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Quick Tips for Choosing your AV provider

Do your research and ask questions. There are many AV providers out there but they are not all the same. Some provide Sound and Lighting only, others provide or can help with most of your technical requirements as well as many times book or at the least suggest your entertainment options. A reputable AV company can help with most of these. They can also negotiate power and wi-fi for you and most times can get a much better rate for you. By hiring a provider that can check off more than one box when it comes to planning your event while staying within your budget can be a time and financial advantage to you . There is a good chance that whatever venue you choose, many AV companies have [...]

April 1, 2019

By Liz TaborEvent Planningaudio input, camera, conference, cords, event planning, extension, lights, overlooked, rigging, small equipment, soundboard0 Comments

Common sound and lighting elements forgotten for events with wine glasses sitting on a white table in the foreground.

Use This Audio Visual Checklist for Smoother Event Management Services

Event management isn’t easy—and we speak from decades of experience in working with event planners. Audio visual execution is the key to a successful event not only because it raises the quality in attendees’ memories, but because people notice when things seem off instead of just going well. Follow this checklist to make sure you haven’t missed anything critical (including experts to install the equipment!). Ready for peace of mind? Lighting Lighting is arguably the most important aspect of your event venue.The only thing worse than not being able to hear event speakers is not being able to see them. Effective lighting can be deployed with a variety of angles, colours, patterns, timers, and equipment types. The options are out there—it’s a question of [...]

May 16, 2018

By Straight Street Event ServicesEvent Planningaudio input, camera, cords, extension, lights, overlooked, rigging, small equipment, soundboard, spare0 Comments

Follow This Church Live Streaming Camera and Video Production Guide for Your Next Sermon

Live streaming is the most cost-effective way to reach your church audience when they can't be there in person. More than that, it's a fantastic way to maintain community ties when people move away to for school, their careers, or to care for family members living far away from your church. All it takes is a modest budget, a camera, a microphone, and a bit of live streaming know-how. Follow our guide to see what you need to take your church services to broader audiences. How to Live Stream Church Services (for Free) Don't be intimidated by live streaming your church service; it only takes basic equipment, a high-speed Internet connection, and a live streaming service. The live streaming services out there don't need to [...]

May 16, 2018

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Event Planning for Toronto + Skyline Blog

How to Tackle Corporate Event Planning in Toronto

Corporate event planning doesn't need to be daunting. Newcomers to the event space can start with the basics, like checklists for everything you'll need to cover. Follow these guidelines to put everything under control before the company party. You can also take pointers from the City of Toronto's event-planning guide right here. Make Lists for Everything Checklists underpin successful execution of every process, and event planning is no exception. You need a repeatable process to follow to make sure that no detail slips through the cracks. The reason for this is simple: small details on the technical side can trip up an entire event. People tend to notice things that are missing or out of place just as often (or perhaps more often) [...]

April 9, 2018

By Straight Street Event ServicesEvent Planningbudget, checklist, event budget, event planning, event venue, price, toronto, venue0 Comments