Built for Anywhere: Engineering Top-Tier Productions in a Connected World

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Built for Anywhere:



Engineering High-Quality Productions in a Connected World






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In a time when content creation is more internet-reliant, complex, and decentralized than ever, this panel brings together four industry veterans to share how they navigate the evolving challenges of modern production. From live streaming in lockdown to managing large-scale events across continents, these pros break down what it takes to deliver top-tier content—no matter the platform, location, or limitations.David Robinson, a forward-thinking producer and technical director, shares lessons from immersive projects like the Special Olympics and large-format XR stages. Terry Barentsen, known for his kinetic Hotline YouTube series, reflects on the pressure-cooker environment of livestreaming during COVID restrictions. Music producer and content manager Nick Pilotta explains how he helped transition the educational show Nail The Mix into a seamless remote workflow for clients and top-tier engineers alike. And Ezra Fine recounts high-stakes moments from live IMAX productions, including a Kanye West concert with wildly inconsistent global setups.





Throughout the session, the panelists unpack how they maintain reliable connectivity for mission-critical events, using solutions like bonded cellular networks, network prioritization, and meticulous pre-production planning. They also explore how technologies like AI, AR/VR, and 5G are transforming the future of content—while stressing the unchanging importance of clear communication, workflow documentation, and client trust.If you’re building content in the cloud, on the ground, or in real time, this conversation offers valuable insight into staying flexible, creative, and ahead of the curve in a constantly shifting production landscape.






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David Robinson











Moonshinemedia, Total Media VR






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David Robinson is a producer, technical director, and content creator specializing in digital cinema and advanced video tech. He creates high-end content for TV, film, and the web, using cutting-edge tools like virtual production, AI workflows, and large-format displays. With global experience and a background in news and creative media, he’s engineered solutions for live concerts, fashion shows, Olympic ceremonies, and immersive formats like XR and virtual stages. Always future-focused, David pushes the boundaries of storytelling through technology.











Terry Barentsen











Creator - Hotline Youtube Series






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Twitch







Terry Barentsen is best known for his Hotline YouTube series, where he films cyclists weaving through cities like NYC, Mexico City, and Tokyo with raw, skate-style energy. His real-time, first-person footage captures the speed and skill of urban riding. Beyond YouTube, he streams live rides on Twitch and has shot commercial work for brands like the Knicks, Cannondale, SRAM, and GAP











Ezra Fine











IMAX, Verizon, Nokia






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Ezra Fine is a digital production specialist with experience with MTV, IMAX, Nokia, Verizon as well as a technician at the Imaginarium Technician at Windward Community College in Hawaii. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Ezra for years now and his knowledge and technical capacity to bring solutions to any immersive medium is another level.











Nick Pilotta











Unstoppable Recoding Machine, Nail The Mix






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Nick is a music producer, videographer, and content creator. For the last 8 years, he has been working with Unstoppable Recording Machine, an education platform dedicated to teaching rock and metal music production. Nick oversees the directing, filming, and editing of URM’s content. He is also the Producer of their flagship program, Nail The Mix — a live, interactive show where high tier producers teach students how to mix chart-topping rock and metal tracks from bands like Meshuggah, Opeth, Bring Me The Horizon, Spiritbox, and many more.





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