The COVID-19 crisis has brought the business world to a screeching halt. Fortunately, some of those businesses are now getting back to work, but the world has changed. For the time being, large gatherings of employees or customers are going to be a challenge – requiring business leaders to find new and innovative ways to communicate with their audiences.

At VIP Audio Visual Company, we are doing everything we can to help our customers continue to create compelling experiences by providing a full video production studio at our Pleasanton headquarters. Whether you need to create a live or pre-recorded video experience, our extensive experience with live events and production technology allows us to support virtually any scenario.

As California’s businesses begin the reopening process, there’s never been a more important opportunity for businesses and customers to reconnect during unprecedented times. VIP Audio Visual Company understands the new demands of communication between parties, and compelling content with a clear message creates awareness and generates excitement for your business.

VIP Audio Visual Company is pleased to offer a complete line of video production equipment to help rejuvenate your business. Whether you’re wanting to show off a new product, demonstrate your new cleaning and sanitation processes, or simply letting your customers know that you’re open for business, VIP Audio Visual Company's state-of-the-art professional HD cameras, LED lighting, and cutting-edge editing software will help you stand out in a crowded digital world.

A few years ago, live streaming was new and exciting. Now it’s basically expected. Whether it’s an internal event being broadcast to employees worldwide, or a public event targeted at customers or partners, live stream opportunities have become an essential part of the corporate communications world.

As beneficial as the technology is, your audience likely still has a few gripes. The experience of attending a live event is very different than sitting in front of a monitor at your desk, and most live streams are essentially letting the remote audience “peek in” on the live event.

We’ve all sat in the presentations where the speaker builds up to their awesome video, clicks the button… and nothing. I can’t even begin to count how many times a presenter has told me “I took all the videos out of my presentations because they cause too many problems.” Or at the other extreme they’ll say “I’ve got 15 videos, I just need you to click the button to play each of them. I’m also going to need to pause, rewind and fast forward a few of them. You can do that for me, right?”

Last time you looked at an A/V contract, you probably got a list of crew positions for labor. Ever wondered who all those people are, what they do, and why it takes so many people to get the job done? Let’s explore the typical positions on a show.

Most A/V companies, including VIP Audio Visual, divide responsibilities into three basic categories: audio, video, and lighting. There are other tasks such as set design and production, but the three basic categories will be needed on almost every event. The crew required for each category varies based on the size and complexity of a given event.

Only a couple of years ago, live streaming your corporate event was considered cutting edge and fairly exotic. Today it is common, and often expected.

The advantages of running a live stream are obvious. You can reach a much broader audience when people don’t have to leave their homes or offices to participate in your event. Facilities, travel, lodging and meal costs are all reduced. Recordings of the event can be embedded on your website, making it available indefinitely for those who weren’t able to watch live.