Sydney-based AV technical specialists TDC are using tech to give an Australian feel to global game show and reality TV formats such as Deal or No Deal, Family Feud, The Voice and The Weakest Link, as demand for game shows and reality content continues to rise.

The company has more than two decades of experience in tailoring global TV formats for Australian audiences and offers services ranging from technical planning to live broadcast, pilot builds, LED screen integration and automated studio control.

With experience across terrestrial broadcasts, commercial networks and OTT streaming, the company blends global format standards with Australian cultural nuance, with localised graphics, audio branding and humour-driven game mechanics helping power some of the most-watched content in Australia.

The Hundred with Andy Lee is one of the most technically ambitious shows on Australian TV and requires TDC to manage 100 concurrent Zoom feeds integrated live into a broadcast studio. After traditional suppliers dismissed the idea as unworkable, TDC delivered a stable, scalable solution that has been in operation for seven seasons.

Drew Ferors, TDC's head of innovation and training, says: “A dynamic, data-driven studio interface was crucial to making the show feel natural and fluid on air. 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.”

“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. We don’t just plug in someone else’s format. We rebuild it to feel like it was made here, from the LED lighting tone to audience engagement and brand flow. That’s what connects.”