Rudy Ellis
CEO
Rudy Ellis is the CEO of Switchboard Live, a B2B-SaaS company that provides a (LSM) live stream management platform for the Public Sector. With over 15+ years of experience in the live streaming industry, Rudy is an expert in delivering engaging and impactful live video activations across multiple platforms. At Switchboard Live, Rudy leads the vision, strategy, and execution of Switchboard Cloud, a multifunctional tool that enables users to multi-publish live video to Facebook, YouTube, X, Twitch, and more. Rudy's mission is to help clients reach and grow their audience, no matter where they are watching from. Rudy is passionate about new media, social networking, and online marketing, and he is always looking for ways to leverage technology and innovation to create value and opportunities.
Booth Product Presentations - Switchboard Live
Switchboard
Strengthen Your Connections with the Community. Meeting citizens on the platforms they are currently consuming content is the name of the game. It’s all about connecting with your audience where they already are. We’d like to show you just how simple and effective it can be to achieve this without disrupting your current workflow or processes.
Booth Product Presentations: Swtichboard Live and DeSisti Lighting
Switchboard
Strengthen Your Connections with the Community. Meeting citizens on the platforms they are currently consuming content is the name of the game. It’s all about connecting with your audience where they already are. We’d like to show you just how simple and effective it can be to achieve this without disrupting your current workflow or processes. DeSisti
Lighting a Two-Person Interview with Two Lights For producers working with limited time, crew, and budgets, achieving professional-looking interviews can seem like a challenge. In this presentation, we’ll demonstrate how to light a two-person interview with just two affordable lights using the technique of cross-keying. By utilizing DeSisti’s SoftLED1-LITE-VW+RGB lights, softboxes, lightweight stands with gobo arms, and a bounce card, you’ll learn how to create a balanced, flattering look in minimal time—perfect for solo operators or small crews. This practical approach is tailored for PEG access producers who need efficient, high-quality results without relying on a large setup or significant equipment investment. Whether you’re shooting in a studio or on location, this session will give you the tools to light interviews effectively and professionally, all while saving time and resources.