NESN NESN technical issues have become an embarrasment

[Aussie Bruin]

This drives me crazy, it's as if they've lost their feel for the game. They'll go to a crowd shot, or a bench shot, or a closeup of a player looking at the thing I want to be looking at. The whole industry does a terrible job with hockey, they're always zoomed in too tight, the trailer is always off screen, the defensemen at the point are always off screen, you can't anticipate the play the way you can in the building. We have giant 4K screens now, zoom the camera out.

For $30 I wish they'd let us pick a camera to watch the way other streams do or used to.

This is an interesting point. I'd like to get @Fenway's view on this. Do different camera operators film slightly differently in terms of their zoom, manner of tracking the play, etc., or is it all strictly mandated by the TV execs or even by the league?

 

[KlausJopling]

The only thing that consistently works with the NESN app is the unskippable ad that plays everytime i have to restart the game.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

How about the mods pin this thread to always be at the top of the feed titling it NESN sucks and be done with it.

 

[ProdigalFan]

The only thing that consistently works with the NESN app is the unskippable ad that plays everytime i have to restart the game.

Even better is when the commercials start skipping like my old record albums used to do back in the 70's.

 

[Gordoff]

This drives me crazy, it's as if they've lost their feel for the game. They'll go to a crowd shot, or a bench shot, or a closeup of a player looking at the thing I want to be looking at. The whole industry does a terrible job with hockey, they're always zoomed in too tight, the trailer is always off screen, the defensemen at the point are always off screen, you can't anticipate the play the way you can in the building. We have giant 4K screens now, zoom the camera out.

For $30 I wish they'd let us pick a camera to watch the way other streams do or used to.

Yeah, you see gloves fly as the camera moves away from the fight or scrum. You can hear the crowd screaming and sometimes the PBP guy will make light reference to what the crowd is reacting to. Once they do pan in on what's going on it's half or almost over, THEN they go directly to a commercial and give a very partial snippet at that when they return from the commercials. I'd like to know if these camera people/ and the director in the booth like hockey or if it's just a job. Fenway?

 

[Fenway]

This is an interesting point. I'd like to get @Fenway's view on this. Do different camera operators film slightly differently in terms of their zoom, manner of tracking the play, etc., or is it all strictly mandated by the TV execs or even by the league?

@Aussie Bruin - The code is clear on both sides of the border as far as the Red Line camera and we are left alone for the most part. The toughest venue by far is Calgary as the design of the Saddledome has the cameras too low.

I try to split things up and work a replay camera occasionally which gives me the luxury of blowing a shot but if I nail it

 

[GordonHowe]

This was my first year paying for NESN360 after getting tired of looking for quality free streams that wouldn't buffer or disconnect after a few minutes. This will probably be last season as a subscriber until they fix their issues.

Get a VPN. Like Surfshark.

 

[Fenway]

Xfinity and NESN don't get along and Comcast has refused to add NESN 360 to their apps menu.

Now ESPN and FSG have signed a deal

ESPN Integrates Pathway To Regional Sports Network Streams Into Its Main App And Website

ESPN is aiming to streamline the sports streaming experience by integrating video feeds from regional sports networks into its main app and website.

deadline.com

Starting this week, subscribers to NESN, which carries Boston sports teams including the Red Sox and Bruins, will be able to tune into games by tapping a dedicated link on ESPN’s app or on ESPN.com. In May, timed to the start of the WNBA season, a route to Washington, D.C.’s Monumental Sports Network will also be established on ESPN’s platforms. SportsNet Pittsburgh, which is operated by NESN, is also part of the agreement, though its telecasts will be added down the line.

 

[bruinsfan1970]

Is this a issue that is an easy fix or a costly one???

 

[Fenway]

Is this a issue that is an easy fix or a costly one???

I have to tap dance on this.....

The Red Sox on NESN don't seem to face the same technical greamlins the Bruins do.

 

[chizzler]

I have to tap dance on this.....

The Red Sox on NESN don't seem to face the same technical greamlins the Bruins do.

We know…………. Dipshits.

 

[Fenway]

NESN-ESPN deal: What Red Sox and Bruins fans should know

NESN and ESPN are excited to offer a new deal for New England sports fans. Learn more information now.

www.espn.com

 

[DarrenBanks56]

NESN-ESPN deal: What Red Sox and Bruins fans should know

NESN and ESPN are excited to offer a new deal for New England sports fans. Learn more information now.

www.espn.com

ill try this out tonight,

 

[Bridges31]

NESN-ESPN deal: What Red Sox and Bruins fans should know

NESN and ESPN are excited to offer a new deal for New England sports fans. Learn more information now.

www.espn.com

I guess I might not fully understand. Isn’t this just access to the NESN 360 app thru ESPN? Here’s hoping there’s less technical issues.

 

[ranold26]

I have to tap dance on this.....

The Red Sox on NESN don't seem to face the same technical greamlins the Bruins do.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

I guess I might not fully understand. Isn’t this just access to the NESN 360 app thru ESPN? Here’s hoping there’s less technical issues.

thats all it is.
Im just hoping it will resolve the stupid log in issue i have when watching from a TV instead of my phone.

 

[Sheppy]

MESN

 

[Bridges31]

thats all it is.
Im just hoping it will resolve the stupid log in issue i have when watching from a TV instead of my phone.

Yeah I was having issues logging in with my provider too. What’s weird is that the only fix I found was to use an old password I had for Breezeline that I had changed months ago. For some weird reason my old password works. I know it’s an old password because I can’t use it to look at my cable account.

 

[eightspokedb]

Watching AHLtv Grand Rapids Griffins....on my phone.... picture is crystal clear.....NESN looks like someone has a panty hose filter over the lens

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

thats all it is.
Im just hoping it will resolve the stupid log in issue i have when watching from a TV instead of my phone.

Will it give Hulu access to nesn?

 

[Cold Soup]

Is it an issue from TD garden to the digital board ads?

 

[bbfan419]

I've thought about switching to streaming for years. But in Ontario, I have the Roger's Sports Pak which is just $43 a month and I get:

All NHL games
All MLB games
All NBA games
All NFL games
All OHL games
All NCAA football games
All NCAA basketball games

The only thing missing is AHL and NCAA hockey. And I can get those relatively cheap.

So I talk myself out of switching every year.

Dom is that with taxes? Here in NB the super sports pack is $35.95

Anytime the audio doesn't match the action, I wanna throw my clicker at the TV. It's infuriating and it sounds like I have it lucky since the app sounds even worse.

When that happens, exit the app and then sign back in again.

 

[DominicT]

Dom is that with taxes? Here in NB the super sports pack is $35.95


When that happens, exit the app and then sign back in again.

No, plus tax.

To you get the OHL pak there with it or the QMJHL equivalent?

 

[bbfan419]

No, plus tax.

To you get the OHL pak there with it or the QMJHL equivalent?

It is the OHL here also.

 

[EvilDead]

NESN is the laughing stock of regional sports networks and it is absolutely pathetic. Oh how I long for the days when the Bruins were on UPN 38. I only remember watching the tail end of it when I was a kid, but it was so much more convenient to get to and fun to watch. Better play by play too.