This must-have guide to special event production resources looks deep behind-the-scenes of an event and dissects what it is that creates success. It analyses the resources and is an extensive reference guide to the technical details of the technical aspects of a big event. This second edition has been updated to incorporate new audio ¿visual technology, industry safety standards, special effect platforms, décor and new custom forms of staging for both indoor and outdoor events. This text is part two of a two book set - also available is Special Events Production: the Process