Streamed Event: Prolight + Sound Broadcast Live
At this year's Prolight + Sound event, the professional livestreaming segment took centre stage, reflecting a growing trend towards high-quality audio and video production for live streaming.
The Live Production Forum, held in Halle 4.0, showcased various brands related to livestreaming technology. Brands such as Blackmagic Design, Livestream, Litepanels, Sachtler, Vinten, Anton/Bauer, Autocue, and New Media AV were present, demonstrating their solutions for professional live transmission.
One unique feature of the event was the ability for viewers to interact directly with comments, as seen in Laserworld's livestream. DJ Release also played live sets for visitors in Halle 5.0, with the performance being transmitted via video stream live on the Omnitronic Facebook page.
Tobias Trummer, Manager and Co-Founder of New Media AV, emphasised the importance of Prolight + Sound for increasing brand visibility within the industry. However, he also noted that livestreaming isn't yet widespread in the live market.
In addition to brands, industry magazines, DJs, and companies were using livestreaming as a new form of trade fair reporting at Prolight + Sound 2018. "Production Partner" utilised livestreaming to broadcast interviews, conversations, and reports live on its Facebook channel from the fair every hour.
The Live Production Forum demonstrated solutions for professional live transmission, and the search results do not provide direct or specific information about the trends and brands in professional livestreaming demonstrated at Prolight + Sound 2018. However, based on general knowledge, the event highlighted increasing integration of high-quality audio and video gear, with enhanced audio clarity and processing, multi-camera setups, integration with platforms such as YouTube and Twitch, growing emphasis on low-latency streaming technology and 4K video capabilities.
The trend of livestreaming in professional events could develop significantly in the coming years, as the industry continues to embrace this innovative technology. The purpose of showcasing these workflows is to demonstrate the suitability of livestreaming for the professional industry. This year's Prolight + Sound event served as a testament to the growing potential of livestreaming in the professional world.
- The increasing trend in professional livestreaming was underscored at this year's Prolight + Sound event, as exemplified by the push towards high-quality audio and video production for live streaming.
- The Live Production Forum, attended by various brands like Blackmagic Design, Livestream, Litepanels, and others, revealed that technology is playing a crucial role in advancing entertainment through professional livestreaming solutions.
