We enjoy answering questions about what we do. In our business, there is a lot to know.
We don’t claim to know it all, but one thing we do know is that sharing our knowledge helps us and our clients work smarter. Throughout our history, TEK Productions has been involved in educating industry professionals on the technical side of live-event and media production.
TEK Tips is a resource for the event community. This resource is mostly limited to terms and guidelines for use in the media production and live-event environment.
Education & Resources for the Production Community
Glossary
Riggers
The technicians who hang show components overhead in a meeting room or show venue.
Rigging technicians are trained in safety and must reach a level of certification to legally perform their duties. Riggers can be hired directly or can be contracted through a service. Many hotels and venues have an approved rigging vendor that is familiar with the property and has an understanding of the structural weight capacities of the hang points in the venue. The rigging supervisor requires a CAD be provided in advance of a production to approve the placement of equipment rigged to the ceiling. Additionally, the weight of equipment needs to be factored prior to being flown. Ceiling heights and chandeliers must also be taken into account when designing a rigging plot.
Typically at least two riggers are required to attach rigging points in a ceiling. They will usually work in tandem with one rigger in the air and one on the ground.
