Rolton Productions Adapts to Change and Overcomes Pandemic Challenges with Smart Tech
"We’ve explored different options available to us in the market but in the end, we felt that Canon was reliable and able to deliver the quality that we required."
David Wong
Director of Rolton Productions
Rolton Productions is a leading company specialising in capturing live music performances with advanced technology and industry expertise.
OVERVIEW
The Challenge
- Challenges posed by COVID-19, including concert production setups and multiple setups in shorter time frames without intermissions.
- Increased workload due to reduced on-set personnel.
- Adapting to hybrid concerts during the pandemic.
The Solution
- Canon's CR-N500 Remote PTZ Camera
- Canon's Remote Controller RC-IP100
The Results
- Enhanced video quality and production efficiency.
- Seamless camera switching, better control, and flexibility with saved PTZ camera presets.
- The production crew gained a comprehensive overview of all shows, ensuring synchronised high-quality audio and video for an authentic concert hall experience.
ELEVATING THE LANDSCAPE OF PERFORMING ARTS LIVE STREAMING
For over a decade, Rolton Productions has been at the forefront of capturing the magic of live music performances, blending cutting-edge technology with industry expertise. However, the onset of the pandemic brought forth unique challenges, necessitating innovative audio and visual solutions to navigate the evolving landscape.
THE CHALLENGE
Live Streaming Obstacles in a COVID-19 World
Because of COVID-19, Rolton Productions had to contend with major changes to the setup of production for concerts. What used to be a single setup that would last from the start to end with an intermission in between, has now turned into multiple setups within an even shorter time frame now that intermissions are removed. On top of restrictions set in place for productions, and the reduction in number of people allowed on set, the workload was much heavier for everyone on-duty, with longer time required to set things up.
Replicating Live Concerts in a Pandemic
Live concert experiences are unique on their own, and Rolton Productions needed to be able to replicate that experience, as closely as possible.
Transitioning from physical to hybrid concerts amidst the pandemic posed significant challenges for Rolton Productions. With restrictions limiting the number of personnel on set and compressing production timelines, the need for adaptable, high-quality camera solutions became paramount.
Replicating Live Concerts in a Pandemic
Live concert experiences are unique on their own, and Rolton Productions needed to be able to replicate that experience, as closely as possible.
Transitioning from physical to hybrid concerts amidst the pandemic posed significant challenges for Rolton Productions. With restrictions limiting the number of personnel on set and compressing production timelines, the need for adaptable, high-quality camera solutions became paramount.
THE SOLUTION
Redefining Live Streaming Quality with Innovative Technology
Rolton Productions turned to Canon's CR-N500 Remote PTZ Camera and Remote Controller RC-IP100 to elevate their live streaming capabilities.
The colours on Canon cameras are true and more neutral, and that made it easier to match with the other brands of cameras that Rolton Productions had on-hand. It also enabled easy integration for post-production work.
In addition, Canon's 4K UHD video quality and 15x optical zoom on the CR-N500 also allowed the team to focus on individual performers on stage as they zoomed in, while keeping full resolution. The slow zoom feature also benefited their live recording during classical music performances. And the implementation of audio XLR options let the crew record audio into the camera directly, with the option for expansion of more audio channels.
These solutions offered unparalleled quality and flexibility, enabling seamless transitions between multiple setups and enhancing post-production workflows.
The Implementation Process
Since integrating Canon's camera solutions in August 2021, Rolton Productions has witnessed a transformative shift in their live streaming process. The auto-focusing capabilities and pan-tilt-zoom features of Canon's cameras have streamlined operations, allowing for quick transitions between performers and delivering high-speed, high-precision shots.
The adoption of Canon's solutions has led to a significant enhancement in video quality and production efficiency for Rolton Productions.
Live mixing over the Remote Controller RC-IP100 made seamless communication with one another possible as the crew switched between cameras. The ability to have all presets of remote PTZ cameras saved on the Remote Controller also gave the director better control, on top of the added advantage from the flexibility that the cameras onstage were able to give.
These implementations allowed the production crew to have a comprehensive overview of all the shows that they had, and all the shots that they might need, and to have good synchronisation of audio and video with high-quality audio, which is crucial in replicating the best concert hall experience.
The Implementation Process
Since integrating Canon's camera solutions in August 2021, Rolton Productions has witnessed a transformative shift in their live streaming process. The auto-focusing capabilities and pan-tilt-zoom features of Canon's cameras have streamlined operations, allowing for quick transitions between performers and delivering high-speed, high-precision shots.
The adoption of Canon's solutions has led to a significant enhancement in video quality and production efficiency for Rolton Productions.
Live mixing over the Remote Controller RC-IP100 made seamless communication with one another possible as the crew switched between cameras. The ability to have all presets of remote PTZ cameras saved on the Remote Controller also gave the director better control, on top of the added advantage from the flexibility that the cameras onstage were able to give.
These implementations allowed the production crew to have a comprehensive overview of all the shows that they had, and all the shots that they might need, and to have good synchronisation of audio and video with high-quality audio, which is crucial in replicating the best concert hall experience.
THE RESULTS
Driving the Evolution of Performance Live Streaming
Canon's Smart Tech solutions have redefined the live streaming experience for Rolton Productions, enabling them to deliver captivating performances seamlessly.
With exceptional customer service and technical support from Canon, Rolton Productions looks forward to further collaboration and innovation in the future, reaffirming Canon as their trusted partner in the pursuit of excellence in live streaming.
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