Production designed around the ceremony
A commencement program has long sightlines, large audiences, processional/recessional movement, many speakers, names, music, credentials, cameras and a schedule that cannot simply pause because of a technical issue.
LED & IMAG
Large-format displays and live image magnification so families can see the ceremony from across the venue or campus field.
Audio
Speech, music and distributed coverage designed around the audience geometry and venue.
Cameras & Broadcast
Multi-camera coverage, switching, recording and remote-viewer feeds where required.
Graphics & Playback
Widescreen graphics, names, videos, presentation content and show playback integrated into the ceremony.
Staging & Rigging
Stage systems and technical structures coordinated around platform parties, processions and venue/site rules.
Show Control
Technical direction, communications, cueing and rehearsal around the ceremony schedule.
Large audiences need more than one good camera angle
IMAG can help families see facial expressions and key moments that are impossible to follow from distant seating. Camera positions, lensing, LED placement and sightlines need to be planned together so the live screen experience complements the ceremony rather than obstructing it.
Weather and contingency planning matter
Outdoor ceremonies require contingency thinking around weather, equipment protection, wind, power, cable routing, stage systems and alternative plans. Jx2 designs the technical scope around the actual site and the institution's operating plan rather than treating an outdoor ceremony like an indoor ballroom moved outside.
Confirmed higher-education relationships
Jx2's confirmed commencement and higher-education clients include Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Elms College, Northfield Mount Hermon, Western New England University, Bay Path University, Westfield State University, Springfield College and American International College.
Presidential inaugurations and institutional milestones
In addition to commencement, Jx2 has produced large academic milestone events including the Amherst College Presidential Inauguration and Mount Holyoke College Presidential Inauguration. Those projects included event environments, technical production and custom stage/scenic work beyond a standard ceremony package.
One production point of contact across ceremony systems
Jx2 can coordinate audio, video, LED, cameras, lighting, staging, graphics, broadcast and show-site technical staff while working with campus facilities, public safety, IT/network teams and other institution-approved partners.
We can also support related campus events such as convocations, speaker programs, leadership events and other large institutional gatherings.
Plan early for spring ceremonies
Outdoor staging, LED, cameras, labor and campus logistics become easier to coordinate when the production partner is involved before the final site plan and show schedule are locked.
See also Event Video Production, LED Video Walls and Full-Service Event Production.