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What Is Technical Production Management & How It Elevates An Event

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Learn about Technical Production Management and what is involved in the process.

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Evoke Emotions: Enhance Your Event with Colorful Lighting Impact

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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 …

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2023's Hottest Trends in AV Event Production With AV Technology

2023's Hottest Trends in AV Event Production With AV Technology

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 …

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The Role of Lighting in Creating a Memorable Christmas Celebration

The Role of Lighting in Creating a Memorable Christmas Celebration

“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.

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Brilliant! Smart Lighting for Theater, Events, and Businesses

Brilliant! Smart Lighting for Theater, Events, and Businesses

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 …

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Sports Lighting: How Lighting Transforms Sporting Events

Sports Lighting: How Lighting Transforms Sporting Events

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 …

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