Mike DeRoches is a rare mix of engineer, artist and salesman. In this episode of Sports In The Making, Mike shares a bit of his background working for Sony Electronics, how camera technology is changing in sports and entertainment coverage, and some of the cool event’s he’s been a part of.
0:00 - Episode Introduction to Mike DesRoches
1:15 - Where Mike’s love of sports came from
2:10 - Mike played D1 college baseball
2:40 - How Mike started working for Sony
4:00 - What Mike does with Sony now with broadcast sports
6:00 - How I met Mike at the Denver AVEXpo and how Mike helps the sports networks
9:10 - The kinds of innovations that cameras have achieved and where camera technology is going
14:15 - How autofocus has improved drastically (with video)
16:10 How the camera operator benefits from the autofocus technology on broadcast tv
22:50 - Mike having a relationship with the broadcasters
23:30 - What the blend is between artistic and executing shots during a broadcast
25:00 - How long the tests take before revealing the technology on-air
28:35 - How cinematic cameras are readily available for producers and directors
29:30 - How many possibilities there are for camera placement in a broadcast
32:30 - Working with stadiums and arenas to enhance the entertainment value for video
36:00 - Where the future trends of camera technology will be with virtual, esports, etc.
38:40 - Mike’s favorite events he’s been a part of
41:40 - Photos & stories from some of the events he’s been a part of (Al Michaels)
- Survivor TV Show crew
- Dallas Cowboys NFL game
- ASU Sun Devils
- Clemson in-house video crew
- Larry Fitzgerald
- NHRA
- Minnesota Vikings
- LA Dodgers
- PGA Golf
- UFC
- RSN SVG panelist
- Odell Beckham, Jr. NYGiants Game
- Washington Huskies
55:15 - How Mike got his foot in the door with Sony, how he got to his current position and how he changed the way Sony reached out to clients
59:40 - Mike on building relationships
1:00:15 - Mike’s most special credential
1:01:55 - Favorite sports movie
1:03:25 - How people can get in touch with Mike DesRoches
1:04:40 - Episode Wrap
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