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Nordic Open Report

Posted By: sebalotek
Date: Monday, 17 April 2017, at 12:36 p.m.

In Response To: Nordic Open Report (Bob Koca)

+1! We have been spoiled with backgammon this weekend :) Their broadcasting format has been one of the best I can remember.

• High definition & pretty stable stream up to 720p (and I prefer Youtube Live or Twitch over Ustream)
• Post game interviews with most contestants
• Expert play-by-play analysis from both Anchors (great job!) and a nice variation of knowledgeable guest speakers (Carter is my fave!)
• Reduced volume from the playing room so that you can hear the commentary clearly
• An XG feed to the commentary box from the live transcriber
• Live chat on the Youtube stream for audience participation
• Multiple cameras showing board with clock, commentary box and player-cam
• Intermission messages are displayed (with a cam on the playing table, so you can see they come back) when breaks are taken.
• Fast archiving of any matches you may have missed on the Youtube channel
• Good filenaming of past matches
• Advance notice of the broadcast schedule and planned fixtures

The only thing I think might be added is a live XG feed which is also displayed for the viewers. But I guess practically there is not enough screen real-estate for that. And it takes away some of the fun of the audience guessing the correct play. Maybe a separate XG feed with some deliberate delay?

It would be good if other organizations took note. I think the quality of the stream and social media updates have been reflected in their viewing figures and channel subs which are quite high for backgammon. Bravo!!

Messages In This Thread

• Nordic Open Report
  Bob Koca -- Monday, 17 April 2017, at 9:03 a.m.
  • Nordic Open Report
    Keene -- Monday, 17 April 2017, at 12:29 p.m.
    • Nordic Open Report
      sebalotek -- Monday, 17 April 2017, at 12:43 p.m.
    • Nordic Open Report
      Michael Nielsen -- Monday, 17 April 2017, at 10:38 p.m.
  • Nordic Open Report
    sebalotek -- Monday, 17 April 2017, at 12:36 p.m.
    • Why just talk about it...let's do something about it
      Phil Simborg -- Monday, 17 April 2017, at 2:03 p.m.
      • Why just talk about it...let's do something about it
        Dmitriy Obukhov -- Monday, 17 April 2017, at 5:30 p.m.
      • Why just talk about it...let's do something about it
        ueyustick -- Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 4:23 a.m.
      • Possible Opposing Argument
        Michael Mesich -- Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 4:51 p.m.
        • Tech specs / Configuration write-up?
          sebalotek -- Wednesday, 19 April 2017, at 7:44 a.m.
        • Possible Opposing Argument
          Art Grater -- Thursday, 20 April 2017, at 9:59 p.m.
          • Possible Opposing Argument
            Michael Mesich -- Friday, 21 April 2017, at 6:33 p.m.
            • Possible Opposing Argument
              Art Grater -- Sunday, 23 April 2017, at 8:48 a.m.
              • Possible Opposing Argument
                Michael Mesich -- Monday, 24 April 2017, at 7:22 p.m.
                • Possible Opposing Argument
                  Art Grater -- Tuesday, 25 April 2017, at 9:15 a.m.
    • Nordic Open Report
      neilkaz -- Monday, 17 April 2017, at 3:51 p.m.
  • Denmark vs World
    Timothy Chow -- Monday, 17 April 2017, at 11:29 p.m.
    • Denmark vs World
      Kevin McDonough -- Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 12:22 a.m.
    • Denmark vs World
      christian munk-christensen -- Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 6:28 a.m.
      • Denmark vs World
        neilkaz -- Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 6:16 p.m.
        • Denmark vs World
          Christian Munk-Christensen -- Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 6:58 p.m.
          • Denmark vs World
            Christian Munk-Christensen -- Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 7:09 p.m.
        • Denmark vs World
          Bob Koca -- Wednesday, 19 April 2017, at 12:57 a.m.
    • Denmark vs World
      Carlo Melzi -- Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 12:20 p.m.