We think of a producer as someone who is financially responsible for an entire project when it comes to films or TV. We know that there’s a difference between associate producers or executive producers and the actual producer of the project, but, by and large, a...
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What Does a Spotlight Operator Do?
We think of film direction whenever we hear the words “Lights, camera, action”. And like in films, the significance of lights in stage direction or live events cannot be overlooked. Staged and focused lighting are the primary components contributing to the ‘live...
What Does a Lighting Engineer (L1) Do?
You have probably seen great live performances from bands like Coldplay, Daft Punk, and U2. From dramatic spotlights to vibrant strobe effects, lights play a huge role in elevating the mood and impact of a live show. Lights dancing in tandem with music beats to...
What Does a Video Engineer (V1) Do?
Ever thought about the scale of backstage actions for a live event production? Behind every flawless frame of a live broadcast is a team of expert professionals working in sync to deliver a unique audiovisual experience. After what seems like a hiatus of over two...
Common Misconceptions of W-2 vs. 1099 Employees in the Events Industry
There are many misconceptions that so many great event professionals have about how they're being classified as either a 1099 or a W-2 employee. The reality is most people wanna be a 1099 for two obvious reasons: #1 Flexibility over your schedule. #2 Ability to write...
What is a Graphics Operator?
Think about all the times you... Checked your favorite player's stats midway through a game Wanted to quickly check a concert schedule before going to get a drink or the restroom Waited for results of live voting events All of this and much more would be impossible...
Best Shoes for Live Events Crew
Whether you are working a gig, running errands or enjoying a walk with the dog, you don't want your feet to feel uncomfortable. When you spend an extended amount of time on your feet you want to have a supportive shoe that will keep you on your toes. Choosing the...
Why We Need Mentors in the Live Events Industry
Finding and becoming a mentor is an issue that every industry must deal with especially in live events industry. This industry is hard, and we all know it. Mentors are looking for people interested in learning a skill, have a positive attitude and work hard. When I...
Secret Tunnels, Fake Security, a Bus? How festival-goers sneak in
Ahh yes. Music festivals. The beloved time of the year to go listen to your favorite artist live, surrounded by 20,000 of your best friends. There’s just one thing. You don’t want to pay $250 for general admission passes. Why do that when you can ~sneak~ your way...
What is AB5 Law and How Does It Impact The Event Industry?
Let’s unpack AB5 and answer things like What is AB5 and who does it apply to? What are the misconceptions about it and how in the world am I going to continue to do business in California? And the big one… What is the cost? There's a lot to unpack here so let’s get...