Tom Buffolano’s Post

Thank you #SVG #CloudProduction And my fellow panelists. Cloud production is becoming more prevalent in sports.

The adoption of in-game audio from mic’d up college athletes has been somewhat contested for many years, with colleges and the NCAA prohibiting microphones on players. College athletics programs have allowed certain uses of audio in sports venues, such as music, sideline interviews, and pre-game presentations – but we have yet to see the players on the track, court, field or ice personally mic’d up.   The pro leagues have permitted the use of in-game mics in live broadcasts for a few years now. This has made for amazing social media content and has allowed those watching games at home to feel closer to the action while also getting to understand some of the big stars on a more personal level.   Wiring athletes for sound in collegiate sports could be a game-changer for televised live events. It would allow broadcasters, leagues, and teams to bring their audiences a more unique and exciting experience while continuing to grow the brands of these athletes – which has been a trending topic since the introduction of Name, Image and Likeness rights for college athletes..   Glad to have shared some of my thoughts in this  @Sports Video Group article: https://lnkd.in/g7_bbRXW    #NCAA #SVG #Audio

Tremendous accomplishment! #stoptheclot #NBCA

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Denver for #SVGRSNSummit.

Tremendous support for #WorldAthletics raising the level of production and distribution globally!! #Tata #USATF #NBCSports #DiamondLeague

A big thanks to @Sports Video Group for having me present at its SVG College Summit last week! And thanks to everyone who attended and engaged with my case study exploring how @Tata Communications and @The Switch are managing college sports workflows for @ESPN and its college affiliates.    The cloud is absolutely changing the way colleges and universities can reach and engage their audiences and the opportunities for monetization and fan engagement are growing each month. Please reach out to learn how the cloud can help college athletic departments to manage budgets and resources and streamline production operations for live events of all sizes.   #SVGCollege #production #sports #sportsbiz 

Being in NYC for the @Sports Video Group Sports Cloud Production Forum was a great chance for some cool insights and wonderful catch-ups with friends – as well as meeting new people. As always. I was glad to be involved in an interesting session that captured the state of the industry regarding cloud production, which continues to offer new opportunities to college teams, niche sports and other live content creators looking for fresh, flexible and efficient ways to reach their audiences. It’s always exciting to speak about the future. Thank you to @Ian Cobb, @Patrick Daly, @Andrew Reich, and Claudia Souza for joining me on stage for a memorable discussion on how the cloud can be utilized for the production of live sports events! #sports #sportsbiz #cloud #production