Brilliant! Smart Lighting for Theater, Events, and Businesses
by PORT on Dec 12, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Once upon a time, the dimmer switch was a high-tech device. But technology has come a long way since Joel Spira obtained a patent for that “state-of-the-art” technology in 1961. Today, smart lighting is affording businesses unprecedented opportunities to enhance their atmosphere, save …
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 …
Three Ways to Event Drape for a Wedding
by PORT on Oct 14, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Every couple wants a fairytale wedding for their special day. One way to create the reception you’ve always dreamt of is with drapes. Whether you want a subtle accent or a dramatic display that leaves your guests in awe, drapes can create an amazing array of effects. There are draping …
International Day of Light – 2023
by PORT on Oct 7, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Light is all around us. From the bright sun of the outdoors to the vehicle headlights that guide our way home at night, light plays a major role in our lives. With apologies to Debby Boone (for those who are old enough to remember) we, quite literally, need it to light up our lives! B …
The Role of Lighting Design on Broadway
by PORT on Sep 30, 2022 8:00:00 AM
A well-executed Broadway production can bring even the most stoic audience member to tears. But while the actors receive roses and standing ovations, unsung heroes are working behind the scenes — the lighting designers. Although they don’t receive as much recognition as the stars of t …