Links Live Media puts broadcast-grade video podcasting on Toronto's Harbourfront
Links Live Media, a Toronto multicamera production company, is inviting podcasters, brands and broadcasters into its studio at 218 Queens Quay West on the city’s Harbourfront. The studio is built for video-first shows, and it runs on the same switchers, PTZ cameras and workflow the company uses for broadcast and streaming productions.
“Most podcasts are video shows now, but a lot of creators are still recording on one webcam and hoping for the best,” said Rob Metcalfe, founder and Director of Operations at Links Live Media. “We’ve spent more than a decade on multicamera broadcast and live production. Our Harbourfront studio puts that same quality within reach of an independent podcaster, and we can turn the episode around in days.”
How the studio works
- Multicamera by default. A typical session uses three cameras, usually Sony FR7 PTZ cameras. Every camera and microphone is recorded separately (ISO), and the operator cuts a live directed program at the same time. Hosts can leave with a finished cut, and the editor has every angle to work with.
- Two looks, one room. Overhead boom microphones give a cinematic look with no mics in shot. RØDE PodMics and Sony lavalier mics give a classic podcast look. RGB lighting changes the colour of the set, and the crew can switch between looks in about 20 minutes.
- Remote guests. Guests can join from anywhere and appear on screen like in-studio guests. They hear and see the show through a return feed.
- Fast post-production. Edits usually take three to five days, and same-day turnaround is available. Sets can be dressed with a client’s own props or designed and built by the studio, including 3D-printed pieces.
- Lean crew. Most shows run with a single operator, and more crew is added when a production needs it.
Recent work
Links Live Media records and edits studio podcasts, including Behind the Curtain and Say When. Its wider credits include stand-up specials for Comedy Bar Toronto’s CBMax channel, the OMNI1 cooking series L’Arte di Cucinare, and on-location press junkets for major streaming platforms.
Availability
The studio can be booked by the hour or the day. Bookings can be studio-only or full production with editing. Details and booking are at https://linkslivemedia.com
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