The future is...
“The future of live sports
broadcasting is…”
The future of live sports broadcasting is
global, agile, and connected — built on
flexible infrastructure that meets fans
wherever they are, on any device. It’s
personalized and participatory,
empowering viewers to curate their own
experience. Powered by real-time data, it
bridges the gap between live
entertainment and digital innovation.
“By 2030, I believe broadcast
infrastructure will…”
By 2030, I believe broadcast infrastructure
will evolve into a hybrid model of edge-
enabled venues and centralized cloud
operations — reducing latency, cost, and
carbon impact while dramatically
increasing flexibility and scale.
“My mission is to…”
keep learning and help others do the
same. Whether I’m in the classroom, in a
meeting, or just sharing ideas with friends,
I want to make a difference by encouraging
growth, curiosity, and collaboration.
Key Initiatives
The NBA referees have been evaluating
communications systems since 2015.
Barney has been involved since 2017
ientifying a best-in-class in-ear earpiece,
sleek microphone and best
performance. Barney has worked with
vendors, NBA Engineering and our
Referees to improve this solution
Barney has consulted with NBA venues
that are under construction (Intuit Dome)
or undergoing major renovations (Capital
One Arena, Delta Center, Spectrum
Center, etc.) to advise on camera
positions, mobile unit parking and
broadcast infrastructure since 2021.
Whether it is implementing a rail cam
system in the NBA Bubble or a Drone at
the NBA Cup. Barney works with national
and regional broadcasters to introduce
emerging technology such as cable
cameras, jibs, robotic cameras and AI
systems
Barney has worked with both
broadcasters and audio vendors on new
mifrophones and digital sound
processors that can change and
enhance the viewer experience.
Venue Consultation
Barney has worked on the planning of
marquee events such as NBA All Star,
NBA Finals and the NBA Cup.
Specifically working on camera positons
and custom-build outs required for
broadcast executions i.e. Rail Cam.
Barney worked with Canon (and two NBA
teams) to install 100+ cameras as part
of their volumetric capture system. While
the system did not receive traction in
the United States - it is still used for
various events in Japan.
Barney has worked with Immersive
Capture companies including Quintar,
Cosm and Media Monks to create
immersive experiences on the Meta
Quest and Apple Vision Pro. Baney
specifically focuses on the live content
capture side
Barney has worked with a number of
vendors to create data visualization
against many NBA data sources
including the Player Tracking data
generated by Hawk-Eye. This includes
visualizations to communicate data
assisted goaltending decisions.
Canon Free Viewpoint
The temperature isn’t the only thing heating up
in Las Vegas this week. During the annual NBA
Summer League festivities, the level of
technological innovation is sizzling as well.
SVG All-Stars: Barney Carleton Senior
Director, Broadcast Planning & Strategy
NBA Summer League Is Once Again a
Breeding Ground for Tech Innovation
Live From NBA All-Star 2024: Live
RefCam, LED Court Are Ready for
Primetime
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Press
The NBA has long been recognized for staying
at the forefront of media, broadcast
technology, and digital innovation. Behind
much of this forward-thinking approach is
Barney Carleton, a key figure driving the
league’s cutting-edge efforts.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game Weekend tips off
today in Indianapolis, and sports-production
professionals will want to tune into everything
from the NBA celebrity game tonight to the big
game on Sunday night to witness truly game-
changing innovations. Topping the list?
MindFly’s bodycam and the ASB Lumiflex LED
court that will be deployed at Lucas Oil
Stadium.
Continued Education
(917) 860-1478 / (201)-926-4605
barney.carleton@gmail.com