Live Streaming coverage from JEGS Speedweek - Columbus

Warren Evans · 07-22-2020, 02:47 AM

OK - I've been on the highway from Sonoma to Topeka and this is my first chance to respond.

Thanks to all for the positive feedback. (Yes, even you, BobbyH) I try to provide coverage from as many locations and at the best quality possible. When you see things that frustrate you with the coverage, believe me, they frustrate me more. My personal reputation is on the line every time I flip the switch to start the stream. Sometimes, that means working around roadblocks and within constraints presented to you. Columbus is one of the more difficult locations to cover because of some facility issues. Specifically regarding the picture quality, the cameras are positioned in the tower behind a tinted window. Over time, that tint (film) has deteriorated and formed cracks. Not a problem if you're working in race control and looking down track, but certainly a problem for a camera picking up refraction and glare and constantly trying to auto-focus. Jay and JJ have done an outstanding job in improving the facility in a short time. Replacing the tint on the glass is probably on their list but not the most urgent thing to take care of. Moving forward, we'll work on ways to improving that quality.

Sorry if that was long-winded. Not making excuses, just trying to explain.

Again, thanks for the support. I greatly appreciate it.

Warren

07-22-2020, 02:47 AM	#1
Warren Evans Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 355 Likes: 4 Liked 1,598 Times in 190 Posts	Re: Live Streaming coverage from JEGS Speedweek - Columbus OK - I've been on the highway from Sonoma to Topeka and this is my first chance to respond. Thanks to all for the positive feedback. (Yes, even you, BobbyH) I try to provide coverage from as many locations and at the best quality possible. When you see things that frustrate you with the coverage, believe me, they frustrate me more. My personal reputation is on the line every time I flip the switch to start the stream. Sometimes, that means working around roadblocks and within constraints presented to you. Columbus is one of the more difficult locations to cover because of some facility issues. Specifically regarding the picture quality, the cameras are positioned in the tower behind a tinted window. Over time, that tint (film) has deteriorated and formed cracks. Not a problem if you're working in race control and looking down track, but certainly a problem for a camera picking up refraction and glare and constantly trying to auto-focus. Jay and JJ have done an outstanding job in improving the facility in a short time. Replacing the tint on the glass is probably on their list but not the most urgent thing to take care of. Moving forward, we'll work on ways to improving that quality. Sorry if that was long-winded. Not making excuses, just trying to explain. Again, thanks for the support. I greatly appreciate it. Warren