Question 1

What types of productions does Gemstone Media handle?

Accepted Answer

We handle everything from multi-camera live broadcasts and sports coverage to corporate events, live streaming, studio production, audio recording, captioning, and full post-production. If it involves a camera and a broadcast signal, we do it.

Question 2

Where is Gemstone Media located?

Accepted Answer

We're headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. However, we serve clients nationwide - our mobile production trucks and flypack solutions can deploy to any location in the country.

Question 3

Is Gemstone Media veteran-owned?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gemstone Media is a proud veteran-owned and operated business. The discipline, precision, and mission-focused mindset from military service is the foundation of how we run every production.

Question 4

What sports leagues has Gemstone Media worked with?

Accepted Answer

We've produced content for NFL, NBA, MLS, and NCAA organizations, including championship-level events like the SEC Championship. Our sports production team has decades of combined broadcast experience.

Question 5

Does Gemstone Media offer live streaming?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We provide professional multi-platform live streaming with broadcast-quality encoding, full redundancy, and real-time monitoring. We've maintained zero downtime across all client streams - ever.

Question 6

How far in advance should I book a production?

Accepted Answer

We recommend 4-8 weeks for standard productions and 3-6 months for large-scale events. That said, we understand that production needs can be urgent - contact us and we'll do everything we can to accommodate your timeline.

Question 7

What equipment does Gemstone Media use?

Accepted Answer

We use cinema-grade cameras, 48-channel production trucks, professional lighting rigs, broadcast-standard audio equipment, and enterprise-grade streaming infrastructure. Every piece of equipment is maintained to the highest broadcast standards.

Question 8

Does Gemstone Media handle post-production?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our post-production services include editing, color grading and finishing, graphics and motion design, audio mixing and mastering, and final delivery in any format your distribution platform requires.

Question 9

Can you provide captioning and accessibility services?

Accepted Answer

We offer both real-time captioning for live events and post-production subtitling with 99.9% accuracy. All our captioning services are fully ADA compliant with multi-language support available.

Question 10

What is a flypack and when would I need one?

Accepted Answer

A flypack is a portable, self-contained production system that can be shipped or transported to any venue. It's ideal when you need broadcast-quality production in a location that doesn't have permanent production infrastructure - conferences, remote sporting events, corporate campuses, etc.

Question 11

How does Gemstone Media ensure broadcast reliability?

Accepted Answer

We deploy redundant systems at every level - backup cameras, redundant audio paths, multiple transmission paths (primary, secondary, and emergency cellular), and UPS power protection. Our military-trained crew rehearses every failure scenario.

Question 12

What is the typical crew size for a production?

Accepted Answer

Crew size scales to the project. A corporate live stream might need 3-5 people, while a multi-camera sports broadcast could require 20-30+ crew members. We right-size every team to deliver broadcast quality without unnecessary overhead.

Question 13

Does Gemstone Media work with government and military clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our veteran-owned status and security-conscious operations make us a trusted partner for government agencies, military organizations, and defense contractors who need broadcast production with the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

Question 14

Can you produce content for multiple platforms simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We regularly produce content that's delivered simultaneously to broadcast networks, streaming platforms, social media channels, and internal corporate networks - all from a single production setup with platform-specific encoding.

Question 15

What makes Jacksonville a good base for a production company?

Accepted Answer

Jacksonville is centrally located on the East Coast with major airport access, a growing media industry, proximity to major sports venues and corporate headquarters, and a favorable business climate. It gives us fast deployment capability to events across the Southeast and beyond.

Question 16

How do you handle audio in challenging environments?

Accepted Answer

We run fully redundant audio paths with backup chains that pick up seamlessly if the primary fails. For RF-heavy environments like stadiums, we use shielded cabling, dedicated wireless channels, and wired backup paths for every critical signal.

Question 17

Does Gemstone Media offer podcast production?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide professional podcast production including studio recording, field audio capture, editing, mixing, mastering, and distribution setup. Our broadcast-quality approach elevates podcast content above the typical consumer-grade production.

Question 18

Can I see examples of Gemstone Media's work?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Visit our Projects page to see case studies from our portfolio, including live sports broadcasts, corporate events, streaming productions, and more. Each project page includes the challenge, solution, and results.

Question 19

What is your approach to live event production?

Accepted Answer

We approach every live event like a military mission. Months of pre-production planning, thorough technical rehearsals, redundant systems at every level, and a crew trained to respond to any scenario with muscle memory - not hesitation.

Question 20

Do you offer 4K and HDR production?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We deliver 4K HDR content across all platforms as standard. Our cameras, production trucks, and delivery pipelines are all 4K HDR capable, ensuring your content looks stunning on every screen.

Question 21

How does Gemstone Media handle multi-camera productions?

Accepted Answer

Our multi-camera productions use up to 24+ camera feeds coordinated by a dedicated technical director. Each camera position has a warm backup ready to switch in under five seconds. We've delivered zero-interruption broadcasts at 75,000+ seat venues.

Question 22

What industries does Gemstone Media serve?

Accepted Answer

We serve professional sports leagues, Fortune 500 corporations, government and military organizations, nonprofit foundations, entertainment and music festivals, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and technology companies.

Question 23

Can Gemstone Media help with event planning?

Accepted Answer

While we're primarily a production company, we regularly consult on the technical production aspects of event planning - venue assessment, AV infrastructure requirements, streaming logistics, and technical rider development.

Question 24

What is your pricing structure?

Accepted Answer

Every production is scoped individually based on crew size, equipment needs, location, duration, and deliverables. Contact us with your project details and we'll provide a detailed proposal. We believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

Question 25

How can I get started with Gemstone Media?

Accepted Answer

Visit our Contact page or call us at 904-354-1553. Tell us about your project and timeline, and we'll schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and develop a production plan. From concept to broadcast - we're ready.

Question 26

Does Gemstone Media have Emmy-winning team members?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our production team includes Emmy Award winners with decades of broadcast experience across sports, news, entertainment, and corporate production.

Question 27

What happens if something goes wrong during a live broadcast?

Accepted Answer

Our crew trains on every failure scenario until the response is muscle memory. We maintain redundant systems for cameras, audio, transmission, and power. In 15+ years of production, we've logged zero unrecoverable technical failures during live broadcasts.

Broadcast-Grade
Media Production

Full-Spectrum Production

Production

Mobile Production

Live Streaming

Live Sports

Audio Recording

Captioning

From the Production Floor

What is Gemstone doing?

Supporting The Women’s Board

Cheers to Ray Hays and his legendary career.

From the Archive

American Championships

Live TV Interviews & Media Tours

ZooView: Window to the Wild

CSX Safety Training

Technical Excellence
Creative Vision

Veteran-Owned

Expert Crews

Cutting-Edge

Results-Driven

Our Process

Discovery

Pre-Production

Production

Delivery

Broadcast Brilliance.

Broadcast-Grade Media Production

Full-Spectrum Production

Production

Mobile Production

Live Streaming

Live Sports

Audio Recording

Captioning

From the Production Floor

What is Gemstone doing?

Supporting The Women’s Board

Cheers to Ray Hays and his legendary career.

From the Archive

American Championships

Live TV Interviews & Media Tours

ZooView: Window to the Wild

CSX Safety Training

Technical ExcellenceCreative Vision

Veteran-Owned

Expert Crews

Cutting-Edge

Results-Driven

Our Process

Discovery

Pre-Production

Production

Delivery

Broadcast Brilliance.

Broadcast-Grade
Media Production

Technical Excellence
Creative Vision