23-27 October 2023, Wokingham, UK

LIVE SPORTS DIRECTION – 23-27 October 2023

The ‘Live Sports Direction’ course will take place in Wokingham, UK

The ‘Live Sports Direction’ course incorporates the essence of HBS’s experience of working on world-class sporting events and uses state-of-the-art EVS broadcast technology that replicates an outside broadcast environment to replace expensive production infrastructures.

Course Details

Venue: Wokingham, UK

Date:  23-27 October 2023

Number of Places: 10

Duration: 4 Days

Course Fee: 2400 USD (excluding VAT)

How to Apply: Please fill out the registration form listed at the bottom of the page.

*In case of non-participation, we follow a non-refund policy, for avoidance of doubt in case of non-participation no refund will be done by Broadcast Academy to the user. If Broadcast Academy cancels the course, participants are entitled to a full refund.

* Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in this course.

Course Information

The ‘Live Sports Direction’ course incorporates the essence of HBS’s experience of working on world-class sporting events and uses state-of-the-art EVS broadcast technology that replicates outside broadcast environment to replace expensive production infrastructures.

This objective of this training is to benefit those who would like to take on the lead role in Sports Direction, practice the art of storytelling, and handle different camera formations. The theoretical and practical aspects of the course aim to encourage and develop the expertise and creativity of participants. The course will focus on soccer.

Course Objectives

  • To adopt the best practice for sports story telling across slow motion and replays in soccer, basketball, baseball, and other relevant sports
  • Understand the use of different cameras in a live sports production
  • Develop the ability to undertake medium to large productions
  • Understand various roles in a production team and work effectively as a team
  • Able to effectively use the configured EVS XT3 and X-One

Eligibility

  • Possess understanding of the rules of different kinds of sports
  • Have a general technical understanding on use of various broadcast equipment in live sports production
  • The course will be conducted in English

Sample Course Plan

Note: The below course agenda is for reference purposes only.

Day 1Theory & Practise

Match TV Director Role and Responsibility

  • Fundamentals of multi-camera live sport production-Operations, Personnel & Equipment
  • Team leader & communicator. Prior to the OB – site visit, camera positions, etc.
  • Cameras cutting & story telling
  • Managing the priorities and guidelines

Match Coverage

  • Coverage Philosophy
  • Camera Plans
  • Different styles of directing
  • Camera Positions and Camera Work
  • Explanation of different types of cameras
  • Main Camera, Close-up Camera, Pitch Centre, Pitch Level behind goal, 16/18 M Cameras, Handheld, Steady Cams, Reverse Centre, Cable Cam, High Speed Cams, Special Cameras (crane, tactical, Box Cams, In Goals, Beauty)

Other Match Deliverables

  • Running Order
  • Dressing room, team arrivals, warm up, teams in the tunnel, Anthems/Line-ups, Kick Off, Half time, Post Match, interviews, etc.
  • Match Graphics
  • Controversial incidents
  • VIP coverage

Practise Session: Introduction to the Live TV Simulator and preliminary practise session.

Day 2: Theory & Practise

Match Coverage

  • Replay Philosophy and Workflows
  • Replay Set-Up
  • Audio Production Plan
  • Key incidents like Goals, Corners, Free Kick, Bookings, Penalty kick, Substitutions, Penalty shoot-out etc.

Practise Session & Case Study

  • Participants divided into two groups
  • Group 1: Hands-on session with the trainer on the Live TV Stimulator ─ direct a soccer match.
  • Group 2: Lean production session on the X-One
  • Case Study: Review of soccer match, create a camera plan and explain their philosophy of directing/storytelling.

Day 3: Practise & Case Study

  • Practise session as per the groups on the Live TV Simulator ─ direct a soccer match.
  • Case Study: Review a soccer match, create a camera plan, and explain their philosophy of directing/storytelling of some major incidents and replays of the major events and incidents in a soccer game.

Day 4: Practise & Case Study

  • Practise session as per the groups on the Live TV Simulator
  • Case study submission by each participant
  • Trainer feedback to all the participants
  • Evaluation of the session, certificates distribution & closing ceremony

Our Expert

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SEBASTIAN VON FREYBERG, MULTI-CAMERA LIVE SPORTS DIRECTOR

Sebastian von Freyberg is an experienced multi-camera live sports director who has worked across different international sports events. 2021 was a busy year for him, as he directed matches for the UEFA Euro 2020, the CONCACAF Gold Cup (including the Final), and the FIFA Arab CupTM (including the Final as well). He was also Multifeeds Host Director of the FIFA World Cup tournaments in 2014, FIFA Confederations Cup in 2013, 2017 and Quality Control Producer for 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Furthermore, he has been appointed by FIFA to be one of the six match directors for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM.

The Professional Equipment

Live TV Simulator XT3

Based on EVS technology, the XT3 Live TV Simulator is a tool to re-create the experience of live direction within a controlled environment. It includes two EVS XT3 live video servers with two remotes and an IP director – enabling up to 12 ISO camera feeds in High Definition 1080i format for ingest/playout, instant replay and slow-motion tools and a Dyvi live video switcher. The system allows a single production operator to create replays, control audio, cut together a live feed with a built-in video switcher and even add graphics to live programming.

X-One

The X-One enables up to 6 ISO camera feeds in High Definition 1080i format for ingest/playout. Based on EVS technology of X-One, the Unified Live Production Simulator can import any other media files. X-One features a contextualised user interface (UI) that adapts to the type of production on which it is deployed. This allows a single operator to manage graphics, audio and replays with ease.

Broadcast Academy will endeavour to ensure minimal risks due to the current Covid-19 situation. At any given time, keeping in mind the health and security of our participants, we may reorganise our sessions to meet CDC guidelines. The participants will be notified prior to any such changes.

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