GREAT GBx Gala 2024 – Event Videography at the Palace Hotel San Francisco
- Saboor Bidar
- Jul 26, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 29, 2025
Bidar Video had the honor of capturing the GREAT GBx Gala 2024, hosted at the historic Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Francisco. This exclusive event brought together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the globe to celebrate innovation, transatlantic collaboration, and UK–U.S. partnerships.
Our team was tasked with providing comprehensive event videography, including live coverage, a promotional video, and on-site interviews.
Event Video Production Services for the GBx Gala 2024
Our Role
At the GBx Gala, our video production covered a dynamic range of formats:
Full-scale event B-roll capture to create a cinematic highlight video
Fireside chat video production with professional lighting and sound
Multi-camera coverage of key speeches and on-stage moments
A dedicated interview station to film short on-the-spot conversations with participants and attendees
The goal was to deliver video content that felt premium, fast-paced, and deeply human — highlighting the spirit of innovation and global connection at the core of the event.
Deliverables
4 minute promo video
Edited fireside chat and speech recordings
Interview clips for post-event promotions
Optional raw footage for internal use or repurposing
Watch the Highlight - Event Videography
Our Approach
Every detail of our production was designed to match the elevated ambiance of the Palace Hotel while supporting fast, agile shooting across multiple spaces.
We provided:
A multi-camera setup for speeches and fireside chats, using elevated tripod systems for maximum coverage
Discreet lighting setups to enhance mood without intruding on the guest experience
High-quality lapel and shotgun microphones to ensure clear audio, even in a lively room
A well-organized interview booth for participant stories, filmed with flattering angles and depth of field
Cinematic B-roll of guests, décor, branding, and venue details to tie everything together
Our editing team assembled a fast-turnaround highlight video to be used across social media, brand websites, and event marketing campaigns.
The Venue – Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Located at 2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, the Palace Hotel is an icon of elegance and history. Its grand interiors, high ceilings, and world-class hospitality made it a perfect setting for a high-impact event like the GBx Gala. We used its ornate architectural features as backdrops for both B-roll and interviews to enhance the visual storytelling.
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