Audiovisual and Media Blog | The AV Department

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Optimize Your Presentation Slides for Live Events

Optimize your presentation slides with five essential design tips to ensure clarity, engagement, and seamless AV compatibility.

March 21, 2025

Virtual Conference Technical Director Prepares a Guest to Go Live

Tech Tips for Remote Presenters

Follow these tech tips for remote presenters and you’ll be able to focus on your message when it’s time to go live.

March 20, 2025

Event AV Production Roles

Let’s head to the tech table and explore key event AV production roles, from project managers to audio, video, and lighting experts.

February 15, 2025

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Planning An Event? Discuss Event AV Services Early

Five reasons to include event AV services in your earliest event planning discussions include budget, availability, and collaboration.

January 19, 2025

An AV production team operating audio and video equipment at a live event are seated at the tech table. Multiple monitors, a mixing console, other AV gear are visible. A camera operator and part of the audience are visible in the background.

3 Types of AV Services

Planning an event involves many decisions, and understanding the three types of AV services can help you select what’s best for your event.

January 15, 2025

Top Tips from AV Pros

Members of our team share their AV advice, answering, “What is Your Top Tip for Clients?” Their insights touch on a range of AV topics from equipment use to scheduling.

January 12, 2025

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Live Stream Your Virtual and Hybrid Conferences

We detail what to expect when you live stream your virtual conference with The AV Department.

October 7, 2024

Spotlight: 4D Recovery The Descent

As participants dared to rappel 15 stories our videographers suited up and clipped in to film 4D Recovery’s fundraising event.

July 24, 2024

A videographer films a conference panel for a sizzle reel. Photo by Andie Petkus.

What is a Sizzle Reel?

A sizzle reel is a high energy video that highlights aspects of your special event and is a great addition your marketing. Learn what makes a great sizzle reel and the many ways to use it.