Imagine you’ve spent the past few weeks putting together your upcoming corporate event. Everything’s ready. You’ve got it all covered, down to the last detail. But just as your first speaker is about to begin their opening speech, the screen stops working and the microphone fails.
This situation forms part of everything that audiovisual technical production concerns itself with. And no matter how hard the speaker strives to address the audience in a loud voice, if you don’t have a proper audiovisual system that works correctly, the message won’t reach them effectively.
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Want to learn more about audiovisual production at events? What is an audiovisual system for and when can you use one? Want to discover what you need for the audiovisual production of your event to be effective? Who is who on an audiovisual team? How can a good AV partner help you?
We know the situation depicted at the beginning will never happen to you. That kind of thing only happens to other people! But in this article, we’ll tell you how to avoid it anyway. Just in case!
Audiovisual event production refers to all of the activities related with the usage of audio and video technology to create a specific environment and experience for the event. This includes the planning, design and execution of all technical details, such as: lighting, sound and video.
Audiovisual technicalproduction may also include elements such as creation of personalized video content, animation and graphics in real time, and the supervision of audio and video technicians during the event to make sure everything comes off without a hitch.
An audiovisual system is a crucial part of any event, whether it’s a conference, product launch or political rally. It’s what enables the effective transmission of information and entertainment for attendees to see and hear what is happening at the event, and thus create a live or recorded experience. In other words, it’s what makes the event exciting and memorable.
When communication can’t be face to face or in writing, and you want to make sure all the event attendees can hear and see what is happening on the stage, you’ll need to use some kind of audiovisual system.
Nonetheless, it can also be difficult to know exactly what is needed for audiovisual production to be effective. We’ll now go over some important details to take into account when it comes to planning your next event in Spain.
To make the audiovisual production of your event effective, there are three fundamental factors to take into account: image, sound, and lighting. Let’s look at more key details you should remember when planning your next event:
Also remember that having an audiovisual technical staff is fundamental for your event to be a success. The audiovisual industry is highly diverse, and there is a limitless array of audiovisual equipment, materials and devices. That’s why it is important that the technical staff be made up of experienced professionals with expertise in the latest technologies.
An AV technician creates, designs and prepares the audiovisual resources needed to install, configure, operate and take down the necessary systems, all with the purpose of managing your event’s communication. What’s more, if anything goes wrong, they’ll find a way to fix it!
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Audiovisual event production involves a number of steps meant to guarantee that the event is carried out smoothly. We’ll now list and discuss the general steps that are followed in audiovisual event production:
It is essential to work with an expert audiovisual event production team that can handle the necessary processes, and is capable of performing the tasks necessary to guarantee effective AV event production and avoid any technical failures.
Although no two events are alike, and it’s recommended to customize the audio and video (AV) system, the various elements can be used in any number of ways at events, depending on its type and purpose.
They can enhance a presentation, be a medium for visual effects, background music and even as a way to move your attendees.
To learn more about AV systems at events, read the follow the article: Organizing an event with your AV Partner: 10 technical key terms
If your priority is for communication at your next event to be impeccable, more moving, and that your message reach a bigger audience, start with the proper choice of audiovisual partner to handle the technical production.
It’s important to work with a top-tier professional and experienced AV event production partner, because they will guarantee that all of the event’s technical elements are conducted fluidly, and problem-free, keys to a successful event.
As you’ve probably concluded by now, technology and audiovisual systems can spell the failure or success of your event. For more on the subject, watch this video on the 7 key questions you should ask your audiovisual company. It will clear up any questions you may have and help you make the right choices.
If you’d like to take your role as Event Manager even further, and become an expert in the field, delving deeper in the terminology and technical vocabulary used by AV-sector professionals in their day-to-day, download the Novelty Spain Guide to 83 Essential AV Terms and get detailed explanations on the most important concepts when it comes to planning and organizing your event.
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This article was first published in Novelty Spain, you can read the original Spanish version here.