Mastering Pre Production: How We Prep Before Hitting the Site
In live event production, what happens before arriving on-site is just as important as what happens on show day. At 3DB, our strength lies in meticulous pre production—the behind-the-scenes work that ensures a smooth, professional delivery every time.
If you want a flawless execution, it starts with preparation.
1. Prepping the Kit During Pre Production
In our warehouse, every light, cable, and component is tested, cleaned, and organized. We don’t just send gear—we send a system. Each item is checked for performance and packed with purpose, making setups faster and more efficient once we hit the ground.
2. Pre Programming: Designing the Show Before the Show
During pre production, our team handles all programming in advance. Lighting cues, media playback, and control systems are mapped out ahead of time using visualisation software. This allows our clients to preview key moments, and it reduces the time needed on-site to get everything dialed in.
3. Pre Cabling: Organised, Labelled, and Ready
We build out our cable runs in advance. From power to data, each loom is pre-labelled and bundled in-house. This level of pre production ensures faster installs and cleaner setups on-site, reducing risk and time wasted..
4. Pre Installing on Truss Systems
Our truss isn’t just metal—it’s a moving part of our pre production process. Fixtures are installed, addressed, and cable-managed before ever leaving our space. When it arrives on-site, it’s ready to fly or stand, saving hours of rigging and reducing the room for error.
Why Pre Production Matters
Thorough pre production means we solve problems before they happen. It gives our clients confidence, saves time on-site, and creates space to focus on creativity—not logistics. From technical precision to visual consistency, our prep sets the tone for a better event.
Looking for a production team that takes pre production seriously?
Let’s talk about how we can bring efficiency, creativity, and clarity to your next event.