Technology Update by Hugh Littpachard


New and exciting innovations combine with industry standards in the field of meeting and event technology, all woven seamlessly together by industry experts who help planners put on their best possible events.


From crystal clear audio to stunning visual effects to imagery and lighting that take functions to a whole new level, these technologies have an impact on virtually every facet of an event from start to finish.


Here, industry experts in the field of meeting and event technology offer insights and observations about what’s new and exciting for group functions in 2018 and beyond.


Widescreen and LED content as presented by Advanced Staging Productions


According to Steve Wildemann, president at Advanced Staging Productions, LED is still all the rage. “As pixel pitch and prices continue to get smaller, LED plays a bigger and bigger part in events, both indoors and out. We all know about the outdoor ‘JumboTron’ screens that have typically been cost prohibitive for many events. That technology has become more accessible as prices have dropped and the methods of installing it have become more efficient. That makes it easier to include for content display, creative décor and digital signage.”


Robert Morbeck, lighting department manager at Advanced Staging Productions, notes that automated and computer-controlled lighting continues to make big strides as newer LED fixtures become increasingly prevalent.


“One such technology,” he says, “is a tracking system that allows moving lights to be used as follow spots. For years, the inability to automate this process has plagued the industry, necessitating the hiring of numerous extra people to man individual lights to effectively follow presenters or performers. The automated systems in use require a complicated setup of sensors and receptors to pinpoint target location and are not very effective.”


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