On the web we can encounter memes and humor sites dedicated to all sorts of events. Those who know the industry and have managed to tear their hair out (not in the theater) know that it's mostly about the so-called "Corporate events". So we have such : ''Tritka and gafer as elements holding the universe together'' or ''Typical Monica event manager''. On them and what my colleague said I will base this story because, after all, not on my experience. I have had only pleasant experiences and I can't say a bad word about anyone.
*The text is intended only to entertain, it is a form of satire, if you take everything to yourself, you can finish reading here.
What is so much shouting about ? On the road between the client and the technical service company usually stands the event company. This is where the proverbial Monica works although it might as well be Patrician. The problem begins when this manager has little technical knowledge of the equipment we use.
I, however, am here to defend Monica* and Patricius* and to clarify the nonsense that is circulating in our industry.
*Congruence of names coincidental!
Sisyphus works...
Let's start with the meme-famous approach to the technical team. I don't know where the stories about treating crews like ''cattle'' came from. That they supposedly don't give food, and when they do, you have to wait for people to eat. Where do these stories about low-quality hotels or even lack of them come from. People this is nonsense! A friend of mine told me that an event company at one of the events in Mazury rented cottages for the team right next to the 5-star hotel in which the event was held. All so that they would have close proximity to work. That's right, so that you have close to work one of the other! And the fact that the winter was and the heating was missing, take it easy. In the morning the sun will shine in the shutters and it will be warm.
As for food if you are hungry I have a question. Do you guys go there to work or to a restaurant for lunch? Anyway, you can always put on a shirt and blend in with the crowd at the buffet table. If you don't have one then wait for the one in the suit to eat man! After the event, you can ask the kitchen if what they throw away can be eaten anyway.
Creativity of event managers is what we like the most. And here our country has something to brag about, because if a German says that it is impossible to do something, then in our country there are a lot of companies that will undertake it. Carrying a truckload of equipment up the stairs to the 6th floor is no problem. The most important thing is that there is a nice view from the window. For us nothing is impossible. We make dreams come true. Also remember that most of the equipment is equipped with a system: ''mount up'' or ''bring in''. These are revolutionary systems placed in most equipment in our country and comply with the ''Invisible Force'' standard.
Gafer, taker and rag - but not necessarily black!
If you have already found the equipment on the 6th floor do not spare the gaffer and black rag friend! Remember to match the color of the gaffer to the color of the surface on which you are gluing. The mentioned "Invisible Force" standard still applies. Cables and equipment must not be conspicuous. Nor glaring. That's not why the customer paid to look at it. For that much money, you wouldn't want to either. Do you have your favorite color? Well, so does Mr. CEO so try to make it dominant throughout the event.
Perpetually sleep-deprived technical team. My friends often talk about this. My impression is different, the truth is that it's hard to walk by the stage without tripping over a camouflaged guy wrapped in sound system covers. And ubiquitous hammocks like spider webs entwining the stage waiting to be hunted for free pizza.
If you are already sleeping so much come early in the morning for rehearsals. Ideas in the heads of the event manager loom all night to blossom just before the start of the event. This is logical because why, every now and then, tweak something when you can get it right once. Be prepared to move the stage. What are you surprised that it stands a meter too far? Don't compromise yourself. Mount the wheels.
How much I have heard about what happens at corporate events. A colleague said. Well, things happen such as, and what do you care wicked! What happens at events at events remains. Besides, the alleged libations and excesses of love are a faithful lie. Nothing of the sort takes place. Stop making things up people because really... With the rest is none of your business!
Not just knowledge! You have to look too!
How do you look man! Remember that if you are going to work an event look like you belong. That's why the organizer takes care of your eating and resting so that you look like that too. A friend told me that the implementers also do the editing and dismantling and while the rest are sleeping in the bushes they have to work. Of course, this is not true. A realist deals with realization as the name of the profession says. It cannot be otherwise. If it is different it means that you wanted it that way and it is your fault.
Be understanding. For many people from the company you are producing the event for, a speech or lecture with a slideshow is the performance of a lifetime. Try to remember everything they may have forgotten. That's what they're paying you for. And remember that there are ten others waiting to take your place with a lower rate and their own health and pension insurance included.
You are a light realizer and you don't know how to make ''nice and colorful'', ''so with a shot'', ''so different'', ''well to make it wow'', ''so about''? Then what are you doing here man! In addition to knowing every shade of red you need to know how to make a ''WOW''! If you don't know, I invite you soon to my lecture on creating effects titled. ''Twisters and twinkle lights for beginners''. Don't be surprised that Ms. Monica can't describe in words what effect she wants to achieve. This cannot be described in words my friend.
I hope that with this article I have settled the age-old disputes and disagreements. Greetings from work where I am now sipping tea in the 5-star hotel where I am also sleeping. Due to the fact that the event lasts 4 hours I am going straight to the spa while the equipment will be dismantled. Hi
