Ugly round of ESPN layoffs?

[Seaa Blue]

Clemson and FSU already were equipped with the Panasonic HC 5000 high speed cameras.

Although pretty decent specs....they are probably upgrading


The AK-HC5000, capable of high-speed output up 1080/239.76p, incorporates new 2/3” 2.2M 3-CMOS sensors with high sensitivity (F11/2000lx), low noise (S/N 60dB+), and resolution measured at 1100 TV lines. Features encompass Advanced Focus Assist Functions, shockless Gain (-3~36dB), a User Gamma setting, Black Gamma Correction tracking pedestal, multi-step Digital Noise Reduction (DNR), reduced skew and, Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) and Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)

My I 7 is nice...but the video is not really suitable for professional sports broadcasting...don't know about camtasia

My comment had plenty of sarcasm mixed in. I did look up the cost of High Def studio cameras. They are expensive, and I'm sure a broadcast tower cost more the $500k to build and then operate.

That said, I think the schools are mostly just competing against each other at this point in building these state-of-the-art studios. Most of the schools probably already had the basics; but probably not a studio that could be branded and dedicated for use as the "ACC" studio. Further, the football team probably has a video editing room with equipment to die for, but I don't imagine they're typically in a "sharing" mood.

I know that small schools (even high schools) can get by with very little. Throwing together a highlight film with cuts from different angles doesn't take much.

 

[Stray_Dog]

Given CTs bleak state budget any cuts to high priced talent is bad news on the taxes front. Hold onto your wallets!

Wait, you still have your wallet? Now I know why taxes in CT are going up, you still have potential monies - and our state wants/needs that and more - always always always more!

 

[DogWarden]

Let's hope Steven A. isn't a core personality.

I'm with you!!!

 

[huskymedic]

One of the best ESPN commercials ever!

 

[Jerry1714]

Broadcast on what channels??? Are they commercial free? If not, who sells the air time? Students an earth station and uplink facility at each School while taking a full course load??? And what exactly is a "non revenue sport"? Please explain that. I mean are the tickets and hot dogs free for christ sake? There are interns during the summer and there are students with full time jobs who go to night school. I'm sure there are courses offered to learn broadcasting in the studio, control room and uplink facility, but working there and running it is something entirely different.

You are not very bright are you?