Executive Perspectives: Mobile-Production Leaders on the State of the Industry and What To Expect in 2018

Although the mobile-production business continues to thrive — with more live-sports events being produced in 2017 than ever before — truck providers face a host of technical and economic challenges as they serve client needs today while also preparing for tomorrow. As major sports broadcasters look to trim costs, remote-facility vendors are being asked to deliver more for less, as well as to confront the increasing use of at-home production workflows. In addition, technology is evolving at a breakneck pace, with more and more mobile units being built on IP infrastructure in preparation for the future. Meanwhile, these vendors are laying out their roadmaps when it comes to 4K- and HDR-capability in their trucks. SVG sat down with more than a dozen industry leaders to discuss the current state of the business and, more important, where it’s headed in the coming years.