Backstage at a Virtual Studio

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Last year we launched Octa with a virtual launch event. We used two virtual studios to provide our delegates with a fantastic immersive experience. While we had been managing virtual events for clients for some time before our own event, it was a learning curve for us when we had to move from behind the cameras to onstage. It was a fantastic experience for us to better understand how our clients, their guests, and speakers may feel presenting at a virtual event.

You get nervous!

When you step into a virtual studio, it feels like you’re stepping onto a tv set. There are strong lights, lots of cameras, and a team of production specialists. It’s ok to feel nervous. If you’re used to getting on stage and giving keynotes at a large conference, you might be good with all of that, but it is different. You can’t just walk across the stage to release these nerves as you need to be captured by the cameras for the audience to see you on the screen.

Let the production team direct you

The production team are experts in their field. They want to you to appear and sound fantastic on camera. If they ask you to move an inch to the left, it’s because the frame or angle is better. They consider you, your background, and your audience. If you’re moving across the virtual studio, they’ll teach you how to turn and they’ll go through it several times until you get it just right.

It’s ok to make mistakes

Mistakes are inevitable. You might move the wrong way, face the wrong camera, say the wrong words or get stage fright. This is all ok. This is also why its so important to plan rehearsals. The more time you have to rehearse, the more time you have to iron out all of the little things that can go wrong. If you’re event is pre-recorded, you can keep going until you get it right. If your event is being streamed live, then you need to rehearse enough that you’re comfortable and confident with what you have to do. It’s always good to do a run through an hour or so before the live session, if at all possible.

Virtual studios provide a phenomenal experience for both the audience and the speakers allowing for TV quality production. If you’re hosting a virtual event, request a demo to discuss your requirements.