Posts by Ambassador Event Production
When to Hire a Technical Director for an Event
Bring technical decisions into planning before the event design is locked. Hire a technical director for an event when sound, lighting, video,…
Read MoreTechnical Director in Corporate Events: Role and Duties
A technical director does more than oversee equipment: they connect technical teams and production decisions with the client’s goals. The role of a…
Read MoreLarge Event Pre-Production Workflow: Budget, AV and Timing
A large event is often shaped months before the first crew member arrives on site. A pre-production workflow for a large event often begins 6-12…
Read MoreHow to Calculate Stage Rigging Loads and Assess Capacity
A rigging system’s capacity depends on the loads on its components and the conditions of the setup. For load-bearing calculations for stage rigging,…
Read MoreEvent Production RFP: What to Include for Clear Pricing
A vague brief can make even strong proposals difficult to compare. To decide what to include in an event production RFP, specify the event dates,…
Read MoreHidden costs of event audio visual services and pricing
The hidden costs of event audio visual services often come from what a basic equipment estimate leaves out: setup and strike labor, venue power and…
Read MoreRisks of Using Hotel In-House AV Services: Costs, Terms, and Vendor Choice
A hotel’s preferred AV provider may serve the venue’s operating and revenue interests as well as your event. The risks of using hotel in-house AV…
Read MoreEvaluating Event AV Proposals for Reliable Backup Coverage
A low bid can leave a live show exposed if its backup plan is vague. Knowing how to evaluate event AV proposals means looking beyond the equipment…
Read MoreHow to justify professional event production costs to stakeholders
Production costs are easier to defend when every line item connects to an event goal and the full scope is visible. To explain how to justify…
Read MoreAV checklist for annual general meetings, from setup to voting
A small AGM still needs clear sound and reliable participation, but may not need a production-heavy setup. An AV checklist for annual general…
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