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When NKC Equestrian and event partner Kate Granshaw brought together a full-day equine head and neck dissection course, the technical setup needed to do more than simply support a presentation. It needed to capture detail clearly, relay it back into the room in real time, and deliver the same level of access to remote viewers joining online.
That is exactly where AVE Services came in.
For this specialist event, we provided streaming, on site technical support, relay screens, lighting, crew and conference equipment to help deliver a smooth experience for both in-person attendees and the live online audience. The course was structured in two parts, with the first section delivered exclusively in person and the second opened up to both the room and viewers watching remotely.
Because this was a highly detailed anatomical dissection, camera coverage was critical. We used two BirdDog P200 cameras to capture ultra-close shots of the dissection, allowing attendees to see fine anatomical detail that would have been impossible to follow from across the room. Those camera feeds were relayed onto two DICOM grade screens in the venue, giving the audience a clear and accurate view while also being sent out through the live stream for online participants.
Alongside the close-up camera system, we also deployed two Blackmagic 4K cameras to cover the wider presentation and stage activity. This gave the production a strong balance between detailed clinical-style views and broader event coverage, helping both in-person and remote audiences stay connected to the full session.
One of the most interesting elements of the day was the use of an endoscope camera for invasive camera work. This allowed the presenters to guide viewers through internal structures including brain connections, nerves and the nasal cavities, adding a level of insight that would be difficult to achieve through conventional event camera coverage alone.
The day itself combined theory-led teaching with practical dissection, focusing on equine head and neck anatomy, common clinical conditions and the wider implications for welfare, handling and performance. Topics included the structure of the skull and sinuses, cranial nerves, the guttural pouches, the hyoid apparatus, neck musculature and common conditions linked to dentistry, endocrinology and respiratory health. The practical dissection sessions brought these subjects to life with an unusual level of visual access for everyone in the room and online.
For AVE Services, this project was a great example of how the right production setup can make specialist education more accessible. By combining high-quality camera systems, relay screens, streaming infrastructure and experienced technical crew, we helped ensure that every angle, close-up and explanation could be seen clearly, whether attendees were seated in the venue or watching from elsewhere.
We are proud to have supported NKC Equestrian on this event and are looking forward to the next dissection sessions covering the leg and forelimb on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March.
You can find out more about the organisers and the dissection day here: