Fame Crew · New Orleans
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center photo by Barry Bahler, FEMA, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Ophthalmology · New Orleans
Video Crew for AAO 2026 (American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting)
AAO 2026 brings together more than 25,000 ophthalmologists, optometrists, and ophthalmic technicians at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans - one of the largest eye-care gatherings in the world. Exhibitors range from surgical device makers demonstrating phacoemulsification systems and femtosecond lasers to pharma companies launching new anti-VEGF or dry-eye therapies. The content demands are high: surgeons on the show floor want to see equipment in action, not just in brochures, and video is the most effective way to capture live instrument demos, KOL testimonials, and clinical-education sessions that will keep working long after the show closes.
- October 9 - October 12, 2026
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Why exhibitors at AAO 2026 (American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting) need video crew
At AAO, the best video crews understand that surgical device demos require tight close-up work - capturing a slit-lamp interaction or a hands-on phaco system demonstration means knowing how to frame small-scale, precision equipment clearly without disrupting a surgeon's evaluation. Crews also need to handle fast-turnarounds: a KOL interview recorded on Day 1 may need to be cut and ready for a Monday symposium or a LinkedIn push before Day 2 opens. Coverage of AAO's Subspecialty Day sessions, the Instruction Courses, and any sponsored symposia your company hosts all call for crew who can move between a convention-center ballroom and a packed exhibit hall without missing beats. Fame vets crew specifically for this kind of multi-format, fast-cycle medical-conference work.
Show-floor logistics
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is a large, multi-hall venue, and AAO assigns exhibitor badges and separate press or production credentials - your crew will need to be badged correctly for both the exhibit hall and any session rooms you want to cover. Exhibitor hall load-in typically begins two days before the show opens, and production equipment including cameras, lighting rigs, and audio gear all moves through designated freight entrances, so early coordination with your exhibit house is essential. Aisle widths and neighboring booth proximity at AAO can be tight, especially in the surgical-device sections of the hall, meaning crews need to work with compact lighting setups that don't bleed into adjacent spaces or obstruct attendee flow. AAO also enforces strict rules on filming outside your contracted booth footprint and in session rooms, so any broader coverage - such as the Opening Session or Subspecialty Day - requires advance credentialing arranged through AAO's official media-request process.
What crew for AAO 2026 (American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting) costs
Pricing for video crew at AAO 2026 depends on booth size, how many crew members you need (a single-camera operator for testimonials versus a two- or three-person team for simultaneous demo and interview capture), the number of show days covered, and how fast you need edited deliverables. A single-day, one-camera package for a small booth runs significantly less than a three-day engagement with a director, camera operator, and audio technician plus same-day turnaround cuts. Fame provides a fixed, all-in quote so you know the full cost before you commit - no day-rate surprises or post-show editing add-ons.
Video crew in New Orleans for AAO 2026 (American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting)
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CinematographerCorporateCommercialKit: Sony FX6 Package, Blackmagic 6k Pro Package, Blackmagic 4k Package
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How booking crew for AAO 2026 (American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting) works
- 1Tell us your booth datesShare what needs covering and when - takes two minutes.
- 2We match & quoteWe pair you with the right New Orleans crew and send a fixed quote.
- 3We deliver the videoFame produces and delivers the finished, edited video.
Booking crew for AAO 2026 (American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting)?
Tell us your booth dates and what you need covered - we'll match you with the right New Orleans crew and send a fixed quote before the show.
Get a quote for New OrleansOfficial AAO 2026 (American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting)site →AAO 2026 (American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting): common questions
Can the crew film live surgical device demonstrations inside our booth?
Yes - filming hands-on equipment demos is one of the most common requests at AAO, and Fame sources crew experienced with close-up capture of ophthalmic instruments and surgical systems. They'll work with your product specialists before the show opens to plan angles and lighting that show the device clearly without interfering with surgeon evaluations. All filming stays within your contracted booth footprint to comply with AAO exhibit regulations.
We have a KOL interview on Day 1 and need a cut ready for our sponsored symposium on Day 2 morning - is that realistic?
It's tight but very doable with the right crew and a clear brief going in. Fame can pair you with a crew that includes an editor working either on-site or remotely overnight, and same-day or next-morning turnarounds are a standard part of how they plan AAO shoots. The key is agreeing on the exact deliverable format and approval workflow before the show starts.
Do we need to arrange separate credentials for the crew to film in AAO session rooms outside our booth?
Yes - AAO requires separate media or production credentials for filming in any session room, Instruction Course, or the main arena, and these are distinct from your exhibitor badges. Fame will flag this early in the planning process and guide you through AAO's media-request procedure so the crew arrives with the right credentials for every space you want to cover. Leaving this to the last minute is the most common cause of access problems at this show.