event checklist - Frank Gatto and Associates

No matter what the occasion, Frank Gatto & Associates offer 30 years of expertise to capture your event in the very best light possible. From large outdoor sporting events to intimate indoor ceremonies, the team is on hand to design and create the perfect lighting.

Covering all of the USA and the Caribbean, the team at Frank Gatto will ensure that every aspect of your lighting requirements is completely covered before the big day itself. From the initial design to the transportation of equipment, everything will be carefully crafted to ensure that your audiences never misses a moment.

Lighting Design And Planning

Our Lighting Director will be able to create stunning visual enhancement for multi-camera productions. Working closely with the director and the rest of the production team, we will deliver the type of pictures that they are hoping to see.

A lighting plan will be devised that sets out exactly what the lighting needs to achieve, by taking our directions from working from a cue list and complete plan of the set. From here, we can design the most effective and awe-inspiring lighting for your entire production. Our light desk operators will create a program that knows exactly when to move and change for maximum impact.

We will also undertake comprehensive risk assessments that will include all aspects of the rig, scale drawings of all lamps and their positions, and what lighting gels and circuits to use and when.

Set Up And Construction

Our “Gaffers” are responsible for all the practical aspects of your lighting and location requirements. They work closely with our Lighting Director to realize the creative vision for the production and will be involved during the pre-production stages to assess exactly how much crew and equipment will be required for filming.

Having studied the lighting plan, our Gaffers will brief the rest of their crew and advise them of all relevant health and safety requirements. Having carried out a detailed risk assessment, they will then be charged with overseeing the setup and construction of lighting rigs and lamps, as well as the operation of the lighting board.

Transportation

Because we are experts in our field, we can advise on the best types of light to use for every kind of occasion, and will personally ensure that they reach your event or set in full working order. We work alongside specialist contractors who transport lighting rigs and equipment on a regular basis, to ensure that they are ready to be installed and illuminated on arrival. Our team can also provide fast and efficient load-ins and load-outs, meaning that there is less time spent setting up, and more time spent filming.

Maintenance And Care

We want our lighting equipment to be perfect for every occasion which is why we only supply the very best technical specifications available to us. All of our equipment is regularly tested and fully maintained to ensure our lighting services are second to none. We never work with faulty or underpowered pieces of kit, and our risk assessments cover every aspect of any set, event or outdoor broadcast that we work on.

Frank Gatto – Working Together To Achieve Perfection

Because we understand that great television and video requires a wide range of talent, we work in collaboration with other members of the technical team and crew on every occasion. In the preparation stages, we will meet with the producer, director and other department heads in order to be able to understand their vision and requirements. Our team is able to integrate and assist with all other members of the crew as necessary, and you will never find us to be anything less than friendly, helpful and professional with everyone we work with. If we could help with your next event, call us today on 561-368-0101.

Frank Gatto & Associates, Inc. are specialists in lighting for television events of all kinds. If you have an event that needs expert lighting, please call us today to see how we can help.

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A soccer game, a boxing match, a fundraiser or even a wedding, all big occasions need to happen seamlessly in order to be enjoyed. And to do that successfully, you need to ensure that everything is perfectly planned beforehand.

Here at Frank Gatto & Associates, we have worked with many of the major players in sporting and entertainment events. But we are not so big that we don’t remember what it feels like to walk the red carpet on prom night or pick up a medal at your high school soccer tournament. That is why we want to ensure that whatever the occasion, your special event is well planned and absolutely perfect for the night.

If you are planning a big event, here are our top tips on how to plan everything you need to think about in advance.

Your Venue

The right venue is key when it comes to the success of your big events. Are you looking to hold a formal, seated, indoor event or something more active or sports-based that will need to be held outside? From the school football field or sports track, to garden weddings or sit down dinners, the venue needs to match the requirements of the event.

You will need a venue that can safely hold the number of people you are expecting to attend, will offer suitable bathroom and catering facilities if required. You will also need to ensure that your venue is safe and meets all local regulations in respect of fire safety and other important ordinances.

Sound System

If you are planning on having hundreds of people turn up to your party or event, simply playing a few tunes on your home speakers really won’t be enough to get everyone on their feet. You can hire home PA systems from most audio companies who will be able to advise you on the best size speakers and equipment for you. If you are having an outdoor event, or large-scale indoor affair, you should include microphones in the mix to compere your event, and advise guests of their obligations during the event.

Lighting

Depending on the type of event you are organizing, chances are you will need to hire some extra lighting. Night time events will obviously require assistance with illumination, whether they are inside our out, and even some daytime events will also require extra rigs. You can usually hire sufficient lighting fixtures from a lighting specialist who will be able to advise you on what you need. Don’t leave your guests in the dark – light up your stages, vendor stalls, turnstiles, and exits with easy to use, portable lighting rigs.

Seating Plan

If you are holding a sporting event, your stands will be plenty good enough to accommodate your audience. If you are looking at a more formal event, you will need to not only ensure that you have enough seating, but that you often have a comprehensive seating plan in place.

Weddings especially, call for well planned and carefully thought out seating arrangements prior to the event. With a little forward planning, you can ensure that everyone enjoys your event, wherever they are sitting.

Contingency planning

Some events are dependent on external influences. Outdoor events, for example, are entirely beholden to the weather conditions on the day. If you are in an area that is subject to variable weather, make sure you go ahead and plan for some kind of protection from rain or winds. Portable outdoor structures can easily be hired from local companies including gazebos and marquees and will offer you and your guests protection from the elements.