The technology used to connect a field assignment to the broadcast center has evolved significantly since I began my career, but the high stakes of a live hit remain constant. I have spent years working with everything from traditional satellite trucks to modern bonded cellular systems, so I understand that a stable signal is the lifeblood of a news program. While I do not personally own a Dejero unit, I am experienced in operating them for major networks and can quickly troubleshoot connectivity issues in the challenging terrain of the BC Interior.
For assignments that require real-time collaboration or immediate access to a developing story, I offer the ability to stream high-definition video directly from my camera to a private link. This is a particularly effective solution for taking press conferences live as they happen. It allows your ingest desk to monitor the entire briefing in real-time, ensuring that your newsroom has the most current information without waiting for a file transfer. This technical bridge ensures that remote producers are perfectly aligned with the field as the news cycle moves.
I have managed live feeds from active wildfire zones and high-profile political events alike, always prioritizing technical reliability above all else. Producers need to know that their freelancer in the Okanagan has the expertise to handle audio returns and signal latency without hesitation. I view my role as your dedicated digital link to the ground, providing a seamless and professional experience that makes a remote field assignment feel like it is happening right in your local bureau.
Learn more about my freelance TV news gathering here.
Curtis Allen is a veteran of TV News in British Columbia, having worked with some of Canada’s largest newsrooms. He provides freelance news gathering services with a keen eye for detail and technical skills to feed interviews and b-roll from some of BC’s most remote areas.
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Phone/Text (24/7): 250-808-6461
