VIRTUAL GALAS & FUNDRAISERS - SERIES #1 Production Technical Tips
Karen Zinn • May 25, 2020
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Pictured: Our team producing a Virtual Live Stream Fundraiser scheduled for May 28th, 2020
MTAV's Virtual Gala Tips:
a) Include both live presentations and/or pre-recorded videos.
b) Consider pre-recording testimonials and entertainment with the same backdrop/set or create a secondary, complementary look and/or theme to create the illusion the event is completely LIVE.
c) Pre-recorded entertainment should be supported by our sound technician, including mic'd instruments and performers for the optimal guest experience.
d) Include impactful, captivating video with the addition of moving graphics, titling and optimal audio mixing.
e) We recommend using multiple comfort monitors for the EMCEE or Live Auctioneer to read their notes (teleprompter) and see the content that the online audience is viewing.
f) Looking straight into the camera has never been more important. Do not read notes at the podium - practice and utilize a teleprompter to engage your home viewers.
g) We recommend a microphone for each presenter to comply with COVID best practices and efficiencies.
h) Create a brand account YouTube channel or utilize MTAV's channel. A link to the live stream will be supplied to the end client.
i) Use multiple camera shots to create interest and a professional, polished look.
Production Options:
a) Video editing available, Let's chat.
b) Our team can facilitate and manage remote presentations.
c) Create a brand account YouTube channel or utilize MTAV's channel. A link to the live stream will be supplied to the end client.
d) Use multiple camera shots to create interest and a professional, polished look.
e) Audio Production
Fundraising must go on:
The face of Fundraising has drastically changed due to Covid-19 and the restrictions placed on the Live Event Industry. Combining our experience with streaming during Live Events and working within the event industry itself, we can easily help navigate your team through the decision making and the planning/hosting of a virtual event. Adding engaging, captivating content will be the key in helping you reach your Fundraising Goals. Leave the Technical aspects to us. Our objective will be to produce a professional, clear sounding, polished viewing experience for your audience.
Hosting a Virtual Gala may be completely new and overwhelming to you and your fundraising team. Contact us so we can learn more about your organization and fundraising goals. We would love to share our experience and strategies to help you meet your goals through an innovative audience-free fundraiser.
Contact us today at MTAV.ca
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In this 4-part Series, MTAV describes the benefits of hosting a fundraising gala virtually. We have compiled a list of key points to help you determine if during your event from live to audience-free makes sense for your organization. Contact MTAV.ca
Unlike a Face-to-Face Event, we recommend in order to produce a successful, engaging Virtual Gala; it should only be approximately 45-60 min long, putting a high priority on the Fund-A-Need Ask. Content Strategies: By being strategic in your messaging and content, you can take your audience on an emotional journey all while sharing information about your organization, success stories, video content, testimonials, possible entertainment and circle back to your Fundraising ask. Hire an entertaining Host, Professional Speaker or Emcee and/or Professional Auctioneer.
As we all navigate through how Covid-19 restrictions have impacted the Live Event industry; Virtual Events are quickly becoming a viable option to help you still meet your annual fundraising goals.
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