Commencement marks the end of a long journey for students and the beginning of the next chapter of their lives, whether that means entering the workforce or furthering their education. It's a proud moment for both students and their families. Live event production companies, like Wizard Studios, work hard to create innovative and safe ways to celebrate these students’ achievements. From stages and trussing to lighting and audio, we have everything you need to create the perfect graduation experience. 

• Move it Outdoors

Colleges and high schools generally hold commencement ceremonies in May or June, meaning graduation season is approaching! Spring offers sunshine, fresh air, and mild temperatures- so move your graduation ceremony outside! Instead of hosting your graduation ceremony in the school’s main auditorium or gymnasium, move it to a spacious lot of land on campus, or even the football stadium. Because there is more space for an audience, graduation ticket sales will increase and more people have the opportunity to attend and cheer on their loved ones as they receive their diplomas. Outdoor ceremonies are ideal, but it’s always wise to have a second location ready in case of bad weather. Wizard Studios is here to help you with location scouting and finding all the necessary permits you will need.

• Make it Hybrid

We know all about the benefits of hybrid events by now and hybrid graduation ceremonies are no different! By offering an in-person and outdoor venue with the addition of virtual offerings, the benefits will only surpass your expectations. Graduation tickets, which are usually very hard to come, will be more accessible for people watching from home. Now the whole family can watch their loved one walk across that stage and take their first steps into the next chapter. With the expertise of an event production company, like Wizard Studios, the whole ceremony can be live-streamed with the highest quality of equipment, and provide an immersive experience for those students or families tuning in from their homes. For many colleges offering online degrees, the number of international students is higher than ever. Hybrid ceremonies allow for these graduates to participate from wherever they may be in the world. Producing a hybrid graduation ceremony is the best solution to making your commencement truly inclusive for all students. 

• Entrust the Experts

 From setting up the stage to taking care of sound and video production, Wizard Studios has got you covered. Lighting is crucial when it comes to any sort of staged event. No matter what time of day, Wizard Studios’ goal is to reach a balance of brightness that makes your speakers and graduates look their best live and on the screen for those watching from home. To ensure that all eyes are on your commencement speakers, it's important that each camera is of high quality and has access to a unique array of angles. Your sound equipment should work to ensure that each member of your digital audience, as well as each person at the live venue, can hear with precise clarity. Hiring an event production company ensures that only the best lighting, sound, and video equipment will be used. We are also prepared to set the stage and create a setting that is interesting for viewers, practical for the performers or speakers, and technically equipped for filming. Take a back seat, and let us provide microphones, podium rentals, LED Walls, portable restroom rentals, and large format printing.

Your graduation event can set the canvas for our bespoke fabricated solutions, staging, lighting, truss, LED walls and more. With our team of professionals, we will always build on time and on budget. We love bringing people together and we want to help bring your ideas to life! If you’re ready to let the experts transform your 2022 graduation ceremony into something innovative, safe, and unforgettable, contact Wizard Studios today!