly local lens, whether it’s a big shiny moving floor show or a sharp-witted studio quiz. It’s more than translating content, it’s engineering audience connection.”