This breakout is for those looking to discuss live event production from the perspective of a mid-major or small Division I program. All are welcome to attend but the conversations will center around topics pertinent to those from schools.
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In college athletics — as in content creation — more is more. From implementing tools like the cloud and REMI/remote production workflows to managing internal expectations, how are athletic departments today combating the enormous demands on their staffs and production facilities? A panel of industry pros share their advice and experiences.
Our control rooms are our homes away from home. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new control room operating at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The facility, which was built and fitted for more than $5 million, allows UTSA Athletics to produce top-quality live productions to meet broadcast standards set by ESPN and the American Athletic Conference. Discover the latest technology powering those broadcasts, gain insider insights into the university’s key technology decisions, and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of live production.
Dive into the nitty gritty of live game production with some of the very best in the industry. We’ll touch on everything from smart production tool investments, camera and microphone layouts, rundowns, staffing, student training, and much more. Also, how are departments balancing the demands of both broadcast and videoboard shows?
In one of the more original productions of the academic year, Harvard executed its first social-specific live event broadcast distributed in a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. The live tennis broadcast featured commentary and offered whiparound coverage of multiple simultaneous matches. The production was natively cut for vertical video with customized graphics for streaming on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The team at Harvard shares the blueprints of this unique production.