Real live: at the origin of the success of your direct

The role of the director live

A live director guarantees the quality of live events thanks to expertise acquired over hundreds of productions. This technical expertise brings real added value to audiovisual projects, from preparation to final broadcast.

1. The preparation : The director anticipates and optimizes the configuration of the set to serve the objectives set. The arrangement of the cameras, the choice of angles and the preparation of the media make it possible to highlight the speakers and the messages to be transmitted.
   1. The direct : During the event, the director visualizes the presentations and speeches of the speakers through a fluid sequence of plans and transitions. Broadcast is becoming more dynamic and professional, capturing the attention of the target audience, whether on site or remotely*.

Technical preparation

The success of a live event depends on thorough preparation. The director plans every technical detail according to the format and objectives of the broadcast.

1. Spatial organization : The number of speakers determines the setting up of the platform and the number of cameras required. Ideally, there is one camera per speaker and a wide shot, but thanks to motorized cameras, the same camera can film different speakers in turn. A larger event requires up to ten cameras to cover every angle.
2. The rules of capture : The 180-degree rule structures the positioning of the cameras. The principle: The cameras are placed on the same side of an imaginary line that goes from one speaker to the other.
3. Media configuration: The director integrates complementary visual elements into the system:

- Synths (for synthetic,: names and titles of the speakers who will appear on the screen)

- Transitional credits and jingles

- PowerPoint presentations

- Pre-recorded video sequences

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The director combines technique and creativity to give rhythm to the show. Its strategic position requires constant reactivity and a perfect mastery of the tools available.

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Mogador Studios' technical tools at the service of production:
- A video mixer such as Tricaster or BlackMagic to aggregate and manage the sending of the various sources that make up the show, (namely: cameras, media, graphic elements...)

- Motorized PTZ turret cameras that can be controlled remotely

- NDI technology to allow high quality duplexes

‍Real-time coordination

Communication with the technical team structures every moment of the live stream. The director, like a pianist, follows the instructions of the photographer, who will play the role of the conductor, to anticipate each sequence, camera change and media transmission according to his conductor. This synchronization allows sequences to be linked together without a hitch.



- Camera changes to have the right contact person in the picture

- Jingle and media launches

- Synth display



Complexity increases with the number of speakers and platforms to manage. A short but dynamic format can sometimes require much more attention and dexterity to produce than a long program at a constant pace.

The challenges of live streaming

The production of a live event confronts the director with a multitude of complex situations. Managing several platforms simultaneously is not the only technical challenge.

Today's presentations add an additional layer of complexity with content layering. The director juggles the image of the speakers, PowerPoint presentations, animated infographics, and synths that identify each participant. The integration of remote speakers via NDI adds an additional technical dimension to orchestrate.

Faced with these challenges, preparation makes the difference. The director programs the camera positions in advance, configures the synths for each speaker and tests each technical transition. This foresight makes it possible to react calmly to the unexpected events inherent in live streaming. A broad plan or a neutral transition always offers a fallback solution if necessary.

The evolution of production trends

The production of live events is now evolving to adapt to the visual expectations of the public. Traditional staging, where speakers lined up in front of the camera, is now giving way to more dynamic configurations. Modern platforms in particular favor face-to-face between speakers, thus creating an atmosphere of natural conversation that improves the quality of exchanges.

This new approach to delivery transforms the perception of the message by the public into practice. The interaction between the stakeholders is concretely gaining in authenticity thanks to their thoughtful positioning. More precisely, the director captures these exchanges from their best angles by applying the 180-degree rule. This technique particularly ensures that eyes meet naturally on the screen and that viewers follow the conversation effortlessly. Live production is now becoming the decisive element for a successful broadcast. The director in fact occupies the final position in the production chain of an event. Its ability to highlight the work done beforehand specifically determines the impact of the message on the audience. This responsibility makes him the key player in the success of a live broadcast, transforming a simple recording into a striking visual experience.

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