ESPN and the NHL presented the next chapter in kids-focused sports broadcasts: ESPN’s Big City Greens NHL Classic, which was first-ever fully animated game telecast. Besides live, real-time volumetric animation of players on the ice, ESPN Creative Studio created motion-captured animated versions ...

In this annual riveting discussion, creative leaders from major sports broadcasters offer up their perspectives on what’s next in the realm of sports graphics. Presenters from different spheres will discuss their competing and complementing priorities, offering a crystal-ball look into the future...

Since launching with the NFL Wild Card Game in 2021, Nickelodeon’s NFL-game coverage has evolved from a madcap slime-filled experiment to a multi-Emmy Award-winning must-see annual celebration of the sport. This year, CBS Sports and Nickelodeon’s “Nickmas” broadcast took it to yet another level w...

Prior to the 2022-23 NBA season, ESPN’s graphics team was tasked with overhauling the look and feel of its hardcourt broadcasts. Get an inside look at how they pulled it off, the unique workflows used to get it done, and how this package sets the tone for ESPN’s NBA coverage for years to come.

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The past year has been a masterclass in technical innovation for the Fox Sports Creative Services. During on of the busiest periods for any sports broadcaster in history, Fox launched of the state of the art Studio A in Los Angeles and a groundbreaking open-air set at the FIFA World Cup, while al...

No technology has shaken up the broadcast-graphics business more in recent years than the arrival of real-time augmented-reality graphics. From Unreal Engine to real-time tracking to fully immersive experiences, creatives have a bevy of new tools at their fingertips to tell the in-game story. Hea...

The latest generation of virtual-studio technology has allowed sports-content creators to rethink what is possible on the set. Virtual studios have gone from a simple green screen behind a desk to fully immersive environments that are just as realistic as a fully fabricated physical set. Hear fro...

The sports-graphics sector has more powerful technology and creative tools than ever. However, with all that innovation, it can be tough to keep up with the rapid evolution of graphics-creation and -playout systems. Hear from industry leaders on what how the products are evolving and how they see...

Over the past half decade, Epic Games’ Unreal Engine game-rendering technology has brought an entirely new level of realism to live sports broadcasts — primarily through the use of real-time AR and virtual graphics. The technology took a major leap forward during the Rose Parade production on ABC...

Major League Soccer continues to be at the forefront of utilizing data and technology to positively enhance the fan experience by providing unique insights that bring fans closer to the game. By partnering with Sportec Solutions and Deltatre, MLS continue to push the envelope with what is possibl...

From a graphics perspective, ESPN is always making a commitment to breathe new life into their packages on major properties like Monday Night Football, the NBA on ESPN, and a host of others. In addition, as SVG Graphics Forum Committee Chair, ESPN Creative Director Tim O’Shaughnessy finds immense...

Two months ago, ESPN and the National Hockey League partnered on a special alternative broadcast during the New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals matchup on March 14. Based on Disney's Big City Greens property, the event featured both teams, referees, on-air talent, and more in a fully animate...

In the midst of the busiest stretch in FOX Sports history, the network debuted a cutting edge new Studio A at its Los Angeles headquarters last fall leveraging augmented- and extended-reality technologies. The studio was such a groundbreaking hit, it’s been nominated for The George Wensel Technic...

With the chaotic sports calendar showing no signs of stopping, networks normally focus on their own dedicated events. For unique partnerships like the PGA Tour, ESPN and CBS Sports worked together to bring an elevated product to golf fans around the country. During the PGA Championship at Oak Hil...

Domestic Spanish language broadcaster TUDN continues to scoop up major sports rights and grow in popularity in the United States with Latin American viewers. Now that Televisa and Univision has merged to become one company behind the scenes, what does that mean for their live sports products?

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From ESPN's presentation of the Big City Greens Classic and CBS Sports' production of the Nickmas alternative broadcast to on-screen elements being shown in an augmented-reality environment, creatives are extending the use of Epic Games' Unreal Engine to new heights.

At the 2023 SVG Sports Graph...