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A moment from the Special Olympics Oregon Breakfast with Champions livestream shows the host in front of a large LED wall. Overlayed on the video is the nameplate and captions

Options for Live Captioning All Events

Video captions benefit everyone. If you want to offer live captioning for virtual or live events and conferences you have many options.

July 14, 2022

A videographer films a conference panel for a sizzle reel. Photo by Andie Petkus.

What is a Sizzle Reel?

A sizzle reel is a high energy video that highlights aspects of your special event and is a great addition to the marketing of your event. Learn what makes a great sizzle reel and the many ways to use it.

July 12, 2022

Spotlight: Boys and Girls Clubs of SW Washington Hybrid Gala

The Boys and Girls Clubs of SW Washington’s hybrid gala welcomed guests as celebrities walking the red carpet.

June 29, 2022

Production Options for Virtual and Hybrid Conferences

If you are planning a conference, or participating in one as a speaker, production options for virtual and hybrid conferences give you flexibility.

June 11, 2022

a panel of experts is shown during a livestream virtual conference

How to Livestream a Virtual or Hybrid Conference or Webinar

We’ve outlined the basics for planning virtual webinars and conferences, including when to bring in the experts.

June 9, 2022

Person planning an event looks at a calendar on a laptop and writes notes on a paper

Planning An Event? Discuss AV Early

Audiovisual can make or break an event. Here are five reasons to include AV in your event planning discussions from the beginning.

March 31, 2022

A person sits at a desk in a production studio and talks to a camera. A videographer kneels behind the camera. How to prepare for an interview is one of the top video production FAQs.

Video Production FAQs

Our video production FAQs address timelines, length of videos, location selection, preparing for interviews, b-roll, social media, and more.

March 30, 2022

The AV Department event production team livestreams a fundraising gala. Tips to improve your hybrid event include creating separate experiences for both audiences.

5 Tips to Improve Your Hybrid Event

A successful hybrid event requires additional planning and scripting the details. Imporove your event with these five tips for hybrid events.

March 18, 2022

livestreaming and virtual event production equipment

Livestreaming, Virtual and Hybrid Event FAQs

Have questions about livestreaming? We’ve answered the virtual event production questions we receive most often.

March 8, 2022

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