The Role of Lighting in Creating a Memorable Christmas Celebration
by PORT on Dec 19, 2022 8:00:00 AM
“Strings of street lights, even stop lights, blink a bright red and green…” What would Christmas be without lights? From candles lit on the Christmas tree to millions of twinkling lights on display, Christmas lights have a fun history and tradition behind them.
Brilliant! Smart Lighting for Theater, Events, and Businesses
by PORT on Dec 12, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Once upon a time, the dimmer switch was a high-tech device. But technology has come a long way since Joel Spira obtained a patent for that “state-of-the-art” technology in 1961. Today, smart lighting is affording businesses unprecedented opportunities to enhance their atmosphere, save …
Sports Lighting: How Lighting Transforms Sporting Events
by PORT on Dec 5, 2022 8:00:00 AM
As you enter the stadium you begin to feel that familiar adrenaline rush, fueled by the energy of the surrounding crowd. You check your ticket and look for your seat, then sit down as scents of popcorn and hotdogs drift toward you. It’s almost time for the main event to begin. All spo …
Six Audio Visual Questions to Ask Your AV Experts
by PORT on Nov 28, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Putting together any type of event production of any size can be a mammoth task. As the organizer – whether for a live event or a virtual meeting – you have many responsibilities to juggle and a myriad of decisions to make. From the tiniest details to bigger-picture concerns, you need …
First, the Fair. Next, the World!
by PORT on Nov 21, 2022 8:00:00 AM
It was May 2, 1893 – the second day of the Chicago World’s Fair. That afternoon, President Grover Cleveland pushed a button to turn on the electricity that brought the fair whirring to life. That night, when darkness cloaked the Windy City, an even more spectacular scene unfolded. Tho …
Creating a Healthy Lighting Environment
by PORT on Nov 14, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Lighting has an immensely powerful effect on our circadian clocks (our internal body clocks) and the rhythm of our bodies. We’ve all heard about our circadian rhythms, but some may not know that light has a huge effect on our circadian clock and our health. Our bodies have a strong re …