NBA Finals Game 2 might have to be produced remotely
Severe weather might put the on-site production trucks in jeopardy.
Severe weather might put the on-site production trucks in jeopardy.
About half of ESPN's games will feature an on-site truck (and likely on-site announcers as well), with Shiffman saying "The production will be at its best when we can travel people."
Broadcasters may move on-site during the conference finals and NBA Finals, according to Harlan.
"I think we're getting better. This is forcing us to be really efficient in the way we communicate, the way we share content."
A team of more than 30 people from departments across ESPN has been working on ways to let staffers produce studio shows from their homes. The first test of it will be with The Jump, beginning Monday, April 13.