Fox News Live Shot in Savannah: DP Brings National Television to Georgia
A late night call saw Atlanta DP Nate Silverman run out the door to Savannah, Georgia for Fox News Channel's live shot featuring Rep. Steve Scalise on Hannity — the kind of political coverage that demands flawless execution.
This was live national television, where technical precision meets the unpredictable energy of breaking news. The assignment called for a LiveU transmission setup, meaning our footage would travel instantly from the historic streets of Savannah directly into millions of American homes.
The technical backbone of this Savannah video production centered around my Sony FX9 paired with a LiveU 600 transmission unit. This combination gives us broadcast-quality imagery with the reliability networks demand for live programming. For lighting, I deployed LitePanel Astras — compact LED fixtures that provide consistent, color-accurate lighting without the bulk of traditional tungsten lights. When you're working live television, mobility and reliability trump everything else.
A single camera crew in Georgia can deliver content as crisp and immediate as any major market studio. Producer Julia Postell coordinated seamlessly between our location team and the New York control room, ensuring every cue and transition happened without a hitch.
By our 10 PM wrap, we'd successfully delivered another live television moment that showcased both the technical capabilities of modern video production and the collaborative spirit that makes Assignment Desk the go-to crew company for major networks. The combination of professional-grade equipment, experienced crew members, and strategic positioning across 24+ markets nationwide allows us to serve clients like Fox News Channel wherever the story takes them.
This Savannah shoot exemplifies why major networks trust Assignment Desk for their critical productions. Whether it's breaking news, corporate video content, or live event coverage, our camera crews deliver broadcast-quality results with the reliability that keeps America informed. From Atlanta to Savannah and beyond, we're ready when the story calls.