Live from The Open Championship: NBC Sports, Golf Channel Collaborate on Remote Studio Production; Rely on 2110 IP Transport NEWBERT Flypacks allow studio production team to cut shows from Orlando By Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 10:58 am
Print This Story
Story Highlights
It's year three for NBC Sports and The Golf Channel at The Open Championship and the production teams continue to refine the production as well as its relationships. Topping the list this year is the reliance on NBC's own NEWBERT remote flypack to allow for the Golf Channel studio production team to cut the shows remotely from its home facility in Orlando, FL.
Allison McAllister and Ryan Soucy oversee operations for NBC Sports at The Open Championship.
NEWBERT has been great, says Ryan Soucy, NBC Sports, VP, golf operations. It has reduced costs and the number of people on site and it is a big test for us, but it is going well. And we have a lot of support from the team back in Orlando as they have a hard job because they are working overnight. But production here is talking to the producers back and forth like they are in the building and communications have been good.
NEWBERT has been used this year for tournaments like the Hawaii Tournament of Champions, the Travelers, and the Senior PGA Championship but this weekend it made its debut at a major.
This is the biggest show NEWBERT has done, says Marc Caputo, Golf Channel, senior director, remote technical operations.
Craig Bernstein, NBC Sports, senior director, technical operations and engineering, says that what's new compared to the other tournaments it has been used on is that it is tied to an IP-based transmission system and actually contains more equipment than a typical NEWBERT flypack. It's the result of a joint venture between the Golf Channel and NBC Sports as they both provided the hardware.
It's a state-of-the-art workflow that uses 2110 [for multicasts] between Scotland and Orlando, says Bernstein. Previously when the Golf Channel used NEWBERT signals were transmitted as ASI via either satellite or fiber. The move to 2110 removes the need to send signals via an ASI multiplex as three Evertz IP encoders are on site at The Open while 10 Evertz IP decoders are in Orlando.
(l-to-r) Craig Bernstein, Marc Caputo, Dominic Torchia, Chris Connelly, and Mike Peloso have been working hard to oversee the use of a NEWBERT flypack at The Open Championship.
Dominic Torchia, NBC Sports, manager, remote technical operations and engineering, says that Orlando has integrated tally and router control, a move that removes the need for an additional operator to be on site. The team at home includes the typical front-bench production team, Chyron Hego and Vizrt graphics operators, the A1 audio mixer, and EVS operators have access to 16 feeds.
They have a multiview of the sources and can decide what goes down the paths, he says. This is the maiden voyage for the IP transmission kit and we are hoping to transfer more routing and control functionality to the transmission side so the NEWBERT kit can do the production.
Two muxes are also in place for redundancy and the studio shows are relying on five cameras provided by NBC and 11 additional cameras that are rented from CTV OB. A Lawo audio frame is also part of the package as it helps create a local mix while DNF Controls provides GPI transport between The Open and Orlando. In addition, the system allows for frame conversion of 50 fps signals to 59.94 fps to take place in Orlando, meaning less equipment needs to be rented for the coverage.
The Live from' show has 16 cameras and up to 20 sources and we have 14 transmission paths [over a 1 Gbps circuit] and a remote Evertz panel in Orlando where the TOC can route the transmission paths from Orlando, says Caputo. It's worked out really well.
Two producers are on hand at The Open to work with talent during breaks and camera people are also on site along with camera shaders and an A2 audio mixer.
There are three operators with NEWBERT, two engineers and then an engineer with transmission, adds Bernstein. The complete system is comprised of 26 rack units of equipment.
The system is expected to be used again at the Ryder Cup that will be held outside of Paris at the end of September. It is anticipated that the system will take another step forward and no longer need to use a CTV production unit as a distribution point between the stage and Orlando.
The transmission kit is brand new and everyone in the NEWBERT team, NBC transmission, and the Golf Channel engineering team did a great job of testing and getting it to work, says Caputo.
Adds Bernstein: If we can take five or 10 people off of the road for the international events it means considerable savings, and the technology allows it to happen.
The system will continue to evolve as Torchia says lessons from NASCAR have already resulted in a system that is lighter and easier to move around thanks to 2110 and the move to fiber.
There is no coax at all and we have been 150 and 200 signals via fiber, he says.
The front bench of the NBC Sports control room at The Open Championship.
Soucy says the third year of NBC's involvement at The Open once again sees the relationship between the core entities involved, NBC, Sky Sports, European Tour Productions, and CTV OB, getting better and better. ETP handles the creation of a World Feed which is used by both NBC Sports and Sky Sports as the backbone of the golf coverage.
[World Feed Director] Jim Storey and his people have done an unbelievable job and the quality of the world feed is tremendous, says Soucy.
All involved worked hard to lessen the amount of production personnel on the course and Virtual Eye technology, provided by ARL Sports Graphics, continues to play a bigger role in
Most recent headlines
04/08/2024
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, is excited to announce Santiago Solanas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)....
03/06/2024
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, a...
03/05/2024
An innovative learning tool to help media and civil society better understand ho...
03/05/2024
PARK CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Actors K stutis Cic nas and Greta Grinevi i t , Director Marija Kavtaradze and Producer Marija Razgute attend the 2023 Sunda...
03/05/2024
If you aren't familiar with Danny Ocean's music, it's only a matter ...
03/05/2024
Spotify has an unwavering commitment to supporting emerging artists across all genres, to helping them launch and thrive in their careers, and to connecting the...
03/05/2024
Como uno de los sonidos de mayor expansi n en el mundo, la M sica Mexicana va m ...
03/05/2024
As one of the fastest-growing sounds worldwide, M sica Mexicana is more than jus...
03/05/2024
NEW YORK FuboTV reported that it lost 110,000 subs in Q1 2024 but it exceeded its guidance for the quarter with double digit year-over-year increases across key...
03/05/2024
Only 3 Weeks Left To Enter The Creative Industries Most Award
Brie Clayton May 3, 2024
0 Comments
Creativepool is giving a last call to the creative i...
03/05/2024
WePlay Studios Transforms the Future of Live Event Storytelling with AJA Gear
Brie Clayton May 3, 2024
0 Comments
By 2032, the esports market is expec...
03/05/2024
WASHINGTON Shannon Bream, Fox News Sunday anchor and chief legal correspondent, sat for a keynote chat at The Business of TV News, with Tom Umstead, senior co...
03/05/2024
WASHINGTON Asked how important is local news, Martha Raddatz, who has covered foreign conflicts for decades and moderated presidential debates for ABC News, s...
03/05/2024
Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management have made a $26 billion cash offer fo...
03/05/2024
CBS announced its 2024-2025 primetime schedule, which features the new dramas NCIS: Origins, Matlock and Watson, and new comedies Poppa's House and Georgie ...
03/05/2024
Sports-focused streaming service Fubo said it reduced its red ink in the first quarter, despite losing 110,000 subscribers since the end of the year....
03/05/2024
Walmart is reportedly about to release a new 4K streaming box/smart speaker hybrid device for Google TV that could retail for as low as $50, according to a repo...
03/05/2024
Enhancements to its Delivery Workspace solution provide increased content delivery robustness and security
By Matthew Corrigan
Published: May 3, 2024
Enha...
03/05/2024
According to reports, if the bid is successful, Sony would be the significant majority shareholder of the new private company
By Jenny Priestley
Published: M...
03/05/2024
Located in Manchesters Spinningfields district, the course aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and industry insight for a career in the creative s...
03/05/2024
Lightbridge has created a new Cine Reflect Lighting System kit, dedicated to enabling artistic lighting with consideration of today's productivity practical...
03/05/2024
Broadcast media systems integrator BeckTV and Lawo worked together on a large-scale AES67 build of radio control rooms at KPBS, San Diego's NPR and PBS memb...
03/05/2024
Raleigh, NC, April 12, 2024 SmallHD announces PageOS 6, a powerful software update free for owners of SmallHD monitors, featuring increased functionality, exp...
03/05/2024
SmallHD announces the Quantum 32 a new 31.5 OLED monitor designed to provide reference HDR/SDR images for post-production final color grading, as well as cri...
03/05/2024
By 2032, the esports market is expected to grow to $9.29 billion, bolstered by a global player count and fan following that both continue to climb. The 2023 Lea...
03/05/2024
Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), today announced that the 11th edition of the Amagi Global FAST Rep...
03/05/2024
Riedel Communications today announced that Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) is relying on a media and intercom network based on Riedel technology for the renewal of...
03/05/2024
Broadpeak , a leading provider of content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming solutions for content providers and pay-TV operators worldwide, announced t...
03/05/2024
Media technology innovator Limecraft will exhibit the latest updates to its online platform on stand G79 at the 15-16 May 2024 Media Production & Technology Sho...
03/05/2024
Audio interface specialist Prism Sound is partnering with console manufacturer Solid State Logic, professional monitor manufacturer PMC and acoustic panel and d...
03/05/2024
Intinor, Sweden's leading developer of products and solutions for high-quality video over the internet, is set to join forces with its UK partner Zest Techn...
03/05/2024
NAKIVO Inc., a fast-growing software company dedicated to protecting physical, virtual, cloud, and SaaS environments, announced its Q1 2024 financial results to...
03/05/2024
Hiltron Communications announces an addition to its range of satellite communication products and systems: a field-upgradable motorisation kit specifically desi...
03/05/2024
Visit LiveU at Stand D30
With this year an exceptional one for major sporting events alongside multiple, key elections, the power and flexibility of LiveU'...
03/05/2024
Agile Content, the leader in the development of technology and solutions for the provision of television services over the Internet, announces Koldo Unanue as i...
03/05/2024
Eight co-signers representing streaming services, pay TV operators and public interest groups have sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging their Committee...
03/05/2024
BOSTON Brightcove has announced that it has implemented Amazon Q Business, a new generative AI assistant on Amazon Web Services (AWS)....
03/05/2024
NEW YORK CBS has declared that it will finish the 2023-24 season as Americas Most-Watched Network in primetime for the 16th consecutive season....
03/05/2024
A new survey indicates that U.S. businesses and consumers had an overall positive attitude towards their technology spending plans in the first quarter of 2024,...
03/05/2024
Sony and Apollo Global Management have sent an offer letter to Paramount Global's board of directors making an $26 billion all cash offer for Paramount Glob...
03/05/2024
EMG / Gravity Media has appointed Charlie Cubbon chief operating officer (COO) and Jamie Hindhaugh regional CEO for the U.K., U.S., Australia and the Middle Eas...
03/05/2024
Final 2024 Season Games to Air Saturdays on WRAL at 10:30am in May, Championship on June 1
Taping for the final episodes of the 2024 season of WRAL-TV's Br...
03/05/2024
Estrella MediaCo said it is expanding its connected TV portfolio by launching three new channels with Curiosity that will first appear on Samsung TV Plus....
03/05/2024
Nielsen said that actors' union SAG-AFTRA has selected Nielsen as its third-party provider of streaming content measurement....
03/05/2024
Cineverse said it has released a public beta version of cineSearch, its artificial intelligence-based system designed to help users find content to watch....
03/05/2024
Court TV said that its series Accomplice to Murder with Vinnie Politan is returning for a second season beginning May 5....
03/05/2024
Paramount Advertising said it is working with Mastercard and research and analytics company EDO to measure the impact of advertising campaigns and improve their...
03/05/2024
WASHINGTON The panel The Growth of Local Programming happened at The Busines...
03/05/2024
Katz Media Group said that Craig Broitman will become president of the company, succeeding Leo MacCourtney, who announced that he is retiring effective July 1....
Live from The Open Championship: NBC Sports, Golf Channel Collaborate on Remote Studio Production; Rely on 2110 IP Transport NEWBERT Flypacks allow studio production team to cut shows from Orlando By Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director 
