Last night Hokie Vision hosted their first linear broadcast, carrying the VT-BC baseball game on ESPNU as part of the ramp up to the launch of the ACC Network. I watched about 2/3 of the game and the broadcast quality was pretty solid. Here is some of the stuff from Twitter surrounding the broadcast:
It's a big day for us! #Hokies #ThisIsHome https://t.co/zsXu4Yj8IF— HokieVision (@HokieVision) May 6, 2019
Much love to @EFrey82 and everyone @HokieVision! Their brand new $10M video production facility is running its first linear production at 7 p.m. ET. Oh and its going to air nationally on ESPNU. NBD. Go get 'em, ladies and gents! #SVGCollegehttps://t.co/sHtTVL7p43— Brandon Costa (@SVG_Brandon) May 6, 2019
3...2...1....You are looking live at @HokiesBaseball on ESPNU! A historic day for us as we get ready for the @accnetwork launch. #Hokies #ThisIsHome #WeDoThis @hokiesports pic.twitter.com/RzRSWUwB5r— HokieVision (@HokieVision) May 6, 2019
Live look at our students doing solid work right now on ESPNU for @HokiesBaseball & @BCBirdBall. They have poured so much into tonight. @virginia_tech @WhitBabcock @RichWaltz #Hokies #ThisIsHome #WeDoThis pic.twitter.com/Wo6keM1xMd— HokieVision (@HokieVision) May 7, 2019
Watching from the University of Florida in Gainesville. Huge congrats to @HokieVision on their 1st linear broadcast on ESPNU from their brand-new $10 million facility. You guys have built something truly special. 🎥👏🏼 #ACCNetwork pic.twitter.com/CWqWuB8IhP— Kyle Monroe (@KyleMonroe) May 7, 2019
Such a cool moment for so many talented/dedicated people in @HokieVision and @hokiesports .They've hit every curve ball thrown their way and delivered in the clutch.Congrats to the #squad on a job exceptionally done. And they're only scratching the surface of possibilities. https://t.co/RV1GsHOLYz— Brad Wurthman (@wurthman) May 7, 2019
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That is some sweet broadcast setup stuff! I watched the game until the unfortunate hop at 1st that scored BC runs 4 and 5, it seemed over at that point. Looks like they're set up for August!
Watched parts of the game last night and Great Going to HokieVision. A lot of camera views that assisted the umps in replaying calls, although, it was funny watching how far the umps have to jog back to the field from the replay monitors. Baseball field and stadium looked really good. Can't wait for the football broadcasts!
I did have a pretty good laugh every time there was a review. The length of the run just adds to the suspense of the eventual call I guess. Building in some theatrics.