Special Event Production: The Process

<p>This must-have guide to special event production looks deep behind the scenes of an event and dissects what it is that creates success. It analyses the process - the planning and business aspects - to provide a unique guide to producing a variety of events from weddings to festivals. It explains thoroughly budgeting and resource concerns planning and cost projections and the role of the well-crafted proposal.</p><p>This new edition has been significantly updated to include:</p><ul> <li> Three new chapters: Event Design Information Technology and Sustainability and Event Production.</li> <li>Updated and new case studies from USA Canada India Russia and Malaysia.</li> <li>New Industry Voice feature including an interview with industry experts from around the world commenting on their experiences of event planning and production. </li> <li>New content on: technology volunteers venues and PR and marketing. </li> <li>Enhanced online resources including: PowerPoint lecture slides checklists glossaries additional questions and challenges web links sample contract templates production schedule templates and evaluation forms.</li> </ul><p>Incorporating pedagogical features this easy-to-read book is packed with photographs diagrams flow charts checklists sample forms and real-life examples. It steps through the whole process from the creativity and proposal at the outset to budgeting the contract and risk management with event follow up to conclude. A must have resource for event planners managers caterers and students. </p><p>This text is part two of a two book set - also available is Special Events Production: The Resources (978-1-138-78567-0). This book offers an in - depth guide to the technical aspects of a big event such as lighting and audio systems visual presentation technology special effects and temporary outdoor venues.</p>