CREATIV SPORTS PODCAST

Everyone has different needs, deliverables and structure, so it's great to hear how others in the industry solve similar problems. In this episode, we talk project management, asset management, equipment, editing workflow, rendering, coloring, and using proxies.  Michael Long is the Manager of Video production with Inter Miami CF, who just came off their inaugural season in the MLS. He posed a que...

Chris Taylor, Senior Director of Sports Production at Ball State Sports Link, joins us to discuss his journey in helping form Sports Link at Ball State and what it takes to churn out high level industry ready graduates year over year. 

Traditional sports hours, social media, requests of your time, working with different personalities, and of course the current situation of the pandemic can lead to a point where we need to take a step back and evaluate our well being. Jon Willey is joining us today to talk about how we can do just that.

There can be many silos in an organization, so finding a way to bring together the creative voices can be a challenge. The San Jose Sharks have begun efforts to close that gap, and find ways to build a cohesive team that can play to it's strengths and level up the team's knowledge to deliver content that connects fans to the brand. Here are some links to pieces that won them GMA awards: https://ww...

Happy New Year to all of our listeners! The beginning of a new year is a time to reset. Today's conversation is about a 6-part framework to allow you to build a system to help you reach your potential, to become the elephant in the content room so to speak.  Here are the 6-parts we discuss: Intelligence - Commit to personal growth Y-O-Y by focusing on developing 1-2 skills (how long depends on sco...

We're looking back at 2020 to talk about how this crazy year unfolded, personal and professional challenges or changes, and what we're looking forward to in 2021.

Jody Millard, a Denver-based freelance video operator and producer, joins us as we talk about how to navigate the ever-changing freelance market.

Matt Tape, Director of Broadcast & Video Production at the Houston Rockets, joins us to discuss the importance of the footage you shoot and how to make sure its safe and available.

We’re heading over to the UK to talk with Jake Paul of Formula 1. Jake is a graphic designer, who initially started out in law and finance. We get into what led to his decision to become a graphic designer after law school, tips on designing your own curriculum when you're self-taught, how he builds his portfolio, and the importance of building a network no matter where you are in your journey.  C...

Jeff Hanel is the Director of Post-Production at Auburn. He shares with us his unique path into video production, why he is intentional about every shot he uses, and tells us that sometimes it might be worth putting your job on the line for something you know will work.

Ryan Thielen of Triglass joins us this week to talk about cinematic content. We dive into preparation, process, gear and the business of relationship building. Ryan is big on creativity and betting on yourself, which is how he earned trust to create differentiated content. Work samples: 2020 Reel: https://vimeo.com/384890709 Pro Bowl Pursuit feat Eric Kendricks: https://vimeo.com/377833693 Seahawk...

Tony Price is the Assistant Director of Video Production at Maryland. The path he took to get here though, was long and winding, as he explored other careers in strength and conditioning, sports medicine, and admissions before committing to production. At Maryland, he is directly responsible for video content for Men’s Basketball, assists with filming football home games, leading the student inter...

Brendan Nieto is the Creative Director for the San Diego Padres. He has managed to bridge the gap that many video production professionals struggle with, creating stylized content with design. We explore his background, and how he set himself up to create opportunities to grow and develop his career after he started working nights at a local tv station in south Florida.  Padres in-house creative s...

Today, we're breaking down tasks and responsibilities of different roles in the live truck production. We go over: Producer, Director, TD, AD, A1 + A2, Graphics, and shader.

Blake Lawrence, CEO of Opendorse, joins us this week to talk about the early days of social media, athletes and influencers and NIL and what it means to creatives. 

Becca Preston joins us to discuss production management, logistics, and organization on some of the country's biggest sporting events and how offering to be a babysitter led to her big break.

We tackle some more recent questions we've received in this episode. Including how to approach new media platforms, finding a path toward a management role, and the best places to hunt for inspiration.

Jodain Massad joins us to discuss storytelling, attention to detail, rules that are meant to be broken and how to craft the perfect Emmy submission

We have a treat for you today! Lauren has quite the unique background ranging from photography to animation and she has found a way to blend her passion for art into sports. She has created opens for the NCAA, as well as NFL and NBA teams, and has worked on title sequences like "Tom vs. Time," and most recently the animated series "The Greatness Code."  We dive into her process to find out how she...

We tackle some recent questions we've received in this episode. Including our favorite memories, what skills are in high demand right now, and the using intent in production to drive storytelling.

Madison joins us this week to discuss her journey into sports production with an emphasis on Photography and Videography. We dive into equipment, post workflow, upcoming changes due to NIL, and how Covid has changed life as a content creator.  Content to check out- Clemson Football IG:  https://www.instagram.com/clemsonfb/ Madison IG:  https://www.instagram.com/madwilliams727/

This week we dive into Brock's favorite topic, audio! We cover capturing audio in the field, mics, post production and best practices.

Dane Van Why is a producer for the Kansas City Chiefs. Since 2013 he's gotten into the sports industry, left, came back, helped start a series from the ground up and got to cover a Super Bowl. We talk about sports coverage, creating an all access series and burnout in the industry. Links to Dane's work: Franchise Episode 6: Start Your Engines - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_am0oaoPNw Franchise...

Motion graphics are an increasingly important skillset for teams to employ. We dive into the graph editor, text, after effects, 3D software, plugins, where to start, and how to find inspiration. Show links: Motion Graphics Package: https://vimeo.com/394099486 Lucky Rooks series intro: https://vimeo.com/355412137 Spectacle: https://spectacle.is/ Onelook for ideation: onelook.com Mindnode for ideati...

Derryl Myles is the Assistant Athletic Director for Video Services at the University of Illinois. In this episode, he joins the guys to chat about his passion for developing students, how he helped start a video department at Illinois amidst a MBB Final Four run, tips on how to build out a diverse staff, and even a little music theory from his (brief) time majoring in the subject. Tune in today an...