Monday, December 11, 2023 Location: Gramercy Suite (East & West), 2nd FL Time: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The annual Live Production Workshop will dive into three hot topics (AI, IP, and remote production) but will also provide plenty of discussion around other topics as well. We’ll discuss the health of the remote production business, creating the next-generation of engineering talent, and also highlight some other hot technology areas like shallow-depth-of-field, automated production, and HDR workflows.
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Remote Production Engineering Perspectives
The world of remote production is changing more than ever, and it’s the engineers who are at the center of making new ways of working possible. Leading engineers from remote production facility providers take to the stage to discuss the latest advances that are changing the way they design production facilities, what new tools are on the horizon that they think can make a difference, and how the industry needs to work together to move the industry forward. Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Panelists: Casper Choffat, NEP Group, SVP, Global Product Erling Hedkvist, arkona, Sales and Business Development Peter Riordan, AWS, Broadcast Global Strategy Leader Jason Taubman, Game Creek Video, SVP, Technology Melinda Wright, Mobile TV Group, Director of Operations
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The world of remote production is changing more than ever, and it’s the engineers who are at the center of making new ways of working possible. Leading engineers from remote production facility providers take to the stage to discuss the latest advances that are changing the way they design production facilities, what new tools are on the horizon that they think can make a difference, and how the industry needs to work together to move the industry forward. Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Panelists: Casper Choffat, NEP Group, SVP, Global Product Erling Hedkvist, arkona, Sales and Business Development Peter Riordan, AWS, Broadcast Global Strategy Leader Jason Taubman, Game Creek Video, SVP, Technology Melinda Wright, Mobile TV Group, Director of Operations Visit www.svgcollege.com to view live event.
11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Vizrt Case Study: Multi-Screen Vertical Production for the Tik Tok Generation
A growing trend within sports, driven by millennials and Gen Z fans, show how these highly sought-after viewers are showing increasing interest in watching sports via their cell phones while on the go. Earlier this year, Sky Sports Germany addressed this important audience directly when they created watch parties for fans to stream the 2023 Super Cup, Formula 1, and Premiere League straight from Tik Tok.
This interview-style Case Study answers the question of how Sky Sports Germany, which teamed-up with Vizrt for the live 9:16 event, produced a multi-split screen format production that delivered a unique fan experience. Moderator: Nick Jameson, Vizrt, Senior Customer Success Manager Speaker:Alessandro Reitano, Sky Deutschland Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG, SVP, Continental Production Operations; SVG Europe Chairman
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A growing trend within sports, driven by millennials and Gen Z fans, show how these highly sought-after viewers are showing increasing interest in watching sports via their cell phones while on the go. Earlier this year, Sky Sports Germany addressed this important audience directly when they created watch parties for fans to stream the 2023 Super Cup, Formula 1, and Premiere League straight from Tik Tok. This interview-style Case Study answers the question of how Sky Sports Germany, which teamed-up with Vizrt for the live 9:16 event, produced a multi-split screen format production that delivered a unique fan experience. Moderator: Nick Jameson, Vizrt, Senior Customer Success Manager Speaker: Alessandro Reitano, Sky Deutschland Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG, SVP, Continental Production Operations; SVG Europe Chairman Visit www.svgcollege.com to view live event.
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The World of AI: Understanding AI, Generative AI, and How They Will Impact Your Business
AI and Generative AI are two of the hottest topics in the industry. But what do they really mean to the future of the sports production industry? How are leagues and networks working with AI today and how will Generative AI change the way they work in the future? And how is it impacting the way production tools are designed and deployed? Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Panelists: Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG Chairman Alessandro Reitano, Sky Deutschland Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG, SVP, Continental Production Operations; SVG Europe Chairman Linda Rheinstein, Space Games Federation, Founder and CEO Kunal Sawarkar, IBM, Distinguished Engineer – Generative AI & Chief Data Scientist
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AI and Generative AI are two of the hottest topics in the industry. But what do they really mean to the future of the sports production industry? How are leagues and networks working with AI today and how will Generative AI change the way they work in the future? And how is it impacting the way production tools are designed and deployed? Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Panelists: Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG Chairman Alessandro Reitano, Sky Deutschland Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG, SVP, Continental Production Operations; SVG Europe Chairman Linda Rheinstein, Space Games Federation, Founder and CEO Kunal Sawarkar, IBM, Distinguished Engineer – Generative AI & Chief Data Scientist Visit www.svgcollege.com to view live event.
Join us to go inside the latest facilities and trucks that have entered the sports production marketplace. Leaders in the industry will discuss their latest facilities, the technologies and components that provide their production power, and what kind of productions the facility has been used for. Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Presenters: Paul Bonar, Game Creek Video, VP of Engineering Mike Johnson, Dome Productions, Director of Engineering Josh Liemer, NEP VISTA Worldlink, President Jason Taubman, Game Creek Video, SVP, Technology Dakota Timmons, Mobile TV Group, Cloud Control Engineer Dan Turk, NEP U.S. Broadcast Services, VP and Chief Engineer
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Join us to go inside the latest facilities and trucks that have entered the sports production marketplace. Leaders in the industry will discuss their latest facilities, the technologies and components that provide their production power, and what kind of productions the facility has been used for. Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Presenters: Paul Bonar, Game Creek Video, VP of Engineering Mike Johnson, Dome Productions, Director of Engineering Josh Liemer, NEP VISTA Worldlink, President Jason Taubman, Game Creek Video, SVP, Technology Dakota Timmons, Mobile TV Group, Cloud Control Engineer Dan Turk, NEP U.S. Broadcast Services, VP and Chief Engineer Visit www.svgcollege.com to view live event.
2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Kiswe Case Study: The Power of Altcasts: How to Leverage Cloud Production Technology to Reach New Audiences
In this case study we show how “altcasts” – alternative productions derived from a standard linear broadcast, can help diversify and grow your audience. We demonstrate how this low-lift format can efficiently scale an existing broadcast into many versions tailored for a variety of audiences through cloud based production technology where both operators and talent can work remotely. We include examples and use cases from work done with the NBA and NFL teams. Presenter: Wim Sweldens, Kiswe, Co-Founder and CMO
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In this case study we show how “altcasts” – alternative productions derived from a standard linear broadcast, can help diversify and grow your audience. We demonstrate how this low-lift format can efficiently scale an existing broadcast into many versions tailored for a variety of audiences through cloud based production technology where both operators and talent can work remotely. We include examples and use cases from work done with the NBA and NFL teams. Presenter: Wim Sweldens, Kiswe, Co-Founder and CMO Visit www.svgcollege.com to view live event.
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2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Hot Tech Showcase: AI-Based Production Tools
We’ll take a look at a number of products that leverage AI to either make the operation of a tool easier or to open up new creativity for the production team. Moderator: Jeff Jacobs, NEP Group, SVP, Production Panelists: Colby Adamson, Pixellot, COO Alex Redfern, EVS, Chief Technology Officer
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We’ll take a look at a number of products that leverage AI to either make the operation of a tool easier or to open up new creativity for the production team. Moderator: Jeff Jacobs, NEP Group, SVP, Production Panelists: Colby Adamson, Pixellot, COO Alex Redfern, EVS, Chief Technology Officer Visit www.svgcollege.com to view live event.
2024 is poised to be the year when HDR moves to the mainstream for nearly all big productions and plenty of smaller ones. Experts in HDR take to the stage to discuss their learnings and offer best practices. Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Panelists: Kenny Elcock, NESN, VP of Engineering Felix Nemirovsky, Dolby Laboratories, Solutions Architect Chris Seeger, NBCUniversal, Director, Advanced Content Production Technology, Office of the CTO
2024 is poised to be the year when HDR moves to the mainstream for nearly all big productions and plenty of smaller ones. Experts in HDR take to the stage to discuss their learnings and offer best practices. Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Panelists: Kenny Elcock, NESN, VP of Engineering Felix Nemirovsky, Dolby Laboratories, Solutions Architect Chris Seeger, NBCUniversal, Director, Advanced Content Production Technology, Office of the CTO Visit www.svgcollege.com to view live event.
4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
LiveU Case Study: Boosting Fandom and Increasing Revenue Streams: The Savannah Bananas Story
The Savannah Bananas is a growing franchise who has taken traditional baseball and turned it on its side with an emphasis on entertainment and the fan experience. Learn how league organizers implemented a remote production workflow to expand their reach, create a demand to go to games, build a fan base, drive ticket sales, and sell merchandise. Chad Reese, Coordinating Producer for the Savannah Bananas and Steve Wind-Mozley, LiveU’s CMO join SVG on stage to discuss how the innovative league utilized LiveU’s EcoSystem of hardware, software, and services to deliver powerful, sustainable and highly effective fan engagement. Find out how you can gain important production tips and tricks from the playbook of the masters of Banana Ball! Moderator:Steve Wind-Mozley, LiveU, CMO Presenter: Chad Reese, Savannah Bananas, Coordinating Producer
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The Savannah Bananas is a growing franchise who has taken traditional baseball and turned it on its side with an emphasis on entertainment and the fan experience. Learn how league organizers implemented a remote production workflow to expand their reach, create a demand to go to games, build a fan base, drive ticket sales, and sell merchandise. Chad Reese, Coordinating Producer for the Savannah Bananas and Steve Wind-Mozley, LiveU’s CMO join SVG on stage to discuss how the innovative league utilized LiveU’s EcoSystem of hardware, software, and services to deliver powerful, sustainable and highly effective fan engagement. Find out how you can gain important production tips and tricks from the playbook of the masters of Banana Ball! Moderator: Steve Wind-Mozley, LiveU, CMO Presenter: Chad Reese, Savannah Bananas, Coordinating Producer Visit www.svgcollege.com to view live event.
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4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Hot Tech Showcase: AR Production Tools
The use of Augmented Reality continues to expand and play a larger part in productions. What are some of the latest developments in AR workflows that are improving the quality of the experience? What is being done to make AR more accessible to lower-tier productions? And how can AR increase revenue opportunities? Moderator: Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor Panelists: Jason Black, Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, Manager, Creative Automation and Studio Technology Andy Blondin, Epic Games, Product Management Director, Broadcast Amir Hochfeld, Zero Density, Chief Product Officer Miguel Yabrudes, disguise, Chief Creative Officer, Broadcast
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The use of Augmented Reality continues to expand and play a larger part in productions. What are some of the latest developments in AR workflows that are improving the quality of the experience? What is being done to make AR more accessible to lower-tier productions? And how can AR increase revenue opportunities? Moderator: Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor Panelists: Jason Black, Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, Manager, Creative Automation and Studio Technology Andy Blondin, Epic Games, Product Management Director, Broadcast Amir Hochfeld, Zero Density, Chief Product Officer Miguel Yabrudes, disguise, Chief Creative Officer, Broadcast Visit www.svgcollege.com to view live event.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Opening Night Reception in Exhibits
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