Sam Collins is a technically skilled broadcast producer with a deep understanding of both baseband and IP-based studio environments. With hands-on experience working and studying in traditional SDI-based control rooms, Collins has built a solid foundation in the operational realities of live broadcast production, from routing and monitoring to fault management and signal chain integrity.

A standout aspect of Collins’s work is the development of hand-coded HTML graphics used for on-screen display in custom studio environments. These bespoke systems have been used to enhance live information delivery, replace commercial graphics solutions in low-resource settings, and support dynamic visual storytelling in both documentary and live event contexts.

Their most recent documentary combines field interviews, technical illustrations, and visual walkthroughs of MCR workflows, delving into topics like the transition to SMPTE 2110 and the future of broadcast infrastructure. Alongside this, Collins has developed tools for real-time schedule display, automation pipelines, and responsive multi-room broadcast signage, proving their ability to design from both a creative and systems engineering perspective.

Collins’s work sits confidently at the intersection of narrative and broadcast technology, bridging the gap between operational expertise and engaging media production.