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Did Widescreen kill the podium sign?
We think it is fair to say that the widescreen format has become the industry norm in video playback and IMAG. Every now and then the standard 4:3 ratio gets used, and still works for basic Powerpoint presentations.
As any event producer knows, the podium/lectern sign is an easy way to brand an event. With the 4:3 IMAG shot, camera operators could easily fit both the speaker and the entire podium sign in the shot. After switching to widescreen, we have noticed that podium sign rarely makes it into the shot..especially with a tall speaker.
While it would be easy to dispense with the podium sign altogether…and take that worry away as to whether we used enough gaffe tape so that the sign stays up for the duration of the event; it still looks great in still photographs.
We are working on hybrid design that will keep a large logo in the center of the sign, but also will include smaller graphics at the very top of the sign for the video footage of the event.
As you see we have the logo with the text front and center, and then the smaller graphic at the top would be captured by the IMAG.
Drexel Business Leaders of the Year 2010
On December 2, 2010 Christina and Jeffrey Lurie, owners of the Philadelphia Eagles were honored as The Drexel Business Leaders of the Year.
We decided to push the limits of the ballroom at the Bellevue in Philadelphia and put in an 9′ X 27′ Screen using a dual projector blend.
Over 400 guests attended this year’s event. The Creative Group worked in conjunction with the staff at Drexel University to produce an amazing event.
Provision Productions:Provided all staging, scenery and lighting for our event.
Showorks A/V: Provided all of the Audio/Visual elements including the oversize screen.
Decor for this event was designed by Evantine.
The catering team at the Bellevue was outstanding as usual in helping us complete this event in such a short time span.
Please click here for some photos from the event. http://on.fb.me/hvIuLH
Fall Events 2010
It has been a very busy fall for The Creative Group.
We have produced several successful events and created some exciting videos over the past few months. One of our featured events of the fall was the three day grand opening celebration of the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. On Saturday, November 13th the museum hosted over 1,000 guests at a black tie gala featuring performances by Jerry Seinfeld and Bette Midler.
This time lapse video which was produced by Media Wave Productions highlights the installation of the entire Saturday night event.
NMAJH Grand Opening Gala Timelapse from Neil Stein on Vimeo.
Welcome to the The Creative Group
Welcome to The Creative Group 2.0. We hope you enjoy the new site and look forward to sharing our event photos, ideas, and thoughts on this blog. We are looking forward to some amazing special events in the Philadelphia area over the next few months.