Live Streaming FAQ | Professional Broadcast & Streaming Insights

In the event industry, FOH (Front of House) refers to the areas and personnel responsible for the audience’s audiovisual experience. This includes sound, lighting, stage management, and audience coordination. FOH technicians control and monitor the AV systems from the audience’s perspective during a performance or event. The FOH position is typically located at the rear of the audience area, facing the stage, to ensure that sound and visuals are adjusted exactly as the audience experiences them. This area works closely with the BOH (Back of House) team to ensure a seamless experience.

• A successful site inspection for all parties involved
• An approved camera plan
• Safe and sufficient power sources in the appropriate locations
• Adequate time for setup and deployment
• Suitable cable routing paths
• Uninterrupted working conditions
• Proper camera positions
• Authorized access for the crew
• For streaming: a dedicated, unfiltered wired internet connection
• For OB van productions: appropriate parking space and power supply

Most importantly, success comes from thorough and timely planning of the entire production. All parties need to meet the required conditions, cameras should be placed in optimal positions, and the client should pay close attention to what appears in front of the cameras. A stable, high-bandwidth internet connection is essential, as are rehearsals or technical tests, and a well-prepared rundown script. If all of these elements are in place, the broadcast is likely to be well-received by the audience.

The number of cameras (and many other aspects) is usually determined by how we can best represent the event to remote viewers—essentially, what we want the audience to see during the live stream. In sports broadcasting, there are often standardized, approved camera plans worth following. The conference industry also has best-practice setups that are recommended to stick to. We always start from these standards. Of course, we can also advise how to adjust the live production and camera count to fit the client’s budget—without the viewers noticing the simplification.

Any of them—even multiple platforms at once. When it comes to social media, it’s worth considering their specific limitations. (For example, Facebook deletes live videos after one month, and both YouTube and Facebook may penalize streams that include copyrighted music, even if local rights have been cleared through Artisjus.) There are many other excellent platforms besides these, and the good news is—we can stream to all of them.

Always. Even for the smallest productions, we need to assess the specific characteristics of the venue and determine whether it can meet the technical requirements of the broadcast. We conduct a site visit even if we’ve already streamed from the same location before.

We always request a dedicated, unfiltered wired internet connection with an upload speed suitable for continuous streaming—even for several hours. For sports events, demonstrations, or any large-scale gatherings, using Wi-Fi or mobile data poses a high risk, as their capacity can become overloaded under heavy usage. We do offer alternative solutions, such as bonding technology or satellite-based data transmission, but even these may not always guarantee optimal results.

Yes, in simpler cases we bring an industrial LTE kit, with all its advantages and limitations. (At large-scale events, even this may not provide a stable connection.) In addition, we use satellite and/or bonding systems that are widely accepted in the broadcast industry for transmitting live video signals.

We always create a camera plan, which is usually included with the quote. In addition, we prepare several internal-use documents such as connection diagrams with checklists and a mapped floor plan indicating, for example, the position of the broadcast van. The flow of the broadcast is outlined in a rundown script. For larger events, we also produce a 3D visual concept.

The easiest way is to click the “Request a Quote” button under the selected service, then fill out and submit the form provided. After you get in touch, we’ll likely have a few follow-up questions. If possible, we visit the location before making an offer. Once the quote is accepted, we sign a contract and carry out the job according to the agreed terms. After completion, we issue an invoice based on the conditions outlined in the contract.

In the industry, live broadcasting is frequently called “production” because the process closely resembles the creation of a traditional television program or film. It involves similar stages such as planning, directing, and technical execution, requiring a coordinated effort from a professional team to deliver a seamless live experience.

The price of a live broadcast usually depends on the size and composition of the crew involved, the number and type of technical broadcasting equipment and cameras used, the duration of the broadcast, the complexity of the tasks, and the distance to the location. With us, the price remains the same for the same type of broadcast—whether we’re covering a world championship or a smaller-scale event.