Enhancing events through video production—in conversation with Phil Platt of First Sight Media

This is an episode for: event industry pros, video production nerds and visual storytellers of all kinds.

Video production and livestreaming are essential parts of any modern event these days—be it a marketing conference, promotional event or university graduation.?

Phil Platt is a Business Development Manager at UK-based production company First Sight Media and he’s a jack of all trades in the digital production world. With a background in film and cinema technology, Phil is a creative visual storyteller.

Phil talks to Mikey and Molly about the various ways in which video and digital media can enhance the “story” of any of any event or presentation. Whether it’s a conference, an online webinar or a full video shoot, video and digital media can capture content, expand the event to digital audiences or engage with people. For online presentations especially, this digital engagement can really bring a human element that makes the talk more memorable.?

Having seen countless presentations (and worked on TEDx events!), Phil shares his hot takes and tips for how to integrate digital media and video production into your presentation or event.

What's in the Spice Cabinet??

Favorite speakers, presenters or TED Talk??

• Alan Crickmore - How storytelling helps parents in prison stay connected to their kids
• Brian Cox - Why we need the explorers

Where to find Phil?

• LinkedIn
• Check out First Sight Media!

Event industry and networking reccos??

• The Delegate Wranglers Facebook group
• For networking - check out trade associations like ABPCO

Funny presentation stories?

• When a rockstar reaaaalllly wanted his audio to be as loud as possible and it was…over-the-top.
• “The biggest horror stories happen when people try and skip out on a little practice session beforehand.”

Phil Platt recent film faves?

• Midsommar (2019)
• The Running Man (1987)

Phil’s walkout song??

• Anything by Kublai Khan TX