Disc Golf Daily: "Give the shots time to breath", Mahmoud Bahrani

Disc Golf Daily

summary

Mahmoud Bahrani, the VP of media for the Pro Tour, joins Steve Dodge on Disc Golf Daily to discuss what it takes to produce a DGN broadcast. Mahmoud explains the behind-the-scenes process, from the call time to the checks and preparations before the broadcast starts. He also talks about the role of the producer in ensuring a smooth and engaging broadcast, including scripting the rundown for the next day and coordinating with the camera operators and director in real-time. Mahmoud emphasizes the importance of storytelling, context, and sponsor obligations in creating a compelling broadcast. In this conversation, Mahmoud Bahrani, the producer of Disc Golf Network, discusses the behind-the-scenes process of producing live disc golf broadcasts. He talks about the challenges of keeping up with the fast-paced action, the importance of giving shots time to breathe, and the balance between celebrating certain players and letting the players do their thing. Mahmoud also shares how they keep track of mistakes and constantly strive to improve their production. He mentions the roles of the five people on the production team and compares it to the larger teams at major golf tournaments.

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disc golf, DGN broadcast, behind the scenes, producer, storytelling, context, sponsor obligations, disc golf, live broadcast, production, challenges, shot pacing, player celebration, mistakes, improvement, production team, major golf tournaments

takeaways

The production of a DGN broadcast involves extensive preparation and coordination, from the call time to the checks and rehearsals before the broadcast starts. The producer plays a crucial role in scripting the rundown for the next day, ensuring a smooth flow of the broadcast, and providing context and storytelling elements. Camera operators and the director work closely with the producer to capture and present the most important moments and shots during the live broadcast. The producer also handles sponsor obligations, such as providing clips and highlights to partners of the tour. The production team relies on live scoring and multiple screens to keep track of the players and ensure a seamless broadcast experience. Producing live disc golf broadcasts is a challenging task that requires a balance between keeping up with the fast-paced action and giving shots time to breathe. The production team strives to celebrate certain players and moments while also allowing the players to do their thing. Mistakes happen, but the team keeps track of them and constantly works to improve their production. The production team consists of five people who handle various roles, including directing, producing, audio, replay, and graphics. Compared to major golf tournaments, the disc golf production team operates with a smaller team but still delivers high-quality broadcasts.

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