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Originally Posted by Thad House
I don't know the exact cost of the AV equipment here in the PNW, but it has to cost less then contracting out.
We have 2 fields here, and each field has it's own AV setup. I helped setup the camera's at one event. There were 3 cameras that were wired into the AV desk, and then 1 wireless camera that could be carried around the field to give closer looks. Then there was all the equipment to hook this up to a computer and then to the internet. I'm sure that FIRST providing each field with good AV equipment would be much cheaper then contracting out the AV, and would look much better at the same time.
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My concern isn't the cost. I know purchasing it is the better alternative. My worry is finding the volunteers to both handle all of that staffing, as well as volunteers with the expertise to make it happen. You also have to remember, while it's doable at a district event, on a regional level, you also throw lighting and rigging into the system. Should we really expect
FIRST and volunteers to do that stuff in house?