Richie Zyontz has a new article out on Fox Sports about how broadcasting live NFL games is a well-oiled machine involving more than just the commentators and cameras you see on screen. There’s a huge, complex operation behind the scenes to ensure every moment of action is captured perfectly, from coast to coast. FOX Sports, known for its high-quality NFL coverage, requires a massive production effort that begins long before kickoff. This piece offers a behind-the-scenes look at how FOX’s NFL crew makes the long haul to deliver a seamless game-watching experience, with insights from veteran producer Richie Zyontz, who has worked with the network since 1994. A Cross-Country Marathon Every NFL game broadcasted on FOX is the result of extensive logistics and preparation. To give an idea of the scope, after each game, a team loads 200,000 pounds of broadcasting equipment—including over 30 cameras—into six semi-trailers. This equipment travels across the country to the next game location
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