VidTrans 2021 was certainly one of the quirkier virtual events Faultline has ever attended, one that in many ways reminded us of exactly what has been missing from the saturated online conference scene. The broadcast over IP showcase was not a high-budget production by any means, with a clunky event map flitting you between Zoom sessions. Nor was this an event adhering to a strict schedule. The laid back feel was refreshing, if not a little chaotic at times, with casual conversations outweighing serious sales pitches, where even a dedicated virtual pub was available for such shenanigans. “Welcome to the first virtual VidTrans and hopefully the last,” came the honest and appropriate opening gambit. While we came to the Video…