Funny Hands Media has been delivering outside broadcast productions for more than twenty-five years, taking broadcast-standard production to any location — from sporting events in Cape Town and Jakarta to live broadcasts connecting contributors across twenty-one locations worldwide.
Outside broadcast production demands a different kind of thinking. The resources, the planning, the crew and the contingencies all need to be in place before the first camera rolls. When you’re working away from the security of a fixed studio, experience matters.
Funny Hands Media has that experience. We’ve deployed broadcast production to city centres, arenas, conference venues, remote countryside locations and international destinations across multiple continents. We understand what outside broadcast production requires — and we know how to deliver it.
WHAT IS AN OUTSIDE BROADCAST?
An outside broadcast — or OB — is a live television or live streaming production that takes place outside a fixed studio environment.
It could be a sporting event, a fan activation, a live performance, a corporate broadcast, a product launch or any production that requires broadcast-quality output from a remote location.
The discipline demands careful planning, experienced crew and the ability to adapt quickly when the unexpected happens.
It’s an environment Funny Hands Media has been working in for more than twenty-five years.
WORLD FISHING DAY — A 24-HOUR GLOBAL BROADCAST
One of the most ambitious outside broadcast projects Funny Hands has been involved with was World Fishing Day for Fishing TV.
What started as a conversation became a twenty-four-hour live broadcast featuring contributors from more than twenty-one locations around the world, connected via LiveU.
Funny Hands helped steer the project from inception through to delivery — helping source the studio, shape the production and ensure continuous live output for a full twenty-four hours.
The result was a global live broadcast connecting audiences and contributors across multiple continents. It remains one of the most ambitious productions Funny Hands has been involved with.
INTERNATIONAL OUTSIDE BROADCASTS
Funny Hands Media has delivered outside broadcast and live production in numerous international locations, including events in London, Berlin, Rome, Cape Town, Mexico City and Jakarta, as well as many other cities across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Managing OB productions in different countries requires detailed logistics, experienced production management and crew who understand how to work in challenging and unfamiliar environments.
We’ve done it. We know what it takes.
SPORTS PRESENTATION AS OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Much of the Sports Presentation work Funny Hands Media delivers is, at its heart, outside broadcast production.
Deploying production equipment, crew and infrastructure to remote venues — and delivering live output to on-site screens and streaming platforms — requires the same skills and planning as any outside broadcast.
Funny Hands Media delivered Sports Presentation and outside broadcast production for Seasons 9 and 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, covering events across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and South America.
Currently, our team also provides Directors and Vision Mixers to Formula 1’s Sports Presentation operation — supporting live stage content, interviews, audience engagement and fan-facing content at Formula 1 events around the world.
WHAT WE CAN PROVIDE
• Production Management
• Producing
• Gallery Producing
• Directing
• Vision Mixing
• Camera Operators
• Floor Managers
• Sound Supervisors
• EVS Operators
• LiveU and Remote Contribution Management
• Live Streaming from OB
Whether you need a complete outside broadcast team or specific crew and production management support, Funny Hands Media can help.
LET’S TALK
If you’re planning an outside broadcast, a live event production or a remote location shoot that requires broadcast-standard output, we’d love to hear about your plans.
Contact Funny Hands Media to discuss your outside broadcast requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an outside broadcast?
An outside broadcast (OB) is a live television or live streaming production delivered from a location outside a fixed studio. It could be a sporting event, a live performance, a fan activation, a product launch or any production requiring broadcast-quality output from a remote location.
Can Funny Hands Media handle outside broadcasts internationally?
Yes. Funny Hands Media has delivered outside broadcast and live production in numerous international locations including Berlin, Rome, Cape Town, Mexico City and Jakarta, as well as across the UK. We have extensive experience managing the logistics of international OB productions.
What types of outside broadcast does Funny Hands Media produce?
We have experience across sports events, entertainment productions, live performances, corporate broadcasts and large-scale multi-contributor global broadcasts. Our most ambitious OB project was World Fishing Day — a twenty-four-hour live broadcast featuring contributors from over twenty-one locations worldwide.
What crew does Funny Hands Media provide for outside broadcasts?
We can provide Producers, Gallery Producers, Directors, Vision Mixers, Camera Operators, Floor Managers, Sound Supervisors, EVS Operators and full production management for outside broadcast productions of all sizes.