by Jim Jachetta | Sep 5, 2025 | Reality TV, Bonded Cellular, Broadcast, News
Introduction Every Friday and Saturday night, millions of viewers tune into On Patrol Live on Reelz to ride shotgun with law enforcement across the United States. On Patrol Live showcases everything, including high-speed chases, tense standoffs, and community...
by Jim Jachetta | Mar 2, 2024 | At-home Production - Live Remote Production, Reality TV, Featured, Broadcast |
When making a film or television show, the key to getting things to the finish line is ensuring everything stays within budget. That’s why producers have to do everything they can from the start to try and cut out extra expenses. Filming in a state offering tax...
by Jim Jachetta | Mar 2, 2024 | Broadcast, At-home Production - Live Remote Production, Reality TV, Featured |
There are many ways to save when making a film. The more obvious ones are hiring lesser-known actors, shooting in fewer locations, working with small crews, and reducing special effects. However, these all tend to cut into the vision of the creators. So, what are some...
by Jim Jachetta | Feb 15, 2020 | News, Reality TV |
VidOvation’s experience with live production was key for the 44 Blue production team STUDIO CITY, CALIF.—My wife and I started 44 Blue back in 1984, and it has been a great journey. We’ve been part of the evolving reality TV genre over the past three decades,...
by Jim Jachetta | Dec 14, 2019 | Reality TV
Today, we’re kind of spoiled by technology. Everything is easy and most of us take the way technology makes life easier for granted. Technology is far-reaching, often affecting aspects of our lives we don’t even realize. For example, everything you stream to watch at...
by Jim Jachetta | Nov 27, 2019 | Reality TV
Today’s edgy live television shows tend to have audiences wondering if there actually is some sort of “set-up” behind the productions. They find it hard to believe that shows like “Live PD” are in fact live and not scripted. However, with the use of technology,...
