08.30.26 - The Whitby Hotel - Vox Media - Pretty Tough Podcast

Moore PA Hire provided video production and multi-camera recording for a live taping of Vox Media's Pretty Tough podcast at The Whitby Hotel, featuring Maria Sharapova and Hannah Burner, presented by Amazon Prime. Working alongside the venue's AV team, our crew built a dedicated video and lighting setup designed around the podcast's live audience while delivering the individual camera recordings and program cut needed for post-production.

For the taping, we positioned (2) Sony FR-7 cameras along the theatre stage to capture a tight shot of the speakers, and (1) Sony FR-7 to capture a wide shot of the full stage. Our camera package included (2) Sony 70-200mm and 28-135mm lenses with Skaarhoj PTZ control, giving our team the flexibility to frame and follow the conversation throughout the show. We recorded all (3) isolated camera feeds along with a live line cut, providing Vox Media with both the finished program recording and individual angles for editing after the event.

To create a clean, balanced look on camera, we supplemented the theater lighting with (2) Aputure 400X fixtures and a Nanlite lighting package positioned around the stage. The conversation was captured with (2) Shure SM7dB microphones, while our Production Bot and Atomos Sumo systems supported the recording workflow and on-site production. Following tech check, our crew recorded the hour-long podcast from start to finish and prepared the media for delivery to the Vox Media production team.

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06.02.26 - NYAC - ETP Forum

     Moore PA Hire provided AV services for the ETP Forum, hosted in the New York Athletic Club; this setup featured (2) 6M x 2.5 M Gloshine LED walls on the 9th an 11th floors for a full day of concurrent sessions. For both floors we also provided multi-cam recording, extensive audio coverage, and TVs around the venue displaying the agenda. Lets get into it.

    For audio we used (16) L'Acoustics X8 speakers between both floor, all with (2) LA-4 amp racks, this also allowed us 8 channels of wireless audio per floor. On the 9th floor we used a Yamaha DM-7 for room control, while on the 11th we used the Yamaha QL-8, each providing a clear mix to the room and record sends.

    For video as I said we set up (2) 6M x 2.5 M Gloshine LED walls, which framed the camera shots of all the sessions with client provided backdrops, in addition (6) 34" TV's for various expo tables, and (3) 72" LCD displays for digital signage. Lastly we added (2) 70" TV's on the 9th and 11th floor each for IMAG, allowing guests at the back of the room to see a clear shot of the stage. To capture we used a total of (6) Sony FR-7 PTZ cameras between the two floors, allowing for a clean line cut provided immediately after the event ended. To enhance the image we also used (2) Aputure 300x lights with 36 degree spotlight lenses, giving a clean stage wash. To brighten up the space MPA also used (16) RGBA LED Strip lights, giving a concise, professional look to the event. Check out some photos below!

 

   

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

04.08.26 - The Whitby Hotel - Zibby Totally Booked

     Moore PA once again loaded into the Whitby Hotel for a morning shoot of a book podcast, we provided AV services including a line cut recording/multi-cam ISOs, and lighting in the reading room. We used (4) Sony FR-7 PTZ cameras for capture, feeding into our LSE-1 rack for control and (1) Atomos Sumo SE recorder for ISO capture. For best results we set up (2) Aputure 400x lights with attached soft boxes for diffusion, giving the shots a consistent, bright look.

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