In event planning, captivating audiences and creating memorable experiences are top objectives but it can be challenging to cut through the noise of an event to capture attention. Planners might want to consider a new technology that breaks barriers and brings unique experiences to the event stage. Spatial projection is a cutting-edge technique that goes beyond traditional projection methods by transforming static surfaces into dynamic displays for art, visual engagement and branding. Spatial projection transforms any surface into a dynamic display using multiple projectors. Specialized softwa ..read more

Visualizing your event provides a twofold benefit: a way of optimizing logistics and a creative aid acting as a canvas for presentation. There are multiple tools and aids available to visualize what an event would look like. Computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD have been legacy tools that are widely used in creating building schematics as well as floor plans, as they provide an accurate scale of various elements in a space, and of objects to each other. However, in the basic form that they are most often used, there is little understanding and visualization of the 3D space. Thi ..read more

Live streaming, also known as webcasting, has been a growing format for a number of years, with a rapid growth in popularity and the surrounding technology since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations, presenters and event planners realized that they were able to effectively communicate their messages to widespread audiences from either a central location or distributed locations, and maintain several of the benefits of a live gathering. Even now, as the restrictions around gathering have mostly lifted, live streaming continues to have a large presence in the event space, either as ..read more

Tradeshows are a form of live event that allow for a live exchange of ideas, concepts and product showcases, merging together various industries and directly connecting those offering and seeking a variety of services. Often, tradeshows can appear to be either overwhelming due to their size and lack of navigability, or stale due to their lack of size, diversity and focus. Partnering with an AV provider and having an overarching theme to your tradeshow, can allow you to deploy innovative technology that makes it engaging and memorable, enabling both the booth presenters and attendees to make me ..read more

Modular LED displays are a modern visual solution that are popular for several event types, such as corporate presentations, concert stages and several more. Due to their expandability to fit the size of any space, their ability to provide a bright, high-resolution image (depending on the pixel pitch of the LED wall module in use), and for their use in non-standard shapes and patterns, they have lent themselves to several creative applications. One particular scenario that these work for is through the use of a wraparound LED wall. Made in the shape of a cube/cuboid, cylinder or other interest ..read more

The format of a live event, whether it’s virtual, in-person or hybrid, continues to evolve. Along with this, how the audience engages with the event and the presenters also changes, and requires that the presentation connects with the audience in a meaningful as well as an individual manner. Current presentation technology allows the presenter to use a variety of tools to accomplish this. We’ve assembled 4 tips you can deploy with the help of your AV partner to make your presentation a way to connect with attendees, with a focus on in-person and hybrid events. Personal Devices are Friendly Whi ..read more

As discussed in a previous post about the blurring of the lines between AV and IT, event technology and its varied application allows the audiovisual partner to offer various non-traditional solutions to clients. This can include providing equipment and technical expertise outside of an event venue, or providing a personalized solution for a client to execute a particular type of event or project. This extended partnership allows the AV vendor and the client to communicate and improve on both the ‘traditional’ events as well as to develop new and innovative aspects for future events or busines ..read more

As mentioned in our previous piece, event execution and technology roles are changing rapidly and in several ways. We can now look at the direction that these changes are trending towards. Having discussed some key trends for the small-to-medium sized space in our previous article, we now look at what is trending for the large event or conference. Dynamic Displays Are Popular Navigating a large conference can be tricky, and wayfinding signage is helpful. The traditional way of using large-format printed signs and banners is now giving way to medium-and large-format LED displays and mapped proj ..read more

Planning an event in the modern landscape can seem drastically different from what the process was even just a few years ago. Technology is driving not just how the event is presented, but also how it is organized, how attendees are invited, and how follow-ups are done. Keeping up with these trends can be both exciting and exhausting. To help with this, we have put together a cheat sheet comparing and contrasting what is changing, and what is staying the same, when it comes to planning a great modern event that integrates AV. This post focuses on the small-to-medium event but check out our upc ..read more

LED walls are a superior presentation technology that helps create an immersive and engaging experience that is much needed in live and hybrid events today. They are built by stacking multiple small LED screens to display one seamless image and can be customized in size and style to meet your event preferences. In this blog, we take a closer look at Absen Premium PL2.5 Pro and what you should consider for LED walls for your next event.   Features of the Absen Premium PL2.5 Pro Designed to support the latest HDR10 technology The High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology is the next generation fr ..read more