Absolute Live Productions

What Absolute Live Productions does

Absolute Live Productions is a privately held professional services company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Burbank, California, specializing in broadcast-quality live stream production, webcasting, and audiovisual production for events, entertainment, corporate communications, and news media. The company operates a network of pre-lit studios and field crews across seven major US markets (Los Angeles, Phoenix, Miami, New York, Chicago, San Diego, San Fernando) with documented international production experience in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Asia, and Europe. Its core technology stack includes cellular bonding systems (TVU Networks, Live-U) for remote transmission, multi-camera switching infrastructure, real-time graphics systems (Ross Expression, ChyronHego, NewTek LiveGraphics), and multi-platform streaming distribution to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch.

The company's revenue model is built on project-based professional services with custom quoting, encompassing live stream production, live shot field and studio services, production crew staffing (including contracts and payroll management), and broadcast studio design. Equipment rental packages are supplied through sister company Absolute Rentals, which has 25 years of Hollywood film and television industry relationships. Customers span entertainment (ESPN, Fox, DreamWorks, Legendary, YouTube Space LA, Jeopardy, BET Awards, E3), music (Stevie Wonder tours, Sunset Music Festival), gaming (EA), sports (Yonex US Open), corporate brands (Toyota, Proctor & Gamble, Modelo), hospitality (Royal Caribbean), government (City of Los Angeles), and nonprofit (Sierra Club) segments.

In recent years, the company has expanded into virtual production via its Absolute Media Labs division, offering virtual reality productions, motion capture studio services using Mo-Sys StarTracker, and virtual production rentals leveraging Unreal Engine, Quixel, Maya, and 3DSMax. The company is led by CEO Dave Rosen, who has over 30 years of experience in audio post-production. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, social media presence, and a showcase portfolio of high-profile client projects.

Name

Absolute Live Productions

Legal name

Absolute Live Productions

Website

https://absoluteliveproductions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Absolute Live Productions is a Burbank, California-based live production company founded in 2009 that provides broadcast-quality live streaming, live shot services, equipment rentals, and virtual production for entertainment, sports, corporate, and news media clients across the US and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Broadcast Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Event Platforms & Production Services (Streaming, Engagement, Moderation) (MPAGAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise & Professional Live Streaming Platforms (Webinars/Events) (MPACACAI), Hybrid Concerts & Live Shows (Venue + Remote Audience) (MPAGAOAE), Live Streaming & Webcasting Platforms (BPAMAJAB), Live Stream Processing (Ingest, ABR Packaging, Just-in-Time Packaging) (MPAHAHAD)

Keywords

• Live stream production
• Live broadcast services
• Virtual production studios
• Cellular bonding systems
• Production equipment rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Burbank

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Live Stream Production Services: Professional live stream production for events, concerts, corporate broadcasts, news coverage, and entertainment. Includes multi-camera switched content, remote outdoor location productions, and complex event spaces.
2. Equipment Rentals: Production equipment packages supplied through sister company Absolute Rentals, which has been offering equipment packages for 25 years to the Hollywood film and television industry.
3. Production Crew Services: Customized staffing solutions including management, contracts and payroll for live production broadcast professionals, live events, video production, feature films and commercials.
4. Live Shot Services: Remote single camera and multi-camera newsgathering, live shots and satellite media tours with seamless HD/SDI transmission of programming and video content feed globally.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Absolute Live Productions provides professional live stream production, live shot field and studio services, virtual reality / virtual production under Absolute Media Labs, broadcast studio design, production crew staffing, and equipment rentals through its sister company Absolute Rentals. The company operates a network of pre-lit studios and field crews across major US cities and delivers broadcast-quality multi-camera, HD/UHD live content to global social media and broadcast platforms.

Product overview

Absolute Live Productions is a live event and streaming production company offering a comprehensive portfolio of broadcast-quality services. The core offerings include live stream production services, live shot field and studio services, and virtual reality production through Absolute Media Labs. The company provides end-to-end production capabilities including pre-lit live stream studios, broadcast studio design, production crew staffing, and equipment rentals through sister company Absolute Rentals. Additional specialized services encompass cellular bonding systems for remote locations, remote production enabling virtual on-set review, AV production for live events, social media optimized content production, Jimmy Jib and motion camera services, tactical fiber solutions, drone aerial video, satellite uplink services, and news media/SMT services. The portfolio is unified by professional broadcast infrastructure including NewTek TriCaster switchers, Teradek wireless transmitters, and integration with social media platforms for multi-camera switched streaming to global audiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Absolute Media Labs: Virtual reality and virtual production services division

Products and services

• Live Stream Production Services Professional multi-camera live stream and webcast production services with HD/UHD capabilities, encoding, and global transmission for agencies, brands, studios, and event organizers since 2009.
• Live Shot Services Field and studio live shot services connecting to a national and international network of studios and videographers for broadcast news, sports, weather, corporate, and entertainment clients, with seamless HD/SDI transmission and satellite media tours.
• Live Stream Studios Pre-lit studios optimized for live streaming located across the United States, including Los Angeles, Burbank, Phoenix, San Fernando, New York, and Chicago, available for client bookings.
• Equipment Rentals Production equipment rental packages provided through sister company Absolute Rentals, supplying cameras, switchers, Jimmy Jibs, Steadicams, encoders, IMAG, sound reinforcement, LED walls, and lighting to film and television productions.
• Broadcast Studio Design Studio design and solutions services to simplify broadcast workflows for professional production environments.
• Production Crew Services Customized staffing solutions for live production, including management, contracts, and payroll for live production broadcast professionals, live events, video production, feature films, and commercials.
• Virtual Reality Production (Absolute Media Labs) Virtual reality and extended reality production services featuring motion capture, virtual set creation, and virtual production rentals using Unreal Engine, Quixel, Maya, and 3DSMax.
• Remote Production Live Stream Virtual on-set production allowing brands, studios, and ad agencies to review productions live from anywhere in the world using cellular bonding systems and remote camera feeds, with real-time feedback and direction.
• Cellular Bonding Systems Cellular bonding solutions combining multiple cell phone signals with ethernet or Wi-Fi connections to create reliable HD video stream connections in remote locations without available Internet.
• Live Event AV Production Audiovisual production services for live events including IMAG, sound reinforcement, LED walls, and lighting.
• Remote Live Stream Interview Kits Easy setup remote live interview kits shipped globally for conducting professional interviews from any location.
• Social Media Production Social media content production with 9x16 aspect ratio optimization for Instagram TV and smartphone users, integrating real-time user comments.
• Jib & Jib Operators Jimmy Jib crane services with nationwide inventory and skilled operators, configurable from 6 to 40 feet for film and broadcast cameras up to 50lbs.
• Tactical Fiber Solutions Tactical fiber optic solutions including spooled 1000+ runs with Aja FIDO, Blackmagic ATEM converters, Telecast Rattler, and Evertz equipment.
• Motion Camera Services Motion camera equipment rental and operation including Dana Dollys, Steadicam Systems, and Automated Robo-cams.
• Sporting Event Live Stream Specialized live streaming services for sporting events including on-screen graphics, drone footage, SloMotion replay, and multi-camera production.
• Satellite Uplink & Microwave P2P Satellite uplink systems for locations where cellular bonding or internet connectivity is insufficient for live streaming.
• News Media & SMT Services Satellite Media Tour services and news media broadcast production for press conferences and media events.
• Drone & Aerial Video Drone and aerial video capture services for over-the-action shots and dynamic aerial perspectives during live events.
• Virtual Production Motion Capture Studio Motion capture studio using Mo-Sys StarTracker technology for virtual production tracking and real-time camera movement integration.

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Absolute RentalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company that has been supplying production equipment packages to the Hollywood film and television industry for over 25 years. Provides equipment rental services including cameras, switchers, Jimmy Jibs, Steadicams, encoders, IMAG, sound reinforcement, LED walls, and lighting as part of Absolute Live Productions' integrated service offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• LiveU: Provider of portable cellular bonding transmission units (LU-series) used by ALP studios. Key equipment vendor in ALP's Live Shot services tech stack rather than a competitor.
• TVU Networks: Vendor of cellular bonding transmitters and IP-based live video transmission equipment that ALP integrates for Live Shot services. Ecosystem/technology partner rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• CP Communications: Provides live event broadcast production, RF and cellular bonded video transmission, and audio/video rental services. Closely mirrors ALP's Live Shot services and cellular bonding capabilities.
• TNDV Television: Mobile and fly-pack broadcast production company serving live sports, corporate, and entertainment clients. Direct competitor to ALP in multi-camera switched live event production.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): End-to-end production services provider for live entertainment, corporate events, and broadcast, offering lighting, video, audio, and rigging alongside crew. ALP competes with PRG on large-scale corporate, concert, and broadcast productions.
• NEP Group: Global leader in outsourced broadcast and live event production services. Operates mobile production units, fly-pack systems, and studio facilities for sports, entertainment, and corporate clients—directly overlapping ALP's multi-camera live production and crew services model at a larger scale.
• PSSI Global Services: Specializes in broadcast transmission, satellite uplink, and live event production management. Comparable to ALP's Live Shot and Satellite Uplink services, with similar broadcast-network and sports league customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Ross Video: Manufacturer of broadcast production switchers, graphics systems (Ross Expression), and end-to-end live production solutions. ALP uses Ross graphics gear and competes indirectly via integrated production service offerings.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest live entertainment company globally, with concert promotion, venues, and ticketing. A broader incumbent that produces or commissions live concert streaming at scale, competing for entertainment event budgets.

Emerging players

• StreamYard: Cloud-based live streaming studio enabling brands and creators to produce multi-platform streams without professional crews. Represents the lower-cost in-house alternative that pressures ALP on entry-level productions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fabsoluteliveproductions.com%2F
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/uas/login?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2FshareArticle%2F
• Xx.com/absolute_live

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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