8 Questions to Ask Before Live Streaming a Washington DC Event

Live streaming a Washington DC event can help you reach people you would otherwise be unable to reach. It can help your event be seen, even if you’re located in a remote location or have a small event venue that can’t fit everyone you would want to attend. Whatever your reason may be for live streaming, it’s important to plan ahead.  

These 8 questions below will help you decide on the best production team for your project. You don’t want to hire a team and then find out they offer poor-quality services. Live streaming is a technology that requires experience, so consider asking the following questions to anyone you’re hoping to hire: 

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1. Are you prepared to offer quality live streaming services?

Live streaming is relatively new. There aren’t many video production companies that can specialize in this type of feature. So, just ask if the company you want to work with has the expertise to provide the quality live streaming services you need.  

2. Can you stream to the platform we would like to utilize for our project?

Are you hoping to stream on YouTube or Facebook Live? Not every company can stream to these platforms due to contracts, etc. So, make sure that the production crew you work with has the ability to stream with the platform of your choosing.   

3. Will you offer technical support throughout the event?

If you’re new to live streaming events, there is more than likely going to be a need for technical help. Even if you’ve done a couple of live stream events in the past, if you don’t know how to handle technical issues that could come up, you’ll want to work with a pro who can handle these difficulties with their expertise. Ask the crew you’re hoping to live stream with what they can do in terms of providing technical help during the live stream event. 

4. Will you take care of live streaming during the event?

If you have a live stream event in mind, you’re more than likely going to be quite busy during your event. This is when you’ll want to make sure that the production company can handle the live streaming details while you work on the other stuff. 

5. Does 4G work or do you need an internet connection?

A professional team will know what to do when WiFi is unavailable. They’ll be able to handle the technicalities involved with internet connectivity or the lack thereof. This is an important question to ask the team you’ll be working with so you can be sure that your live stream project will be a complete success with no down time due to faulty connections. 

6. Do you use top-notch broadcasting gear?

When it comes to live streaming a Washington DC event, you’re paying money for a professional to do the job for you. You want to make sure that the gear they use is up-to-standard with what you expect from the live stream event. You don’t want someone using a phone to stream your important event. 

7. How many cameras will be used for the event?

The more cameras the better when it comes to your live stream event. Multiple cameras allow for a variety of shots and views that allow for a captivating experience for your audience. It also ensures that should one camera be disrupted, you’ll still be able to capture footage, no matter what. 

8. Can you include text graphics in the overlay?

You’ll want to know if they can handle including graphics or PowerPoint presentations in your live stream. These little details matter, as you don’t want to wait until the live stream is underway to find out that they don’t have the ability to incorporate your graphics and information as you would like them to. 

If you’re ready to start live streaming a Washington DC event, Beverly Boy Productions can offer the top live streaming production services you need. Get in touch with us today to get started! We look forward to hearing from you.