Sports Lighting: How Lighting Transforms Sporting Events
by PORT on Dec 5, 2022 8:00:00 AM
As you enter the stadium you begin to feel that familiar adrenaline rush, fueled by the energy of the surrounding crowd. You check your ticket and look for your seat, then sit down as scents of popcorn and hotdogs drift toward you. It’s almost time for the main event to begin. All spo …
Six Audio Visual Questions to Ask Your AV Experts
by PORT on Nov 28, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Putting together any type of event production of any size can be a mammoth task. As the organizer – whether for a live event or a virtual meeting – you have many responsibilities to juggle and a myriad of decisions to make. From the tiniest details to bigger-picture concerns, you need …
First, the Fair. Next, the World!
by PORT on Nov 21, 2022 8:00:00 AM
It was May 2, 1893 – the second day of the Chicago World’s Fair. That afternoon, President Grover Cleveland pushed a button to turn on the electricity that brought the fair whirring to life. That night, when darkness cloaked the Windy City, an even more spectacular scene unfolded. Tho …
Design a Healthy Lighting Environment
by PORT on Nov 14, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Lighting has an immensely powerful effect on our circadian clocks (our internal body clocks) and the rhythm of our bodies. We’ve all heard about our circadian rhythms, but some may not know that light has a huge effect on our circadian clock and our health. Our bodies have a strong re …
Are Virtual Events Better Than In-Person?
by PORT on Nov 7, 2022 8:00:00 AM
In today’s post-COVID-19 pandemic world, more people are working from home than ever. While this has some distinct advantages, such as convenience for employees and a larger talent pool for employers, it’s challenging coordinating and hosting meetings across multiple time zones.
How Theatrical Rigging Creates Customized Venues and Productions
by PORT on Oct 31, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Whether you’re working on a professional stage show or are a student apprenticing for your high school musical, you’ve likely used rigging. Counterweight rigging, motorized rigging, and dead-hung rigging include components that bring many different aspects of theater to life, whether …