High-Stakes Event Production at Faena Forum

(March 2, 2019 – Faena Forum, Miami Beach, FL)

This private event required precise execution inside Faena Forum under strict time constraints. Setup and testing had to be completed within one day, with strike immediately after. The venue’s architectural limits required disciplined planning for rigging, staging, and power routing.

Rigging & Truss: CAD layouts defined rigging points and structural loads. Installed eight round trusses and more than 50 linear sections. Operated 60 motors with dedicated controllers. Load balancing verified through calculations and field checks.

Staging & Scenic Support: Pipe-and-base systems supported scenic elements. Concealed truss and steel with covers. Sandbags and safety cabling secured all structures.

Lighting: Over 700 fixtures (uplights, washes, beams, spots, pin spots, and lekos). Custom gobos projected branded visuals. Multiple tech tables ensured clear operator positions.

Audio Systems: Dual line-array systems with subs and distributed support. Digital consoles with stage boxes for routing. Wireless systems and in-ear monitoring integrated.

Video & AV Systems: 192 LED panels configured into custom walls. Controlled through processors and supported by structured cabling (SDI, HDMI, Cat5). Linear LED bumper aligned with scenic design. Redundancy ensured continuous playback.

Special Effects: Haze systems and atmospheric effects synchronized with lighting and audio cues.

Power Distribution: Four large and two small distros powered all systems. Over 20 cable ramps secured pathways. Separate distribution dedicated to rigging motors.

Gold fabrics, vinyl finishes, and branded elements integrated seamlessly. Lighting focused on scenic and architectural features.

Setup completed ahead of schedule, allowing rehearsals.
Redundant lighting and power ensured reliability.
Rigging and staging installed under strict compliance.

PSID operated under one technical lead, providing clear communication and oversight.

The event was executed without incident. Systems performed within specification. The client and Faena Forum management commended PSID for precision, reliability, and adherence to protocols.