FTWhat?
FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a standard method for transferring files between computers over a network. FTP is a client-server protocol, meaning that a user connects to an FTP server to access and transfer files. One of the key benefits of FTP is that it allows for the transfer of large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. This makes it an ideal protocol for transferring large numbers of high-resolution images, such as those taken by sports photographers. In the world of sports, photographers are constantly capturing action shots of athletes, teams, and events. The sheer volume of images that are generated in a single event can be overwhelming, and the process of organising and distributing these images can be time-consuming and labor-intensive. This is where ScorePlay comes in.
How Orlando City uses FTP for real-time content
All our clients are able to connect their cameras through FTP so that they can feed their photos directly through to the platform and save countless wasted time on getting content to the social media team as fast as possible. We also provide live broadcast and stream integration so that all our clients are able to get their video content in real time too, with certain trends in sports highlighting the need for short-form content amid the rise of TikTok and Instagram reels. Now, we’ll see how Orlando City photographer and videographer, Mark Thor uses ScorePlay to complement his MLS matchday workflow.
Step 1: Mark connects his camera to ScorePlay’s FTP server.
Step 2: He selects the photos from his camera, downloads them and edits them on the spot before live loading them into Live Mode.
Step 3: The AI runs on the photographs and everything is distributed to the correct players and partners. It really is that simple.
Within 2 minutes, all their assets can be used on social media. That’s why Orlando chose ScorePlay.
ScorePlay for FTP
ScorePlay is a platform that enables sports organisations to streamline their visual storytelling by using FTP to feed their sports photos directly into the platform. Photographers can use ScorePlay to upload their images to the platform, where they can then be tagged with information about the athletes and partners featured in the images. This makes it easy for sports organisations to distribute the images to their partners, fans, and other stakeholders. One of the key benefits of using ScorePlay is that it allows sports organisations to quickly and easily share their images with a wide range of audiences. With ScorePlay, organisations can easily distribute their images to their partners, fans, and other stakeholders, without having to manually send each image individually.
Another benefit of using ScorePlay is that it allows sports organisations to easily manage and organise their images. With ScorePlay, organisations can easily tag their images with information about the athletes and partners featured in the images. This makes it easy for organisations to search for and find specific images, as well as to track the performance of specific athletes or partners. ScorePlay also allows for easy editing of the images. With ScorePlay, photographers can easily make adjustments to the images such as cropping, resizing, and colour corrections.
About ScorePlay
ScorePlay is your best-in-class media solution that provides an automated architecture to centralise, distribute, and classify your digital assets, whether photos, videos, or live broadcasts. We are transforming sports organizations, automating their creative processes and growing their brands and unlocking new revenue. We are the bridge to the future of sports storytelling, from content capture to fan consumption. Automate. Grow. Unlock.
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