Module 7: Talent and Technical Requirements

This module covers how to source and manage speakers, entertainers, and technical elements for your event. You will learn how to understand talent requirements, manage audiovisual, lighting, and sound, and ensure your event meets audience expectations and technical standards.

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Why This Module Matters

Understanding talent and technical requirements is essential to ensure events run smoothly and meet audience expectations. This module teaches how to manage speakers, entertainers, and technical elements effectively, reducing risk and enhancing attendee experience.

Learn how to select suitable speakers and entertainers for your audience and theme.
Understand technical requirements including audiovisual, sound, and lighting.
Gain knowledge in creating briefing documents and technical guides for performers and presenters.

By the end of Module 7, you’ll be able to source talent, plan technical requirements, and coordinate seamlessly for your event’s success.

What You’ll Learn

Talent Sourcing
Identify speakers, MCs, and entertainers suitable for your event.
Technical Requirements
Learn audiovisual, sound, and lighting basics for events.
Entertainment Planning
Understand entertainment purpose, audience fit, and briefing needs.
Speaker Management
Manage roles, responsibilities, and information flow for presenters and MCs.

What You’ll Do

Source Talent
Research and select appropriate speakers, MCs, and entertainers.
Plan Technical Setup
Create sound, lighting, and audiovisual plans for events.
Prepare Briefings
Draft briefing documents for performers and speakers.
Coordinate Logistics
Manage technical and talent requirements to ensure smooth execution.

Module Content

This module covers the following topics:

Audiovisual (A/V)
Equipment List
Vision
Switchers/Mixers
Operation Desk
Entertainment
Consider Your Audience
Understand the Purpose
Know Your Entertainers
Entertainer's Needs
Understand Your Venue
Keep on Budget
Limitations/Opportunities
Do the Research
Mainstream Entertainment
Interactive Entertainment
Entertainment & Theme
High-Tech Concepts
Physical Entertainment
How to Locate
Briefing
Lighting
Lighting Plan
Lighting Objectives
Safety Pathways
Colour Objectives
Texture
Types of Lighting
Emcee and Speakers
Emcee (MC)
Qualities
Role
Qualities of a Speaker
Roles of Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Guest Speakers
Panelist/Forum Speakers
Fireside Chat
How to Find MC/Speaker
Engagement Fees
Briefings
Speaker Guideline Template
Music
Tempo/Structure
Purpose
Audience
Venue
Playlist
Copyright
Live/Recorded Music
Sound
Sound Plan
Speaker Systems

Module Outcomes

By completing Module 7, you will:

Understand talent and technical requirements for events.
Be able to source and manage speakers, MCs, and entertainers effectively.
Plan audiovisual, sound, and lighting setups for events.
Create briefings and technical guides to ensure smooth event execution.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

Our expert tutors will guide you in managing talent and technical requirements, helping you plan, brief, and coordinate performers, speakers, and technical setups to ensure your event runs seamlessly.