Lightning Talks

Seattle Aquarium
2023 Directorial Lighting Design Live Production Multi-Camera Robotic Cameras Streaming Virtual Production Five speakers present timed talks packed with information (this time about snails) at the Seattle Aquarium in a hybrid event with a live audience on-site and hundreds tuning in to the live broadcast through YouTube.

Scope of Work

  • Multi-camera live production
  • Robotic PTZ cameras to bolster two live cameras
  • Full mobile production setup on-site same-day
  • Multiple layers of graphical overlays, countdowns, and animated sources
  • Hybrid event presenting simultaneously to live in-person audience and remote viewers on YouTube

Featured Speakers

  • Erin Meyer, Seattle Aquarium
  • Jan Newton, University of Washington
  • Julia Sigwart, Senckenberg Research Institute & Museum
  • Eileen Bates, University of Washington
  • Jen Strongin, Seattle Aquarium
  • Jim Wharton, Seattle Aquarium host & emcee
Setup before the audience arrives