Client Event: Envision Financial Sponsors the Vancouver Bandits
Partner: Envision Financial
Location: Langley Events Centre, Langley, BC
Services Provided: AI Event Photography with Background Removal | Green Screen Setup | Custom 4×6 Trading Card Layout | Branded Prints | Sharing Station | Fully Customized UI
Event Objective
Envision Financial wanted to amplify their brand presence and collect data during a high-energy Vancouver Bandits home game at the Langley Events Centre. The idea was to combine cutting-edge AI photography with a playful, sports-themed twist that would appeal to fans of all ages — and send them home with a keepsake they’d want to show off.
Strategic Approach
To create a memorable and high-impact fan experience, Off the Reel developed a fully customized AI Event Photography activation featuring a green screen, background removal, and a 4×6 printed photo in a “Trading Card” style — perfect for basketball fans.
Guests could pose holding a basketball, and our team used AI and traditional photography to drop them into stylized backgrounds, mimicking real sports cards. Each guest’s image was printed instantly and also sent via text or email. Branded prints, a custom start screen, and personalized UI elements (like buttons and overlays) ensured everything looked and felt on-brand for Envision Financial.
Key Activations
1. AI Event Photography with Green Screen + Background Removal
Guests were photographed in front of a green screen and had the option to be turned into “digital athletes” using AI and background removal. The effect was instant and visually striking — they looked like part of a professional trading card lineup.
2. 4×6 Custom Trading Card Layout
Each photo was printed on a custom-designed 4×6 layout, mimicking the look of a sports trading card — branded for Envision and themed for the Bandits. It wasn’t just a souvenir, it was a collector-style keepsake.
3. Branded Sharing Station + Instant Delivery
Guests could instantly send their photos to themselves via text or email, or walk away with a printed version. All images were branded with Envision Financial logos, creating social media-ready content that spread their brand even further.
4. Custom Start Screen & UI
From the moment fans approached the booth, every part of the interface — from the start screen to the photo capture button — was customized with Envision’s brand assets, giving the experience a cohesive and premium look.
Results
The activation attracted massive interest, with long lines forming throughout the game. Guests not only waited patiently for their chance to try the booth — many came back for second and even third turns.
The unique look and novelty of the AI experience (paired with tangible printed takeaways) created a buzz in the arena. Fans loved the “Trading Card” concept, especially younger audiences who were excited to pose with a basketball and take home something totally unique.
Impact
This event proved that when it comes to brand activations, customization and creativity win. Envision Financial achieved both of their primary goals:
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Brand Visibility: Their logo appeared on every photo, on custom buttons and start screens, and was shared widely through social channels.
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Data Collection: Sharing stations captured guest data for future outreach and campaign integration.
The fan reaction? Overwhelmingly positive — guests said it was something they hadn’t seen before, and they loved the novelty and interactivity.
Looking Ahead
At Off the Reel, we specialize in custom photo experiences that align with your brand identity and captivate your audience. Whether you’re sponsoring a sports team, activating at a festival, or looking for creative ways to engage customers, our AI and green screen tech can make it unforgettable.
Want to turn fans into brand champions? Let’s make it happen.