The project in five facts.
Challenge, approach and results.
The diploma thesis entitled Field Video Reporting in Conditions of Limited Infrastructure: The Case of the National Road Cycling Championship as Preparation for the World Championship in Rwanda examines the impact of technical and logistical constraints on the production of video content in a sports environment. The central aim of the research was to develop an efficient production process that enables real-time preparation and distribution of video content on social networks even in demanding conditions. The empirical part is based on a case study of the national road cycling championship, where various phases of the production process were tested in practice: preparation for filming, filming, on-site editing, content transfer and analysis of export settings. Key challenges remain file organisation, appropriate export settings and ensuring backup copies.
Problem
The diploma thesis entitled Field Video Reporting in Conditions of Limited Infrastructure: The Case of the National Road Cycling Championship as Preparation for the World Championship in Rwanda examines the impact of technical and logistical constraints on the production of video content in a sports environment. The central aim of the research was to develop an efficient production process that enables real-time preparation and distribution of video content on social networks even in demanding conditions. The theoretical part of the thesis presents the challenges of field video journalism, the characteristics of modern technologies for filming and editing, and the importance of social networks as the primary distribution channel for sports content.
Solution and Method
The empirical part is based on a case study of the national road cycling championship, where various phases of the production process were tested in practice: preparation for filming, filming, on-site editing, content transfer and analysis of export settings.
Results
The results showed that appropriate equipment selection (Sony A7IV, DJI Ronin Mini 3, RODE Wireless GO II, MacBook Pro M1 Pro) enables stable and high-quality production even in conditions with high temperatures. Key challenges remain file organisation, appropriate export settings and ensuring backup copies. Analysis of different file formats confirmed that for social networks, the most suitable export is in H.264 format with optimised bit rate, whilst for archiving it is sensible to use higher quality standards.
The thesis also provides suggestions for improvements: wider use of graphic elements, additional solutions for audio capture, greater redundancy in data storage and the possibility of introducing flexible encoding methods. Personal reflection confirms that the filming process was a valuable experience for future work at the World Championship in Rwanda, where due to higher humidity and more demanding logistical conditions, even greater flexibility will be required. The thesis thus contributes to the understanding of contemporary approaches to field video reporting and offers useful guidelines for production teams facing limited infrastructure and demanding conditions in the field.
Module, programme and stories.
Your diploma project for a real company.
A diploma thesis at Academia solves a challenge from a company – often the one where you do your 800 hours of placement. Read about the Video produkcija module or book a consultation.