Let's talk about venues...

[Libby K]

Originally Posted by Metonym

Personally, I believe that all district champs should have high production quality in all aspects. A/V is quite possibly the hardest to pull off, but is required to make FIRST more accessible to outsiders. Hopefully FIRST adopts some standards to help make the A/V better at all events, districts and regionals alike.

I agree with you completely, but the problem is, some districts (MAR is my experience) just straight-out won't place a priority on A/V and media because it's expensive.

We can't even get our DCMP in a convenient-to-teams venue because it's 'too expensive' for the district committee, and I don't expect them to jump on any sort of 'frivoulous' extras like that. I hear they purchased a new camera system, but that doesn't help much if there's no broadcasting standard for them to follow.

To your point about FIRST adopting standards - since the PNW crew seems to be really spearheading the A/V and webcast revolution, why not try contacting FIRST about helping to create those standards?

There isn't anyone at HQ (that I know of) who's specifically got a background or experience in broadcast media, so maybe some outside suggestions/guidelines would be a nice thing for them to have on hand.

I spent some time with the new VP of Digital Engagement at the Supplier's Summit this year, talking about quite a few things in this realm. There's definitely the desire for changes but, as we all know, FIRST HQ is a really small group of people and they just couldn't possibly get everything that they want accomplished with just their staff. Reaching out to offer wouldn't hurt.