SPI - Show Production Institute
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COURSES
The institute consists of individuals who have worked at the forefront of their chosen mediums for years. The knowledge imparted in these courses, by people who have been there, done that, would normally take you years to acquire 'on the job'.
Our CHINA Courses are open for registration.
The EVENT MANAGEMENT PRO course will be held in Hong Kong in December. Click on the location and date link for more information:
Presentation Pro
As a business presenter you are often so much more than just the speaker. You are also the producer, script writer, and director of your own performance. Take control and become the presenter everybody wants to seeā¦.
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Careers are made on the ability to win over an audience. But it does not happen by chance. The truly great business presenters understand what is involved in producing the perfect performance. This course will give you those skills.
Course Content
You will learn the principle and techniques to deliver presentations that will achieve specific business outcomes and win over the audience. You will release your inner creativity, develop greater presence, feel confident in your content and learn to love the stage.
Don't just Talk, Do.
This is the only presenter training delivered in a full show environment enabling you to immediately put the theory into practice.
Who Should Attend?
Experienced presenters
Duration
Two very full days
Max Numbers
10
Key Outcomes
- Learn the unique communication attributes of a live presentation and how to leverage these to influence an audience
- Create Content that will be remembered
- Theatrical techniques to engage the audience
- Communicating with the delivery team
Communications Pro
Master the art of developing and delivering engaging content for live communication that will achieve specific business outcomes.
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The unique communications attributes of a live delivery make it a vital and powerful medium for driving behavioural change in customers, employees and stakeholders. Know these attributes, learn the pivotal role of Content Director, and understand the roles and techniques for successful delivery and you will become a true master of this medium.
Course Content
In this two day course you will learn the unique attributes of live communication, the power this gives you to influence the audience and how to bring content together to ensure the experience achieves the communication objectives.
Whether responsible for product launches, internal communications, conferences, awards, media events, pitches or gala dinners the skills, principles and techniques you learn will apply.
Don't just Talk, Do.
To be a great content director you must understand all the elements that go into making the experience, and the only way to gain this understanding is to get hands on. This course is delivered in a show environment enabling you to put the theory into practice and gain the confidence to take your new skills from the classroom to the workplace.
Who Should Attend?
- Marketing Professionals
- PR Professionals
- Communications Professionals
- Event Professionals
Duration
Two very full days
Max Numbers
10
Key Outcomes
- Learn the unique communication attributes of a live delivery and how these can be used to influence opinion
- Create Content that will be remembered
- Utilise theatrical techniques to engage the audience
- Ability to write the cue sheet
- Ability to call the show
Show Pro
Learn how to write the cue sheet and call the show.
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Realise those great creative ideas, ensure there are no 'gaps' in the show, know what is happening every second, make sure nothing is forgotten; This is the results of writing the cue sheet. Then make it all happen as planned by knowing how to call the show. These are the essential skills if you want to become a true show professional.
Course Content
This course will teach you how to use the cue sheet early in the production process to develop the flow of content as well as creative ideas. Plus how it can be used to specify and budget for the event staging equipment. We will also look at the various theatrical techniques you can use to enhance delivery and how to make them happen as planned, culminating in writing your own cue sheet and calling your own show.
Don't just Talk, Do.
To call your first show is stressful to say the least. This course is delivered in a show environment allowing you to hone those skills on safe ground as well as experience the process not only as the caller but also as an operator and presenter.
Who Should Attend?
- Producers
- Event Managers
- Professional Conference Organisers
Duration
Two very full days
Max Numbers
10
Key Outcomes
- Ability to write a cue sheet
- Ability to call a show
- Better management of the production process
- Knowledge of theatrical techniques to enhance delivery
Event Management Pro
An intense two day course for China based event professionals who want to fast track their development and become an event management pro
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To be a great event manager you need multiple skills: administration, logistics, leadership, creativity, financial, negotiation and conflict resolution! Learn from industry experts and get those skills.
Course Content
In this two day course you will be taken through the event process from concept to delivery On the way you will learn what makes a good event, how to develop creative concepts, how to develop the plan, building a team, supplier negotiation, how to market the event, how to deliver using a cue sheet....and more. The event concludes with the opportunity to network with fellow attendees as well as your instructors.
Duration
Two days
Don't just Talk, Do.
To call your first show is stressful to say the least. This course is delivered in a show environment allowing you to hone those skills on safe ground as well as experience the process not only as the caller but also as an operator and presenter.
Dates
Beijing, China 1-2 Sept 2011
Hong Kong 28 Oct 2011
Cost
RMB 8188 for 2 day package
RMB 4188 for 1 day
Who Should Attend?
- Event Management Professionals
- Marketing Professionals
- Corporate Communications Managers
- Sponsorship Managers
- Personal Assistants / Executive Assistants
- Hospitality Professionals
- Account / Project Managers
- PR Professionals
- HR Professionals
- PCO & DMC (M.I.C.E. Industry) Professionals
- Purchasing & Procurement Professionals
Across organisations such as:
- Major multi-national corporations (MNCs)
- Hotels & Venues
- Consulates / Embassies
- PR Agencies
- Advertising & Communications Agencies
- Local & International Government Departments
- Chambers of Commerce
- PCOs & DMCs
Key Outcomes
- Gain invaluable tips from event professionals on perfecting YOUR special corporate event
- Learn about budgets, negotiation and contracts to deliver a cost-effective event on-time and on-budget
- Get creative! Develop your marketing skills and come up with exciting ideas to thrill your stakeholders
- It's "Showtime": Learn about preparing cue sheets, your crew and making sure that your event runs like clockwork
- The Aftermath: Find out why a debrief is crucial to the success of future events and learn how to measure results
Video Pro
Need quality video for your website, the intranet, Youtube, or for channel promotions? Improve quality and turn-around time as well as reduce costs by learning how to produce and direct your own shoots.
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Video is fast become a must have rather than a nice to have for promoting your business or delivering internal messages. To produce great video you don't need to be a techie, but you do need to understand the theory and process. Know this, mixed with a little creativity and you will become a video pro.
Course Content
In this one day course you will learn the fundamentals of how to conceptualise, plan, direct and edit a shoot. To ensure the quality of the end product, you will also be taught the basic theory behind camera selection, format, lighting, and audio record.
Don't just Talk, Do.
Write, produce, shoot, edit and upload your own video! Everything you are taught you will get to do, ensuring you can take your new skills straight into the workplace.
Duration
One day
Who Should Attend?
- Marketing Professionals
- PR Professionals
- Communications Professionals
- Event Professionals
Max Numbers
10
Key Outcomes
- Getting creative
- Planning the shot list
- Directing the shoot/li>
- Editing and upload
- Video formats and delivery platforms
- Tech basics: cameras, lighting and audio record