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EuroBasket 2025 - one of the biggest basketball events of the year. I had the honor of working there as an EVS operator. The workload was intense, and there was enormous pressure to deliver every moment in the best possible way. In this episode, I’ll show you how keywords in EVS IPDirector helped us during the production. Keyword is a simple, powerful word you attach to a video clip. Think of it like a digital sticky note or a label you put on a box. Instead of scrolling for

As the founder of #UTV (University of Television), I’ve learned something very simple over the years: I don’t choose people based on how impressive they look when everything runs smoothly. I choose people based on who they become when everything turns into a total mess. Because live broadcast doesn’t test you in the easy moments. It tests you when the chain reaction hits: the plan changes mid-flight, comms get overloaded, something breaks, time is collapsing, and everyone is

In live broadcast, the loudest voice in the room is rarely the strongest. The person who shouts the most, throws offenses at people, and tries to dominate through intimidation is usually showing something else entirely: fragility. A lack of confidence. A fear of losing control. And in our industry—where control is everything—emotional intelligence isn’t a “soft skill”. It’s the hardest skill there is. The broadcast industry doesn’t reward ego. It rewards stability. Outside Br

Abstract This short reflection argues for a practical mindset in 2026: prefer action over stagnation, experimentation over procrastination, and learning over fear of failure. Drawing on real career decisions—from leaving full-time employment to building the University of Television (#UTV)—it highlights a simple truth: progress rarely comes from certainty; it comes from trying. 1. The 2026 Commitment: Try First One thing is certain: don’t hesitate to take the risk. Try—because

(This applies not only to EVS , but the same “default duration mindset” translates perfectly to RIEDEL SIMPLY LIVE  and other replay systems  like GRASS VALLEY K2 DYNO .) In live replay, time is your most expensive currency. The faster you can create clean, usable clips , the more brainpower you keep for what really matters: storytelling, replay timing, and staying calm when production goes full chaos. One of the most underrated time-savers is simply this: Set a  Default Clip

The art is not confusing saving money with the purpose of life — and sometimes allowing yourself a vanilla-and-cardamom coffee without building an ideology around ordering “half-half.” That coffee story is a metaphor for everything. When you keep mixing premium vanilla and cardamom into a plain, watered-down base “so it won’t be too intense” (translation: so it lasts longer), you don’t end up with balance. You end up with a cup of mediocrity. Not bad — just forgettable. And t

9 years ago — EVS HQ, Liège. I was sitting there like a kid again, playing with a mini LSM… and honestly, it still feels the same: curiosity, focus, and that “this is the tool” energy. My very first EVS training in EVS HQ happened 15 years ago. Time flies — but the commitment stays. That’s the relationship. If you’re building your EVS skills (or coming back after a break), don’t forget to check our EVS VODs and manuals here: https://www.universityoftelevision.com/broadcast-ac

Want to name your clip before  it’s saved? Go to: Preferences → Clipping → Open Edit Clip when creating a clip → set to “Yes”. Voilà — the Edit Clip  window opens instantly, so you can type the name and confirm. 📚 Broadcast Academy https://www.universityoftelevision.com/broadcast-academy 🎓 Live Broadcast Masterclass with The London School of English (British Council Accredited) https://www.londonschool.com/course-landing-pages/live-broadcast-masterclass/ 📩 Broadcast Pulse

Why SimplyLive Flex is actually flexible: storage is a workflow feature “Flexible” is one of those words that gets overused in broadcast… until you hit day 3 of a tournament, the producer asks for another long-form supercut, and you realize your real bottleneck isn’t the UI — it’s time on disk. That’s why I love this simple thought: Flex is flexible because it can hold your show. Not 2 hours. Not “maybe 6 if we’re careful.” Hundreds of hours — depending on your storage config

We’re posting the freshest broadcast jobs  we can find — but here’s the truth: job listings are insanely dynamic.  A role can be live right now … and gone in a second . If something fits you: move fast. Apply fast. Follow up fast. 1) In-Stadium Replay Operator (RRS) 📍 Boston, Massachusetts, USA  — Major League Rugby Field-side role supporting the Referee Review System (RRS): capture, code, manage live match footage, assist referees, run comms + tracking tools, and keep offic

In the fast-paced world of live broadcast, technology is shifting beneath our feet. We are moving from a hardware-centric industry to a software-defined one. As we navigate this transition, I have been reflecting deeply on what it means to be a true expert—and more importantly, a true educator—in 2025. As the founder of the University of Television, my primary loyalty is not to a specific logo or a manufacturer’s stock price. My loyalty is to the operator in the truck, the st

Some time ago, my boss called me and asked if I could send the same EVS operators for the next and current season — for a motorsport job. And yes… that’s exactly what it meant: I’m not going — they are. And honestly? That’s one of the best things I could have heard. These are my guys . I helped shape them, I felt responsible for them, and their success is, in a way, my success too. Some people would think, “Oh my God, they stole my jobs.” No — it’s the opposite. That’s what I

I remember my first weeks on EVS IPDirector. My mouse hand was constantly flying around clicking through menus, opening panels, trying to keep up. Then one of the senior EVS operators advised me: “Forget the mouse. Learn your shortcuts”. He was right. In this episode I will show you how to modify and use shortcuts in EVS IPDirector.  In EVS IP Director, shortcuts are simply keyboard combinations that trigger functions instantly. Instead of clicking through menus, you hit a ke

Handball doesn’t wait — and that’s exactly why EHF Champions League is one of the toughest (and most addictive) environments for an EVS operator. In this sport, if you don’t react in a split second, you’re already late — because the action has already jumped to the other corner of the field. And it’s not just “do a replay.” It’s: replays on demand (instant, clean, timed) packages / highlight builds emotion moments (the stuff the audience actually remembers) and staying razor-

Riedel SimplyLive: the compact “all-in-one” live production idea that actually makes sense There’s a reason I keep circling back to Riedel SimplyLive when people ask me, “What’s genuinely different in live production right now?” In a world where we usually stack separate boxes for vision mixing, audio, graphics, replay, and (in many environments) VAR, SimplyLive is one of those rare systems that can bring multiple key roles together in a single 4U chassis — without turning th

EVS Multicam “REM” — what those 338h37m  really mean (and why it matters) If you work on EVS in Multicam, you’ve definitely seen REM: xxxhxxm  at the top of the screen and heard someone say: “Cool — we’ve got hundreds of hours left.” Yes… but that number is often misunderstood. What “REM” actually tells you In Multicam, REM (Remaining)  is EVS translating available disk capacity into time  based on your current recording setup (codec/bitrate, audio, etc.). The key point: That

The absolute best technical operator seats in sports are open RIGHT NOW  — the kind of roles where your decisions land on-air in seconds, and your calm under pressure becomes the real superpower. Don’t forget to check our Broadcast Academy for the best EVS / Riedel / Grass Valley  manuals + VODs: https://www.universityoftelevision.com/broadcast-academy Replay Operator  Country: United States City: New York, New York Company: Major League Baseball (MLB) Description:  Assemb

Still in Abu Dhabi — just wrapped EVS IPDirector Edit While Playout operations for UAE National Day. One of those productions where the world sees fireworks… and we see timelines, precision, and a whole lot of quiet focus behind the scenes. I’ll keep you posted on how it went and I’ll share proper reports soon — when and what I’m allowed to share. As you know, in live production a lot of details stay confidential, so I’ll be diplomatic and only disclose what’s appropriate. No

Best of two worlds. Two systems that are not fighting each other – they’re filling each other’s gaps so the whole broadcast market can grow. On the left: EVS LSM. On the right: Riedel SimplyLive. That’s not competition. That’s synergy. EVS XT servers with LSM controllers will stay a true tier-one, top-end broadcast system – built for the most demanding productions and the clients who need (and can afford) the absolute maximum. Hardware-based, rock solid, multi-codec, and capa

I took a moment during the SailGP Grand Final in Abu Dhabi and thought: this is not just sport coverage — it’s an industrial-level live production machine running on water, in the air, and across an RF mesh that has to behave like a fiber backbone.   From the spectator side, it looks beautiful: foiling catamarans, perfect framing, dramatic angles, fast cuts. From the broadcast side, it’s almost absurd (in the best possible way): 1) The helicopter isn’t a “nice extra”. It’s a