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Run of show builder, a planning tool

Run of show builder

Add your items. I work out end times, gaps and overlaps.

Your event

Include setup and strike. Items outside these times get flagged.

Start from an example

Day summary

Worked out from the schedule below.

Schedule

Breakout rooms will show as overlaps. That's fine.

    No items yet. Pick an example or add one.

    What is a run of show?

    One schedule everyone reads from: what happens, when, for how long and who owns it. My run of show template guide has a filled-in sample hour.

    How detailed should it be?

    Detailed enough that someone could run the day from it if you stepped out. Each item needs a start time, a length, a short description and one named owner.

    How much buffer should I build in?

    Leave a few minutes between sessions and more before meals and awards. Ask your venue and AV lead how long a turnover takes in your rooms. If the day runs over, this guide covers what to do.

    What does a photographer need from it?

    The start time of every one-time moment, who owns it and which room. Turn on the moment to capture column and add a line for each one that can't be missed: the keynote, an award, a toast. A photographer plans coverage from the run of show. The photo toolkit has the rest.

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    Spot something wrong?

    I'm trying to be helpful, but I get some things wrong. If you see something incorrect, tell me and I'll fix it.