Seen on Screen provides a roundup of the current sports programming landscape as networks deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In this week’s edition, major networks like NBC Sports, Fox Sports, and ESPN are combating the silence of no live sports with previously-released, taped, or archival content. Many networks have also continued producing […] More
The kickoff of the NWSL Challenge Cup on CBS last Saturday not only marked the return of live team sports in the U.S. but also was the first time an NWSL match has appeared on a broadcast network. To produce the 23 match broadcasts (the opener and Championship Game are airing on CBS, with all […] More
Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is proud to announce that the company has been named the “Preferred Camera and Lens Products” provider of Van Wagner Productions. The partnership between Canon and Van Wagner first began in 2018 and has now been extended for another three years. More
The Sports Video Group is soliciting White Paper proposals for inclusion in the Fall 2020 edition of the SVG SportsTech Journal, which will be released in early September. The SportsTech Journal will address sports production operations during the coronavirus pandemic, provide an in-depth look at venue production and systems integration, and recap SVG’s slate of […] More
The story of American sports television is engrained in the history of this nation, rising on the achievements of countless incredible men and women who never once appeared on our screens. During this pause in live sports, SVG is proud to present a celebration of this great industry. Legends Behind the Lens is a look at […] More
Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) HD cameras offer seemingly endless possibilities in video and live streaming applications. There was a time when high-quality video cameras were very large, very expensive, and almost impossible for non-professionals to operate. In those days, video reinforcement, let alone streaming on the internet, was out of reach for the small- to moderate-sized organization, […] More
The SmartCart SVX mobile interactive touchscreen system relaunched over the weekend at PGA TOUR’s Travelers Championship. The system served as a live-broadcast-sports presentation, analysis, and interview hub throughout the tournament broadcast, with reporter Amanda Balionis conducting socially distanced player interviews. More
The United States media rights for USGA championships, highlighted by the 120th U.S. Open (Sept. 17-20 at Winged Foot Golf Club) have been transferred to NBCUniversal (NBCU), effective immediately. As a result, NBCUniversal will broadcast the four championships the USGA will conduct in 2020: the 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur (Aug. 3-9 at Woodmont Country Club […] More
The story of American sports television is engrained in the history of this nation, rising on the achievements of countless incredible men and women who never once appeared on our screens. During this pause in live sports, SVG is proud to present a celebration of this great industry. Legends Behind the Lens is a look at how […] More
The Premier League has returned to action after a 100-day hiatus because of the coronavirus. Sky Sports was the first broadcaster back on air on Wednesday, June 17 with a doubleheader featuring Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United followed by Manchester City vs. Arsenal. The next day, several key members of the Sky production team joined […] More
