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Top Practices to Avoid While Video Directing a Team

Insights from Phoenix Technology Audio Visual – Making Your Events Run Like Clockwork Video directing at a live event is an art form that requires a sharp eye, clear communication, and the ability to adapt in real time. When done well, video directing seamlessly supports the event’s flow, delivering powerful visual storytelling that elevates audience…

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A Haunting We Will Go – Part 2

By Greg “Midi” Phillips Thank you for joining me on this continued journey into the strange and paranormal. In the last post, I left you with these questions: what makes the paranormal possible? Why are there houses that seem to be haunted? Why do some people just seem to attract the paranormal around them? My…

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A Haunting We Will Go – Part 1

By Greg “Midi” Phillips You’re home alone; it’s late into the night. You decided early on that you were going to watch this crazy paranormal movie that everyone has been talking about. The credits start rolling as you ponder instant feelings of regret in this choice. You press the stop button and pop out the…

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Why You Should Never Call Your Own Run of Show

Insights from San Diego Technology Audio Visual – Making Your Events Run Like Clockwork Every successful event—whether it’s a black-tie gala, corporate conference, product launch, or fundraiser—runs on one essential backbone: the Run of Show (ROS). This master document is the minute-by-minute guide that tells everyone involved exactly what’s happening, who’s doing it, and when it’s happening.…

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Top 5 Audio Choices That’ll Blow Your Competition Away

Insights from San Diego Technology Audio Visual – Your Event Sound Experts When guests walk into an event, they notice the sights first—but they feel the sound. The way audio is delivered can make or break an audience’s experience, whether it’s a corporate conference, a black-tie gala, or a high-energy product launch. Crystal-clear sound captures attention, engages…

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The Pros & Cons of Different Venue Sizes and Locations

Choosing the right venue is one of the most critical decisions when planning an event. Whether it’s a gala, fundraiser, corporate summit, or sales meeting, the venue affects everything from audience experience to audio-visual setup and overall ambiance. At San Diego Technology Audio Visual, we’ve worked in venues of every shape and size—ballrooms, warehouses, convention…

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Top 8 Set & Stage Decor Options To Make Your Event Stand Out

In today’s competitive event landscape, standing out is more important than ever. Whether you’re producing a corporate gala, a nonprofit fundraiser, a sales summit, or a high-profile awards show, your stage decor and set design play a major role in the overall guest experience. It’s more than just making things look pretty—it’s about setting the…

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Important Questions You Should Be Asking Your A/V Team (Us!)

When it comes to live events, your audio-visual team isn’t just a vendor — they’re the engine that drives the experience. The right questions early in the planning process can prevent headaches, save money, and elevate your event from “well done” to unforgettable. At Phoenix Technology Audio Visual, we encourage our clients to ask questions —…

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Why You Should Use San Diego Tech AV Over the Competition

When it comes to live event audio-visual production, the difference between “good enough” and “absolutely unforgettable” often comes down to the team you choose to bring your vision to life. In the Valley’s competitive event scene, you have options — but here’s why San Diego Technology Audio Visual consistently rises above the rest. Spoiler alert:…

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