Media technologies that drive the esports industry to be covered at SMPTE 2020

SMPTE 2020: “Game On” Esports Sessions

What’s It All About: The Heart and Spirit of Esports
This introduction to esports will explore both the human and technical aspects of esports competitions and all that precedes it. During this initial session, experts will explain the true nature of esports’ success. 

Keynote: Visual Storytelling in the Age of Esports
Ian Sansavera of 1UP Studios will give attendees a closer look at the narrative opportunities within esports and the gaming industry.

The Magic Enabler: The Esports Architecture
Infrastructure plays a key role in enabling dynamic team competitions to be played on a “level playing field.” SMPTE 2020 attendees will learn about the different elements — the technology, production crew, callers, and many others — in this complex system.

Boots-on-the-Ground Esports: Real-World Experiences
Building on the earlier session detailing the esports architecture under ideal, theoretical conditions, this session will focus on challenges overcome and lessons learned through real-world experiences.

The Magic in Action: An Esports Exhibition
A live esports exhibition match will bring ideas and information from preceding presentations to life on SMPTEConnect’s live Twitch and YouTube streams with a Rocket League esports match between Team Liquid and RIT Esports.