What Could Go Wrong?: The Effects of Bad Lighting, Audio or Set on a Media Event
Television appearances and press conferences are both very delicate situations in terms of production. The lights have to be bright enough to be read by the cameras, but not bright enough to blind anybody, or wash out the entire shot. Depending on the location, it might be difficult to neutralize problematic acoustics, or even just to be heard by everybody in attendance. The bottom line is that so many things can so easily go very wrong. With Staged Right’s professional lighting and sound designers, you can be assured that everything will go the way it should – perfectly.
Lighting for media events requires walking a fine line between “enough” and “too much.” In order for a video camera to be able to read a shot, there has to be a significant amount of light. It has to come from many different angles so that the person being filmed doesn’t appear flat or ghoulish. Oftentimes the color of light needs some adjustment to soften down the appearance. Glare is also a concern, too. Cameras (and audiences, too) need a constant amount of light, otherwise there are distracting dark and light spots that take the focus away from the event itself. The problem is that too much light, or the wrong light, or inconsistent levels of light can ruin an otherwise perfect shoot.
Audio is consistently the most volatile element of production. In live media events, it is an even trickier beast to tame. Nonetheless, bad audio production is the quickest and easiest way to entirely ruin an event. Aside from the inherent challenges of neutralizing acoustics, eliminating feedback, and producing a full, rich tone, press conferences and other media events pose additional complications. Every video camera needs a press feed. There are often a numerous amount of wireless devices operating on various different frequencies, which could interfere with microphones and other processing equipment. Even seemingly low levels of chatter and camera shutter snapping can be picked up if not carefully avoided.
Staged Right’s event designers and technicians are top-notch in their fields, ensuring that you will never have to worry about failure when the cameras start rolling. Our years of experience in this industry have equipped us with the skills to handle any situation that might arise, and the foresight to begin solving problems before they even happen. If you want your next media event to be flawless in front of the camera, as well as behind the scenes, call Staged Right today and get started in the right direction.
You have one shot at making it work, let Staged Right help make sure your shot is on mark.
We know how important your message is – and we want it heard as much as you do. Our audio engineers can provide a system capable of providing clean, crisp spoken word, while simultaneously eliminating the background noise that so often plagues press conferences. Our lighting designers will make you look vibrant and alive on camera, as well as lighting the audience to capture their reactions and engage them in the event. With Staged Right being able to provide for all your needs within our company, we can make sure your event is a stunning success, and you can make sure you don’t break the bank. In the world of press events, you only ge ton e shot at making it happen. Staged Right will make sure your shot is always on the mark.