Learn when to speed up and when to slow down in event production. RedHawt shares expert insight on creative event design, show flow, and run-of-show management.

The other day, I was on site and asked the lighting director and the technical director what it would take to make something happen. Sometimes I ask these questions not because we need to do it, but because I need to know what it would take to make it happen. I’m anticipating the client request before it comes. Why would I do that? Because I want to be able to say yes to the client should the request come, and if I have to say no, I need to have a compelling reason for the no

I’m an event producer. At 6:30 am on Day One, I asked everyone on headset what they were grateful for that day. Everyone had an answer. Well, everyone but the poor guy that was on his 7th consecutive week on the road and was suffering from a head cold. We gave him a pass. I repeated this exercise on Day Two and again, everyone had an answer (even sick and tired dude). On the morning of Day Three the crew was volunteering things for which they were thankful. “I’m grateful I’m

There seems to be confusion around Notes (or Presenter View) and Teleprompter.  Let’s clear it up! First things first: Presenter View (or...

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My husband and I both work in the events world, but let’s just say our dinner conversations are… very specific . He’s in AV . I’m in...

Once all the gear is loaded in, set up, tested, and the content is good to go, it's rehearsal time!  This is where we run the show from...

Imagine you’re deep into a rerun of House . Hugh Laurie is limping around, diagnosing the undiagnosable, when suddenly, Elmo bursts in...

In today’s data-driven world, creating a standout event isn’t just possible—it’s expected. At RedHawt, we’ve produced our fair share of...

Ask any meeting planner what keeps them up at night, and chances are the answer is: the budget  (with a side of venue headaches). While...

For the last three years, I’ve been working with a talented, kind and experienced Executive Producer.  She’s built a team of equally...

Remember the early 2000s? That’s when we moved from standard 16:9 screens to what we used to call “super wide.” They were long, narrow,...

If you're planning an event with custom lighting, screens, or motion graphics, there's one line item that can save you time, money, and...

This business is hard, if we didn’t have a passion for the work, we wouldn’t be doing it. How is it that some production professionals...

I was working on a show last fall and the planner came to me all worried. She had a major problem. The ONE breakout that was to be...

I’m a creative producer, I’m also a line producer, and sometimes, I'm an executive producer. I can also be a show caller or a backstage...

When you arrive on-site, there's a whole rhythm to the process. It’s like setting the stage for an epic performance, but with a lot more...

Fresh out of college, on the first job, and the director tells us in his flat Texas accent, “If you’re not growin’ you’re dyin’.” and it...

The live production industry is a dynamic world that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and adaptability. At its core, success in this...

So You Want to be a Live Show Producer Recently I was on show site with a young volunteer. He was assigned to ‘help’ me. I started...