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Backstage
Typically involved with live event production. The backstage is the area in a live events venue that is out of view of the audience.
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A1 [Audio Engineer]
An A1 [Audio Engineer] is the primary audio technician whose main duties include designing and operating the audio systems of a live event.
Run Of Show
A run of show is an item-by-item sequence of events that will happen within a show. The detailed outline shows what each department should be doing at what time. Also known as a rundown.
Stage Manager
The stage manager is the supervisor that makes sure that all technical and production cues on the rundown are executed on time during a show.
Gobo
A Gobo is a plate (or partial screen) that has been cut in such a way that when it is attached to a lighting set up will project a pattern or image onto a surface. Gobo “Goes Before Optics”.
Event Production Software
Event production software is a piece of software that is used to plan the logistics, runtimes and schedule of a live events or shows.
Dead Case Storage
The dead case storage is an area backstage where the empty live event equipment cases are stored neatly for the duration of a show.
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Rigger
A riggers is a live event technicians who are tasked with hanging or “rigging” equipment overhead in an event, play, or live event venue.
Producer
A show producer is the managerial head of the overall event, play, or live event.