Oxfordshire-based video production company First Sight Media provided its video streaming services for the University of Bedfordshire at its latest free public lecture series ‘An Evening With’. Campaigner and social justice advocate Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon OBE, gave an inspiring talk on Tuesday 3 October 2023, entitled ‘A Legacy of Hope and Change’.
The lecture was delivered in front of a live audience in the university’s brand new STEM building on Luton’s main campus, where First Sight Media filmed and streamed the lecture to three different platforms including the university’s Facebook page, YouTube channel and a custom-built web page, also provided by First Sight Media. Full audio support, both in the room and on the livestream, was also provided by First Sight Media.
Rosie Munro, corporate events manager at the University of Bedfordshire, commented: “Customer service and commitment to quality delivery are First Sight Media’s greatest strengths. They have a very professional and approachable team who go above and beyond to enable us to deliver quality events. They will offer their expertise and propose improvements to achieve higher production values. Their willingness to share industry best practices is invaluable.”
First Sight Media managing director Rich Belcher added: “We have been working with the University of Bedfordshire on the graduation ceremonies since 2013. Before that, since 2021, we have helped the university organize other academic events, such as award ceremonies and other guest speakers. lectures. We are incredibly proud to deliver these inspiring lectures for the University and were particularly humbled by the subject of Baroness Lawrence’s speech on this particular occasion.”