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By
Doug Matthews, Lecturer in Special Events at Capilano College in North Vancouver, BC and member of the Canadian Special Events Society
Description
This must-have guide to special event production resources looks deep behind-the-scenes of an event and dissects what it is that creates
success. It analyses the resources and is an extensive reference guide to the technical details of the technical aspects of a big event.
It provides a thorough grounding on the specifications and performance of lighting and audio systems, visual presentation technology,
special effects and temporary outdoor venues.
Incorporating pedagogical features, this easy-to-read book is packed with photographs,
diagrams, flow charts, checklists, sample forms, and real-life examples. The vast varieties of audio-visual technologies, outdoor venues,
d cor and staging are presented.
This text is Part two of a two book set - also available is Special Events Production: the process
(ISBN 9780750682435). Also available is a companion to both texts is a website packed with toolkits resources, and additional information.
Audience
2- and 4-year undergraduate and students in events planning and hospitality programs; Special event and conference planners
Contents
Chapter 1: Entertainment
1.1 Origins of Entertainment
1.2 Influences on the Development of Entertainment Genres
1.3 Defining Entertainment
1.4 Staging Entertainment
1.5 Working with Performers
Chapter 2: D cor
2.1 Design Theory
2.2 Categories of D cor
2.3 Setup Considerations
for D cor
Chapter 3: Lighting Systems
3.1 Objectives of Event Lighting
3.2 Qualities of Light
3.3 Lighting Instruments
3.4 Event Lighting
Design
3.5 Between Concept and Execution
3.6 Lighting Control, Setup, and Operation
Chapter 4: Audio Systems
4.1 Acoustic Theory and
its Application to the Event Space
4.2 Uses of an Audio System
4.3 Main Audio System Groups and Their Components
4.4 Signal Flow and
Equipment Locations in the Event Space
4.5 Pre-Event Sound Check and System Operation During the Event
Chapter 5: Visual Presentation
Technology
5.1 Purpose of Visual Presentations
5.2 Visual Sources
5.3 Signal Processing
5.4 Projection Equipment
5.5 Display Equipment
5.6 Multimedia Presentations
5.7 Equipment Setup and Operation
Chapter 6: Special Effects
6.1 What are Special Effects?
6.2 Types of
Special Effects
Chapter 7: Staging
7.1 History and Language of the Stage
7.2 Types and Construction of Stages
7.3 Placement and Sizing
of Stages
7.4 Stage Draping
7.5 Stage Sets
Chapter 8: Tenting
8.1 Special Event Tents in History
8.2 Why Use a Tent for a Special Event?
8.3 Types and Styles of Tents
8.4 Tent Accessories and Options
8.5 Setup Considerations
8.6 Tent Technology Today and in the Future
Chapter
9: Miscellaneous Technical Resources
9.1 Electrical Power
9.2 Rigging and Trussing
9.3 Other Temporary Structures
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 416 pages, publication date: NOV-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-8523-8
ISBN-10: 0-7506-8523-9
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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