How this term is used
Use a technical run-of-show to place programme moments, technical cues, owners, ready states and recovery actions on one timed reference.
Event AV resource
Technical run-of-show
What it means, when it matters, and how to use it in an event brief.
You can start without a complete equipment list. The message is editable before you send it.
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Term
Technical run-of-show
the timed list of programme cues, owners and dependencies
It gives every role a shared reference for what happens next and who is responsible.
How to verify it
Read through every cue with all owners, then rehearse the highest-risk transitions using the final files and devices.
Facts to record
- Cue time and trigger
- Responsible owner and ready state
- Expected output and recovery action
Worked use
A product reveal row can state the presenter phrase that triggers playback, who starts the video, when lights change and what happens if the file does not start.
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Send the four facts that shape the AV setup
Add the date, venue, guest count and programme for Technical run-of-show. You do not need to know the equipment names, and the message is editable before you send it.
- Date
- Venue
- Audience
- Programme
Keep planning
Technical run-of-show
Send the date, venue or area, guest count, programme and required outputs. You can start without a complete equipment list.
How this guidance is researched
This guidance separates general advice from event-specific facts. Confirm venue conditions and your event details before finalising the requirement.