Hi, my name is

Konstantin Laptev.

Video Technical Manager & Senior disguise Operator

Media Server Operations Projection Mapping Site-Wide Video Systems

I plan and run the video systems behind large-scale live events — projection mapping, media server programming, site-wide signal distribution — from the first 3D scan to the final show. 18 years across Formula 1, Noor Riyadh, MDLBEAST Soundstorm and a three-record projection on One Za’abeel.

Konstantin Laptev

About me

From the first site survey to the last cue of the show

Most of the work happens long before an audience arrives. A building gets laser-scanned, the projection study gets built in Mapping Matter, every projector position is checked in Vectorworks — so that on show night the image simply lands where it should.

I handle the technical planning and delivery of video systems for live events and permanent installations: projection mapping, media server programming, LED screen design, and the site-wide networks that tie a venue together. In practice that means owning the whole chain — equipment specs, signal design, crew coordination — and sitting at the desk when the show goes live.

Eighteen years in, the work has ranged from a 230-metre projection on One Za’abeel that took three Guinness World Records, to a single control system linking ten stages at MDLBEAST Soundstorm, to broadcast infrastructure at a FIFA World Cup stadium. Different scales, same discipline: plan for what can fail, and keep a way to fix it live.

Where to go next

Where I've Worked

Video Technical Manager & Senior disguise Operator @ MediaPro International (UAE)

October 2021 – Present

  • Led video technical management for diverse projects, including projection mapping, media server programming, and onsite production for large-scale events.
  • Managed end-to-end video operations for high-profile events such as the One Za’abeel Grand Opening (230-metre projection, three Guinness World Records), MDLBEAST Soundstorm, the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the Dubai World Cup, and Noor Riyadh 2025.
  • Optimized equipment configuration, crew coordination, and technical workflows to deliver immersive visual experiences on time and within budget.

Video Technical Manager & Media Server Operator @ dreamlaser (Russia)

November 2018 – September 2021

  • Programmed and operated disguise (d3) media servers for projection mapping, LED setups, and xR environments, utilizing Panasonic/Christie projectors, NovaStar systems, and stYpe RedSpy tracking.
  • Contributed to project concept development, technical pre-production, equipment procurement, and crew management as video technical manager.
  • Delivered high-profile projects including Russian Student Spring Festival, KHL All-Star Week, IBM xR Studio, and Monaco Grand Prix Gala-Dinner.

Broadcast Stadium Manager @ 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Local Organising Committee

August 2017 – July 2018

  • Supervised installation of camera platforms, broadcast structures, CATV infrastructure, and giant video screens at Mordovia Arena (44,000 capacity) in full compliance with FIFA standards.
  • Managed the Infotainment Programme, stadium control room, and feed between control room and giant screens for matches with over 40,000 attendees.
  • Coordinated logistics for containers, furniture, and telecom cabling while liaising with IT&T teams to ensure seamless broadcast operations.

Technical Producer @ LiveScreen (Russia)

June 2014 – August 2017

  • Led technical coordination for live broadcasts and internet streaming, overseeing multi-camera systems, audio equipment, and streaming software.
  • Directed live broadcasts, managed real-time switching, graphics integration, and streaming for sports, e-sports, corporate events, and webinars.
  • Optimized internet streaming workflows for YouTube, Twitch, and custom portals while troubleshooting technical issues to ensure uninterrupted transmission.

Video Production Specialist @ Volga TV Company (Russia)

August 2007 – April 2017

  • Edited videos for advertisements, promotional content, and weekly TV shows using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and other editing software.
  • Designed motion graphics and graphical packages for TV shows using Adobe After Effects, creating animated intros, transitions, lower thirds and visual elements.
  • Directed live broadcasts as needed, managing real-time camera switching, audio mixing, and on-air graphics integration for news segments, talk shows, and special events.

Featured Projects

The projects I'd point to first

One Za'abeel Grand Opening

One Za'abeel Grand Opening

MediaPro International LLC

disguise Projection Mapping Media Servers +2
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Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

MediaPro International LLC

disguise Projection Mapping Broadcast +3
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Noor Riyadh

Noor Riyadh

MediaPro International LLC

AVL Projection Mapping Lighting +3
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MDLBEAST Soundstorm

MDLBEAST Soundstorm

MediaPro International LLC

disguise Media Servers LED Screens +2
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Dubai World Cup

Dubai World Cup

MediaPro International LLC

Video Operations Broadcast LED Screens +3
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AZIMUTH AlUla, amplified by MDLBEAST

AZIMUTH AlUla, amplified by MDLBEAST

MediaPro International LLC

disguise Projection Mapping Desert Production +2
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FIFA World Cup 2018 — Mordovia Arena

FIFA World Cup 2018 — Mordovia Arena

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Local Organising Committee

Broadcast Stadium Infrastructure Infotainment +2
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