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AI PTZ Camera System Engineer working on an AI Show with Panasonic AW-UE160 cameras
Live Events·May 10, 2026

How AI PTZ Cameras are Redefining Live Event Production

The Camera Op Who Never Blinks — how AI-driven PTZ systems are changing the way we think about camera coverage, operator roles, and live event video engineering.

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Backstage Cloud-to-Stage presentation management setup with NDI graphics and playback kit
Live Events·May 3, 2026

Why Presentation Management is the True Differentiator

When you've engineered live events for over 20 years, you realize the most critical point of failure isn't the video switcher or cameras — it's how the content is organized, managed, and delivered.

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Chris Wissinger DIT cart setup for 22-camera data management with Blackjet TX-2DS and G-RAID
Film & Media·April 18, 2026

The AI-Augmented DIT: How I Use Gemini Pro to Manage 22 Cameras

In the world of high-stakes reality content, "scale" is a moving target. We recently helped a sports entertainment reality show where the camera count hit 21 — right before a 22nd was added.

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Video production crew filming a live event for social media highlights
Live Events·July 6, 2025

Instant Social Media Highlights & Replay for Live Events

Sharing live event highlights in real time — how to build a workflow that gets shareable clips out the door while the show is still happening.

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Professional color meter used for live event camera shading and color matching
Live Events·March 26, 2025

Live Event Color Matching & Camera Shading Guide

In the world of live events, projectors, LED walls, and video monitors come together to create a visually stunning experience. Here's how to keep it all consistent.

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Camera crew filming a live sports entertainment production
Film & Media·February 22, 2025

Behind The Data: Dude Perfect's Trick Shot World Championship

A behind-the-scenes look at the data management, camera systems, and DIT workflow behind one of the most technically complex productions I've worked on.

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Production IT Manager on set managing data and network infrastructure
Film & Media·October 4, 2023

The Secret Weapon Every Production Needs: A Production IT Manager

Introduction to the role of a Production IT Manager — why this position is the unsung hero of any large-scale production and what they actually do on set.

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