N.H.S Mini International Sheepdog Trials
The N.H.S Mini-International Sheepdog Trials was an extremely interesting experience for the entire Giggabox team. Applying the same principles of sports live streaming, the team managed to pull off a comprehensive multi-camera live stream in the middle of a field.
In order to deliver engaging content for the viewers, the Giggabox team learnt the rules of Sheepdog Trials in order to closely follow the action and capture important parts. Live Streaming in a remote part of Northern England came with it’s own set of challenges that the team dealt with extremely well. It does not matter how prepared you are for a job, you can never plan for a rogue sheep to come hurdling at your equipment and get tangled in your power cables.
With over 8,000 views across the weekend and a flurry of positive comments, the coverage of the Mini-International Sheepdog Trials was a great success.
The Giggabox team travelled to the venue on the Friday morning to ensure all the equipment was correctly assembled and prepared for the following days live streaming. This required getting a van in a field and up a hill, which was no easy task and required the help of the farmers 4×4. Once up the hill, the team set up scaffolding points to allow camera operators the optimal angle to track the action. After this all the cabling was set in place and ready for camera and streaming equipment to be plugged in and ready the next day.
On the Saturday the team began streaming the sheepdog trials. It was important to prep the commentators and run final checks to make sure that they could hear all the action, and we could hear them. The streaming shots included the course, the handlers, and interviews.
Cameras
FS5 x2
A7S ii
GoPros x2
Camera Support
Tripod x2
Rain Covers
Magic Arms x3
Wireless SDI
Sony Batteries
Streaming Kit
Vision Mixer
MacBook w/ accessories
Decimator x3
Mini recorders
Ethernet x3
EE Box
Hard Drive with assets
Wireless headsets
Audio
Mixing Desk
Headphones x2
Reporter Mic x2
Shotgun Mic x2
Shotgun mic handle
Shotgun Mic stand
Headphone Splitter – Need to buy £4.90 each (Get 2 for safety)
Cables
All SDI
Long HDMI x5
Short HDMI x10
Micro HDMI to HDMI
Long XLR x10
Short XLR x10
Double XLR x4
HDMI Joiners
SDI Barrels
Misc
Power Reels x4
4 ways x8
Gazebo
Umbrella for A7S
Gaffer Tape
Electrical Tape
Toolbox
Bin Bags (Might need to buy)
Zip Ties
Radios
Covid Kit
Hand Sanitiser
Face masks
Disinfectant wipes
