Never Lose Footage Again | Recording Redundancy in Event Video Production
When it comes to event video production, reliability is everything. Brands and agencies invest heavily in conferences, awards shows, and live streams — and no organiser wants a technical fault to wipe out footage of a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
At gassProductions, we treat redundancy as essential, not optional. Therefore, we design every project around ISO and TX recording redundancy, capturing every feed, backing it up, and making it available for delivery in multiple formats.
🎬 What Are ISO and TX Recordings?
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ISO (Isolated) Recording: We record every camera feed independently. As a result, editors can re-cut, re-frame, or rescue shots later, even if they weren’t used live.
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TX (Transmission) Recording: We capture the final programme mix that goes to IMAG screens, live streams, or broadcast feeds.
By recording both ISO and TX feeds, we preserve every angle and every decision made during production. Consequently, clients benefit from flexible editing options and complete content security.
🛡️ Why Redundancy Matters in Live Event Video Production
In live environments, you don’t get second chances. If one recording path fails, you could lose critical content forever. Because of this risk, our engineers build multiple layers of redundancy into every project:
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We run dual recording devices on each camera.
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We record parallel TX feeds at both the PPU and the backup rack.
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We wrangle H.264/HEVC & ProRes masters on-site for client delivery.
This layered approach ensures we always deliver. In addition, it allows clients to relax knowing their content remains safe, even under pressure.
☁️ Why Cloud-Based Redundancy Isn’t Always the Answer
Some providers suggest cloud storage as a safety net for event video production. However, in reality, it isn’t always practical or cost-effective.
Cloud redundancy in real time requires a dedicated hard line internet connection at the venue. Moreover, venues often charge organisers or AV suppliers extra for this, and those costs can be significant. With robust on-site recording already in place, cloud redundancy rarely makes sense.
At gassProductions, we don’t default to cloud. Instead, we prioritise on-site solutions that guarantee content security without adding unnecessary expense to our clients.
⚙️ gassProductions’ Approach to Reliability
In our latest video, Charlie Robinson from gassProductions explains the technologies we use to guarantee event video production redundancy. For example, we deploy redundant encoders and bonded network connections alongside multi-path ISO/TX recording strategies. As a result, our workflows ensure reliability from start to finish.
For context on industry standards, see this EditShare article on Cloud vs Onsite recording and this vizrt post on the 5 mistakes to avoid when taking live production to the cloud. Both highlight the same principles we apply daily in event production.
💡 Why It Matters for Clients
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Peace of mind: Organisers know we secure their investment.
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Future-proofing: ISO recordings give editors flexibility to repurpose and redistribute content. Furthermore, they reduce costs of re-shoots or additional sessions.
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Professional standards: Redundancy shows commitment to broadcast-level reliability.
✅ Conclusion
For us, event video production means more than pointing cameras and hitting record. Instead, it means guaranteeing that no content is ever lost. With ISO and TX recording redundancy, gassProductions captures every moment, backs it up, and delivers it at the highest possible standard.
🤝 Work With Us
If you’re planning an event and want total confidence that your content will be captured and protected with the ISO and TX recording redundancy described here, talk to gassProductions. We specialise in live event video production in London and across the UK, delivering broadcast-level reliability with cinematic creativity.
