BCT Tech Form
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They have lots of tables... use them! Note: their table cloths are "maroon" which are literally just brownish. If you want "red" TEDx will need to procure some on our own.
You may consider selling merch at the BCT. Consider two things. (1) Don't pay for a BCT staff member to sell the merch. Put 2-3 TEDx members on it. (2) TEDx is an official unit of IU and cannot use venmo/cash app/paypal to process payments. You must use an IU approved method.
Be sure to reserve parking! It's right behind the BCT and will be needed to load in staging stuff.
Generally, we go for a 6ft. extension on the stage. Work with the BCT in advance if you want to fly (i.e. hang) anything from the stage. "Soft goods" (curtains, drapes, etc.) under 100lbs generally don't need to be counter-balanced and aren't a big deal. Heavier objects deserve a meeting with the venue technical director to see if they're feasible/safe/need stage-hand labour.
Generally, we rent 2 handheld mics and 4 lapel mics. In the past, BCT staff have been sound engineer (i.e. they operate the sound board). If a live performance is occuring (e.g. intermission or one of the speakers), consider if there's instruments or vocalists that will need mics, monitors/speakers, music stands, etc. Get those folks in the conversation early so they can work with the venue on what they need.
Always use laptop audio and laptop out for slides. Be sure to have more laptops than necessary and pre-plan/rehearse how people will work things. Generally, we use PowerPoint for slides.
Since we release video recordings of our TEDx Talks, we use a three-point lighting scheme. Additionally, it would be nice if the TEDx sign was illuminated with low intensity by an additional front light (not just top light).
The cameras at the BCT are eh. But they're way cheaper than other models
[Reece needs to show price comparison here]
Mic harnesses or mic straps for people who might have ill-fit clothes for wireless packs
D'San Speaker Timer (Markeys)
Decimator for confidence monitors (Markeys)
BCT Logitech Long-Distance Clicker (or the better D'San Perfect Cue for $81)
BCT ATEM Switcher
BCT Cameras, connected to ATEM
BCT Ethernet connection (for stable video delivery)
BCT Large Projector (not small), screen flown stage left