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The lights drop. Your name fills the room.

Picture it: a 16′ × 10′ LED wall framed in black pipe & drape, your logo glowing over the stage as guests walk in, then live cameras the moment the program starts. It arrives in cases at load-in and is show-ready by doors, run by the same crew that handles your cameras, streaming and sound.

16′ × 10′Screen size
1920 × 1152Resolution
5,000 nitsDaylight-bright
IP65Indoor or outdoor
The LED wall panels in Aarius Dumas Productions road cases at load-in
7:00 AM Load-in
6:30 PM Doors open Visualization · 16′ × 10′ wall on pipe & drape
Scene 01 · Brief

It starts with a conversation.

Your goal, your audience, your date. We listen first, then design the production around what success looks like for you.

TC 00:00:12:00
  1. 01Brief
  2. 02Prep
  3. 03Shoot
  4. 04Post
  5. 05Deliver
WHO WE ARE

Founder-led. Broadcast-minded. Trusted when it’s live.

When there’s no second take, organizations across Columbus and Atlanta call Aarius Dumas Productions. Founder Aarius Dumas leads every project personally: a creative director who also engineers the signal flow, so the story and the technology are designed by the same mind and nothing gets lost in a hand-off.

  • One accountable team

    Plan, shoot, stream and edit under one roof. One call, no hand-off gaps.

  • Engineered, not improvised

    Redundant signal paths, tested internet and a backup recording on every show.

  • Stories that move people

    Cinematic craft for nonprofits, agencies, campaigns and public institutions.

Aarius Dumas, founder, executive producer and technical director
Aarius Dumas behind a cinema camera in the field

“A top notch company! He really takes time to understand your vision.”

TyKiah Wright · Google review
5.0★16 Google reviews
15Published case studies
2Markets: Columbus & Atlanta
2008Creating since
Trusted by

Ohio Black Expo · IMPACT Community Action · YWCA Columbus · WrightChoice Mentoring · ROOTT · ETSS · ColumbusBlack.com

Our PTZ camera kit was rented for the 2025 NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium.

WHAT WE DO

Nine ways we run the show.

From a single-camera interview to a full multi-camera broadcast, one accountable team plans it, runs it and delivers the finished media.

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01

Live Event Production

Multi-camera switching, streaming and recording for conferences, hybrid meetings, public programs and large events, run from an on-site control room.

Multi-camLive streamHybrid
IMAG & Screen Production
02

IMAG & Screen Production

Image magnification: live close-ups of your speakers and performers on the LED wall, projection or displays, so the back row sees what the front row sees.

IMAGLED wallProjection
Television & Show Production
03

Television & Show Production

Talk shows, public-affairs programs and episodic series produced the way television is made: a set, a director, a multi-camera control room and broadcast-ready files.

Talk showsLive-to-tapeEpisodic
04

Video Production

Interview series, event highlight films, brand and campaign spots, and documentary capture, shot and finished in-house.

InterviewsHighlightsBrand films
Drone & Aerial Video
05

Drone & Aerial Video

Aerial establishing shots and venue flyovers, flown by FAA Part 107–certified pilots and cut into your film by our team.

AerialFlyoversEstablishing
Post-Production & Editing
06

Post-Production & Editing

Editing, color grading, motion graphics and audio mixing in DaVinci Resolve Studio. Your footage, or ours, finished to broadcast standard.

ColorMotion graphicsAudio mix
07

Audiovisual Solutions

Equipment deployment, audio reinforcement, lighting, displays and rigging for conference centers, civic venues, schools and outdoor sites.

AudioLightingDisplays
Photography
08

Photography

Galas, conferences, festivals and community events photographed with professional bodies, fast glass and off-camera flash, delivered in private online galleries.

GalasConferencesPortraits
Technical Consulting & Creative
09

Technical Consulting & Creative

AV system design, production planning and brand visuals that help organizations plan smarter and look consistent everywhere.

System designPlanningBrand visuals
QUICK ANSWERS

What people ask before they book.

Straight answers about live production, livestreaming, LED walls, rentals and certifications in Columbus and Atlanta.

What does Aarius Dumas Productions do?

Aarius Dumas Productions LLC is a Columbus, Ohio video and live event production company. We run multi-camera live production, IMAG and livestreaming, produce and edit video including drone footage, photograph events, and rent AV equipment and a 16 × 10 ft LED video wall, for corporate, government, nonprofit and community organizations in Columbus and Atlanta.

Who can livestream an event in Columbus, Ohio?

We produce broadcast-style livestreams in Columbus and Atlanta: up to eight 4K camera sources cut live on a Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio 4K8, streamed directly to YouTube, Facebook or any RTMP destination, or fed into Zoom, Teams or Webex for hybrid meetings. Every camera is ISO-recorded for the edit.

Do you rent an LED video wall in Columbus or Atlanta?

Yes. We own a 16 × 10 ft (5 × 3 m) P2.6 outdoor-rated LED wall: 1920 × 1152 native, 5,000 nits, IP65 and a 7,680 Hz refresh rate that stays clean on camera. Rentals include delivery, setup and an on-site technician, and it can split into two side screens.

Can I rent production equipment with an operator?

Yes. Packages include a 12G-SDI switcher with ISO recorders, Canon CR-N500 PTZ cameras, Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 and Studio cameras, a Behringer X32 audio system with column PA, laser projection and 75-inch displays. Most gear goes out with our operator, and packages can be booked online.

Is Aarius Dumas Productions a certified minority-owned business?

Yes. We are certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the State of Ohio and the City of Columbus, and as a Small Resident Business Enterprise (SRBE) by the City of Columbus. Our capabilities statement lists NAICS and UNSPSC codes for procurement teams.

What do we receive after a live event?

Typically the program recording with graphics, isolated recordings of every camera, and edited highlight films and social cutdowns. Post-production is done in DaVinci Resolve Studio, including color grading, Fusion motion graphics and Fairlight audio mixing.

Which organizations have you worked with?

Clients include Ohio Black Expo, IMPACT Community Action, YWCA Columbus, ETSS Tewahedo Social Services, WrightChoice Mentoring, Community of Caring Development Foundation, Mahogany Media Group, ColumbusBlack.com, The Saunders PR Group and Think Make Live Youth.

How do I get a quote?

Use the quote form at aariusdumas.com/contact.html, call 614-404-7082 or email info@aariusdumas.com. We reply within one business day, and short-notice events are welcome.

Scene 02 · Prep

Gear, crew and a plan.

Run of show, site visit, signal flow. The flypack, cameras and LED wall are packed, tested and loaded before call time.

TC 00:00:48:00
  1. 01Brief
  2. 02Prep
  3. 03Shoot
  4. 04Post
  5. 05Deliver
On the road · Columbus & Atlanta

The studio comes to you.

Cameras, switching, audio, lighting and the LED wall roll out in our branded production van, cased, labeled and tested, so load-in is fast and nothing gets left behind.

  • Door-to-door delivery and setup
  • Road-cased, labeled gear
  • One crew from load-in to strike
Book the crew
Aarius Dumas Productions branded production van, side view
HOW WE RUN THE SHOW

A control room that rolls in.

Every live show runs from our modular flypack: one flight case that opens into switching, camera control, recording, audio and wireless, pre-wired and tested before it leaves the shop. Pick a module to see where it lives.

  • 01

    Switcher & stream monitor

    Program, previews and live stream / record status at a glance.

  • 02

    Triple camera previews

    Three 5″ monitors keep an eye on every camera feed.

  • 03

    Dual confidence monitors

    Extra screens for multiview, graphics or speaker confidence.

  • 04

    PTZ joystick control

    Robotic cameras positioned by joystick and recalled from stored presets.

  • 05

    Hardware switcher with T-bar

    Tactile buttons for clean cuts, transitions and keys when it counts.

  • 06

    ISO recorders

    Blackmagic HyperDeck recorders capture each camera as its own file.

  • 07

    The full mix on screen

    Every channel of the digital mixer visible, adjustable and recallable.

  • 08

    Monitoring & talkback

    Closed-back headphones for crew comms and critical listening.

  • 09

    Behringer X32 Rack

    40-input digital console with Midas-designed preamps.

  • 10

    Directional UHF antennas

    Paddle antennas on articulating arms extend wireless mic coverage across large rooms.

  • 11

    Wireless receivers

    Rack-mounted Phenyx Pro receivers with antenna distribution.

  • 12

    Flight case on casters

    Rolls in, wings fold out, and the control room is ready.

  • 13

    Built-in power & cable

    Power and cable travel inside the case, so setup is plug-in, not hunt-and-find.

84K camera inputs
40Audio inputs
ISOEvery angle recorded
1Case to roll in
The Aarius Dumas Productions flypack: switcher, PTZ control, monitors, X32 audio, recorders and wireless in one rolling case

Tap a number to jump to that module.

Scene 03 · Shoot

Lights. Cameras. Live.

Show day: multi-camera switching, IMAG, livestream and every angle recorded. One take, done right.

TC 00:01:30:00
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  2. 02Prep
  3. 03Shoot
  4. 04Post
  5. 05Deliver
ON SET

Behind the scenes, every week.

Galas, theaters, studios and riverfront stages. Here's what a typical week of shows looks like from our side of the camera.

Live switching at WrightChoice Mentoring’s gala
WrightChoice Mentoring’s A Jazzy Experience gala
Control position for a theater production
Control position for a theater production
Three-camera SASSEE Show episode
SASSEE Show with Franklin County Treasurer Cheryl Brooks Sullivan
Road-ready production rack
Road-ready production rack
Control room, ready to go live
Control room, ready to go live
Aarius Dumas at the Aarius Dumas Productions vendor table at Zora’s House, with PTZ camera, switcher and monitors
Vendor table at a Franklin County community event, Zora’s House
Cinema camera in the field
Cinema camera in the field
JG The Jugganaut laying down an audio track for our sizzle reel
Aarius Dumas in a BLK HACK shirt covering a step show performance
In the mix, on the floor: covering the step show.
18Years creating
(since 2008)
10Years behind
the camera
6Crew roles,
one team
2Markets: Columbus
& Atlanta
Scene 04 · Post

Cut, color, mix.

The footage comes home to our edit suite: story first, then color, graphics and broadcast-ready sound.

TC 00:02:10:00
  1. 01Brief
  2. 02Prep
  3. 03Shoot
  4. 04Post
  5. 05Deliver
Aarius Dumas at his edit station with cameras, lighting and a color-managed workstation
POST-PRODUCTION

Shot by us. Finished by us.

Most crews hand you a hard drive. We hand you a finished film. Every project is edited, color graded, titled and mixed in-house in DaVinci Resolve Studio, by the same person who planned the shoot. Nothing gets lost in a hand-off.

DaVinci Resolve StudioFusionFairlightAdobe Premiere ProPhotoshopIllustratorBlackmagic RAWSony S-Log3

Already have footage? We take on edit-only projects too.

Scene 05 · Deliver

On screen and on time.

Highlight films, replays, social cuts and photos delivered, and the results our clients measure.

TC 00:02:45:00
  1. 01Brief
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  4. 04Post
  5. 05Deliver
CASE STUDIES

Work that had to work.

Real clients, real stakes. See how we planned, produced and delivered, and what each project left behind.

Ohio Black Expo

Ohio Black Expo

Culture Fest

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5.016 Google reviews · every one 5 stars
REVIEWS

Clients say it better.

  • ProfessionalNamed in reviews again and again
  • Well-equipped“All the equipment needed for a masterpiece”
  • Easy to work withFlexible, collaborative, listens
  • Repeat clients“Will continue using his company”
“Aarius Dumas Production did a wonderful job at producing IMPACT Community Action Ripple of Hope. We were very pleased with the outcome. Aarius was very easy to work with and had great ideas of how to make the program better.”
KeithIMPACT Community Action · Ripple of Hope
“A top notch company! He really takes time to understand your vision and how he can support bringing your vision to life. He is meticulous and likes to do things with excellence. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an AV vendor.”
TyKiah WrightFounder, WrightChoice Mentoring
“Aarius did a phenomenal job for us. Not only did he create an outstanding video for our event, he provided all of the equipment to produce the event and he was very flexible in working with us.”
Bo ChiltonEvent client
“Friendly, professional individuals who presented themselves as a comprehensive, well-equipped production team. The best up-to-date cameras, quality footage, and professional approach from the initial consult, film day, to outcomes.”
NgoziProduction client
“His professionalism and attention to details rivals those that Hollywood would consider a great creator of still and digital art. His work justified every penny without a doubt.”
Miami RyderRepeat client
“Knowledgeable and professional with every project. One of the best in the city.”
Al BattleClient
“Great artist who will listen to you. He really understands how to tell your story and branding.”
Paul BrockmanBranding client
“They had all the equipment needed for a masterpiece. The end result was perfect and better than I imagined.”
Ian OberdorfClient
“Thankful to partner with Ar on our event. Looking forward to working together again on future collaborations!”
Amanda HeaggansEvent partner

Reviewed on Google by nonprofits, founders, agencies and creatives since 2024, built on more than 18 years of creative work since 2008.

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MORE PROOF

Stories we’ve told.

Thirteen more productions for nonprofits, businesses, campaigns, media brands and mission-driven teams. Drag, swipe or use the arrows.

Live Conference & Forum Series
01/13 Live Event Production

Live Forum Series

A full house in the room, and a broadcast-ready show for everyone who couldn’t be there.

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Community of Caring Development Foundation
02/13 Community Development · Linden

Community of Caring

One production partner for a family of Linden community brands.

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Mahogany Media Group
03/13 Media · Magazine Events

Mahogany Media Group

The AV partner behind Mahogany Media Group’s magazine reception events, wherever they land.

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Think Make Live Youth
04/13 Youth Development Nonprofit

Think Make Live Youth

An event recap that does justice to young people building their future.

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ETSS Tewahedo Social Services
05/13 Nonprofit · Refugee & Immigrant Services

ETSS

A year of moments, captured to help a nonprofit raise more for the families it serves.

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Systems Acceleration
06/13 Business Education · Live Event

Systems Acceleration

A production system that ran itself, for a company that teaches CEOs to let systems do the heavy lifting.

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WrightChoice Mentoring
07/13 Nonprofit Gala · Mentorship

WrightChoice Gala

“A Jazzy Experience”: sound, visuals and media for a gala celebrating the next generation of leaders.

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First Refund LTD
08/13 Financial Services · Rebrand

First Refund LTD

A two-year rebrand that turned every piece of media into a client-acquisition tool.

Read the story
Stewart for Senate District 12
09/13 Political Campaign

Stewart for Senate

On-air spots that put a third-party candidate’s values in front of voters, in seconds.

Read the story
Aarius Dumas with Columbus City Councilmember Bankston and ColumbusBlack.com’s Kevin Lloyd at the Experience Columbus Entrepreneur Showcase
10/13 Media · Community

ColumbusBlack.com

Building awareness for Columbus’s go-to source for Black news, events and culture.

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YWCA Columbus
11/13 Nonprofit

YWCA Columbus

Honoring YWCA Columbus’s “Women on the Rise” in their own words.

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ROOTT
12/13 Health Equity Nonprofit

ROOTT

One flexible crew for every format a mission-driven team needs.

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The Saunders PR Group
13/13 Public Relations

Saunders PR Group

A field team a PR agency can drop into any engagement, and get client-ready media back.

Read the story
Aarius Dumas, founder and CEO
For procurement teams

Certified, coded and vendor-ready.

One point of contact: Aarius Dumas, Founder & CEO.

  • SRBESRBE-049333City of Columbus · valid through June 12, 2028
  • 2024 Certified Ohio Minority Business EnterpriseMBE-202410-17467State of Ohio MBE
  • City of Columbus Minority Business EnterpriseMBE-049333City of Columbus MBE
  • NAICS512110Also 512191 · 532490 · 561920
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Now booking 2026–27 events

You plan the moment. We make sure it lands.

Tell us your date and what success looks like. Within one business day you’ll have a production plan and an all-in quote: cameras, screens, sound and stream. One crew, one invoice, zero retakes.

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