The latest in the SVG College Regional Event Series takes us to Fort Collins, CO, and Colorado State University on SVG College: Rocky Mountain. Network with and learn from some of the top college-sports-video content creators in the area, tour the sparkling new Colorado State Stadium, become a part of the SVG College family at this intimate professional networking event.

The SVG College Regional Event Series is a recurring series of half-day programs hosted on various campuses across the country that have demonstrated a commitment to and the investment in live video production. The shows are designed to bring together content creators and production-technology specialists with some of the industry’s top technology vendors to discuss best practices for those at all levels of production expertise. Seasoned veterans share their experiences and help guide those looking to dive headfirst into the exciting world of video production in college athletics.

The SVG College Initiative and its events are made possible by our sponsors: Avid, Bexel, BlueFrame Technology, Canon, Grass Valley, JVCKENWOOD, LTN Global Communications, Panasonic, Quantum, Ross Video, and Wowza Media Systems

Technology vendors: Only sponsors of the SVG College Initiative are able to attend.

Registration is free for all college and university athletic department personnel. Students are welcome as guests of school staff members. Lunch will be served. Space is limited, so sign up today. For more information on the event, e-mail SVG College Director Brandon Costa at [email protected].

AGENDA:

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Complementary Networking Lunch

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.: Best Practices in Live Event Production
Experts in live streaming discuss the latest in production technologies and strategies while helping you get the most out of any size show.
Speakers:
Julie Bruhn, University of Northern Colorado, Director of Video and Bear Vision
Eric Danner, Western Athletic Conference, Executive Producer, WAC Digital Network
Dennis Trapani, University of Wyoming, Asst. AD, Creative Services

2:45 – 3:00 p.m.: SVG College Tech Spotlight
SVG College Initiative Sponsors share their latest in technology and solutions that are custom designed for the college sports world.

3:00 – 3:15 p.m.: Networking Break

3:15 – 4:00 p.m.: Successful Social Design & Video Strategies
Major social media platforms – such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat – have changed the game in video distribution. Hear success stories and best practices in live social streaming, as well as VOD strategies.
Speakers:
Katie Cavender, Mountain West Conference, Asst. Commissioner, Advanced Media and Digital Strategy
Cameron Kinchen, Colorado State University, Asst. Coordinator of Graphic and Flash Design

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.: Case Study: University of Colorado’s BuffVision
Leaders from Colorado’s BuffVision welcome attendees to their facility with a look at what makes the athletic department’s media arm so successful. 

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.: TOUR: Colorado State Stadium and RAM Vision Tour
Cap off a day of learning and networking with a behind-the-scenes, video tech-centric tour of the Colorado State University’s new football stadium and video production facilities.
Speakers:
Ben Brune, Colorado State University, Director of Video Production and RAM Vision

5:30 p.m.: Networking Reception