by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital, SVG News
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Game broadcasts, which are produced and delivered in 1080p, are handled with a bunch of tech toys designed to both tell a better story of the game itself and offer cinematic illustrations of the special scenes that make this a bucket-list sports event.
The freshman on the diamond is the Megalodon, which has largely been focused on capturing images on the field, with increased access — approved by the NCAA — to team space. The Megalodon, a Sony FX3 on a gimbal, is operated at this event by Clay Loveless, who runs a similar system on Monday Night Football.
“The Megalodon has been the most impactful addition to our coverage this year,” says Aronowitz, a 23-year veteran of ESPN. “Clay has added so much value with his rig on our coverage.”
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