EA’s Joe Lynch on Developing Live Events Around the Newly Launched EA Sports FC 24
After their expiration of their partnership with FIFA, Electronic Arts (EA) released their next iteration of the popular soccer game, entitled EA Sports FC 24. For EA’s Group Director of Esports Content and Programming Joseph Lynch, this meant recreating how they present live esports competitions and promotions for the product as well as create new relationships with production partners.
At the 2023 SVG Esports Production Summit, he highlights the challenges and triumphs of this process and details the work that went into creating this year’s program as Committee Chair.
Last month, Marquee Sports Network caught a Chicago Cubs walk-off win with a live drone.
Director Mike Fox takes you through the creative choices behind when he cut to the aerial shot and how having the drone changed how he otherwise would have handled the big moment.
You can watch the full interview on everything Cubs on Marquee in 2023 [on-field shallow depth-of-field, a low home robo, and a winning team] with Fox and game producer Mike Leary right now over on SVG PLAY.
⏯ https://svgplay.sportsvideo.org/videos/marquee-sports-network-uses-a-live-drone-for-a-chicago-cubs-walk-off
Women's College World Series: ESPN's Meg Aronowitz on Documenting Dreams
The Finals of the 2023 NCAA Women’s College World Series begin on Wednesday night (Game 1, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN) as Florida State looks to derail Oklahoma’s bid to three-peat.
ESPN is on-site in Oklahoma City with a big production plan to chronicle it all. A live drone, a two-point cabled aerial camera system, a Technocrane, and multiple super slow mos are just a few of the toys pulling in the eye-popping imagery of the action on the field.
On the day before the start of the Finals, ESPN’s VP, Production Meg Aronowitz joined SVG to discuss the unique cameras that have been deployed at the venue, how to keep the storylines fresh during a dynastic run on the diamond, and what makes working this event a uniquely special experience.
Manolo Romero: A Tribute
Manolo Romero was one of the great international giants of the sports broadcasting world.
His influence is still felt today, having built and shaped the world of host broadcasting in international events.
We mourn his loss and celebrate the legacy of an all-time great.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Fox Sports' Kevin Callahan on the Broadcaster's Herculean Effort at the International Broadcast Centre
Live from Doha, we were able to sit down with FOX Sports' VP of field operations and engineering, Kevin Callahan and discuss the importance of the work being down back home in the United States, the evolution of this production since the 2018 Men’s World Cup in Russia and 2019 Women’s World Cup in France, the colleagues that are making each show possible, and more.
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Vin Scully: A Tribute
Vin Scully: Icon. Gentleman. 🎙️
Behind the microphone for 28 World Series, 20 no-hitters, and four perfect games, Scully also called the NFL and golf, including eight Masters.
Relive his career through this tribute from his Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame induction in 2008.
Vin Scully: A Tribute
Vin Scully: Icon. Gentleman. 🎙️
Behind the microphone for 28 World Series, 20 no-hitters, and four perfect games, Scully also called the NFL and golf, including eight Masters.
Relive his career through this tribute from his Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame induction in 2008.
On March 12, the sports broadcasting industry lost one of its most well-liked and -respected individuals in its history. Jack Simmons, who spent nearly five decades at both NBC Sports and FOX Sports, passed away at the age of 71.
Simmons did it all in his legendary career and touched many lives along the way. In addition to his successful run at NBC, Simmons was one of the original hires when FOX Sports launched in 1994. When he retired in 2016, he ended a 20+-year run as SVP, Production Operations.
Relive Jack’s storied career - and the impact he had on those around him - with this tribute video from his Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame induction in 2017:
Take a peek inside the lower bowl of SoFi Stadium and its gigantic Infinity Screen with @kris_hernandezz
ESPN will use 28 cameras, including two Pico Pole Cams and four total Goal Cams, as well as a full onsite production for the MLS Cup Final in Portland. Expect more Pole Cam shots like this one behind the net tomorrow afternoon 👇
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Tonight at Citi Field, the city of New York comes together to honor those that were lost 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. Before first pitch, our Kristian Hernandez and Fox Sports VP of Field Operations and Engineering Brad Cheney discuss the planning that what went into this massive 4K HDR effort, the decision to deploy postseason-level technology for this regular season contest, and how this night of remembrance serves as a fitting conclusion to a baseball-filled summer.
Live From MLB at Field of Dreams: Fox Sports’ Mike Davies on Balancing Television Production and Cinematic Storytelling
Tonight's MLB at Field of Dreams will be the league’s first attempt at televising professional baseball amongst the cornfields of Iowa. Fox Sports' SVP of Technical and Field Operations Mike Davies highlights the uniqueness of preparing for this regular season contest between the Yankees and White Sox, the logistical challenges that come with putting on an event of this magnitude, and how cinematic techniques will be at the forefront to showcase the game’s environment.
MLB All-Star Game: FOX Sports' Francisco Contreras
Fox Sports is, again, tasked with the main broadcast of the 2021 MLB All-Star Game and it's deploying a bevy of technology that will highlight the finer details and accentuate the atmosphere of baseball’s most grandiose exhibition contest.
Director, Field Operations, Francisco Contreras explores the technological headliners in the 65-camera show, how 4K HDR workflows were developed leading up to this game, where two Megalodons may be used throughout Coors Field, and his thoughts on returning to the Midsummer Classic after the cancellation of last year’s edition.
How ESPN Revamped Its College Football Graphics Package
Although 2020 was filled with challenges, nothing deterred ESPN from taking on a redesign of its college football properties. Here's how the creative team came up with a comprehensive design system for all FBS and FCS games, College Gameday’s new look, and a rebrand of the College Football Playoff.
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