stagetoscreen

Stagetoscreen is a term used in live entertainment and broadcasting to describe the process, practice, and technology involved in presenting stage performances to audiences on screens. It covers capturing a live stage show with cameras, performing live switching or post-production editing, and distributing the result for cinema, television, streaming, or remote viewing. The term is a portmanteau of stage and screen and is used in contexts where the goal is to extend or preserve a performance beyond the physical venue.

Applications of stagetoscreen include theater productions, concerts, dance performances, conferences, and festivals. It enables multi-camera capture, real-time or delayed editing, audio/video synchronization, and distribution to various platforms. In some cases, stage-to-screen work is designed as a live simulcast or a scheduled cinema or streaming release, while in others it creates a archival or educational version of a performance.

Typical workflow involves planning and design for camera angles and visual storytelling, configuring stage lighting and set elements for screen capture, capturing with multiple cameras, directing and switching between feeds, mixing audio, and encoding for distribution. Technical components include video switchers, routers, audio consoles, monitors, encoders, and distribution networks, often using standards such as HD or 4K formats and IP-based technologies for broadcast or streaming.

Notable examples of stagetoscreen practice include live broadcasts of theater and opera productions, as well as filmed stage musicals released for cinema or streaming platforms. The approach is closely related to live broadcast production and to the broader field of stage technology and media distribution.