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High-End Live Broadcast of High School Football
GAME Network, a burgeoning OTT platform focused on youth sports, required a flagship content piece for its launch. They secured the broadcasting rights to a high-profile high school football match between IMG Academy and St Frances Academy. Chosen Few Media was entrusted with the task of producing a broadcast that would rival top-tier college football productions, all from our base in Atlanta, GA, and within the client’s budget constraints.
GAME Network
Elevating High School Football Broadcasting for GAME Network
Baltimore, Maryland
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Challenge
Our challenge was to deliver a broadcast-quality football production in Baltimore that not only adhered to the client’s budget but also matched the standards of elite college football broadcasts. This task was to be executed within a tight timeframe and geographical limitations.
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Approach
In preparation for the game, Chosen Few Media executed a strategic plan:
Efficient Crew Mobilization: Within two weeks, we mobilized a skilled crew entirely from the local DMV area, thanks to our extensive network of sports production professionals.
Experienced Broadcasting Team: The crew comprised individuals with vast experience in high-end sports broadcasting for major national networks.
Advanced Technical Setup: We deployed an 8-camera TV truck and a custom graphics package specifically designed for the game, ensuring a high production value.
Elevating Production Standards: Our approach surpassed the typical production value of high school and smaller college football broadcasts, achieving a quality comparable to Division 1 college football.
The project involved meticulous planning and execution:
Local Talent Utilization: Leveraging local professionals minimized logistical challenges and costs.
Broadcast-Quality Production: The advanced technical setup and experienced crew guaranteed a broadcast that was exceptional in quality.
Custom Graphics and Presentation: The custom graphics package added a unique flair, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
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Results
The broadcast was a resounding success:
High-End Production Quality: The game was presented in a professional manner, setting a new benchmark for high school sports broadcasting.
Impact on GAME Network: This inaugural event significantly boosted the platform’s visibility, resulting in thousands of impressions and engagements and driving new sign-ups.
Proof of Capability: The success showcased Chosen Few Media's ability to deliver top-notch live sports content, regardless of the project's scale or geographic constraints.
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Conclusion
Chosen Few Media's expertise in live sports broadcasting was unequivocally demonstrated through this project. We successfully met the challenges of producing a high-caliber broadcast under tight constraints, thereby playing a pivotal role in establishing GAME Network as a notable player in the youth sports OTT space.
