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Radio Chatter
A quick and simple look at fundamental protocol using two-way radios in the live event environment.
Brandon Cruz
Feb 19, 20235 min read


Production Etiquette
A quick review of basic stagehand and event production crew etiquette that is common knowledge for most stagecraft professionals.
Brandon Cruz
Feb 19, 20233 min read


Invoices Please
The importance and benefits of submitting invoices on timeI'm sure there's not one I'm sure there's not one among us that hasn't been a...
Brandon Cruz
Feb 19, 20234 min read


Camera Dept Terminology
Cameras are common in live event production, now more than ever with the increasing popularity of virtual events.
Brandon Cruz
Feb 19, 20233 min read


The Real Cost of Labor
There are indirect costs of labor, which can go so far out of control that many employers and contractors are overwhelmed by the challenges
Brandon Cruz
Feb 19, 20239 min read


Tech Tip: ImagePRO 2
As a best practice, it is protocol to make all your connections, both input and output, before energizing components or consoles.
Brandon Cruz
Feb 19, 20232 min read


Laws that Prohibit Retaliation and Discrimination
Reprinted from the DIR website to educate workers and employers about laws intended to ensure a safe and empowering workplace.
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 202216 min read


You Never Forget Your First
If you are new to the live events industry or to stagecraft, this is a quick list of basic instructions for your first crew call for us, the
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 20224 min read


Basic Stagehand Toolkits
This guide should only be used as a reference. Always be sure to confirm additional tools are not required.
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Stagehand Lingo
Short list of some of the colloquial terms and phrases we often use, their meanings, and their actual meaning.
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 20223 min read


Video Switching Terminology
If you're new to the video department or have aspirations of learning the Switcher position, below is a brief glossary of common terms.
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 20226 min read


Radio Chatter
A quick and simple look at fundamental protocol using two-way radios in the live event environment.
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 20225 min read


Production Etiquette
A quick review of basic stagehand and event production crew etiquette that is common knowledge for most stagecraft professionals.
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 20223 min read


Invoices Please
The importance and benefits of submitting invoices on timeI'm sure there's not one I'm sure there's not one among us that hasn't been a...
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 20224 min read


Camera Dept Terminology
Cameras are common in live event production, now more than ever with the increasing popularity of virtual events.
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 20223 min read


The Real Cost of Labor
There are indirect costs of labor, which can go so far out of control that many employers and contractors are overwhelmed by the challenges
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 20229 min read


Tech Tip: ImagePRO 2
As a best practice, it is protocol to make all your connections, both input and output, before energizing components or consoles.
Brandon Cruz
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Laws that Prohibit Retaliation and Discrimination
Reprinted from the DIR website to educate workers and employers about laws intended to ensure a safe and empowering workplace.
Brandon Cruz
Dec 2, 202216 min read


You Never Forget Your First
If you are new to the live events industry or to stagecraft, this is a quick list of basic instructions for your first crew call for us, the
Brandon Cruz
Dec 2, 20224 min read


Basic Stagehand Toolkits
This guide should only be used as a reference. Always be sure to confirm additional tools are not required.
Brandon Cruz
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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