MTI Helps Celebrate Maryland’s Historic Legacy
Southern Maryland 250: Liberty and Legacy
Josh Roberts makes sure that the musicians are properly wired and ready to perform.
The Hatcher Group called MTI for help recording an event for the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, “Southern Maryland 250: Liberty and Legacy,” which took place at the Thomas Stone National Historic Site in Port Tobacco, Md. (Stone was a signer of the Declaration of Independence). There would be several speakers and an unveiling of a plaque dedicating the planting of a new Maryland Liberty Tree. Liberty Trees were symbols of civic engagement and self-governance during the American Revolution. The event also featured live music by David and Ginger Hildebrand, co-founders of the Colonial Music Institute, which specializes in researching and performing early American music and dance.
Speakers included Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, Lucille Walker, executive director of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area, and Alan Spears, of the National Parks Conservation Alliance.
Southern Maryland 250: Liberty and Legacy
Ben Wong sets up the camera to capture the events clearly.
No Time To Waste
The challenging issue for MTI was that the outdoor event was to begin at 9 a.m. but the crew could not have access to the site until 6 a.m. So setup and testing would have to be quick. Recording outdoors always presents extra concerns, and having to capture live music just adds to the difficulties. “It was a real fire drill,” says MTI president Dave Lilling, who was the production manager for the shoot.
The crew included streaming director Analee Wong, videographer Ben Wong, audio director Josh Roberts, with John O’Brien and Al Porter on audio as well.
Equipment included the Sony FX 6 camera, Black Magic switcher, Behringer X32 mixer, Aperture lighting, and audio microphones for speakers and musical performers.
Of course, everything worked out well, including the weather.
Southern Maryland 250: Liberty and Legacy
Analee Wong oversees the streaming setup, as Sen. Chris Van Hollen (onscreen and in background) speaks to the audience.
On Time and On Budget
When time is an issue, Metro Teleproductions has the experience and personnel to make things happen quickly and correctly. Knowing how to prioritize the many factors that go into setting up a production is just one way we get the job done, on time and with the best results.
Metro Teleproductions, offering video production in the Washington, D.C., area for 35+ years, is owned and operated by Dave Lilling with creativity, reliability and professional excellence. Contact Dave at 301-608-9077 or dave@mtitv.com for video production success!
