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US company Thunder City Production Solutions, based in St Petersburg, Florida, has selected Evertz to deploy a key technology for its new mobile production units (MPUs) in a small- to medium-format vehicle. For Florida Atlantic University (FAU), it incorporated vendors like Evertz, Sony and Calrec into its new Bolt series of MPUs to create a transportable control room, which is now capturing live content for broadcast on ESPN+. FAU chose a 32ft trailer and Thunder City Pro, which it specified, ordered and
installed in conjunction with its contracted Digital Wave Productions. The equipment will help FAU capture student away games and generate revenue through hires, and is also a teaching resource for students on FAU’s Multimedia and Production programmes. “The help and support I received from Evertz, along with the company’s exceptional technology, contributed greatly to the success of the project,” commented Thunder City Pro CEO and production designer Justin Stancil.
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University of Staffordshire has launched a course in esports broadcasting with Panasonic and its long-term partner Digital Garage. This will enable it to accommodate more students on the course, run esports events and position itself as a leader in academic esports broadcasting. It was the first university to introduce a dedicated esports degree, and is investing £2.7 million in the Beacon Esports Expansion at its Stoke-on-Trent campus. Digital Garage will manage the entire design and build, equipping the space with Panasonic’s pro broadcast studio equipment. Richard
Mortimer, technical services manager at University of Staffordshire, commented: “We needed to update the course, albeit within budget. “Digital Garage gave us the confidence to step out of our comfort zone and invest in high-level Panasonic tech for industry-leading facilities.”
In collaboration with Tennis Australia, EMG/Gravity Media have successfully delivered coverage for the Laver Cup 2024 at Berlin’s Uber Arena. The Nova 105 IP UHD HDR OB truck supported all aspects of the large-scale, on-site production. Outgoing feeds were converted to 1080p SDR for distribution but quality was maintained – resulting in standard-definition images that still looked great. Detailed technical planning was key, led by Lars Hilberink from the Netherlands EMG/Gravity Media team. The 49 cameras used included BTS robotic and speciality cams, an extensive RF network, two full-size production galleries and multiple edit suites, as well as on-site studio and commentary facilities. Eric Pronk, EMG/Gravity Media project manager, said: “We’re proud to have contributed to this incredible project. The team is excited for future collaborations to explore the combined resources of EMG and Gravity Media.” MATCH POINT AT THE UBER ARENA
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