The Freelancer's Guide to Corporate Event Design [electronic resource].

ISBN:

9780080960920

Title:

Author:

Halsey, Troy.

Personal Author:

Halsey, Troy.

Publication Information:

Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2012.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (325 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Cover; Freelancer's Guide to Corporate Event Design: From Technology Fundamentals to Scenic and Environmental Design; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1. An Overview; What Is a Corporate Event?; Who Attends a Corporate Event?; Where Do Corporate Events Happen?; What Exactly Is Corporate Event Design?; What Makes a Good Corporate Event Design?; A Brief History of Corporate Events; The Future of Corporate Events; Chapter 2. Venues; Introduction to Venues; Types of Venues; Anatomy of a Venue; Site Surveys; Common Venue Oversights; Selecting a Venue; Chapter 3. Staging

Why Is Staging Needed?Types of Staging; Parts of the Stage; Stage Configurations; Always Inspect Staging; Stage Carpeting; Stage Fascia and Skirting; Multilevel Decking; Turntables/Wagons; Ramps and Step Units..; Making Stages Safe; Choosing the Best Stage for Your Event; Chapter 4. Seating; The Problem with Seating; Types of Chairs and Tables..; Seating Configurations; Estimating Seating Capacity; Seating Per Square Foot; Clever Seating Ideas That Don't Work in Reality; Choosing the Best Seating Configuration; Chapter 5. Rigging; Introduction to Rigging; The Basics of Rigging

Rigging EquipmentRigging Points; When Rigging Points Are Not Available?; Chapter 6. Lighting; Introduction to Lighting; Elements of Light: An Event Designer's View; Lighting Equipment; Gobos; Three-Point Lighting: A Basic Lighting Technique; So ... Is That All There Is to Lighting?; Chapter 7. Video and Projection; Introduction to Video; Video Basics; Projection; Video Cameras; Video Controls; Additional Video Display Systems; Video Content; Alternate Uses of Video; Chapter 8. Audio; Introduction to Audio; Why Are Audio Systems Needed?; Parts of a Sound System

Beyond the Basics from a Designer's ViewTypes of Microphones; Types of Audio Speakers; Unique Challenges of Audio for the Corporate Event Industry; Audio Services; Final Thoughts on Audio; Chapter 9. Speaker Support; Introduction to Speaker Support; Types of Speakers and Presenters; Preparation Spaces; Presentation Management; Prompters and Confidence Monitors; The Value of Rehearsals; Speaker Support Equals Customer Service; Chapter 10. Design Teams and Processes; Introduction to Design Teams and Processes; The Proposal Response Process

Differences Between Freelance and Corporate Event Design TeamsAdvantages and Disadvantages of Freelance and Corporate Event Design Teams; Roles within an Event Design Team; A Few Additional Thoughts; Chapter 11. Designing from the Ground Up; Introduction to Design; Drafting Software; Venue Floor Plans; Creating a Working Floor Plan; Front Elevation and Sections; Preparing Your Drawing for Fire Marshal Approval; Adding the Finishing Touches to a Working Floor Plan; Chapter 12. Developing a Design Palette; Introduction; The Fundamentals of Design; A Designer's Toolkit; Research

Transforming Data into Design Research

Subject Term:

Special events - Management.

Special events --Management.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2012

Publication Information:

Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2012.

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Summary

Freelancer's Guide to Corporate Theatre and Event Production (tentative title) will bring you up to speed on the ever changing and growing industry of Corporate Theatre. Written by one of the industry's leading designers, this book uses a candid and straight-forward style to guide you through the process of designing a successful event. Learn the fundamentals of venue selection, rigging, lighting, audio, video, and scenic design with informative diagrams and detailed illustrations. With the help of this book you will learn how to plan, design, and execute events of any size. Additionally, you will be armed with a strong knowledge of common mistakes, tips and tricks, and industry standards that will allow you to build and train a production team prepared for just about anything.

Author Notes

Troy Halsey is an award-winning scenic designer who has worked in the field of theatrical and corporate design for over 15 years as a professional freelance carpenter, event and video producer, technical director, and production manager. He holds a BA in Dramatic Media from Texas Lutheran University. Currently, he is the Lead Scenic Designer for one of the industry's largest event companies.