Case Studies and Testimonials

Case Studies & Testimonials

Auckland Card Show 2024 - First Edition

Industry: Trading Card & Collectibles Events
Location: Barfoot & Thompson Stadium, Auckland


    Brief

    The Auckland Card Show was a one-day event held at Barfoot & Thompson Stadium, showcasing and dealing in Trading Card Games and related merchandise. The event featured approximately 160 vendor tables, a separate hall for games, and a main stage for presentations, card unboxings, and panel discussions.

    With around 3,000 attendees in the main hall throughout the day, the event had 13 sponsors, including Vidcom as a key sponsor. As the first event of its kind on this scale in New Zealand, budget constraints were a challenge, but organisers recognised the necessity of live streaming to ensure the event’s success and continued growth.

    Vidcom provided a comprehensive live streaming solution using multiple robotic cameras, collated through a high-spec streaming PC, and streamed directly to the Auckland Card Show’s YouTube channel.

    Key technical setups included:

  • A dedicated overhead camera to provide a clear view of the presenter’s table.
  • Rigging a square truss to the stadium’s balcony to ensure proper camera positioning above the media wall.
  • Additional screen placement at the front of the stage to enhance visibility for the live audience.
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    Solution

    Vidcom’s technical team executed a seamless live-streaming setup, ensuring high-quality production and uninterrupted coverage throughout the event.

    The solution included:

    • Multi-camera setup – Robotic cameras strategically placed for optimal coverage.
    • Overhead camera installation – Custom rigging to provide a top-down view of unboxings and showcases.
    • Stage screen setup – Enhancing presenter visibility for both in-person attendees and online viewers.
    • Real-time YouTube streaming – Enabling global audience engagement and industry exposure.

    Outcome

    • Established an ongoing relationship with the Auckland Card Show team.
    • The Auckland Card Show has recently caught the attention of a prominent figure in the business world, who has shown interest in the event and its potential.
    • Led to the expansion of the Auckland Card Show 2025 into a larger venue, with more sponsors and multiple live-streamed tournaments.
    • Created the potential for new events, accross New Zealand and Australia.

    With Vidcom’s support, the Auckland Card Show has positioned itself as a premier event in the trading card industry, with growing national and international recognition.

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“Partnering with Vidcom for the Auckland Card Show was a game-changer for us.
As this was our first event, we wanted to ensure we captured every important moment and provided a seamless experience for our audience.

Vidcom’s professional live streaming and event coverage services played a key role in helping us achieve this. Their team was incredibly easy to work with, bringing both technical expertise and a proactive approach that ensured everything ran smoothly.
Not only did their live streaming service allow fans from all over the world to join in on the excitement, but their focus on capturing key moments meant that we could focus on running the event while they handled the production. The quality of the stream and content was exceptional, and we saw a significant increase in engagement from our community.

In addition to reaching our local audience, Vidcom’s services helped attract attention from industry leaders across the global card community. The live streaming allowed key figures and collectors from around the world to tune in and engage, which gave the Auckland Card Show valuable exposure and helped solidify its reputation as a major event in the card industry.
Vidcom’s contribution was vital to the success of the Auckland Card Show, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.”

Steve Guinee
Founder/Director
Auckland Card Show