How we produce

We have your back so that you can enjoy all the benefits of hybrid events by taking care of smooth production in the background.

The multi-professional team at Streamboxstudios transforms any location into a studio. Whether in conference and meeting rooms, in conference or congress centers or on greenfield sites: our range of services is designed to provide maximum support regardless of location. We have our own high-quality, precisely coordinated modular production technology to ensure that your events are transferred to the Internet platforms of your choice. When it comes down to it, we also provide the necessary electricity and internet connection.

1 Research

How big is the event? Is there a draft of the schedule? Should there be a podium? Which platform(s) should be used for streaming? Should the streams be integrated into a website? Are virtual speakers planned? Should surveys be integrated and made visible on screens on site? Are graphic elements such as covers, breaks or info slides required? Are belly bands desired? …

2 Project planning

On the basis of all the information, we develop a production and direction plan in consultation with you. Nothing is set in stone, because every event has its very own dynamics — to which we respond in a relaxed and professional manner. You know: In peace and quiet …

3 Check-up

We set up the production technology in advance, set it up and ensure that there is sufficient time for extensive test runs before the program starts. This applies to both the processes in front of the cameras and the technical checks behind them.

4 Live

3–2‑1-live! From the first to the last second, we have your event firmly in our sights: at the camera, at the mixing desk, in the control room, at the computer. We follow the event from the perspective of the online participants, keep in touch with the connected speakers and take care of spontaneous program changes. In short, we have your back so that you and your guests can relax in front of the cameras.

5 Post-production

On request, we can prepare excerpts or entire recordings for your social media or video-on-demand offerings, set up suitable websites and take care of all relevant technical issues. This gives you the best audio and video material even after your event to promote the next one. As the saying goes: After the game …

Video post-production

On request, we will be happy to record your live stream and make it available to you afterwards. You can use this for your archive, for a critical review — you can always optimize — or for a video-on-demand (VoD) offer.

Post-processing of the recording is particularly useful when using it as a VoD. This means that less important passages can be cut out or additional elements, such as graphics or images, can be inserted. It is also possible to add a soundtrack, for example with license-free music.

Post-production offers further possibilities:

  • Improved video quality: By adjusting the color, audio levels and adding special effects, the video becomes more visually appealing and dynamic.
  • Improved storytelling: Post-production helps to edit and refine the story you want to tell with your video content. This can include adding music or sound effects, cutting out unnecessary footage and adding captions or graphics.
  • Brand consistency: In post-production, the video can be adapted to your company’s corporate design.
  • Adaptability: Video content is adapted for different platforms and target groups. You can create different versions of a video for social media, your website or email campaigns.

Overall, a post-production video will help you create high-quality, engaging video content that reflects your brand and resonates with your audience.

By using the latest computer hardware and software, we can edit your videos in a variety of ways and make them available for presentation.

Our livestreaming technology is designed in such a way that we can seamlessly make video inserts part of a livestream.

Individual video layouts

The thoughtful use of visual elements, including the placement of images, text and other graphics, as well as the use of transitions and special effects, contributes to the success of a stream.

A good video layout is designed with the viewer in mind and ensures that the content is visually appealing and easy to follow.

Layout elements:

  • Composition: A good composition is created when cameramen use the rule of thirds and have an eye for balance and symmetry.
  • Visual hierarchy: The viewer’s gaze is directed through the deliberate use of sizes, colors and contrasts.
  • Text placement: The placement and design of texts for display on the screen must ensure that they are easy and legible.
  • Transitions: The use of hard cuts, soft transitions or other transitions is always done with a view to ensuring a smooth flow between individual scenes or shots.
  • Arrangement: If several video signals are used at the same time, the arrangement must correspond to the subject matter. Interview partners are shown in the same size, speakers are to be shown next to the presentation so that they do not look out of the picture.

The video layout can be adapted to the intended purpose and target group of the video. For example, a promotional video can use bold colors and dynamic transitions to grab the viewer’s attention. A tutorial video relies on a simpler layout with clear text and visual hierarchy to make learning easier.

A well-designed video layout can significantly improve the impact and effectiveness of a video and help to communicate the intended message more effectively and engagingly.

Sound

The sound not only makes the music, it also contributes significantly to the success — or failure — of a livestream.

Right from the start, we have attached great importance to sound quality. This is not only reflected in the use of high-quality microphones, mixers, amplifiers and speakers. Rather, it depends on the targeted mixing by expert event technicians.

For example, the sound at a hybrid event is mixed differently for the audience on site than for the digitally connected viewers.

The requirements for professional sound therefore depend on various factors, including the type of sound produced, the intended use of the sound and the target audience. However, there are some general requirements that apply to most situations:

  • High-quality equipment: Professional sound requires high-quality equipment such as microphones, mixing consoles, amplifiers and loudspeakers. The aim is to achieve high fidelity.
  • Correct acoustics: No two recording environments are the same. The aim is to avoid sound reflections, echoes and other unwanted noises in order to achieve the highest possible recording quality. Ideally, the recording room is designed to reduce ambient noise and focus the sound on the recording area.
  • Qualified professionals: The professionals involved in sound production should be competent and experienced in their respective fields. This includes sound engineers, mixers and producers who have a deep understanding of the recording process and the technical aspects of sound production.
  • Attention to detail: Professional sound requires attention to detail in every aspect of the recording process, from microphone placement to mixing and streaming.

Overall, professional sound requires a combination of high-quality equipment, qualified professionals, appropriate acoustics, attention to detail and quality control. By complying with these requirements, it is possible to produce high-quality sound.

Streamboxstudios uses wireless microphones (handheld mics, clip-on mics) in the A‑band and relies on a completely digital mix.

Our audio system is equipped with Dante technology and can be seamlessly integrated into existing sound systems.

Sound integrated into presentations is either picked up by Dante or via USB interfaces and integrated into the system.

Participants who take part in a hybrid event via conference platforms such as ZOOM, MS Teams or Webex are audible and visible on site.

We can play royalty-free music to accompany countdowns, breaks or special moments, such as the presentation of an award at an event, to create an atmospheric mood for the audience on site and in the virtual space.

AUDIO OVER NETWORK

We use Dante Audio, a digital audio network technology that enables the distribution of high-quality, uncompressed audio over standard IP networks.

The Dante protocol developed by the Australian company Audinate enables the transmission of up to 512 audio channels via a single Ethernet cable. Its special feature: extremely low latency. This makes it ideal for applications that require multi-channel audio distribution in real time, such as live events.

Dante Audio is designed as a plug-and-play (PnP) solution in which devices automatically recognize each other on the network and establish connections without the need for manual configuration. It also offers security features such as encryption and user authentication to ensure that audio data can only be received by those who are authorized to do so.

Light

The Streamboxstudios team can look back on many years of experience in professional photography. We know the effect of the targeted use of light and shadow, of main and accent lighting, of colors and contrasts and use these stylistic devices in a targeted manner.

Panel discussions, for example, require large-scale and uniform lighting, whereas interview recordings can be illuminated much more pointedly and with much greater contrast. Barn doors, translucent umbrellas, softboxes, gridboxes and filter foils complete our lighting equipment.

ADVANTAGES OF TARGETED ILLUMINATION:

  • Improved visibility: Good video lighting can improve the visibility of the subject and the surroundings. This is particularly important in poor lighting conditions, as the video quality suffers significantly without sufficient lighting.
  • Improved image quality: The right lighting can improve the quality of the video image by reducing image noise, improving contrast and making colors appear more vivid and natural.
  • Professional appearance: Well-lit videos create a more professional appearance and emphasize the impact of business or marketing videos in particular.
  • Creative control: With video lighting, you can control the mood and color tone of the video by adjusting the intensity, direction and color temperature of the lighting.
  • Improved storytelling: Lighting can be used creatively to improve the storytelling aspect of videos. For example, changes in lighting can help to convey mood swings or times of day.
  • Increased engagement: A well-lit video is more appealing and can keep the viewer’s attention for longer.
  • Better video conferencing: In the age of working from home, good lighting improves the quality of video conferences. Virtual meetings are becoming more appealing.

Streamboxstudios relies on suitable lighting, regardless of the chosen location. As we also have battery-powered LED lights, we can also provide an appealing lighting atmosphere on green meadows.

CONTROL LIGHT

We use devices that can be controlled via the DMX protocol (Digital Multiplex) for lighting and the realization of special effects (gobos, light strips, fog machines, etc.). The control software can be used to program, simulate, test, optimize and save lighting scenes and effects in advance of an event. At the time of the event, they are then ready for immediate retrieval at the touch of a button. And if something does need to be changed at short notice, this is also possible.

Advantages of DMX:

  • Flexibility: DMX enables flexible control of lighting and other devices. It can control a large number of devices and the protocol can be easily programmed to create complex lighting effects.
  • Scalability: DMX can be used to control a few lights in a small venue or thousands of lights in a large stadium. It can also control other devices such as fog machines, flashes and lasers.
  • Precision: DMX offers precise control of lighting and other devices. It can control individual lights and dimming levels, making a variety of lighting effects possible.
  • Automation: DMX can be used to automate lighting and other effects. This makes more complex and synchronized shows possible. DMX can also be used to trigger effects in response to other inputs such as sound or movement.
  • Compatibility: DMX is a widely used standard, so devices from different manufacturers are often compatible. This makes it easier to mix and match devices from different suppliers to create a customized setup.
  • Inexpensive: DMX is a relatively inexpensive protocol that is accessible to a wide range of users. It can be used with simple or more complex setups, depending on the user’s needs and budget.

DMX is a powerful and flexible solution for controlling lighting and other devices at live events and shows. The many advantages make DMX a popular choice for lighting designers and event planners.

Interaction

With live streaming, interaction with your viewers is key to creating an engaging and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Here are some tips to help you create more interaction during a livestream:

  • Interact with your viewers: Make sure you respond promptly to comments or questions. This creates the necessary sense of community and shows that you value their participation.
  • Use polls or launch a quiz: Incorporating such interactive elements is a fun way to engage with your audience and keep them captivated throughout the broadcast.
  • Use co-hosts: If you have a large audience and expect a lot of feedback, you should consider using co-hosts. They help you to manage the comments and organize the questions. This allows you to stay focused and ensure that all questions are answered.
  • Use chatbots: Chatbots can be helpful to answer frequently asked questions or provide your viewers with additional information. This can help you focus on interacting with your audience in a different way.
  • Use social media: Promote your livestream on social media before and during the event and encourage viewers to share their experiences with others. This will help increase interest and expand your audience.

Remember, the more interactive and engaging your livestream is, the more likely it is that your audience will stay and return for future streams.

In our experience, the Slido tool in particular offers excellent opportunities to interact with viewers on site and on their devices. The easier the access is, for example by displaying a QR code, the more responses you will receive.

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Presentation training / camera training

The receptiveness of users, both on site and in front of the display, depends on a variety of factors. It is therefore all the more important that the presentation is visually appealing and gets to the point in terms of content.
One challenge is the presentation without a visible audience. We offer suitable presentation training so that you can present with confidence. On the one hand, to “warm up” to the unfamiliar situation in front of the camera, on the other hand, to put your own presentation through its paces before (!) the actual appointment and to optimize it if necessary.

Pre-production

Pre-production of individual contributions is particularly useful when a precisely defined schedule has to be adhered to. To this end, we record the contributions in our studio and prepare them in such a way that it can be called “MAZ ab” from time to time on the day of the broadcast. Alternating between live moderation, recording and subsequent live discussion with the speakers is a good way forward.

Video-on-demand

If you make the recording of your livestream available in its entirety or in individual sequences via a suitable platform, for example via a free Vimeo or YouTube channel, then you are providing your target group with further added value. In any case, with video-on-demand you multiply your message and reach interested users long after the live event.

Video podcast

A livestream consisting of several lectures, presentations or contributions can be cut into thematically suitable blocks after the event. The individual contributions are then provided with suitable titles and closing slides and published at defined times via the company’s own video channel. Entire seasons can be created in this way. Users are regularly provided with useful information at a manageable cost.

Audio podcast

If the sound of a video is extracted and provided with a suitable moderation, recordings can also be published as an audio podcast, for example via your own website, Apple Podcast or Spotify.

Press box

To avoid every media representative having to set up their own individual microphone and a “scramble for the best seats”, we can forward the signal from a single microphone via a suitable distributor to a large number of XLR outputs and provide the TV and radio teams present with clean sound.

Streaming from the green field

Network coverage with 4G LTE is sufficient in many cases to send a good streaming signal via the mobile network — sometimes even from greenfield sites. If several platforms are to be supplied simultaneously, we use 5G LTE (if possible on site) or suitable distribution services.

Greenscreening

Of course we can show you in front of a digital background of your choice. On the one hand, thanks to a green screen, and on the other, thanks to the hardware and software used, which allow the foreground and background to merge seemingly seamlessly.

Relaxed streaming

We prepare meticulously, liaise closely with all those involved, set up early and carry out a comprehensive test run. This standard creates security and the freedom to react quickly and flexibly to current program changes or additional requests.

The use of our powerful encoders enables cross-platform multistreaming. We use suitable tools to enable interaction with and between participants on site and on the end devices. We provide a wide range of information about viewers and their behavior using analysis and statistics tools — in some cases also in live operation. You have the choice of production location: you can use our studio, a free location or even the “green field”. Tell us where you want to go and we’ll get you there safely — and we’ll have everything you need.

Quality for the ears

Every room has its own acoustics and places individual demands on sound pick-up and sound reinforcement. To ensure that both the listeners on site and in the stream have a pleasant listening experience, we mix on several levels.

Our trained hearing also includes extensive knowledge of the smallest technical details, such as the correct selection of radio frequency ranges or the interference-free integration of connected ZOOM participants. Thanks to the use of high-quality mixing consoles, microphones, cables, adapters and power distribution, as well as the constant development of the technology used, we continuously maximize the signal quality. Thanks to secure signal distribution, we can provide press teams on site with flawless sound.

Video production with high standards

Guided by over 25 years of photographic experience, we produce appealing images, use light in a targeted manner, capture scenes from multiple perspectives and work with high-quality cameras and lenses.

The video images are combined live at the editing desk and presented to the viewers on site and in the stream. If external speakers (interview partners or panel discussants) are scheduled, we will connect them in sound and vision. We can extract video streams from standard conference platforms and combine them in a freely selectable video design to create a new streaming image. To make productions multi-layered and varied, we design and integrate — moving or as animation — belly bands and graphics, add presentations and inserts without delay, convert speech into text and fade it in live.