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Inside the Esports Control Room: A Conversation on the Latest Tech Powering the Biggest Events

11/02/2025

Inside the Esports Control Room: A Conversation on the Latest Tech Powering the Biggest Events Leaders from Esports Engine, OS Studios, Advanced Systems Group, Lux Machina, Snapback Productions, and NEP Group discuss emerging tech By SVG Staff

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 9:17 am

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Take a step behind the scenes of the broadcast of one of the biggest live esports events in the world and one might be surprised at just how much it looks like a traditional live television operation. However, how are esports event organizers and producers innovating in unique ways and leveraging the latest technologies and storytelling tools to create highly-engaging live broadcasts?

Production and engineering leaders from Esports Engine, OS Studios, Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Lux Machina, Snapback Productions, and NEP Group discuss the emerging technologies that are shaping the esports broadcasting landscape, including the latest cameras and lenses, audio and comms, AI and automation, AR and virtual production, and real-time data and stats integration, and much more.

This conversation features:

Evan Cervantes, Lux Machina, Director of Business Development

Randell (Guru) Hammond, Esports Engine, Director, Broadcast Engineering

Bryce Kongvold, Snapback Productions, Principal and CTO

George Rudaj, OS Studios, Senior Technical Producer

Lucas Wilson, Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Business Development

This panel discussion was hosted at the SVG Esports Production Summit on November 12, 2024 and was moderated by Jeff Jacobs, SVP and Head of Production at NEP Group.

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