Evoke Emotions: Enhance Your Event with Colorful Lighting Impact
by PORT on Jan 17, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Imagine walking into a reception hall under a canopy of dozens of white, twinkling fairy lights. Now visualize walking into the same room and being greeted by red and yellow geometric light patterns reflected onto the walls and ceiling. The two scenarios create very different moods, r …
2023's Hottest Trends in AV Event Production With AV Technology
by PORT on Jan 2, 2023 8:00:00 AM
As the saying goes, the only constant in life is change. This holds true when it comes to AV for events as well! Once upon a time, planning an event was simple. All it took was a hotel conference room, a pipe and drape backdrop, a podium complete with a microphone, and a guest list. N …
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.
Shining a Light on Gobo Lighting
by PORT on Sep 16, 2022 8:00:00 AM
In the world of theatrical productions and events, event lighting does far more than simply illuminate. They create a sense of drama, enhance branding, and provide visual interest. One of the ways lighting designers can create a truly distinctive experience for audiences and event att …
Avoiding Event Mishaps: Checklists Are Critical to Manage Your Event
by PORT on Jul 15, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Celebrities and performers of every type frequently make news for their demands at venues, both ahead of and during shows. These “riders” or checklists are a set of requests that the entertainer sets as criteria for their performance.
MFA Council Party - Summer indoor outdoor lighting
by PORT on Jun 4, 2022 3:39:50 PM
We were thrilled to create a summer rooftop party atmosphere in the Shapiro Courtyard at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. With a 4-hour time crunch for setup (and a priceless Chihuly glass sculpture to avoid!), we rigged nine runs of 120-foot festoon strings a full 30 feet above the e …