Field Video Reporting in Conditions of Limited Infrastructure: A Case Study of the National Road Cycling Championship as Preparation for the World Championships in Rwanda
Video Production
The thesis examines the impact of technical and logistical constraints on video content production in a sports environment. The primary objective of the research was to develop an efficient production process that enables real-time preparation and distribution of video content on social media, even under challenging conditions.
The theoretical part introduces the challenges of field video journalism, the characteristics of modern filming and editing technologies, and the importance of social media as the primary distribution channel for sports content.
The empirical part is based on a case study of the National Road Cycling Championship where various stages of the production process were tested in practice: preparation for filming, actucal filming, on-site editing, content transfer, and export settings analysis.
The results showed that an appropriate choice of equipment (Sony A7IV, DJI Ronin Mini 3, RODE Wireless GO II, MacBook Pro M1 Pro) enables stable and high-quality production even in high-temperature conditions. Key challenges are file organization, appropriate export settings, and ensuring reliable backups.
Analysis of various formats confirmed that for social media, exporting in H.264 format with optimized bitrate is most suitable, while higher quality standards are advisable for archiving.
The thesis also provides suggestions for improvement: broader use of graphic elements, additional solutions for audio capture, greater redundancy in data storage, and the introduction of more flexible encoding methods.
Personal reflection confirms that the filming process was a valuable experience for future work at the World Championships in Rwanda where higher humidity and more demanding logistical conditions will require even greater adaptability.
The thesis thus contributes to the understanding of modern approaches to field video reporting and provides practical guidelines for production teams operating with limited infrastructure and challenging field conditions.
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