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Big Wow Within Budget: Affordable Event Design
- Title:Big Wow Within Budget: Affordable Event Design
- Category:Creativity and Design
- Level:All
- Instructor:Jes Gordon
- Length:48 min
- Posted:1/7/2011
- CMP Clock Hours:1.00
- CMP Domain:D: Financial Management
Overview
Many people can create dazzling events when given huge budgets, but it takes a truly creative professional to do so with limited means. A smart client wants a big bang for their budget. A smart Event Producer knows the tools of the trade to get it done. In this class you'll learn the secrets for creating an event that looks and feels a lot more expensive than it actually was. Jes Gordon will disclose the tricks, creative techniques, and industry resources that the insiders use to make any event look and feel like a million dollars (or more).
Learning Outcomes
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Identify ways to find top name wine brands at below-market prices, and where to source less expensive wines from up-and-coming regions.
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Know where to shop online for tons of creative design props the pros use.
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Identify smart ideas for stretching your floral budget for the greatest impact.
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Develop techniques for using lighting for dramatic impact, without blowing the budget.
Table of Contents
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Watch the Full Class Without Chapter Breaks
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Big Wow Within Budget: Full Class Video
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45:16
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Big Wow Within Budget
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Overview & Sources of Inspiration/Ideas
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5:05
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Venue & Seating Tips
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3:53
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Color As A Concept
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4:08
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Focal Points
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2:32
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Flowers
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4:15
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Things That Go Bling
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4:41
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Lighting
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5:57
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Texture
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4:33
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Drinks
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4:41
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Food
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2:42
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Entertainment
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2:37
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Staffing
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2:38
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Downloads (documents referenced in this class)
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Resources
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1 page
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PDF of Slides from This Class
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