The longest-running annual international singing contest is now set for another edition in Kiev with its stage designer giving a sneak peek of the set and stage. Once again, the German designer, Florian Wieder who designed the Eurovision stages in Vienna, Dusseldorf, and Baku will build the stage for the Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev. “My goal is to bring happiness and excitement for everyone involved. I’ve planned to incorporate some entirely new features which will be kept as a surprise until the show. The design for 2017 will be unique and divergent to the previous shows. ESC is not only a passion project for me but also a creative challenge, one that is immensely inspiring for me as a designer,” Wieder said. The sought-after designer was also the person behind the X-Factor stage in UK and USA, and the stage design of MTV Video Music Awards. The 2017 edition of the annual singing contest will be participated by 43 countries, with Portugal and Romania on a comeback. Both countries were absent from last year’s edition. The event will take place at the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev, Ukraine Looking for stage and trusses for rental? Look no further, Red Damien offers professional-grade and durable stage and trusses for an attractive stage design to wow your audiences. Inquire now .

When it comes to video production, cinematography plays a big role in the success of your film.  Every visual element including lighting, exposure, and saturation can easily enhance the appeal of any video. If you have a certain cinematic vibe that you’re determined to capture, then it is essential that you know how to properly adjust your camera settings.  While editing applications have made it possible to edit out unwanted aspects of your videos, getting shots as close to what you want to achieve will save you time in post-production. So when you’re out shooting in different locations at certain timeframes, you need to tweak the camera settings from time to time.  Unsure of what camera settings are best for your film? Here are 6 camera settings to keep in mind.       6 Camera Settings to Check Before Shooting a Video 1. Frame Rate Frame rate is the number of frames shot per second. This is measured in fps or “frames per second”. Remember that videos are basically moving pictures. In a simple explanation, this setting measures how many pictures would be captured in one second of a shot.  Frame rate plays a crucial role in achieving the look and feel you’re going for. This also matters to editing after. The standard frame rate that films use, be it mainstream or indie, is 24 or 25 fps. TWith this setting, you can capture the perfect amount of motion blur that is similar to  how the human eye sees it. However, if you have a plan to add more than just minor fixes in post-production such as adjusting the motion speed, use 50 fps and above.   2. Shutter Speed When it comes to camera video settings, your shutter  speed should always match your frame rate. The shutter speed plays a vital role in  the sharpness of your video.  A high action scene needs a higher shutter speed in order to capture all the movements in a split second. The ideal setting would be 1/125 or higher.  Aiming for a simple yet well-defined sharpness? Then your shutter speed doesn’t have to be all that high.  To match your frame rate with your shutter, a general rule of thumb is however match your fsp is, you can double the shutter speed. For instance, if you were going for the standard 25 fps, ideally you can match it with a 1/50 shutter speed.   3. ISO The ISO controls the sensitivity of your camera to light. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive your  camera is to light. In film, you can adjust the ISO to brighten your shots. But be cautious when doing this, because the higher the ISO the grainier your shots will appear. So you need to find the perfect balance to capture dark scenes without having noisy footage.   4. Aperture The aperture or f-stop controls the depth of field that your camera can capture. It is the camera setting that brings wonderful bokeh shots where the focal point is focused while the background and foreground look blur.  The choice of aperture is important depending on the look you want to achieve and the subject you have in focus. A long shot for scenic videos needs a smaller f-stop (f11 and up) while a medium shot or close-up   is best with bigger f-stop (f2.8 to f1.4).  In videography, the exposure triangle (Shutter Speed, ISO, Aperture) still holds a great deal of importance when filming well-exposed and clear shots.   5. White Balance Adjusting white balance will help you attain the proper color temperature you want to capture. In cinematography, the color grading of your shots can determine the mood of the scenes. Generally, warmer colors are used for happy or positive vibes. Cooler colors often indicate sadness or drama. Since you’ll most likely be shooting in different locations with different types of lighting present, you need to take note of your white balance settings. White balance has the same function to videography as it is to photography. The settings to choose from will balance the light it under. For instance, when filming outside on a sunny day, White balance’s Direct Sunlight setting will adjust itself to match the lighting of the sun. The same goes for the other settings. To switch up the colors, you can mismatch the white balance setting. Taking the same scenario of a sunny day, if in that instance you want a bluer color, set it to the Fluorescent setting. Once the result you want is achieved, ensure consistency all throughout. 6. Aspect Ratio and Frame Size Lastly, you need to be consistent with your frame size or aspect ratio. It is important to check this setting all the time so that you can link your clips with ease. Clips with varying frame size cause big problem in post-production editing. Shots with no uniform frame size are the culprit for having pixelated scenes and  odd orientations. The standard is the 2.35:1 ultra widescreen aspect ratio.  When it comes to shooting your videos, it is important to keep in mind basic principles such as camera settings in order to come up with a result you want. Knowing and utilizing everything that your equipment offers is key to creating something that you would be proud to produce.   Now that you’re all set to shoot your film, maybe you’d like to rent  professional cameras and video equipment. Red Damien provides high-quality equipment for your video production needs. Contact us for more information .

When it comes to video production, cinematography plays a big role in the success of your film.  Every visual element including lighting, exposure, and saturation can easily enhance the appeal of any video. If you have a certain cinematic vibe that you’re determined to capture, then it is essential that you know how to properly adjust your camera settings.  While editing applications have made it possible to edit out unwanted aspects of your videos, getting shots as close to what you want to achieve will save you time in post-production. So when you’re out shooting in different locations at certain timeframes, you need to tweak the camera settings from time to time.  Unsure of what camera settings are best for your film? Here are 6 camera settings to keep in mind. 6 Camera Settings to Check Before Shooting a Video 1. Frame Rate Frame rate is the number of frames shot per second. This is measured in fps or “frames per second”. Remember that videos are basically moving pictures. In a simple explanation, this setting measures how many pictures would be captured in one second of a shot.  Frame rate plays a crucial role in achieving the look and feel you’re going for. This also matters to editing after. The standard frame rate that films use, be it mainstream or indie, is 24 or 25 fps. TWith this setting, you can capture the perfect amount of motion blur that is similar to  how the human eye sees it. However, if you have a plan to add more than just minor fixes in post-production such as adjusting the motion speed, use 50 fps and above.   2. Shutter Speed When it comes to camera video settings, your shutter  speed should always match your frame rate. The shutter speed plays a vital role in  the sharpness of your video.  A high action scene needs a higher shutter speed in order to capture all the movements in a split second. The ideal setting would be 1/125 or higher.  Aiming for a simple yet well-defined sharpness? Then your shutter speed doesn’t have to be all that high.  To match your frame rate with your shutter, a general rule of thumb is however match your fsp is, you can double the shutter speed. For instance, if you were going for the standard 25 fps, ideally you can match it with a 1/50 shutter speed.   3. ISO The ISO controls the sensitivity of your camera to light. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive your  camera is to light. In film, you can adjust the ISO to brighten your shots. But be cautious when doing this, because the higher the ISO the grainier your shots will appear. So you need to find the perfect balance to capture dark scenes without having noisy footage.   4. Aperture The aperture or f-stop controls the depth of field that your camera can capture. It is the camera setting that brings wonderful bokeh shots  where the focal point is focused while the background and foreground look blur.  The choice of aperture is important depending on the look you want to achieve and the subject you have in focus. A long shot for scenic videos needs a smaller f-stop (f11 and up) while a medium shot or close-up   is best with bigger f-stop (f2.8 to f1.4).  In videography, the exposure triangle (Shutter Speed, ISO, Aperture) still holds a great deal of importance when filming well-exposed and clear shots.   5. White Balance Adjusting white balance will help you attain the proper color temperature you want to capture. In cinematography, the color grading of your shots can determine the mood of the scenes. Generally, warmer colors are used for happy or positive vibes. Cooler colors often indicate sadness or drama. Since you’ll most likely be shooting in different locations with different types of lighting present, you need to take note of your white balance settings. White balance has the same function to videography as it is to photography. The settings to choose from will balance the light it under. For instance, when filming outside on a sunny day, White balance’s Direct Sunlight setting will adjust itself to match the lighting of the sun. The same goes for the other settings. To switch up the colors, you can mismatch the white balance setting. Taking the same scenario of a sunny day, if in that instance you want a bluer color, set it to the Fluorescent setting. Once the result you want is achieved, ensure consistency all throughout. 6. Aspect Ratio and Frame Size Lastly, you need to be consistent with your frame size or aspect ratio. It is important to check this setting all the time so that you can link your clips with ease. Clips with varying frame size cause big problem in post-production editing. Shots with no uniform frame size are the culprit for having pixelated scenes and  odd orientations. The standard is the 2.35:1 ultra widescreen aspect ratio.  When it comes to shooting your videos, it is important to keep in mind basic principles such as camera settings in order to come up with a result you want. Knowing and utilizing everything that your equipment offers is key to creating something that you would be proud to produce.   Now that you’re all set to shoot your film, maybe you’d like to rent  professional cameras and video equipment. Red Damien provides high-quality equipment for your video production needs. Contact us for more information .

Stage design plays half the role in achieving success in your event. Because it takes the event’s center of attention, it must be attractive and functional enough to achieve the event’s goal. A beautiful and functional stage design is key to leaving an impact in your audience. Good to know, achieving this is simple and easy. A winning stage design is actually not elaborate and intricate. The idea behind every impactful stage design is, “Less is more.” Follow these simple and practical tips for your next successful event. Stage design plays half the role in creating a remarkable event and it is a challenge to ensure that it will leave a considerable impact among attendees. While the stage must be functional to achieve the goal of the event, visual impact must also be given due consideration to get a positive audience response. Good to know, achieving this is simple and easy. A winning stage design is actually not elaborate and intricate--there’s more to it than just complexity. In fact, the idea behind every impactful stage design is, “Less is more.” To ensure that you will be on the right track of setting up an impactful stage design for your event, here are simple and practical tips that you can follow. 1. Keep it Focused and Simple Remember that stage designs should be functional enough to draw the attention to the focus of your event, be it a speaker, solo artist or band. To do this, try to achieve the balance between beautifying the stage while keeping it low key to focus the audience’s attention. The stage should not be too elaborate that distracts the audience, or too simplistic that looks unappealing in camera. Stage designs should be functional enough to draw the attention to the main focus of your event, be it a speaker, solo artist or band. To do this, try to achieve the balance between beautifying the stage while keeping it low key. The stage should not be too elaborate to distract the audience, or too underwhelming that it will look unappealing on camera. On this premise, you must identify your focus. If you are presenting a solo artist, you must put the emphasis on him. If the focus is the speaker, s/he must be the center of attention and not the stage technologies or props you have all around the stage. When designing a stage, remember that it should strategically add beauty and emphasis in your event. On this premise, you must identify your focus. If you are presenting a solo artist, you must put the emphasis on him. If the focus is the speaker, s/he must be the center of attention and not the stage technologies or props you have all around the stage. Remember that when it comes to stage design, aesthetics matter but it should not be too overwhelming to lose focus on where it matters most. 2. Know How Much Space You Need After you identify your focus, the next thing to do is to proportion the size of the stage. There are two things you want to achieve in designing your stage: the size proportion to your focus and the audience's line of sight.  The stage size and height are important both aesthetically and functionally. Proportion. If you're presenting a solo artist, an enormous stage will definitely dwarf the artist. On the other hand,  a full band on a petite stage will look squeezed and jam. Line of Sight . You must ensure that the audiences have a full view of the stage from all seating locations. 3. Be Conscious of the Stage Layout Always allow easy access to the stage. To do this, it is important to know how the performers or speakers would want to use the stage. Do they want to go to the audience for interaction? Are there surprise guests who need a backstage access? Do the audience need to come up the stage? Easy access saves time and often avoids dead-air situations. Hence, it is important to carefully consider the layout of your stage: identifying the stairs location, doors, backdrops, props and access points. Always allow easy access on the stage. To do this, it is important to know how the performers or speakers would want to use the stage. Here are some points to consider: Do they want to go to the audience for interaction? Are there surprise guests who need backstage access? Do the audience need to come up the stage? Easy access saves time and often avoids dead-air situations. Hence, a stage designer must carefully consider the layout of your stage to be able to put enough attention on props and backdrops while identifying the basic access points like the stairs and doors. 4. Secure Enough and Proper Lighting. "Stage designs are 75% lighting," said Chess Hoyle, production designer at Forest Hill Church. Good lighting can literally control the mood of your stage design and add emphasis on the subject. As such it is important to use proper lighting for backdrop and effects if you want to add mood. And importantly, you should provide good lighting to emphasize the speaker or performer. This, along with the materials on the stage should work in concert to keep the performers or speakers on focus. According to Chess Hoyle, production designer at Forest Hill Church, " Stage designs are 75% lighting ". Good lighting can literally control the mood that you want to set on stage while putting emphasis on the subject. As such, it is important to use proper lighting for backdrop and effects. It will also be important to provide good lighting that harmoniously works with other stage design equipment to put the focus on the speaker or performer. IMPORTANT: Installing lighting equipment needs durable rig or trusses to hold the fixtures in place. Good to know, trusses can be customized according to your design. Learn more about stage and trusses here. 5. Make Sure the Stage Technologies are in Sync There could never be more embarrassing in stage management or production design than having prop flops and stage tech failures. This is especially true for concerts and presentations that need all the props and stage fixtures in sync. Stage managers should be wary about the curtain call when to dim or spot the lights, control the IMAG, display the projector and other stage fixtures or props. Keeping everything in sync with the order of performance or presentation is what you want to have a smooth flowing and remarkable event. Do you find this article helpful? Share us your thoughts by commenting below.

Documentary film can be the most accessible film genre for beginners and amateurs. It only needs an interesting topic and a great narrative to convey the topic. You can do away with special effects, CGI’s and hiring hundreds of crews for a documentary project. It requires less budget and less manpower that’s why it is a good start for shooting films. A documentary film can be the most accessible genre for beginners and amateur filmmakers. With less budget and less manpower required, it is a good start for shooting films. One can do away with special effects, CGI’s and hiring hundreds of crews in filming a documentary. Practically, it only needs an interesting topic and a great narrative to convey a story. If you’re up for a documentary project there are important things that you should be wary about. In this article, we give you tips that cover the fundamentals of shooting documentary films. The 5 Fundamentals of Shooting Documentary Films 1. Do Your Research What’s good about a documentary is the spontaneity of story you can gather. However, note that it is an informed spontaneity: you cannot go to your location without knowing a good dose of what you should expect. That’s why it is crucial to do a preliminary research on your subject before shooting a film. This is one good tip that you always have to take in mind because research helps you: Find the best subject Formulate the right questions Be more at ease with your subject Earn the trust of your subject Avoid social mistakes that may offend the community/people 2. Create a Shots List Even when documentary films seem spontaneous and offhand, it follows a script. In order not to miss a frame, you have to have a shot list. The list follows the pre-shoot script and basically serves as your guide in shooting the necessary scenes. It leaves behind stress & troubles as it enables you not to forget anything. There is no prescribed template for this, but basically, it includes the essentials: Shot number Type of shot Duration Location Description 3. Gear Up with the Right Equipment Some situations require specific equipment, and depending on your style you will need multiple cameras, filters, and other gears to achieve look you want for your film. Hence, you have to ascertain the right gears you need to get the best frames for your documentary. This, you could do when you prepare your shot list. NOTE:  If in need of camera equipment and gears, there are rental services available everywhere. But the best choice is professional grade video equipment  such as those from Red Damien. 4. Be Wary of Audio “Mediocre video quality can often pass if the sound is good. Horrible audio — no matter how good the visuals — is always horrible,” Richard Stupart wrote in Matador Network. Your built-in recorder on your camera device offers not the best sound quality for your documentary. That’s why there are external microphones. The most useful are shotgun and lavalier microphones. Shotgun mic works well with close up interviews, while lav mic is what you need when your subject is too far or doing something. You can upgrade your audio recording devices with deadcat to reduce background and wind noise. Your camera’s built-in recorder does not offer the best sound quality needed when you shoot film. External microphones work best for a documentary, particularly the shotgun and lavalier microphones. Shotgun mic works well with close up interviews, while lav mic is what you need when your subject is at a distance. You can also upgrade your audio recording devices with deadcat that helps reduce background and wind noise. 5. Establish Rapport and Overcome Awkwardness. When you get to your location, it is important to know how you should interact with the subject and how you should film them. Documentary films typically captures the rawness of life. What you want is to capture their lifestyle with authenticity. Hence a documentary can be disruptive to your subject’s day-to-day life. Because filming a subject can be intrusive, you have to establish rapport beforehand. A documentary filmmaker can deal with the awkwardness of filming the mundane actions of the subjects e.g walking to work, greeting people, haggling with a vendor, walking around the neighborhood, partying etc. To shoot film and capture the rawness of life, especially when shooting a documentary film, you need to establish rapport with the community. Capturing their lifestyle with authenticity can be disruptive to your subject’s day-to-day life. Make it a point to know to know how you should interact with the subject and how you can create your footage without creating awkwardness. Rapport must be established beforehand to allow a documentary filmmaker to capture the mundane actions of the subjects (e.g walking to work, greeting people, haggling with a vendor, walking around the neighborhood, partying etc.) without a hint of discomfort or creating a feeling of intrusion. To do this, it is helpful if you could stay with your subjects for days or weeks and explain to them your project to make them feel comfortable in the camera. Another important thing to remember: don't ask them to do things you want to see in your documentary or insist on things they don't normally do. What you could only ask are for shots about their trade, skills and whatever they normally do. TIP: Immerse with your subjects for days or weeks and explain to them the project that you are filming. Another important thing to remember: Don't ask them to do the things that you want to see in your documentary or insist on things they don't normally do. What you could only ask from them are shots about their trade, skills and whatever they normally do. Do you find this article helpful? Share us your thoughts by commenting below.

Fender is launching its newest line of instruments while keeping the unique signature that customers loved from their original American Standard series. Fender announced in January that they are introducing its newest series American Professional series of instruments replacing the American Standard. Fender has introduced its newest line of instruments, the New American Professional. This latest release from the company replaces the original American Standard series, but still, preserves the unique signature elements that customers loved from their brand. The company's VP of Electric Guitars and Basses, Justin Norvell told Forbes that they’re trying to balance the old and new: "We’ve got these instruments that are sacred, they’re beloved, and we have to balance that knife’s edge of keeping the form factors and everything that we love about them the same and authentic, but at the same time, finding ways under the hood or inside to color inside the lines and modernize." According to CEO Andy Mooney, the changes they made were minimal: "There are not too many things other than the basic form that hasn’t been updated. Anything that’s tactile—the neck shape, the fret heights—have been altered to reflect what we’re hearing back from artists about what they want in a contemporary guitar. Pickups have been changed. We’ve put in features that a lot of pro players have been modding into the guitars. We’ve packed everything into this and customized every model." The new series was aimed at giving a new rendition to the vintage American Standard which was born in the 1960s. Young and contemporary players find the new series a good update to the signature guitars and basses. Mooney said that Fender loyalists are adopting the new series, from Bruce Springsteen to Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Looking for band equipment rentals ? Contact us to avail of professional-grade instruments and audio equipment. Phone us at 0917-806-1144 or 0920-952-5363. Or email us at reddamien@gmail.com

The event stage is a huge part of your event. As the centerpiece of the event, you want only quality stage and trusses. Knowing what you have to consider when renting one is important to keep do away with costly mistakes or worse, accidents. In this article, we give you 5 obvious but often taken for granted things you have to consider when purchasing stage rental services. Your choice of the stage has a huge impact on the overall outcome of your event. It will be the focal point that will earn everyone’s attention while your event is ongoing. As the centerpiece, you’d only want to use quality stage and trusses. To be certain that you’ll get what you want, there are important considerations that you have to make when acquiring stage rental services. In this article, you’ll be guided in finding the best stage rental that can help you do away with costly mistakes and untoward incidents. 1. Cost First off, you need to consider the cost. Stage rental is only one part of your event planning and execution. The cost should fit in well with your budget. It is a good practice to discuss your budget with the stage rental supplier and negotiate the best option that meets the requirements of your event and your budget. However, it is always important to prioritize quality over cost, especially when doing so will compromise durability and may lead to unfortunate circumstances. NOTE: Beware of Hidden Costs! When dealing with a  supplier, make sure to account for every cost including those that are not charged up front. Others may impose additional fees for the labor, delivery, weekend fees etc. Hence, it is important to ask and to account for any additional stage rental fees in case of any eventualities. 2. Stage Size One costly mistake that event professionals may fall into is renting a stage with the wrong size for an event. This happens mostly when serious planning and coordination with the supplier are lacking. Note that the stage rental supplier can give suggestions regarding the right stage size according to the needs and purpose of your event. You can coordinate with the supplier ahead of time to avoid untoward problems that may arise on the day of the event. 3. Transport and Installation Services Although transport and installation services are commonly included in the stage rental package, it is still advisable to verify if these services are included in your stage rental agreement with if there will be added fees for labor and delivery. This is crucial because the transport of stage and trusses requires a suitable vehicle, while the installation job requires the help of a skilled personnel. For your convenience, it is better to find a supplier that can take care of the delivery and installation of the stage and trusses, including other necessary fixtures for your event. 4. Damage Policy It is a smart move to discuss the damage policy of the supplier before renting as this will protect you in the case of damages on their stage rental materials are incurred during the course of the event. When arranging the leasing agreement, it is fairly important that you and the supplier both agree on the damage policy. This part is commonly related to event insurance which brings us to the next item. 5. Event Insurance Lastly, you want to make sure that the event will run smoothly and in the case of unfortunate events, everyone and everything is insured. Thus, insurance coverage for the event is something you have to consider. It is a good practice to secure a commercial general liability insurance before any equipment is set up at your event. There are many eventualities that may happen during the event and you want to make sure that you are protected from liabilities. Do you find this article helpful? Share us your thoughts by commenting below.

Last April 4, euphoric fans of the British band Coldplay had a kaleidoscopic concert experience at the MOA Concert grounds. About 30+ thousands of Xylobrytes, as Coldplay avid fans call themselves, were bedazzled by the quartet whose spectacular performances are known for the vibrant explosion of colors, lights and sounds. The two-hour concert converges carnival atmosphere with pyrotechnics, confetti and LED light shows which gave a trance-inducing experience for the concert-goers. Despite the extravagance and colors of  Coldplay's "Head Full of Dreams" in Manila, some fans who also went to the Singapore leg of the concert tour repine that it pales in comparison with the latter despite the hefty ticket price. Are you a Coldplay fan? What are your thoughts on their recently held concert? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below. Visit our blog to find more similar industry news and updates.

Besides the screeching sound of the blackboard against your fingers, there’s nothing more annoying and irritating than the sound of a feedback noise. This often occurs due to microphone mishandling and single-handedly, it can ruin the impact and impression of the event. While we all accept that most of the time this happens by accident, we nevertheless can’t deny that it could have been prevented with proper practice of mic handling. Aside from feedback noise, there are other problems that may happen at the event that involves using microphone: the speaker is not heard evenly across the venue, the mic amplifies even the breathing of the mic user’ and a lot of other unnecessary noises. To avoid all these unwanted sounds while carrying out your event, follow this quick list about the Do’s and Don’ts of using Microphones. 1. DO NOT tap, blow into or hit the microphone to check if it’s working. Neither ask “is this thing on” using the mic itself. Instead, DO test it beforehand and coordinate with the sound guy to adjust the pa system accordingly. Making unnecessary sound with the mic when you tap, hit or blow into it makes the event less impactful because it reflects how unprepared the sound system team is. To avoid this unappealing scene, test all the microphones in advance. 2. DO NOT cover the mic as you hold it. Instead,  DO hold it half way its handled, with care Covering the head of the mic like what rappers and beatbox performers do affects how your voice is amplified. If you’re into delivering a lecture or performing with your natural timbre, securely hold the mic on its handle. 3. DO NOT touch the mic with your lips. Instead, DO keep the mic pointed towards your mouth. The mic’s head is not as sanitary as you wish it should be. As such, don’t place it very near your mouth to the point of touching it with your lips. Instead, keep the mic pointed to your mouth to keep your voice amplified. 4. DO NOT hold the mic on your chest. Instead, DO keep a constant mouth-to-mic distance of about 6-12 inches. If you’re too close to the mic, it will amplify your hisses, sigh, and breathing. If too far, the audience won’t hear you. While no rules are set on the distance of the mic to your mouth, a standard is to keep 6-12 inch distance. Don’t get tempted to lower the mic at your chest level if your arms feel tired. Instead, switch hands and keep the mic’s correct distance. 5. DO NOT make sound adjustments when the mic is on. Instead, DO mute or turn off the mic or speakers when doing some adjustments. If you need to reposition the mic, change the battery, or switch microphone unit, don’t forget to turn off the microphone first, so you won’t make any unnecessary noise. Another option is to request the sound guy to mute the speakers instead. 6. DO NOT point the mic to the audience or to your presentation. Instead, DO keep it stationary. Swinging or waving the mic to point at your slide or to the audience may cause feedback noise. Use the right tools like a presenter if you want to point at something in your slide, and an alternative mic if you want to hear from your audience. 7. DO NOT clear your throat or sigh while using the mic. Instead,  Do point it away if you have to cough or clear your throat. It is not pleasant and polite to amplify your coughing or clearing your throat. Did you find this article useful? Got other tips to share? Let us know by leaving a comment below. Learn more industry tips and updates by visiting our blog .

Making an event remarkable is all about the details that you’ll put to ensure its success. And one key element that you should not disregard is the stage design. Stage design is an element that can transform ordinary events into extraordinary. It is one factor that can inspire more people and leave a remarkable impact on any audience. However, not everyone who takes charge of stage design gets the same results. There are innumerable stage design ideas that you will find on the web. But to simplify your search, this article gives you a compilation of the best stage design ideas that you can use for your event. 1. Mirror Illusion Mirrors are good materials to put into play when designing a stage. With different placement, orientation and angle, it can dramatically take your stage design to the next level. What is more, it works well with lights. However, you need to make sure that glares and flashes won’t be directed towards the audience. If in case you can’t manage to have mirrors for your event, try using sheet metal or foils to mimic the same illusion. 2. Flowing Fabrics Fabrics have long been a staple in event setup. Aside from being a go-to material for tables and chairs, it also proves to be a versatile material when creating a gorgeous backdrop. Using fabrics, your most inventive ideas and design preferences can be realized, whether you want to create a magnificent artwork or simple drapings. Lastly, note that fabrics work well with lights, so you better not skimp on good lighting when using this material for stage design. 3. Modern Earthy Wood You can never go wrong with the tried and true classic stage design.  Wood and other related materials add an earthy and rustic touch to the modern design. Pallet wood is the number one option because it is cheap, easy to install and looks true to what you want to convey. Once again, good lighting is a key element to bringing out the best out of your earthy stage design. 4. Play of Color For a simple and yet impactful stage design idea, stick to your preferred colors and use it to create a visually striking performance on r stage. This, of course, can be done with a good lighting equipment . You can also use traditional (white screen, white canvas ) or non-traditional materials (wood, coroplast, etc) as a backdrop where you’d cast the lights in various colors. In this stage design idea, you’d need no props whatsoever, only the right play of colors for your stage. 5. Geometric Panels One way to create a minimalist and modern stage design is to play with geometric shapes for your backdrop. A good combination of shapes, correct placement of stage and good lighting can create a visual effect that adds depth and subtlety to the overall impression of your stage design. 6. Psychedelic Projections With a good motion graphics, you can create psychedelic projections on your stage. The design and visual surprise that can be achieved with motion graphics are limitless, especially with its unlimited dynamic effects onstage. For a really fascinating stage design, forego white screen panels and use materials such as wood, fabric, mirror,  and even non-traditional ones like stacked PVC, plates or coroplast. Have you found the best stage design for your event? Share us your thoughts by commenting below.

To say “I do” in front of the person you most love; to take a vow of a lifetime’s commitment of love and faithfulness; and to kiss your partner to mark your union as a couple is what everyone of us desires for once in our life. And sure no one would dare miss to capture such a memorable event in a well-directed and planned wedding video. A wedding is a very memorable event and usually, time and money are spent to make it remarkable. With all the preparations and attention to detail that weddings are given, who wouldn’t want to keep a memory of this monumental event through a well-directed and planned wedding video. To inspire you, we have sourced the web for the best celebrity wedding videos that will make you giggle and cry all at once. So get your tissue and wear your earphones as you watch these tear-jerking, kilig-inducing wedding videos of your favorite Filipino celebrity couples. 1. Paul and Toni Video credit: Bob Nicolas Paul Soriano and Celestine Gonzaga from Bob Nicolas on Vimeo . This wedding video from the lovely couple, Paul and Toni, leaves you no reason not to cry. From start to finish, this tear-jerking video is sure to inspire you to have a God-centered relationship. Be sure to watch this video with your earphones on as you listen to their heartfelt wedding vows that will leave you emotional. 2. Drew and Iya Video credit: Jason Magbanua Drew and Iya: The Wedding Film from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo . Drew and Iya’s wedding video is fun to watch, thanks to the couples “makulit” and jolly personality. And yes, it is a quintessential romantic wedding. Who wouldn’t want a wedding by the cliff at sunset, with the beautiful seascape as your background. But what makes you want to watch this video from start to finish, is the wonderful cinematography of Jason Magbanua. 3. Sean and Karel Video Credit: Treehouse Story The video opens with a dreamy frame of their wedding ring and invitation, and hence progresses to capture the heart-melting love story of Sean and Karel Fariñas. You’ve got to listen to their vows: Sean proved his unconditional love to Karel as he mentioned his step kids as the most wonderful to him, and Karel as all the world means to him. 4. JC Intal and Bianca Gonzales Video Credit: Jason Magbanua The Wedding of JC Intal and Bianca Gonzalez from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo . With a very tropical and Filipino wedding in a lush garden in El Nido, Palawan, the JC and Bianca wedding video is a fun and romantic nuptial everyone’s wanting to have. One cute moment in the video that made the wedding unique is the part when they planted a tree together–perhaps to mark a strong and lasting bond with each other. 5. Richard Poon and Maricar Reyes Video Credit: Mayad Studios; shared by News5Everywhere “After so many years of scouting, praying” Richard Poon finally married Maricar Reyes last 2013. To Maricar, he is “God’s unexpected answer to so many prayers.” This wedding video by Mayad Studios is replete with beautiful vignettes from the wedding. And it all looks like the “happily ever after” scene of fairy tales. The best moment in the video is when Richard and Maricar had their first kiss–ever. 6. Yan and Yeng Wedding Video Credit: Nice Print Yan And Yeng tied the knot in 2015 in a heart-shaped garden wedding. The wedding video by Nice Print, follows the flow of the couple’s wedding vows. Their sincere words doubled as the lyrics for the instrumental accompaniment of the video. As such, their video is best watched with your earphones so you’d be inspired by their honest and God-centered wedding vows. 7. BJ Albert and Nikki Gil Video Credit: Jason Magbanua In a dreamlike garden, BJ and Nikki wed in 2016. The best moment in this wedding video is when Nikki walked down the aisle and the next scene we see, everyone’s crying out of joy and love. While not your usual 5 minute video, this quarter an hour wedding video tells completely how their love story came into fruition, until they finally said, “I do”. Do you love this article? Share us your thoughts by commenting below. Get more industry-related tips and information by regularly visiting our blog .

You know an event is well-planned and funded when it uses LED wall  for image and video display instead of a projector. Because of the many advantages of LED screens over LCD Projector, it has become the top choice for all types of an event when the need for high-resolution display comes in. While you might think that it is only used for video streaming, then you’re wrong. In this article, we give you some of the many ways you can creatively use LED wall for your event. But first, let’s take a look at the reasons why LED wall is way better than your usual projector. Reasons Why LED Wall is Better than Projector Brighter Display Compared to LCD projectors that display images by bouncing back rays of light,  LED panels display images from the light source. This means LCD projectors are prone to losing brightness as light travels from the projector to the screen and from the screen to the viewers eyes. For LED displays this doesn’t happen, as the image is displayed directly to the viewer's sight, much like from a television. This makes LED wall display a popular choice even for bright outdoor venues. Ease of Set Up Setting up LED Wall is much easier and faster than projectors. It doesn’t require white screen, and will not give you a headache when choosing where to place the projector. You can also stack up LED displays to achieve the desired size and shape you want for your event.   Flexible Display The reason why LED wall is the choice for concerts and events is that it can fit in any form and size, because it’s design is modular, it means you can assemble them in any size and shape you want. 4 Ways to Use LED Wall for your Event As a Stage Backdrop No need for elaborate props and hard-to-make art pieces for your stage design, with LED wall you can turn your stage into an incredible centerpiece of your event. Just a good graphics or video and you’re off to achieve the success of your event with LED wall as your backdrop. As a Social Media Wall Social media feeds are increasingly becoming a major part in making an event more engaging and interactive for audience and viewers at home. LED Wall can be used to display real-time feeds from twitter or facebook and let your audiences share their thoughts in your event. For Live Streaming LED video wall is the best, and perhaps your only choice when it comes to live stream display. LED gives perfect brightness and display resolution both for indoor and outdoor venues. Thus, LED wall is the best for live streaming in any kind of event. For Video Display When you need a display screen for just any type of visuals and video, LED panels make for a good choice. Here you can stream videos for advertisements of your sponsors, interviews, and any type of video content. Looking for LED Wall rental ? Click here to get our contact details and fill out our contact form. Do you find this article helpful? Share us your thoughts by commenting below.