Other highlights include AR in Atlanta, new robotic cameras in St. Louis, and a new studio in Cincinnati.
The following is an excerpt of the original article by SVG.
With a wholly revamped graphics package and increased use of MLBAM's Statcast and Pitchcast systems, Fox Sports' regional networks are poised to offer fans a whole new look this baseball season. In addition, Fox is adding augmented reality in Atlanta, box robos behind home plate in St. Louis, a new studio in Cincinnati, and a new IP transmission network connecting all 22 of its RSNs. In total, Fox RSNs will produce more than 2,250 MLB games this season, and more of these telecasts than ever will be picked up by FS1 as national broadcasts.
I think last year was our best year ever in covering baseball, and we're looking to build on that this year, says Mike Connelly, SVP/executive producer, Fox Sports Networks. It's always been our goal to build these RSN broadcasts into something special, because we're in our home buildings 81 times a season. The philosophy is to create this great home-broadcast experience, and then our visitor shows can just feed off of that. We've gotten to the point now where you have these very big productions that truly look like a network show and feel right at home on FS1.
Fox Embraces Its Inner Vizrt With New Graphics PackageDuring the MLB Postseason and World Series last fall, Fox Sports debuted an MLB graphics package built natively for Vizrt graphics systems (which Fox migrated to prior to the 2017 season). This season, Fox is rolling out this Vizrt-centric look across all its RSNs.
It's a really slick new look, especially the new animations package, says Connelly. Last year, we switched over to Vizrt [graphics systems] in all of our trucks and studios, and this is the evolution of that [migration]. This graphics package was built specifically for Vizrt rather than being converted. You'll see a lot of movement now and video-generated graphics coming out of the Vizrt. That's going to be the biggest upgrade to the look of our broadcasts.
As Statcast Arrives for RSNs, It's All About PersonalizationAll Fox RSNs will also have access to MLBAM's Statcast player-tracking and analysis system this year, with at least one Statcast element integrated into every MLB broadcast. Although Statcast has become standard on all national MLB broadcasts, Connelly sees it as an even more valuable tool for RSNs, which cover a single team throughout the season.
[Statcast] has been around for quite a few years now, but we want to make sure that our [announcers] can explain it and customize it for their team, because the worst thing we could do is show a brilliant stat that has no real context to the team, he explains. We want our [RSNs] to build their data specifically to their team. [For example], the Yankees are going be a power-hitting team this year, so [YES Network] is going to focus on home runs and exit velocity off the bat. Another team may focus on spin rate for pitching. We really want them to build their data according to their team.
In addition, Fox is moving its Pitchcast virtual-strike-zone graphic over the plate this year, as it did for national postseason broadcasts last year.
Statcast and Pitchcast systems, along with an operator for each, will be located inside the home RSN's truck in most cities.
Technically, it's been a big undertaking, notes Connelly. Not just installing the equipment but finding room for two more operators inside a truck is never easy.
Fox Sports South, Southeast Hop Aboard the AR Bandwagon
Fox Sports South/Southeast will be the first Fox Sports RSN to use AR on its MLB coverage.
This year, Fox Sports South and Fox Sports Southeast will become the first Fox RSNs to deploy augmented reality for MLB coverage, having integrated the technology into their studio in December. The technology will be used within the network's studio and primarily as part of pre/postgame coverage to provide a dynamic look at statistical graphics and game information.
[AR] will primarily serve as a new way of presenting graphic information, says Randy Stephens, executive producer, Fox Sports South and Fox Sports Southeast. AR is large and impactful, which creates a wow factor but also adds a degree of emphasis to statistical storylines. As we become more advanced with our use of AR, we will be able to create environments that our studio talent can interact with to both enhance demonstrations and provide new forms of sponsorship integration.
The AR graphics are created through the Vizrt graphics system, which is integrated with a Mo-Sys Star Tracker camera-tracking system. The workflow requires a combined effort of the main Fox Sports graphic-design team in Charlotte, NC, and Fox Sports South/Southeast operators in Atlanta. The designers create the elements, and the operators are responsible for positioning and sizing them.
Turnaround time depends on the complexity of the element, notes Stephens. For example, 3D images take longer than 2D images. Player-cutout graphics take some time to prepare, but, once they exist, they can be inserted into multiple elements instantly. In addition, text information can be updated like other on-screen graphics.
These AR elements will join Fox Sports South/Southeast's Vizrt touchscreen and new robotic-camera system at SunTrust Park to provide impactful information and analysis to the viewer, he adds.
Read the rest of the article from SVG.
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Other highlights include AR in Atlanta, new robotic cameras in St. Louis, and a new studio in Cincinnati.
