Meet Jonathan Tal Placido

Jonathan Tal Placido, also known as Jonats, is the visionary founder of Toothless Studios—a premier production house specializing in music videos and live concert productions. Under his leadership, Toothless Studios has brought to life stunning visual experiences for high-profile artists such as SB19, KAIA, Zack Tabudlo, Jayda, Juan Karlos, James Reid, and many more. With a passion for storytelling and an eye for cinematic excellence, Jonats continues to push creative boundaries in the music and entertainment industry.

Backyard Live, on the other hand, has a story of its own—one that started as nothing more than a dream between two Instagram friends.

Project Goals

The Backyard Live project aimed to:

• Deliver a world-class live performance experience
  
• Produce high-quality live performance videos
  
• Recreate the raw, emotional energy of lo-fi YouTube gig content with professional production standards
  
• Provide a new platform for emerging and established artists to perform in a fresh, authentic format

Team and Scale

• Crew: 50+ team members, including camera operators, audio engineers, lighting and stage management
  
• Audience: 250 attendees
  
• Camera Ops: 20 operators across dynamic zones
  

Hollyland Solutions in Action

To enable smooth communication across such a large crew and dynamic multi-cam setup, Jonats and his team relied on the Hollyland Ecosystem, using:

• Cosmo 1
  
• Cosmo 2
  

These tools were crucial in linking 20 camera operators during live productions, ensuring real-time coordination between teams and capturing cinematic shots without lag or interference.

“The communication between 20 camera operators was possible because of the comms set.”
— Jonathan Tal Placido, Founder of Toothless Studios

Why Hollyland?

• Recommended by trusted cinematographers and filmmakers
  
• Robust ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with existing gear
  
• High-quality build suited for intensive field use
  
• Local support presence in the Philippines for faster service and peace of mind

Impact

With Hollyland’s wireless transmission and communication systems, Backyard Live was able to:

• Operate at broadcast-level efficiency in a concert-style environment
  
• Seamlessly coordinate camera moves, audio cues, and lighting effects
  
• Deliver a polished final video product that maintained the authenticity of a grassroots performance

Conclusion

Backyard Live is proof that vision, creativity, and the right technology can transform a grassroots idea into a world-class production platform. With Hollyland’s tools and support, Toothless Studios continues to redefine how intimate live performances are captured and shared with the world.