EXAMPLES IN MORE DETAIL
DECON To Prevent and Protect - Fire Brigades Union
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
We were commissioned by PR agency People to broadcast the launch of the DECON campaign for the The Fire Brigades Union.
It was clear from the outset that the client wanted this to feel real and not staged in a TV studio so the decision was made to stage it in a real fire station.
INFRASTRUCTURE
OUTCOME
Firefighters across the UK tuned in to watch the live broadcast and the campaign has been very well received across the UK.
People, the agency we worked with, were great fun and they said this about the service we provided "StreamWorks brought a great amount of experience to the live stream. Filming in an active fire station brought with it and number of challenges, and their team did really well to overcome these. The broadcast was a great success, thank you to all involved."
PGA Golf Championship
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
18players.com approached us to live stream a PGA Golf Championship in Blairgowrie, Scotland.
The event is normally held in front of an audience but this year we had to plan for covid.
They wanted to stream from around the 18 hole course for three hours a day with two cameras.
The broadcasts would be sent to The PGA's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We sent an experienced camera operator with a bonded encoder to send images back to us in Swindon. The six hours of live content was remotely mixed and directed at our office. This not only allowed the client to keep expenses to a minimum it also saved unnecessary carbon sending another person to Scotland.
We mixed the camera feeds incorporating pre recorded videos, live scoreboards, course maps and weather.
OUTCOME
Hundreds tuned in to watch the live broadcasts and we hope to continue our relationship with 18players.com soon.
Elite Business Live - Hybrid Event
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
CEMG Media Ltd approached to help plan and broadcast a 'covid safe' hybrid event from a London hotel.
The event is normally held in front of thousands but this year we had to plan for covid.
This year they wanted a live breakout room as well as live backstage interviews and the main stage content.
We knew we would have to include many remote speakers and panellists from around the world so planned time for preparing this.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We technically on-boarded all the callers and created on-screen graphics. Over the two days we supplied 3 Camera Operators, Two Vision Mix Operators, One Director and one Sound Engineer with all the kit required to deliver to a broadcast standard.
Covid restrictions were in place throughout with all crew and presenters socially distancing.
OUTCOME
Hundreds tuned in to watch the live broadcasts.
"This is the second year we have used Streamworks.
Their professionalism and attention to detail is second to none.
They were with us every step of the way fixing any technical issues with our remote contributors without even troubling us.
We’ll definitely be working with them again and we often recommend them to other event partners." - CEMG Media Ltd
Social Worker Awards - Hybrid Event
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
Genesis PR approached us to help plan and broadcast a 'covid safe' hybrid event to celebrate the amazing work social workers do. We previously broadcast and event in for them.
Normally the Social Worker Of The Year Awards is a big black tie event in London but this year due to coronavirus Genesis had to have a rethink.
In 2020 we were brought in very early in the process to advise and plan the hybrid event and in 2021 we provided the same service.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The client provided all the video content for the show. This was a range of self shot content and some professional production.
Our Graphic Designer created motion graphics for the show, sourced the music and our Event Director worked on the script with event Producer Ali from Genesis PR.
We also supplied lighting and AV and each Presenter had a teleprompter and a return monitor.
Covid restrictions were in place throughout with all crew and presenters socially distancing.
We supplied a Director, PA, Two camera operators, Autocue Operator and a highlights Editor.
In addition to the broadcasting we also hosted the stream and created a bespoke page for the event, you can see this here.
OUTCOME
Many thousand tuned in to watch the live broadcast and the event was trending number one on Twitter in the UK.
The trustees of the charity were over the moon with the results, proving that a strong covid alternative could be delivered instead of their normal physical event.
Help for Heroes - Virtual Conference
LIVESTREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
After three previously live streamed events for Help for Heroes, the armed forces charity, contacted us again to help stage and broadcast their covid safe 2020 Internal Virtual Conference.
The 5 hour conference brought together their staff from their own homes via webcams mixed with pre-recorded content, produced by their excellent in-house Videographer Joe Gower.
INFRASTRUCTURE
With just a few weeks notice we worked with their Event Planner to plan the broadcast and ensure it was deliverable technically.
A few days before the event we ran technical tests to ensure all the speakers could connect with their own equipment at home.
In addition to the broadcasting we also provided stream hosting and created a bespoke page for the event on our un-branded streaming site. See an example of this here.
Due to the nature of the internal content we can only share a short extract above.
OUTCOME
Help for Heroes had never undertaken a fully virtual event like this before and they all embraced it. The broadcast was viewed by hundreds of their staff all over the country which not only saved them money bringing everyone together it was also much more eco friendly and reduced the risk of anyone catching Coronavirus.
We were also joined for the event by England Football Manager Gareth Southgate.
We look forward to supporting them on future events.
"StreamWorks did an excellent job, generously giving their time to host and stream our virtual conference. They oversaw every detail with utmost professionalism and care, ensuring our event ran like clockwork ... happy speakers, happy audience, happy event team! Thank you :-)" - Help For Heroes
Elite Business Live 2020 - London Live Streaming
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
CEMG Media invited StreamWorks to work with them on their upcoming event 'Elite Business Live' in London.
The two day business show brought together hundreds or business people and speakers.
CEMG had requested multi-camera stage coverage of the talks and Q&A's as well as live interviews in the VIP room and a full highlights video.
INFRASTRUCTURE
StreamWorks provided a complete broadcast solution. four live cameras, two Camera Operators, Director, Vision Mix Operator, Live Stream Engineer, a highlights Cameraman and gimbal.
We streamed the event directly to the clients website and also our YouTube channel.
After the event we created a highlights video incorporating all the best bits of the London event which can be seen above.
OUTCOME
The event started as the UK entered the Coronavirus pandemic and some guests decided to watch our livestream rather than attend in person.
CEMG had all the bases covered by commissioning us to stream and record the event for them.
"We were very impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. We hadn’t live streamed our events before and they assisted and recommended the best way to make this happen and were with us every step of the way. They also created an events highlights video and the results have been exceptional. We’ll definitely be working with them again and I will be recommending them to other event partners."
Scott English, Brand Director CEMG
TokenMatch - Live Streaming London
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
We were invited by TokenMatch to live stream their London investors event.
The event saw 11 ICO's pitch to a group of Investors at 110 Rochester Row, Westminster of an eight hour event.
The client identified the need for three cameras and a feed from PowerPoint.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We provided a live stream PPU, Vision Mix Operator, three cameras with Operators, a six channel sound mixer with Sound Technician.
The venue supplied the internet connection but like all our jobs we had 4G available should the speed drop.
OUTCOME
The event was a great success and the live streams were really well received allowing the client to reach a global audience saving money on people having to travel to London and helping to reduce the carbon footprint.
London Ambulance Service - Public Meeting
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
The London Ambulance Service approached us to live stream their Annual Public Meeting in China Town, London.
They invited their patients, the public and their stakeholders along to showcase some of the best bits of their service. It was important to them that they could make this event as accessible as possible and thats where we came in.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We worked with their in-house comms team to plan the broadcast and ensure it was deliverable technically and would deliver their important messages.
They wanted us to start with a walk around showing and interviewing 11 stand holders and then stream carious talks and a Q&A.
The venue chosen was in China Town and our team arrived in plenty of time. We provided three cameras, one of which was wireless and also included all their PowerPoint slides.
We also provided a full PA system and Sound Engineer.
OUTCOME
London Ambulance Service were very pleased with the service with many colleagues and partners commenting on the high video quality and smoothness of the broadcast.
"Tom and the team were all superb helping us live stream our annual public meeting. We provided some of the content for it quite late on but they were at all times helpful and responsive to our requirements. They were really innovative with their ideas to make our event come to life on screen. The quality of the video was exceptional and received endless positive comments from our audience. We would have no hesitation in using solo16 again in the future. They charge a fair price for impressive outcomes." - London Ambulance Service
Chippenham's Winter Wonderland : Big Light Switch On
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
OUTCOME
Chippenham BID Company working alongside Verve Live invited us back to supply a complete event video solution for the third year in a row. As previous years they wanted to create a highlights video of the event, have multi-cameras providing vision mixed relay for two large screens and live broadcast the light switch on and staged event on their Facebook page.
INFRASTRUCTURE
For the highlights video we supplied a Camera Operator shooting on an FS7 and Interviewer to get the most from the public interviews. Our Outside Broadcast van with 5 cameras and four camera Operators handled the big screen relays & Facebook Live stream on the night of the light switch-on.
This year we also introduced an 18ft Camera Jib to get some great shots over the heads of the audience. The following day we uploaded a whole range of 'on-demand' clips from the main show as well as a general highlights reel (seen above).
The whole project was delivered within 12 hours of the event finishing. See more of the output here.
Our Director's personal favourite set from the event can be seen on the right or here on a mobile.
Chippenham BID were very pleased with the whole day and our coverage.
'StreamWorks truly go above and beyond to ensure they capture the very best elements of an event. Attention to detail and a clear understanding of a client brief is second nature to them and they are a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.' - Chippenham BID Company.
Oxfam 'Purpose Beyond Benefit' - Live Streaming London
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
Oxfam UK invited StreamWorks to stream their 'Purpose Beyond Benefit' event at The Foundry in London.
The panel discussion and Q&A, chaired by Oxfam's CEO, examined shareholder primacy, environmental destruction, poor labour conditions and growing inequality. Oxfam required two camera coverage to film the debate of these issues and a full PA sound system.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We supplied two broadcast cameras, one cameraman, a Vision Mixer and all the equipment needed.
We also provided a full PA system and sound engineer.
We bonded our live stream using both the venues connection and our 4G providing the most reliable option for our client.
OUTCOME
The stream was very well received with many online viewers asking questions and getting involved remotely.
Softcat Explore: Cisco
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
Working with the Miramar Group Softcat wanted to live stream a relaxed Q&A session with key members of their team discussing the latest software trends with Cisco.
Miramar approached us to provide the multi-cam solution at The Brewery in London.
INFRASTRUCTURE
OUTCOME
We supplied our PPU (Portable Production Unit) with 4 cameras and crew to cover the event at The Brewery in the City of London. The room in the venue changed after we had completed a site recce meaning so we had to be prepared for anything on arrival. The event was streamed live to Softcat's YouTube account.
'StreamWorks provided a professional and complete streaming service for our live event. The equipment used by StreamWorks was second to none, and when faced with a last minute venue change they were very flexible, totally prepared for every eventuality and couldn’t do enough to ensure the live stream was delivered to the highest possible standards. I would highly recommend StreamWorks for any live stream or corporate video production.' - Miramar Group
Pavilion Dance South West - Live Performance
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
Faced with having to cancel many of their performances due to the Covid19 pandemic Pavilion Dance South West contacted us for help.
The digital team wanted to create an online performance that would put the viewer at the heart of the performance.
The social distanced event would be captured at the Pavilion Dance South West theatre in Bournemouth, Dorset.
They wanted the performance to be streamed on the same day it was recorded.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We sent along a Cameraman and filmed each section of the performance from a few angles.
The footage was then rushed back and our Editor cut the takes together to create one performance. This was topped and tailed with an introduction and Q&A.
We then live streamed the event on the same day to the loyal followers of PDSW via our streaming platform.
OUTCOME
The client was really pleased with the filming and how the live stream was received by their patrons.
UN Special Rapporteur - Philip Alston Press Conference
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
United Nations Human Rights invited us to live stream their Brexit Press Conference given by UN Special Rapporteur, Philip Alston in London.
They requested two cameras and wanted to stream to Philip's Facebook page.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We provided a complete live streaming solution. Two cameras with one Camera Operator a Vision Mix Operator and sound. We used our portable kit as it was being held on the second floor of the International Maritime Organisation in London.
OUTCOME
The 1 hour broadcast was watched by 125,000 people and attracted 3,300 comments and the client was very happy.
"Where Light Falls" - Historic England
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
Historic England approached us to live stream two special events.
Where Light Falls told the story of those who risked their lives to protect the places they loved during the Second World War, at two cathedrals with opposing fates.
Stunning installations transformed the façades and precincts of St Paul’s Cathedral and Coventry Cathedral after dark, combining new poetry with powerful visuals and archive photography. Visitors were immersed in atmospheric light and sound, unique to each location.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We worked with their in-house digital team to plan the broadcasts and ensure we could technically deliver them in the challenging environments.
Both locations posed technical challenges mainly with broadband provision but utilising our bonded technology we managed to deliver a reliable stream even when the host could not provide a connection.
At Coventry we added a second camera to allow us to cover all the other projections and provide the viewer with a more in-depth experience. You can see an example above.
OUTCOME
Historic England enjoyed a huge response to both broadcasts.
Approx 35,000 people watched the St.Pauls Cathedral broadcast and over 50,000 tuned in to watch Coventry.
We look forward to supporting them on future events.
Rituals Cosmetics - London Live Streaming
LIVE STREAM
Rituals Cosmetics approached us to provide a live streaming service in London.
The global cosmetics brand understand the value and engagement benefits that live streaming on Facebook gives to them having previously streamed in other countries.
They worked with us to set up their first UK live stream from their Covent Garden store and the format was a Q&A session presented by Abigail James.
CLIENT BRIEF
INFRASTRUCTURE
We had a small conference room available to set up the two cameras, lights and our PPU (Portable Production Unit) with one crew member on camera and another Vision Mixing. The broadcast was sent to Facebook Live via a LiveU web encoder.
OUTCOME
Over 9,000 watched the event with a social reach of over 20,000 and the client was very happy with both the quality and the outcome.
Love Fashion Live - Facebook Live Event Streaming
LIVESTREAMS
CLIENT BRIEF
We were invited to film the "Love Fashion Live" event at The Brunel Shopping Centre in Swindon.
Working with event management company VERVE LIVE we planned a series of Facebook Live broadcasts over two days of the event. The client wanted to increase online engagement with the event and help increase additional footfall. You can see two of these on the right.
They also requested a general highlights edit.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We provided a Cameras Operator, Presenter, a bonded web encoder and Vision Mixer for the two days we attended and our Editor delivered a highlights video (seen at the top of the page) within 24 hours of the event ending.
OUTCOME
The Facebook Live streams were really well received with more than 8,000 people watching them in the first 24 hours alone.
This was the first time The Brunel had fully embraced live streaming at an event and they were very happy with the outcome.
'Working with StreamWorks during LOVE FASHION LIVE was fantastic from start to finish; they provided crisp quality live videos, whilst never missing a beat, with inventive shots, catching the action as it happened. The end product supported our event to reach an amazing audience on social media and created a buzz around our event like only live video can.' - The Brunel Swindon
Bestway Retailer Awards - Live Streaming to Zoom
LIVESTREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
We've been working with Bestway Wholesale for a while and they invited us to set up and stream a covid safe award show from their Crewe office.
They wanted us to broadcast through a Zoom meeting so their staff could also interact.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We provided a Camera Operator, Vision Mixer and Director, Lighting, Sound, Autocue and all the other equipment needed.
The broadcast included a lot of graphics and videos and this was all mixed live and fed into a Zoom call. The client then decided what the viewers would see when.
OUTCOME
The event was really well received with more than 800 people calling in to watch.
This was the first time that Bestway had conducted a cross platform live like this and they plan to do it again.
'StreamWorks provided vision mixing and camera operators for our virtual event. They are extremely professional and knowledgeable and were able to deliver a high-quality, live stream as well as offer advice on production. I would highly recommend and am looking forward to working with them again in the future.'
DNV GL & VeChain Announcement
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
INFRASTRUCTURE
We were chosen to live stream an important Facebook Live announcement & Q&A for DNV GL / VeChain. The viewers learnt how DNV DL's competencies in assurance and risk management, in combination with Vechain's blockchain technology, can help companies improve their supply chains.
The clients wanted two cameras and the ability to ingest their powerpoint presentations.
We provided a PPU, Vision Mix Operator and two cameras with one Operator and a Sound Engineer.
The hotel supplied the internet connection.
OUTCOME
The stream was really well received with over 30,000 people watching the broadcast globally with a peak viewership of 4,600 people. More than 2,000 commented and got involved in the Q&A.
This was unprecedented for the client who was very happy.
UK Research and Innovation
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
We work with UK Research and Innovation in Swindon to live stream their quarterly reviews.
These are internal films so cannot be shared publicly.
The client likes us two use two cameras and requires us to ingest their powerpoint slides.
INFRASTRUCTURE
OUTCOME
We provide a live stream PPU, Vision Mix Operator and two cameras with one Operator.
The client supplies the internet connection.
The live streams are always really well received by the client's staff and allow them to reach a global audience saving money on people having to travel to Swindon and helping to reduce their staff's carbon footprint.
Relevance at Historic Royal Palaces.
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
Historic Royal Palaces approached us to live stream two of their talks which formed part of the Relevance event. The first was a talk by Franklin Vagnone (Author of 'Anarchist's Guide To Historic House Museums') and this took place at the Tower of London.
The second was a talk by Maria Balshaw (Director of the Tate) and was given at Hampton Court Palace.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Due to the strict security conditions at the Tower we provided a PPU, Vision Mix Operator and two cameras with one Operator.
At Hampton Court we used the Outside Broadcast Van.
OUTCOME
Both events were very well received and were live streamed to the clients Facebook page. You can see one of these above.
Historic Royal Palaces are in talks with us about future projects.
"StreamWorks were very professional and easy to work with, even making last minute changes to the setup, they were understanding, flexible and accommodating. Would highly recommend them for live-streaming and general filming, and we look forward to working with them on upcoming projects." - Historic Royal Palaces
Seven Dials International Women’s Day 'In Conversation'
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
Seven Dials London through their PR company approached us to provide a live stream service for their International Woman's Day 'In Conversation' event. As this was their first multi-camera live we guided them through the process. They wanted to broadcast the event on their Facebook page.
INFRASTRUCTURE
OUTCOME
We supplied three cameras and two Camera Operators plus Sound Engineer and Vision Mixer/Director. The venue was in the basement of a hotel so we used our Portable Production Unit.
The event was a great success and the live broadcast had 10,000 viewers with many more post event.
'We throughly enjoyed working with StreamWorks on this event. The service was reliable, professional and slick from start to finish. We would highly recommend StreamWorks and look forward to working with them again in the future.' - Seven Dials
Chilli Eating Competition
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
inswindon BID Company approached us to live stream an external event they were hosting in Wharf Green, Swindon. The Chilli Fiesta is very popular and combines stands selling Chilli related produce with live music and the famous 'Clash of Titans' Chilli Eating Competition. In previous years inSwindon had attempted to live stream the competition from a mobile phone but due to saturated 4G connectivity at the very popular event this has always failed.
INFRASTRUCTURE
We supplied three cameras and two Camera Operators plus a Vision Mixer/Director and our Outside Broadcast Van. We used a dedicated online connection via KA sat to overcome and cellular issues. We broadcast to their Facebook page all the music acts as well as the competition which can be seen above.
OUTCOME
The event was a great success and the live broadcast had many viewers with many more post event. It also allowed inSwindon to showcase the additional level of footfall that the event generated into the Town Centre.
Microsoft Surface Meets Adobe
LIVE STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
INFRASTRUCTURE
McCann London approached us on behalf of Microsoft UK as they wanted to livestream a masterclass series with Photographer Allan Hinton (@chaiwalla) showcasing the way their Microsoft Surface product works in harmony with Adobe's Lightroom and other Adobe software. Facebook Live had only recently been available for third party broadcast and this was the first time Microsoft Surface had used Facebook Live for live streaming in the UK.
We supplied our PPU (Portable Production Unit) with 2 cameras and crew to cover the event in central London. The event was streamed live to Microsoft UK's Facebook page.
OUTCOME
The four broadcasts gave the company a massive social reach and both McCann, Adobe and Microsoft were very pleased with our offering.
Festival of Lights Christmas Light Switch-on
LIVE TO SCREEN &
Our client inSwindon BID Company, working alongside Verve Live, approached us for the third year running to provide complete video production services for their Light switch on event. They requested a highlights video of the day's event and also wanted multi-cameras vision mixed live and relayed onto a large screen. They also required the footage to be live streamed to their Facebook page.
CLIENT BRIEF
INFRASTRUCTURE
We supplied a Camera Operator and Interviewer during the day and our Outside Broadcast van with 5 cameras and crew for the big screen relay and live stream on the night of the light switch on.
As the area is always saturated with thousands of people we bond the available 4G with satellite connectivity to guarantee a connection for the client. You can view the complete broadcast on the right or below if on a mobile device.
OUTCOME
The live stream and highlights video were very well received by inSwindon's followers with many thousands viewing both the livestream and the highlights video.
"StreamWorks are professional, creative and a pleasure to work with. They made filming painless and delivered great results within a tight deadline!" - inSwindon
Instagram Live Series with Phil Vickery
SHOOT/EDIT/PICS/STREAM
CLIENT BRIEF
Working with a Global PR firm we were invited to shoot, edit and stream an instagram festival for a multinational food company.
The four day event would need to be broadcast across various Instagram brand channels including Branston and Bachelors.
We spent a week advising and planning the shoot and then the production process involved filming introduction clips in the clients fantastic new kitchen in Liverpool with event host and TV Chef Phil Vickery.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Being mindful of social distancing we rigged the kitchen for filming.
Phil cooked one of his recipes and was a joy to work with.
As his content was pre-recorded we supplied a monitor for Phil to see himself in the 9:16 aspect ratio that we would be broadcasting in.
This allowed him to ensure he did not move things out of frame. We also recorded an 'as live' conversation between him and another chef which again they could both view at the time of recording.
Our Motion Designer created a lovely animated countdown sequence for the start of the broadcasts as well as lower thirds and a transition.
Our Photographer captured general shots for the PR team and our Editor then created all the edits including ones suitable for IGTV.
This was a really good example of multiple creatives coming together and delivering a technically challenging project. We film everything in 16:9 widescreen so adapting to shooting in the rotated aspect ratio was a little challenging.
OUTCOME
The client was very happy with the results and is hoping to run the festival again next year.
You can watch the whole of day one here.
“StreamWorks were crucial for the delivery of our event.
From the beginning, they provided the right guidance on how we should conduct the Festival and were always responsive and available to counsel us on the technical production aspects.
They have the expertise we needed to feel confident about running our first-ever virtual event. It was incredibly useful and critical having StreamWorks on board for the project – we couldn’t have done it without them!”
