Hey HCP!

[SlyPokerDog]

In the OT there was an out of bounds that was reviewed. During the broadcast Mike B said the refs were looking at Toronto's footage and was going to give the ball to the Raptors and then they saw the Blazers footage and they didn't reverse the call because of it.

Call you tell us what was happening in the truck? Seems like you saved us a possession. Do the refs normally look at video from both teams? Since the Raptors and the Blazers were using the same camera feeds did their reply guy crop or edit what the refs saw and you showed them a more complete version of the same shot?

 

[THE HCP]

Each teams broadcast have their own cameras . We may share a couple, but the majority are ours. Today we had the ability to record and monitor 6 cameras.

Funny thing is, I was having problems with my machines this morning and fired up an extra machine. So midway thru the game I remembered and threw in 2 more cameras.

The refs go to the home show first for replays and if they can't find an angle they like, they come to the visit show.

That's what happened today. We have the ability to talk to the refs, and that always helps.

About 5 years ago we got 2 points back during a game @ Orlando when they have Reddick 3s in what should have been 2s. Gets crazy sometimes!

 

[Strenuus]

Ability to talk to the refs huh? muhaha.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Each teams broadcast have their own cameras . We may share a couple, but the majority are ours. Today we had the ability to record and monitor 6 cameras.

Funny thing is, I was having problems with my machines this morning and fired up an extra machine. So midway thru the game I remembered and threw in 2 more cameras.

The refs go to the home show first for replays and if they can't find an angle they like, they come to the visit show.

That's what happened today. We have the ability to talk to the refs, and that always helps.

About 5 years ago we got 2 points back during a game @ Orlando when they have Reddick 3s in what should have been 2s. Gets crazy sometimes!

Was it one of those 2 extra cameras that you showed the refs?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Ability to talk to the refs huh? muhaha.

What do the refs do when you speak to them in Mexican? Do they get confused? Does that hurt the team?

 

[illmatic99]

How does this work logistically? You guys carry all your equipment down on the team plane? Or is there an actual "truck" that drives around from place to place?

 

[THE HCP]

Was it one of those 2 extra cameras that you showed the refs?

You are correct sir......it was the last one they and our broadcast audience saw. I had forgot I had it in and had to fly and go get it.

 

[julius]

Wait, does this mean you should be accredited with a victory?

you're one up on Taurean Green!

 

[THE HCP]

How does this work logistically? You guys carry all your equipment down on the team plane? Or is there an actual "truck" that drives around from place to place?

This is pretty much the same kind of truck we were in today. There are a handful of companies that own trucks and they travel them around to wherever there is a sporting event. They will all have the same equipment no matter where in the world. We travel a few cases of equipment on the team plane, but the trucks show up and are pretty much ready for us to get to work.

 

[Strenuus]

You are correct sir......it was the last one they and our broadcast audience saw. I had forgot I had it in and had to fly and go get it.

They need to make an official stat for camera assists.

You have more assists than Leonard!

 

[THE HCP]

Wait, does this mean you should be accredited with a victory?

you're one up on Taurean Green!

Coach Nate rue saw something in TG we didn't huh?

 

[illmatic99]

This is pretty much the same kind of truck we were in today. There are a handful of companies that own trucks and they travel them around to wherever there is a sporting event. They will all have the same equipment no matter where in the world. We travel a few cases of equipment on the team plane, but the trucks show up and are pretty much ready for us to get to work.

Wow. Never knew that. And you park the truck somewhere near the arena?

Cool stuff

 

[julius]

Coach Nate rue saw something in TG we didn't huh?

I think he saw a lot of things that we didn't see. Like, the writing on the wall for one..

 

[SlyPokerDog]

You are correct sir......it was the last one they and our broadcast audience saw. I had forgot I had it in and had to fly and go get it.

Nice job!

So what are the ethical requirements for your job? If that last camera had clearly showed the ball going off of a Blazer what would happen if you didn't show it to the refs?

 

[THE HCP]

Wow. Never knew that. And you park the truck somewhere near the arena?

Cool stuff

the truck companies have tractor trailers.....they park them usually in the loading dock area. Majority of places are inside but a few like Miami, Detroit, Milwaukee are outside.

 

[THE HCP]

Nice job!

So what are the ethical requirements for your job? If that last camera had clearly showed the ball going off of a Blazer what would happen if you didn't show it to the refs?

You'd think that would come into play considering how much we do show plays to the refs. But I could never do that. Respect the game too much.

There was a crazy situation down in Eugene a few years ago at a Ducks football game. When Oklahoma came to Autzen to play. Anybody remember the crazy ending on an insides kick. I must have shown the refs that the Ducks TOUCHED the ball before the 10 yard rule or whatever about 30 times form different angles. I was all bummed cause the Ducks would have lost. But after all that they gave it to them anyway and I was completely SHOCKED! Got home and watched them show my slow mo over and over on SportsCenter and still couldn't believe it.

 

[Denny Crane]

Kind of a confined space to be causin' panic in.

 

[THE HCP]

Nothing stops the Panic.....nothing.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

You'd think that would come into play considering how much we do show plays to the refs. But I could never do that. Respect the game too much.

There was a crazy situation down in Eugene a few years ago at a Ducks football game. When Oklahoma came to Autzen to play. Anybody remember the crazy ending on an insides kick. I must have shown the refs that the Ducks TOUCHED the ball before the 10 yard rule or whatever about 30 times form different angles. I was all bummed cause the Ducks would have lost. But after all that they gave it to them anyway and I was completely SHOCKED! Got home and watched them show my slow mo over and over on SportsCenter and still couldn't believe it.

Interesting, thanks for the answers.

 

[THE HCP]

Sly you should get ahold of Jeff Curtin and see about setting something up where some guys could come sit in the studio with us during a broadcast or you come write about it. Put's an entirely different spin on the game.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Sly you should get ahold of Jeff Curtin and see about setting something up where some guys could come sit in the studio with us during a broadcast or you come write about it. Put's an entirely different spin on the game.

Already planning on it. I would like to do a road game so I can fly on the plane with you, lol.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Sly you should get ahold of Jeff Curtin and see about setting something up where some guys could come sit in the studio with us during a broadcast or you come write about it. Put's an entirely different spin on the game.

I call a road game. I'll schedule work around it so I can expense the air for work.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I call a road game. I'll schedule work around it so I can expense the air for work.

We know you're a spy for another forum. You already told us you were leaving.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

We know you're a spy for another forum. You already told us you were leaving.

Keep my name outta your mouth or I'll report you.

I didn't quote your post, I quoted Fatboy Mexinuggets'.

 

[HailBlazers]

This is pretty much the same kind of truck we were in today. There are a handful of companies that own trucks and they travel them around to wherever there is a sporting event. They will all have the same equipment no matter where in the world. We travel a few cases of equipment on the team plane, but the trucks show up and are pretty much ready for us to get to work.

Very Interesting! Thanks for sharing. Always wondered about the trucks.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Already planning on it. I would like to do a road game so I can fly on the plane with you, lol.

I better be on your list!

 

[julius]

This is pretty much the same kind of truck we were in today. There are a handful of companies that own trucks and they travel them around to wherever there is a sporting event. They will all have the same equipment no matter where in the world. We travel a few cases of equipment on the team plane, but the trucks show up and are pretty much ready for us to get to work.

"Why NEP"...

Yeah, HCP, Why NEP? Why not SEP? Or SWP Or NWP? you elitist.

 

[THE HCP]

"Why NEP"...

Yeah, HCP, Why NEP? Why not SEP? Or SWP Or NWP? you elitist.

Coincidence huh?

 

[TheBlueDoggy]

These behind the scenes workings of the grand machine always fascinate me. Never really think about all the hard work and people involved in bringing our entertainment experience to us, but I do enjoy learning more about it. Just out of curiosity HCP, when you're on the road between these games, clearly you have a lot of travel going on and you have to be there substantially early to games, and I'm guessing you're there a little late for tear down and what not, how in the world do you find time to be so involved in these forums? I'm guessing you don't get much sleep? I hate flying, I hate packing up stuff to fly, unpacking in the hotel, doing anything work related after flying, before flying, etc. I always feel exhausted from travel, I think I'd be sleeping ever spare minute I had.

 

[THE HCP]

People don't realize how much travel takes a toll......and I'm not even playing. I tell people that on here and they blow me off, like whatever. It took awhile to get used to the travel, but now it's just second nature.

We show up to the arenas at noon (for a 7 o'clock game) on game days. As far as having time to spend on here, it's kind of a release. I love basketball and reading peoples opinion about it. Love this place.