Engineering Workshop

Remote Production Engineering Workshop

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Join leading remote production professionals, production truck vendors, and equipment manufacturers for a lively afternoon of discussion centered on the top engineering and truck design issues of the day. What are today’s remote production professionals looking for in terms of features and capabilities? What is the current product landscape? And how are the products being future proofed to meet future needs?

Monday, Dec. 14

1:00-2:00: 3D and the Remote Production Industry
3D consumer TV sets and content will begin hitting consumer’s home in 2010. That movement opens new business opportunities for sports networks and leagues but also providers of remote production services and equipment manufacturers. How can remote production service providers large and small gear up for 3D broadcasts? What technical modifications need to occur to make a 2D truck “3D capable”?
Featuring:
Jerry Gepner, Bexel Broadcast Services, CEO
George Hoover, NEP Broadcasting, CTO
Steve Schklair, 3ality Digital, CEO

2:00-2:15: Trailer Design for Set, Shoot and Strike Events
Both TV networks and remote production companies are looking to a new generation of production trucks that will be capable of being set up and struck following an event faster than ever. Making that possible begins in the very early stages of truck construction. Fred Gerling, founder of Gerling & Associates, provides an overview of truck design for “Set, Shoot, and Strike” capable units and how they can benefit the bottom line of all involved.
Presentation by: Fred Gerling, Gerling & Associates, Founder

2:15-3:00: Remote Engineering Case Studies: The Future of Flypacks
2009 saw a number of innovations with respect to flypack units as networks like the MLB Network, Turner Sports, and NBC Sports made use of ultra-portable systems. Leading integrators and the creators of flypacks discuss their philosophical approach and the industry needs their system addresses.
Featuring:
Brad Cheney, MLB Network, Network Engineering Manager
Steven Heimbold, Reality Check, Producer
Craig Schiller, Bexel Broadcast Services, Director of Rental Operations

3:00-3:15: Coffee Break

3:15-4:00: What’s New in Production Gear: HD and Surround Sound Update
2009 saw a number of new innovations related to production switchers, graphics, instant replay, and Surround Sound audio. How will they impact remote production operations? What is still needed with respect to improvements in video and audio production techniques and equipment?
Featuring:
Kevin M. Callahan, Game Creek, Engineer, Fox Trucks
Bill Duncan, Mira Mobile Television, Director of Engineering
Larry Rogers, Show Partners, President
Tom Sahara, Turner Sports, Senior Director of Remote Operations and IT

4:00-4:30: Sports Production Safety Group Update

The Sports Production Safety Group, comprised of safety representatives from the top national sports networks, discusses its first full year of activities and what they mean for the remote production community, from freelancers to venue personnel, and more. Learn how your production crew can get involved with this important initiative designed to make sports production compounds and camera positions safer for all, preventing workplace injuries and deaths.
Featuring:
Robert Bee, ESPN, Director, Safety & Health, CIH, CSP, ARM
Jason King, NBC Universal, Director, Health and Safety
Joseph Mannetta, ABC, Inc., Director, Loss Prevention and Business Continuity Planning Corporate Risk Management
Rodney North, CBS Sports, Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety, CSP
Ron Partilla, Fox Networks Group, Director, Production Safety, CSP