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A SIGHT TO BEHOLD

First Sight Media were awarded the Technical Production Team of the Year at the Conference News Agency Awards , here ’ s how they did it
irst Sight Media has helped its customers by shaping , creating and delivering live events , whether virtual , in-person or world-class hybrid , for thirty years . We pride ourselves on our exceptional knowledge of the industry and the technology that make events run .
This means we are unlike any other agency ; we are a genuine production partner using our experience and knowledge to elevate our customers ’ events to the next level . From live captioning to complex virtual event platforms , our high standards , technical skills and advanced industry knowledge have allowed us to create partnerships with organisations of any size .
First Sight Media at International Confex 2023
To maintain our reputation for being an innovative company that strives to always be better , at First Sight Media , we ensure that we jump into new opportunities and challenges no matter how big or complex a project may appear . Our work at ExCeL London is a clear example ; three shows aligned the same week as the Conference News Agency Awards , an array of graduation ceremonies , company kick-off meetings and public lectures . Yet our crack technical team was strategically deployed across the country , delivering exceptional events for our customers , with over 150 hours of content produced , streamed and captured over five days .
Rich Belcher , director , First Sight Media , said : “ We are lucky that our technical team has such a broad range of skills . This , coupled with our ever-increasing investment in the latest technical equipment , allows us to deliver a whole host of events simultaneously . First Sight Media were the official filming and
First Sight Media ’ s 360-camera
streaming partner for a total of seven stages , spanning 86 sessions at International Confex , The PA Show and The Publishing Show . Creating on-demand versions of every moment of content plus producing daily highlights videos for the PA Show to encourage attendance and advertise the show .
Belcher continued : “ In our second year delivering our services to Mash Media , we were delighted to expand our solution and showcase some of our latest tech – including our 360-camera . It ’ s always fantastic to have a podium to meet new event professionals to explore ideas for delivering their events .
“ What the team are best at is creating innovative solutions with technology that enhances our customers ’ productions to engage with their audience . I believe this , coupled with our ability to soak up the pressure of live streaming , sets us apart , resulting in us receiving the great accolade of Technical Production Team of the Year at the Conference News Agency Awards .” CN
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