Audiovisual and Media Blog | The AV Department

Colorful lighting spans the inside top of a large white event tent. White chairs are set up for guest seating.

Planning Tips for Unique Event Locations

Hosting events at unusual locations presents both challenges and excitement. Here are 5 essential tips when choosing unique event locations.

November 26, 2023

An event coordinator and an AV planner on meet for an event venue walkthrough

Event Venue Site Visit

An event venue walkthrough provides the opportunity to solve issues before they become problems and increases collaboration and communication among everyone involved.

November 24, 2023

The AV Department Production Studio for podcasts and vodcasts and voice overs

Welcome to Our New Production Studios

Calling all creatives! The AV Department’s production studios in northeast Portland are officially open and ready to schedule.

October 4, 2023

The signature 85-foot projection wall at AVENUE PORTLAND displays a skyline image during the venue's launch party

AVENUE PORTLAND Event Space is Open

We are incredibly excited to add AVENUE | Audio+Visual Event Space to the great event venue options in Portland.

September 8, 2023

A gradient of color from yellow, to orange, to red table linens is repeated in the event lighting design in the Sentinel Governor Ballroom

Event Lighting Design: Transforming Your Event Space

Event lighting design is a key element in creating memorable event experiences and can transform an event space.

July 24, 2023

stylized illustration of a person working with AI technology. Image includes a laptop and oversized monitor

Using AI for Event and Video Planning: Two Tests with ChatGPT

Are there practical uses for artificial intelligence (AI) technology in event and video planning? We tested ChatGPT to find out.

June 20, 2023

Laila and Chabre Vickers host Black Parent Initiative Community Blackout live stream virtual event.

Spotlight: Black Parent Initiative

The community celebrated the impactful work of Black Parent Initiative during the Community Blackout virtual event live streamed from the studio.

February 28, 2023

Essential Roles for Virtual Events

A guide to a live streaming event team, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

February 10, 2023

A live stream director and live stream engineer work in a studio control room as they produce a virtual event

8 Steps to Produce a Virtual Event

Producing your first (or second or third) virtual event can be stressful. We’ve streamlined the process and identified 8 key steps.