Summary
The Windermere Foundation’s annual fundraising gala in Seattle supports a range of local welfare groups and community initiatives, bringing donors and stakeholders together for an evening where storytelling and clarity directly impact generosity. Partnering with SHW, TEP played a critical role in the success of the event by providing production management and a robust, multi-screen video workflow that elevated the program and kept the room aligned through every key moment.
TEP engineered and operated a five-screen show—delivering distinct content across an LED wall and four projection screens—while supporting recording and real-time show execution. Built on a Blackmagic-based video infrastructure and a networked playback workflow, the system ensured consistent, reliable visuals from first cue to final wrap.
Goals
- Support a high-impact fundraising environment where visuals and storytelling drive engagement and giving.
- Deliver a seamless, professional video experience across multiple screens with clean synchronization and control.
- Reduce risk during live program moments through reliable engineering and disciplined show operation.
- Coordinate effectively with house audio and camera teams to ensure consistent signal flow and quality.
- Capture the program for post-event use and archival value.
Our Role
TEP partnered with SHW as production management and video systems lead, engineering the video workflow, managing content distribution, and operating the system during the live show. We built a networked playback and switching environment using our Blackmagic ATEM 2M/E video rack, Mac Mini-based content systems, and supporting conversion/distribution tools. Taking camera feeds and audio integration from the house team, we executed a five-screen show with dedicated outputs for the LED wall and four projection surfaces, while also supporting recording.
Deliverables
- Production management support in collaboration with SHW.
- Video system engineering and show operation during program.
- Five-screen video show design and execution.
- Separate content outputs for LED wall and four projector screens.
- Video switching and routing using Blackmagic ATEM 2M/E workflow.
- Networked playback system using Mac Mini computers.
- Signal conversion and distribution systems to support multi-screen delivery.
- Integration of camera feeds and house audio for a cohesive show experience.
- Recording support for post-event delivery and archival.
