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Spotlight: CREW Portland

Themes that thread throughout the 28th annual CREW Portland Forecast Breakfast presentations included reimaginging, reinventing, and taking action now.

January 25, 2023

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

Boys and Girls Clubs of SW Washington Hybrid Gala.

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

Green screens and LED Video Walls add impact to virtual events

Create Visual Impact with Green Screens and LED Video Walls

Want to create a big visual impact – even on a small computer screen? LED video walls can be used for dramatic effect while a green screen can transport your virtual host to any locale.

October 24, 2021

two people in formal attire are seated in a storage area at a nonprofit furniture bank. There is a bookcase with household items on shelves behind them with mattresses stored against a back wall. The video opened the virtual event for Community Warehouse.

Use Creative Videos to Open Your Virtual Events

Capture your audience’s attention with a creative intro video. We spotlight three fun projects.

June 28, 2021

Spotlight: YWCA Hybrid Fundraising Event

YWCA of Greater Portland brought together an in-person audience and an at-home audience for a successful hybrid fundraising event.

June 4, 2021

A Gallery of Virtual Event Props and Set Decor

Whether small or large, a few pieces or a full display, virtual event props and set decor are a great addition to your live stream program

May 25, 2021

Oregon's Governor Kate Brown is shown sitting behind a table facing a camera during a virtual press conference.

Virtual Press Conferences

An interactive virtual press conference requires live streaming pros, a remote camera operator, and 1500 journalists on a video call.

March 19, 2021

a puppy waits on a leash to the side of a stage. Stage lights, spotlight, and lighting truss can be seen.

Fund-A-Paw: Spotlight on Pet Rescue Virtual Fundraisers

We spotlight six pet rescue organizations who took their annual fundraisers virtual.

January 12, 2021

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