Doernbecher Freestyle Livestream

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A shoe designed by a young patient is featured at the annual Nike Doernbecher Freestyle fundraiser
Setting up for the annual Nike Doernbecher Freestyle fundraiser
Behind the scenes at the annual Nike Doernbecher Freestyle fundraiser
A male and female host presenting during the annual Nike Doernbecher Freestyle fundraiser

Client Objective

Doernbecher Freestyle is a fundraiser built on storytelling, and this edition needed to work as a livestream-only, broadcast-first show during COVID. With no in-person audience, the stream was the entire event. Nike and the OHSU Doernbecher Foundation needed a production that felt polished, intimate, and reliable from the first cue to the final moment.

We built the show inside the Portland Art Museum and designed the workflow for consistent on-camera results. That meant clean camera coverage, confident playback, and crisp dialogue that was steady no matter the speed of the production. The goal was simple. Make every moment land on camera, keep transitions smooth, and give the team a system they could run without added stress. This is an important event, with shoe designs created by children with help from Nike employees. Everything had to be perfect.

Benefits and Results

Because remote viewers were the whole audience, the show had to feel intentional and broadcast-ready. A 1.5mm LED wall created a premium visual environment for presenters and content, while a multi-camera setup and a 24 foot jib added movement and energy without stealing focus from the stories.

Audio stayed clear and consistent through a broadcast-style mix and dialogue processing built for speech. Just as importantly, the crew stayed coordinated through show calling and comms, which kept the program predictable and on time. The result was a livestream production that felt elevated and seamless, with the technical side staying out of the way so the mission could lead. The event raised a substantial amount of money to help this amazing charity continue its mission. If you are looking for an elegant way to raise money at your event, feel free to reach out to MeyerPro and let us know how we can help.

Key Systems

  • LED video: 1.5mm AOTO LED video wall + processor kit + ground support

  • Cameras: Sony studio camera packages with RCP control + 24 foot Jimmy Jib + teleprompters

  • Switching and screen management: Blackmagic ATEM 2 M/E + broadcast panel + Barco E2

  • Recording and streaming: AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus + Osprey Talon G2 encoder

  • Playback and graphics: vMix media server PC + MacBook Pro workstations + Millumin 3 + Stream Deck

  • Audio: Yamaha CL1 + Yamaha Rio stage racks + DPA 4066 headsets + Cedar DNS1000

  • Communications: FreeSpeak wireless intercom + RTS comms package