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While the majority of Mainstream Media's live streams are multi-camera configurations, there are numerous situations where only one camera is needed. Events such as online learning modules, press conferences, electronic news gathering, and internal corporate broadcasts can be really successful with a simple one-camera setup.

NetOn.Live is a company that has created a full IP software solution that makes flexible, scalable, cost-effective, and efficient live broadcast a reality. LiveOS, which won the Remote Production category at the 2022 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards, is a ground-breaking modular software platform for live and recorded media production.

A recent trend for cameras has been lightweight and compact bodies with large image sensors. The ability to capture a cinematic shallow depth of field and to position the camera in any situation are must-have features for most indie filmmakers. But let’s face it, cinematic shallow depth of field and fast prime lenses will not cut it for next year’s Super Bowl. Viewers are accustomed to watching the news, sports and live events from a certain broadcast perspective.

The Cloud itself is pretty simple, but for broadcasters, leveraging it can be complex. It isn’t that difficult technically, but Broadcast still straddles requirements that demand real time, high resolution, quick turnaround solutions; and this is coupled with the need to connect geographically separate locations, reduce costs, and extend access to assets for multi-format distribution. All of this has meant that the conversation about the Cloud has evolved rapidly from asking the basic question “What can I do in the Cloud?” to trial projects and implementations that are now underway or under evaluation.

When I was first approached about doing a review for the MXL BCD-1 I was pretty excited. Most of the time I focus on reviewing our creative visual tools of the trade. There is never a shortage of equipment like cameras, lighting, and various other gear.

There is no doubt about it: a lot of people love to watch sports. Viewership for the NFL alone was up 5% in 2018. That rising number also translates into increased production opportunities for all of us. But who is booking these productions and how are they getting the job done?

Until recently, esports was viewed as the most niche of sports, an up-and-coming series of live events that was followed by a young and very specific audience. However, the reality is that esports organizers have long been delivering live programming to tens of millions of people per event.

by Bradford HillSession Notes from "How SNL Produces Short Films in 48 Hours or Less" at the NAB Show. Speakers: George Winslow, Rhys Thomas, Stacey Foster, Alex Buono, Adam Epstein(Basically, the SNL Film unit produces killer shorts in less than the time it took me to write these session notes). First, they kicked off the session with a montage of some of the best recent SNL shorts, including ‘Red Flag’, “Sopranos Diaries” and the “Real Housewives of Disney”. See More Here: http://www.rhyst.com/filter/snlThen they showed my personal favorite, the Louie CK parody “Lincoln.”How many of you would have guessed that happened in the wake of Sandy? More to come on that later.

Live event production takes numerous forms with diverse approaches to spectator immersion. Sports production emphasizes the fan experience. Whether taking in the game from inside the venue or on the couch at home, a compelling sports production will expertly follow and capture game action in ways that makes fans feel as though they are part of the experience, with a healthy dose of dramatic flair that creates a deeper connection.