Tuesday General Sessions (12/15)

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The 2020 MLB season resulted in a unique playoff format, rule changes that might stick for next year, and new workflows designed to make productions safer and better. Leaders from MLB Network, rights holders, and teams discuss their efforts and the lasting impact on MLB production.
Moderator: Susan Stone, MLB Network, SVP, Operations and Engineering
Panelists:
Daniel Blanchard, MLB, Senior Director, Media Technology
Jason Hedgcock, MLB Network, Director, Remote Technical Operations
Jason Lobb, MLB Network, Director
Jacob Soto, MLB Network, VP, Engineering and IT

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The Mint 400 is the oldest and most prestigious off-road race in America. LiveU Sports Sales Director, Dave Belding explains how California-based production company, Mad Media produced comprehensive live coverage of the entire 116-mile desert race using a LiveU Wireless At-Home Production workflow. Learn how the lean crew produced a multi-camera REMI production amidst challenging outdoor elements and a tight budget, which resulted in record-breaking viewership, engagement, and overall race exposure among a global audience.
Presenter: Dave Belding, LiveU, Sales Director, Sports

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Those involved in remote production services have had arguably the most challenging 10 months they have ever faced. Top executives from leading remote production service providers join us to discuss the current state of the business, how it is impacting their operations and future builds, and what they need from key clients and partners to ensure the ecosystem weathers the storm.
Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Executive Director, Editorial
Panelists:
Mary Ellen Carlyle, Dome Productions, SVP and GM
Phil Garvin, Mobile TV Group, Founder and CEO
Pat Sullivan, Game Creek Video, President and Founder
Mike Werteen, NEP Broadcast Services, President
Scott West, Program Productions, President and CEO

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When the Fiserv Forum production system went live in 2018, it was one of the first SMPTE ST 2110 uncompressed IP video systems on earth. Amidst the unpredictable circumstances of 2020, Fiserv was able to leverage IP and IT technologies to support remote production workflows and address rapidly changing needs. Ken Barski, Director of Broadcast Technology at Milwaukee Bucks, discusses how things are going today and the challenges they were able to overcome by moving to IP.
Presenters:
Ken Barski, Milwaukee Bucks, Director of Broadcast Technology
Cassidy Phillips, Imagine Communications, VP, Networking Solutions

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The NFL is in the midst of its 2020 season but the league also was one of the first out of the chute in terms of remote workflows for the 2020 NFL Draft back in April. Join us to learn about those workflows, the current season of coverage, and a sneak peak at Super Bowl plans and how things might change for the big game.
Moderator: Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor
Panelists:
Onnie Bose, NFL, Vice President, Broadcasting
Bruce Goldfeder, NFL Media, VP of Engineering
Dave Shaw, NFL Media, VP, Head of Media Operations

Encoders/Decoders; Routers/Networking/Signal Transport; Test and Measurement/Conversion Gear

Tour Leader: Mike Francis, CBS Sports, VP, Remote Engineering

Companies: EVS, Imagine Communications, Lawo, Nevion, Riedel

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Encoders/Decoders; Routers/Networking/Signal Transport; Test and Measurement/Conversion Gear

Tour Leader: Mike Francis, CBS Sports, VP, Remote Engineering

Companies: Adder Technology, IHSE USA, Markertek, VITEC

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As sports betting booms in several states across the U.S., sports-content creators — ranging from major national networks to leagues to digital-first media companies — are diving in with a wealth of new interactive experiences to drive engagement approaches ranging from free-to-play games to full-on gambling. Data and video are the heartbeat of it all. Take a deep dive into the developments in this exciting space from content and technology experts looking to deliver the next generation of live-sports-video engagement.

Without fans in the stands, in-venue professionals had to devise other ways to put their control rooms to use. From videoboard elements to producing fabricated crowd noise, crews had to get creative with their planning and execution. In this roundtable, directors and managers of in-game presentation discuss how content strategies and production philosophies have shifted since the return of live sports, what lessons can be learned from NFL franchises with in-stadium fans, and how remote/cloud-based technologies played a vital role while crew members were working from home.

OTT/Streaming; Social Media Publishing Tools; Data Provider

Tour Leader: Steven Thorpe, Fox Corporation, VP, Video Platforms

Companies: AWS, Limelight Networks, The Switch, Zixi

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Consoles/Mixers; Intercom Systems; Microphones; Sound Systems

Tour Leaders:
Karl Malone, NBC Sports and Olympics, Director of Sound Design
Henry Rousseau, ESPN, Associate Director Remote Production Operations

Companies: Calrec DiGiCo, Clear-Com, Joseph Electronics, Shure, Telos Alliance

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The consumption of live sports through streaming channels climbed yet again in 2020, and the mechanisms used to deliver live video to smartphones, connected TVs, and more continue to evolve and mature. How will personalization, discovery, interactivity. and fan-engagement technologies help sports leagues, networks, and digital-native media companies engage with, monetize, and ultimately grow and retain a subscriber pool? Get first-hand perspectives and insights from some of the smartest minds in digital sports production on where OTT and streaming platforms are headed after an unpredictable year.

The evolution of automated production tools continues to accelerate, and they are playing a bigger part in more and more productions. Join us to discuss the latest automated production tools, their use cases, and how AI and machine learning are taking them to the next level.

Automated Production; Crewing; Logistics; Mobile Trucks; Equipment Rentals/Reseller; Power Services; Production Services

Tour Leader: Mike Davies, Fox Sports, SVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG Chairman

Companies: Gravity Media, Mediapro, NEP, Program Productions, The Switch

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AI/ML; Content Security; MAM/Orchestration Systems; Storage/Archive Technology; Cloud Services

Tour Leader: Tab Butler, MLB Network, Senior Director, Media Management and Post Production

Companies: Google, Lumen Technologies, Microsoft, Seagate powered by Tape Ark

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Cameras/Lenses; Camera Support

Tour Leader: Jason Cohen, CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network, VP, Remote Technical Operations

Companies: Canon, Fujifilm, Grass Valley, Sony

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Contribution Services (Fiber/Satellite/IP); Hi-Speed File Transfer; RF/Wireless

Tour Leader: Adam Whitlock, ESPN, Associate Director, Remote Traffic Operations

Companies: AT&T, Eurovision, IBM Aspera, LiveU

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Production Switchers; Replay; Graphics

Tour Leader: Brad Cheney, Fox Sports, VP, Field Operations and Engineering

Companies: Blackmagic Design, Grass Valley, Panasonic, Ross Video, Vizrt Group

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Production Switchers; Replay; Graphics

Tour Leader: Brad Cheney, Fox Sports, VP, Field Operations and Engineering

Companies: Evertz, EVS, Nelco Media, TVU Networks

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AI/ML; Content Security; MAM/Orchestration Systems; Storage/Archive Technology; Cloud Services

Tour Leader: Tab Butler, MLB Network, Senior Director, Media Management and Post Production

Companies: EditShare, Signiant, Tedial, Telestream, Veritone

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