What Vis-A-Vis Video Ltd does

Vis-A-Vis Video Ltd is a UK-based live music video production company founded in 2004, operating from Welwyn Garden City with a London studio, a Cantera warehouse, and a Nashville (USA) office. The company provides end-to-end live event video production services for major touring artists, music festivals, and venues, including creative direction, cinematography, video engineering, and post-production. Its client roster includes Coldplay, Billie Eilish, U2, Adele, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Green Day, Muse, ODESZA, and festivals such as Coachella and Stagecoach, alongside venue clients like MSG Sphere and platform clients like TikTok Live.

The company's technology stack centers on specialized remote and rail-mounted camera systems (including Blackcam rail tracks), modular PPU (Portable Production Unit) systems, advanced media server and control solutions, and indoor/outdoor LED screens spanning low-resolution blow-through to 2.9mm high-resolution panels. These tools are designed for rapid deployment and teardown under tight tour schedules. Supporting offerings include The Studio (a hireable production space for live streaming and podcasts), the EC4 Podcast Studio, and Full Turnkey Packages / Dry Hire equipment rentals covering cameras, lenses, rail systems, and engineering racks.

Vis-A-Vis operates as a private B2B services company generating revenue through project-based, time-and-materials billing supplemented by equipment rental on daily-rate terms. Sales are driven via direct enterprise engagement with artists, venues, and event organizers, with marketing primarily carried by the visibility of high-profile project work rather than paid channels. The company is founder-owned (Director Stuart Merser) and has not raised institutional funding.

Name

Vis-A-Vis Video Ltd

Legal name

Vis-a-Vis Video Limited

Website

https://visavis.video

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAGAAAG)

Keywords

• Live video production
• Concert video services
• Camera equipment hire
• Production studio rental
• LED screen rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Welwyn Garden City

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Project-based video production services charged on a time and materials basis. Services include creative direction, cinematography, video engineering, and post-production. Charges calculated according to daily fee rates specified in the Order, including travel time.
2. Equipment Hire: Rental of professional video production equipment including cameras, lenses, LED screens, media servers, and control systems. Charged per rental period as specified in the Order, with deposits and daily rates.
3. Studio Services: Hire of fully equipped studio space for live production, broadcasting, content creation, and podcasts. Includes equipment and technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vis-A-Vis Video provides live music video production services for major global artists, festivals, and venues, covering creative direction, cinematography, video engineering, and post-production. The company also hires out professional video production equipment including specialised remote cameras, rail systems, media servers, and LED screens, alongside a fully equipped production studio for live streaming, content creation, and podcasts. Services are delivered on a project-by-project basis using proprietary remote camera and Portable Production Unit systems tailored for live entertainment.

Product overview

Vis-A-Vis Video is a video production services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of live event production solutions. Their core offerings include The Studio (equipped production space for hire, live streaming, and podcasts), Specialised Remote Camera Systems (for live entertainment broadcasts), Cameras & Lenses (professional video equipment hire), Media Server & Control (real-time playback and content management), LED Screens (indoor/outdoor displays in various pixel pitches), Full Turnkey Packages/Dry Hire (complete equipment rental), and Rail Remote Cams (rail-mounted camera systems). The company also provides creative direction, concept development, and post-production services. They serve the live music and entertainment industry, working with major artists and events including Coachella, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, and U2.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Studio A fully equipped studio providing a professional space for live production, broadcasting, content creation, and podcasts, featuring state-of-the-art cameras, lighting, and audio technology. Available for hire, live streaming, and podcast services.
• Specialised Remote Camera Systems Advanced specialised remote camera systems designed for the live entertainment industry, delivering seamless, high-quality coverage with precision control for broadcasts, events, and performances. Features mobile production, dynamic movement, and low-profile design.
• Rail Remote Cams Specialised rail-mounted and remote camera systems for capturing dynamic live event footage, including Blackcam rail tracks and tower cams.
• Cameras & Lenses High-performance cameras and precision lenses delivering exceptional image quality for virtual production, live streaming, and cinematic applications, ensuring every detail is captured with clarity and accuracy.
• Media Server & Control Advanced media server and control solutions ensuring seamless content management, real-time playback, and precision control for live productions, broadcasts, and events. Features colour grading, timecode, and low latency capabilities.
• LED Screens Indoor and outdoor LED screens in a wide range of configurations and pixel pitches ranging from low-resolution blow-through style to 2.9mm high-resolution displays, accompanied by HD/4K cameras and media servers.
• Full Turnkey Packages / Dry Hire Equipment hire and complete turnkey production packages for clients, including cameras, rail systems, PPU (Portable Production Unit), and engineering racks for touring and event productions.
• EC4 Podcast Studio Professional podcast studio facilities and production services based in EC4 London.

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NEP Group: World's largest outside broadcast and live events production partner, operating flypacks and mobile units for concerts, sports, and entertainment. Comparable through its OB/multicam capabilities and global live event delivery.
• Solotech: Canadian-headquartered live event production company providing video, lighting, audio, and rigging for concerts and tours. Comparable through its full-service touring video offering and global footprint across North America and Europe.
• Faber Audiovisuals: European audiovisual rental and production company with studios, equipment hire, and live event services. Comparable through its B2B equipment rental plus creative production model serving concerts, festivals, and corporate events.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global live event production company offering video, lighting, and audio solutions for concerts, tours, and festivals. Directly comparable as a one-stop vendor for stadium-scale tours including those featuring Coldplay and other artists on Vis-A-Vis's roster.
• VER (now part of Solotech): North American audiovisual rental and production specialist (recently merged with Solotech) focused on video, LED, and lighting for live tours and corporate events. Directly comparable through touring video equipment hire and production services.

Others

• Brompton Technology: Manufacturer of LED video processing technology used in concerts, tours, and broadcast. Comparable as a complementary/enabling technology vendor whose LED processing sits alongside Vis-A-Vis's LED screen offerings.

Emerging players

• disguise: Technology platform powering real-time visual experiences including media servers, LED processing, and show control for live events and tours. Comparable as a media-server/control solution provider often deployed on the same stadium tours Vis-A-Vis serves.

Broad incumbents

• PRG XL Video: Video-specific division of PRG historically offering LED screens, camera systems, and projection for tours, festivals, and broadcast. Directly comparable through touring video equipment and crew, now consolidated under the parent brand.
• IMG (Production Services): Global event and production services company handling concerts, sports, and broadcast events. Comparable as a larger incumbent providing live event video and broadcast production across multiple entertainment verticals.

Regional players

• Cheshire Audio Visual: UK-based AV rental and event production company offering video, sound, and lighting hire. Comparable through its UK-centric equipment rental and event production services, though with a broader corporate-event mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/visavisvideo
• Instagraminstagram.com/visavisvideo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vis-a-vis-video-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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