There was plenty to celebrate when employees returned to Microsoft’s Redmond campus following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Compass Group, the company behind Microsoft Dining, brought workers together through a series of events recognizing the people who kept things running during the pandemic and welcoming the campus community back to its restaurants.
Our Seattle video production company partnered with Compass Group to capture four of these events, creating highlight videos that reflected the energy, appreciation, and excitement of reconnecting in person.
Celebrating the People Who Kept Microsoft Moving
The first event recognized Microsoft’s essential workers, the employees who continued working on campus throughout the pandemic.
With live music, complimentary food, and plenty of opportunities to connect, the celebration recognized those employees for their contributions during an extraordinary time.
After many months of limited in-person interaction, there was a real sense of excitement about coming together again.
A second event celebrated Microsoft’s hybrid workers, who helped keep the company moving while splitting their time between working remotely and on campus.
This celebration featured live music, interactive art projects, and food, creating another opportunity for employees to reconnect and enjoy the campus experience.
For both events, our goal was to capture more than the activities themselves. We wanted the videos to reflect the appreciation and sense of community behind the celebrations.
Restaurant Grand Reopenings on Microsoft’s Campus
We also captured two restaurant grand reopenings on the Microsoft campus.
The first was In.gredients by John Howie, where celebrated Seattle chef John Howie made a special appearance for a book signing.
The reopening brought attention to the restaurant and gave employees an opportunity to connect with the chef behind the concept.
We also covered the reopening of Boardwalk, another Microsoft campus dining destination.
With food, live music, games, and a raffle, Boardwalk’s reopening had a lively atmosphere that translated naturally into an event highlight video.
While the employee appreciation events focused on recognizing Microsoft’s workforce, these restaurant reopenings were about welcoming people back to campus dining experiences.
Together, the four events offered different opportunities to capture the personality and energy of Compass Group and Microsoft Dining.
Corporate Event Videos Built for Multiple Platforms
Capturing the events was only part of the assignment. Compass Group and Microsoft Dining also needed videos designed for different platforms and audiences.
For all four events, we produced both traditional 16:9 widescreen videos and vertical 9:16 versions designed for mobile viewing.
We also delivered 60-second, 30-second, and 15-second edits, giving Compass Group and Microsoft Dining flexibility in how they shared each event.
That meant thinking beyond a single highlight video and creating a collection of content that could serve different communication needs.
More Than an Event Highlight Video
Corporate event video production isn’t always about conferences, keynote speakers, or formal presentations.
Sometimes it’s about recognizing employees, celebrating a milestone, or bringing people together around a shared experience.
Our work with Compass Group and Microsoft Dining brought all of those elements together across four events on Microsoft’s Redmond campus.
From employee appreciation celebrations to restaurant grand reopenings, each event had its own personality and purpose.
With multiple formats and lengths for every event, Compass Group could share those experiences with audiences beyond the people who attended.