Events & Conventions

The Crystal Pyramid Productions video production crew covers events and conventions all around the world, but mainly in our home town, San Diego, California, where venues abound. These properties include the San Diego Convention Center, USS Midway, Sea World, Legoland and surrounding hotels from downtown San Diego all up and down the coastline and beach properties where conventioneers enjoy spending their time. We know where the electrical outlets are and even better, we know the best dining spots and where to enjoy the best San Diego brews, after your show is wrapped.

One style of videos popular at conventions would be the documentation of the actual show, or one or more booths. And this can be accomplished in one day or multiple days, as the client desires. On many occasions, we’ve set up a “footprint” at our client’s booth, where interviews could be conducted with signage in the background.

Another form of videos produced at conventions is the “Happy Face Video” aka Candids aka “Living Agenda” productions.  This type of production requires one or more camera operators who document speakers, break-out sessions and attractions attended by the conventioneers during multiple days.  Generally this happens over a weekend.  An editor is typically sequestered in a quiet room onsite with a mobile editing system.  Meanwhile, the shooter(s) deliver media to the editor throughout the convention.  Afterward, the finished show ranging from three to five minutes is then displayed on large screens – IMAG – to the attendees as a gift of memories.

Because conventions are a venue where many people within one industry gather, it is a great opportunity to line up people for interviews. Additionally, these interviews can be used in documentaries, legacy videos and simply for historical archives.

Here at Crystal Pyramid Productions, we have been shooting, producing and editing convention videos and event videos in San Diego, La Jolla, Anaheim, Long Beach, Palm Springs and other nearby cities for over four decades now.  We know how to capture the best audio (hint: not with the camera mic) and video (hint: it’s about the lighting). Call on our team to capture your company’s gathering and precious memories.

Many clients, including San Diego’s most successful Audio Visual companies, call on Crystal Pyramid Productions as a video production service to capture speeches, presentations and other special events. Such events may take place at a popular San Diego venue like the San Diego Convention Center, surrounding hotels, the iconic U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, local galleries, museums and other places for large gatherings. 

We’ve provided crew – videographers, gaffers, sound techs, teleprompter operators, etc. – at hundreds of corporate, sports, broadcast, convention and other special events.

We have also created promotional reels and full programs and panels for speakers, bands and other performers. If it is your first time working with a video production company, we’re happy to walk you through the process and share our experience so you can make the right choices moving forward with video.

Working with Futurist Watts Wacker at Outdoor Adventure Convention

San Diego Comic Con – San Diego’s Largest Annual Convention

Our big box Canon 55x lens is a powerful tool used in event videography to capture high-quality footage, especially in large or crowded venues. Known for its long zoom range and superior optical clarity, this lens allows videographers to shoot from a distance while maintaining sharp focus on the subject. It’s ideal for covering events such as concerts, sports, or conferences, where close proximity to the action isn’t always possible. The big box lens can smoothly zoom in and out, capturing both wide shots of the venue and tight close-ups without losing detail. Its versatility and high magnification make it essential for dynamic, professional event coverage, ensuring every important moment is captured with precision.

Will the keynote speaker or other presenters require a teleprompter? We have you covered with our seasoned Teleprompter Operators and Presidential Telepromting System. Would they prefer using a downstream monitor? No problem. We’ll hook you up!