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Vectorworks Documentation for Production Coordination

TEC Talk

Presented by Vectorworks

In this overview of using the powerful data features of Vectorworks to help Production Managers, Stage Managers, Site Coordinators, Event Planners, Venue Operators and many other disciplines in entertainment to plan and coordinate all departments. We will show using a central document with Project Sharing to combine all available information into one easy to distribute and update production package. Digital practices can aid in the compliance and education of the jobsite, saving costly production time to convey safety and layout specifications.

Attendees should have a basic knowledge of production documentation. A basic overview to Vectorworks Entertainment software is optional, but highly recommended. More info can be found at vectorworks.net/spotlight.

After attending this presentation, attendees will be able to...

• Explore Vectorwork’s options for managing performance logistics and team coordination using a data-driven workflow.
• Learn how to attach custom records for keeping track of all items in the production from spatial planning to labor tracking.
• Find new ways to save time and cost on any project by working within a collaborative environment to let all departments add available documents into one central file.
• Add new methods for file review and compliance to any job site requirements to promote safety and organization.

Presenter: Jim Woodward, Senior Entertainment Industry Specialist at Vectorworks

Jim Woodward has over 40 years' experience in worldwide event production for a variety of industries including live performance, film, television, corporate events, trade shows, museums, architectural projects, and retail. He has been incorporating CAD and 3D visualization into the entertainment workflow since 1986.