How to compare live streaming contractors

Compare the same brief: broadcast duration, crew time, remote speakers, audience and deliverables. Here are the questions to ask every provider, our answers and examples of completed broadcasts.

A practical starting point

Choose the right service for your event

Start with the outcome your organiser needs. The camera count and the platform name are only part of the service.

Lecture or simple webinar

One area, one speaker and a straightforward programme. Check that an engineer stays on site, audio is included and someone monitors the recording.

See on-site formats

Conference with remote speakers

You need live direction, presentations and advance speaker checks. Compare total remote contributions with the number of guests that can appear simultaneously.

See hybrid broadcasts

Private employee event

Alongside video, consider audience access, questions, polls and reporting. Check who operates the platform and who moderates audience questions.

See corporate broadcasts

Our package scope and limits

Compact

from RUB 29,000

A lecture with one speaker in one area. A fixed shot and a simple programme.

  • Up to 3 live hours / 6 hours on site
  • 1 fixed camera
  • 1 engineer/operator
  • Remote speakers not included
  • Rehearsal up to 20 minutes, within on-site hours
  • Venue check, connectivity backup and recording
  • OnFocus: up to 2,000 simultaneous viewers; AI into 1 language
Discuss Compact

Hybrid

from RUB 69,000

Discussions with in-room participants and remote speakers.

  • Up to 6 live hours / 10 hours on site
  • 3 cameras: 2 operated cameras and a fixed wide shot
  • Director/engineer and 2 camera operators
  • Up to 4 remote speakers; 2 at a time
  • Rehearsal up to 45 minutes, within on-site hours
  • Venue check, connectivity backup and recording
  • OnFocus: up to 2,000 simultaneous viewers; AI into 1 language
Discuss Hybrid

Forum

from RUB 119,000

A full programme in one room with audience questions and remote contributions.

  • Up to 8 live hours / 12 hours on site
  • 4 cameras: 3 operated cameras and a fixed wide shot
  • Director, engineer and 3 camera operators
  • Up to 8 remote speakers; 4 at a time
  • Rehearsal up to 60 minutes, within on-site hours
  • Venue check, connectivity backup and recording
  • OnFocus: up to 2,000 simultaneous viewers; AI into 1 language
Discuss Forum

No VAT. The service provider uses the automated simplified tax system (AUSN). We agree on scope and price before the event. Additional work requires agreement first. Any live extension is quoted as one total covering the crew, video delivery and AI.

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Compare the scope before booking
ScopeCompact
RUB 29,000
Conference
RUB 49,000
Hybrid
RUB 69,000
Forum
RUB 119,000
Live / on-site hours3 / 64 / 86 / 108 / 12
Camera setup1 fixed camera2 cameras: 1 operated camera and a fixed wide shot3 cameras: 2 operated cameras and a fixed wide shot4 cameras: 3 operated cameras and a fixed wide shot
Crew and roles1 engineer/operatorDirector/engineer and camera operatorDirector/engineer and 2 camera operatorsDirector, engineer and 3 camera operators
Remote speakersRemote speakers not includedUp to 2 remote speakers; 1 at a timeUp to 4 remote speakers; 2 at a timeUp to 8 remote speakers; 4 at a time
Rehearsal, minutes20304560

Included in every package

Preparation and the live broadcast

One advance venue inspection and internet test. A technical plan, presentation checks, a remote-speaker guide and our own connectivity backup based on venue measurements.

Audio from the venue's working mixer, presentations, a logo, opening slate and lower thirds from your materials; one design approval round. Venue sound equipment, venue hire and any venue internet fee are quoted separately.

The technical venue check is free; the visit within the Moscow Ring Road is included. Transport beyond the Ring Road and travel expenses are agreed separately.

OnFocus + AI

OnFocus is included: one event, one FullHD stream with video delivery and up to 2,000 simultaneous participants in total, within the package's live hours. List- or corporate-domain-based private access, programme, branding, polls, Q&A and a report.

Included AI: captions and voiced translation into one selected supported language for one source stream, within the live hours. Extra languages and parallel streams are quoted in advance.

The directed recording is available as a local file immediately after the broadcast. We upload material from cameras operating in the agreed 4K mode to the cloud on the shoot day; other source formats and completion times for large uploads are agreed in advance. Storage for 60 days, with a free extension on request. The live stream is FullHD.

On-site hours include setup, rehearsal, waiting, the live broadcast and teardown. Each included remote speaker gets one technical test of up to 15 minutes. An extra preparation day, repeat tests, venue sound equipment, stage lighting, a dedicated platform operator, content moderation and API integration development are agreed separately.

Custom project. Multiple rooms, parallel streams, a larger audience or a separate rehearsal day receive a custom estimate with the crew and limits agreed before work starts.

12 questions for comparable estimates

  1. Who tests the internet, and what happens if it fails?

    What to check: The primary connection, backup, venue requirements and the engineer’s response.

  2. How many people attend, and who runs the broadcast?

    What to check: Crew size and roles. Four cameras do not necessarily mean four operators.

  3. How much on-air and on-site time is included?

    What to check: Setup, rehearsal, waiting time and teardown also use crew time.

  4. How many viewers and platforms are included?

    What to check: Concurrent audience, number of streams and video delivery charges.

  5. How do viewers enter a private broadcast?

    What to check: Password, participant list, corporate email domain and later recording access.

  6. When do we get the programme recording and camera files?

    What to check: Viewing, downloads, camera resolution, retention period and extension price.

  7. How are remote speakers prepared?

    What to check: Number of contributions, technical checks, rehearsal and a backup contact.

  8. What is backed up, and who decides during a failure?

    What to check: Connectivity, recording, power and signal routing require different equipment.

  9. What audio, presentations and interaction are included?

    What to check: Taking a venue mixer feed differs from equipping the whole room; a content moderator is a separate role.

  10. What do additional services cost?

    What to check: Overtime, an extra camera, another room, previous-day setup and out-of-city travel.

  11. What paperwork and cancellation terms apply?

    What to check: Tax treatment, contract, completion documents, usage rights and rescheduling conditions.

  12. Can we see a comparable broadcast and repeat clients?

    What to check: Check audio, slides and switching in an actual broadcast excerpt, as well as the showreel.

How OKVideo handles these points

CriterionOur answer and supporting details
ConnectivityWe inspect the venue and test the internet in advance. The backup setup follows those measurements: our own internet bonding system.
CrewOur packages list crew numbers and roles. Compact uses a fixed shot and an engineer-operator; multi-camera programmes have a dedicated specialist at the directing desk.
TimeWe separate on-air duration from the total time on site. Setup, rehearsal, waiting and teardown are included in the latter limit.
Audience and deliveryThe on-site broadcast bundle includes OnFocus for one event with up to 2,000 concurrent participants and one FullHD stream within the package’s on-air hours. External platforms and extra streams are specified in the estimate.
Private accessWe agree access by participant list or corporate email domain. A corporate broadcast can include API integration with your system; setup and development are quoted separately.
DeliverablesThe directed recording is available immediately after the broadcast; camera files are uploaded on the shooting day, in 4K where the agreed setup records in 4K. Storage is 60 days, extended free on request. We agree the full upload deadline for large files in advance.
Remote speakersIncluded remote speakers receive a technical check and rehearsal. The package comparison lists the total contributions and simultaneous guests.
Failure responseWe agree the fallback scenario and decision maker before the event. Connectivity backup and local recording are included; power, recording and signal-routing redundancy are specified in the technical plan.
Audio, content and interactionIncluded: audio capture from a working venue mixer, presentations and basic titles. Room PA, complex graphics, a content moderator and a dedicated platform operator are separate services.
ChangesWe agree scope and cost before the event. Extra hours, cameras, travel and previous-day work require agreement on the full additional price.
PaperworkNo VAT; the operator uses AUSN, the automated simplified tax system. Contracts, completion documents and electronic exchange through Diadoc. Usage rights and cancellation conditions are set out in the contract or public offer.
PortfolioTagline Awards: 17 hours on air; SKB Kontur: 100+ broadcasts over 11 years; Sber: 200+ over 14 years. The latter two figures cover the client relationship, not a single event.

Three examples you can watch

Details from OKVideo’s published portfolio. Each case links the brief and our work to a broadcast video.

Tagline Awards

Conference and awards at GOELRO: 17 hours on air, 5 cameras, two control rooms and 14 specialists including invited contractors.

View the event

SKB Kontur

A conference with a Federal Tax Service representative at the RBC Events Center. Repeat work: 100+ broadcasts over 11 years.

View the conference

Sber — InvestPortfolio 2026

A corporate broadcast from the Sber Prime office. Across the client relationship: 200+ broadcasts over 14 years.

View the corporate broadcast

Frequently asked questions

How do I know the final cost when prices start from a figure?

Match your programme to the package inclusions and limits. After checking the venue, we fix the price in the estimate; another room, extra equipment or previous-day work is agreed separately before booking.

When is Compact enough, and when do I need Conference?

Compact suits a single fixed shot and a straightforward programme. Conference includes two cameras, a dedicated specialist at the directing desk and remote speaker contributions. The package table lists the precise hours and scope.

Can I book just the platform or video delivery?

Yes. OnFocus is available for self-service use free for up to 1,000 concurrent participants, without AI tools. Free plan terms are fixed until 1 July 2028. Video delivery and technical support have separate terms. Our on-site broadcast bundle is described in the packages.

What should I send if I know little about broadcasting?

Your name and contact are enough to start. Add the date, venue, duration and audience size if you know them. We will clarify the brief, suggest a crew and explain the estimate in plain language.

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Send your requirements or another estimate’s scope without personal details. We will show what is included, what needs clarifying and which package fits.

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