live production

Real-time broadcast event

Live production is the creation of content—typically video, audio, or theatrical—in real time rather than through editing or post-production.

A news broadcast, concert stream, or stage play involves live production: cameras switch, audio mixes, and graphics appear as the event unfolds.

The live production of the awards show required twelve camera operators.

The term emphasizes the technical coordination happening simultaneously with performance, distinguishing it from recorded or pre-produced work.

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director · cameras · audience · backstage · cue · cue cards · soundcheck · streaming · concert · theater · microphone · lighting · setlist · performance · venue · transmission · telecast · adrenaline

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temporal recording status

live productiondelayed broadcast

Program aired after recording

video-on-demand · replay · rerun · video on demand · catch-up TV

post-production processing

live productionstudio production

Work created at facilities

temporal immediacy

live productionstudio recording

Audio captured professionally indoors

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