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Live Streaming and Virtual Event FAQ

Have questions about going live? We’ve answered the live streaming and virtual event FAQs we receive most often.

November 19, 2022

A person playing guitar. Secure a music license for virtual events and video entertainment

Music in Virtual Events and Videos

When selecting entertainment for media projects, remember a song download does not provide a music license for virtual events.

November 1, 2022

Photo sign made by human hands held together.

Plan and Schedule a Nonprofit Fundraising Video

To help you feel confident producing your next organizational or fundraising video, we’ve outlined the timeline to follow.

October 12, 2022

a smiling woman holding a notebook walks along the outside of a building

Event AV Walk-Through

A walk-through provides the opportunity to solve issues before they become problems and increases collaboration and communication among everyone involved.

September 8, 2022

Behind the Stream

Go in front, behind, and all around the cameras, studio, and control room to see the livestream production team in action.

August 18, 2022

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 Captioning Virtual or Live 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.

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