Thursday, November 27, 2008

"WOW"
I was going over some of the items we have for rental at In-House Production. We have over 4000 feet of truss and all the hardware that goes with the truss. We carry 12 inch and 20.5 inch truss ready to be used.
We also have over 70 chain motors ready to be worked. we have 1/4 ton - 1/2 ton 1 ton and 2 ton motors with all the cable and controllers to hang that truss you need for that lighting show.

We are changing our stage platforms. We are trying to take some of the weight out of them and make them more forklift friendly.

Give us a call for more info on our rental items.
Our training room at In-House Production is just about done. This is a 2000 square foot room set up for training. We plan to offer Fork, Scissor and boom lift training. Starting 12-7-08 Ives Group will be in our training room training those students to be instructors. This first class is a 2 day ForkLift training class.

If you have or know of someone that would or needs to be trained to be a lift instructor, Classes are open. Just give us a call.

Some of the classes we plan to have will be Rigging Classes. The first in rigging will be a Knot class. This class will go over 10 knots that are used and what they are used for. This will be a 4 hour class and the start of a 7 part training class. Keep looking on our web site for more info to come.


Something new we are doing at the office. This is one of the cover sheets that we have to show what we do and have to offer to you, our clients.


This is going to be our new ad in PLSN. As you can see, it talks about our labor service. We have added the christmas lights around the ad to say to all may you have a Very Merry Christmas.

Friday, October 31, 2008




HALLOWEEN AT IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION. What a great and a day and who has the best costume.
LDI.
What a great show we had. Working with 3DX FlameCoat in our booth and having all our toys that we make made for a great time. I would like to thank everyone that came by to say high and talk about the great and good times. Photos to come.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

IVES TRAINING GROUP.
IVES WILL BE TRAINING THE TRAINER AT OUR WAREHOUSE ON WYNN ROAD. THE CLASS WILL BE FOR BOOM LIFTS AND SCISSOR LIFT TRAINING. THIS WILL BE A 3 DAY CLASS. WE ARE HAPPY TO HOST THIS EVENT. MONDAY 21ST TO WEDNESDAY THE 23RD OF OCT, 2008.

Monday, October 13, 2008

THINGS ON THE MOVE AT IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION.

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY GOODBYE TO GARRY CARTER. HE HAS BEEN AT IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION FOR OVER 3 MONTHS WORKING ON OUR NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM. WHAT A JOB THAT HAS BEEN FOR HIM. AT THE SAME TIME HE TOOK OVER THE ROLE OF CFO. I HAVE TO SAY IT HAS BEEN GREAT WORKING WITH GARRY. HIM AND HIS WIFE WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE SNOW COUNTRY TO BE CLOSE TO THEIR FAMILY. GOOD LUCK GARRY.

GOOD NEWS IS JOE URBAUER WILL START WORKING FULL TIME FOR US. HIS DUTIES WILL BE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER. HE WILL OVERSEE ALL WORK DONE IN THE FEILD/JOB SITE AND AT OUR SHOP. IT IS GOOD TO HAVE HIM ABOARD.

Monday, October 6, 2008

LDI 2008.
WE AT IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION HAVE CAME UP WITH A GREAT WAY OF USING OUR CLIC-PIPE. WE HAVE TAKING OUR PART AND PUT THEM TOGETHER. WOW. THIS HAS OUR CLIC-PIPE LOOKING LIKE A SMALL 5" BY 5" TRUSS. IT LOOKS GREAT. WE ARE HANGING BANNERS, LCD AND ALL OUR RIGGING TOYS FROM THE CLIC-PIPE/SMALL TRUSS. WHAT A DESIGN. STOP BY BOOTH 3613 AND HAVE A LOOK.
BOOTH #3613 AT LDI 2008. THIS YEAR LAS VEGAS. STOP BY AND SEE SOME OF THE NEW TOYS WE HAVE TO OFFER FOR 2008. THIS YEAR WE HAVE 3DX FLAMECOAT IN OUR BOOTH. A GREAT NEW PRODUCT THAT WILL KEEP THE FIRE MARSHAL HAPPY. FLAMECOAT DEMO BURNS NIGHTLY AFTER THE SHOW. STOP BY TO SEE HOW YOU CAN GET A FREE RIDE TO THE DEMO.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Once Around


Let In-House Production free you from the tyranny of the right angle!
We have just added this 10' round truss to our extensive rental line.
You've wished you had some before, and you'll wish you had some again.
And now you know where to get it...

Saturday, July 5, 2008

New Blood, Part Two

In-House Production would like to welcome Jeramie Purser as Senior Account Director, responsible for overseeing all outside event labor and services. Jeramie comes to us with over 11 years experience as AV Director in several of Las Vegas' larger hotels. Welcome Jeramie!

New Blood

In-House Production has named Garry Carter their Chief Financial Officer. He will be responsible for overseeing business and financial operations and strategic initiatives for all of In-House Production's operations throughout Las Vegas, Hawaii, and California.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Better and Better

The Better Business Bureau has established a new designation for members who contractually meet the BBB’s high standards for integrity and reliability. “Accredited Businesses” achieve this status only after invitation, review, and acceptance by the BBB’s Board of Directors.

We are pleased to announce that In-House Production has been proclaimed an Accredited Business by the Better Business Bureau.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

VarioLifts at Work

In-House Production and Show Distribution put on a demonstration of Chainmaster’s VarioLift system today. Invited guests watched as the collection of ½ and 1-ton VarioLifts, mounted on trolleys, cruised around trusswork set up for the demonstration, all programmed through networked computer controllers. VarioLifts feature variable speed control, positional precision to 2 millimeters, very low operational noise, and free programmable start/stop ramps.

Want to know more? Give us a call.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Fore

In-House Production was a sponsor at yesterday's IATSE Local 720's 2008 Golf Tournament benefitting Safe Kids Clark County, held at Las Vegas National Golf Club. Once again a wildly successful event: perfect weather, great line-up of food and goodies, tireless volunteers, and some pretty weird-looking golf swings... and outfits. In addition to sponsoring the 18th hole and contributing tickets to the raffle, In-House Production sent Alan and Carrie Kist, Bobby Keber, and Robbie Libbon as our representative foursome. To their credit, they did return both golf carts relatively undamaged.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Crime of the Century... Well, So Far

Sometime after darkness fell last Friday, thieves descended upon the headquarters of In-House Production. With the criminal intent of master thieves and the cunning and skill of the Three Stooges, they managed to pry the In-House Production sign from the outside of our offices. Sheared pieces of bolts indicated that they had used that rare and technologically-challenging tool of the trade, the pry bar. Who could they be? What is their purpose?

We await the inevitable ransom demand.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Kamehameha Schools Song Contest

Yesterday In-House Production Hawaii began the labor payroll for this year’s production of The Kamehameha Schools Song Contest, Hawaii’s annual music competition between graduating classes of the Kamehameha Schools. Begun in 1921 as a way of preserving and enlarging students’ repertoire of the best in Hawaiian music, the competition is televised live in Hawaii, webcast on the school’s website, and is simulcast on the radio as well.

In-House Production would like to thank Ted Jung Jr. of Liquid Planet Studios, and IATSE Local 665’s President Al Omo and Business Agent Donovan Ahuna for their continued good work and good will in making this a great event.

Sunday, March 9, 2008

Criss Angel at the Luxor

In-House Production is proud to be supplying the install labor for Criss Angel's upcoming show at the Luxor, produced in tandem with Cirque du Soleil. As anyone familiar with Cirque will tell you, they never do anything halfway -- and Criss Angel is always over the top. Add In-House Production's professionalism and passion for safety, and you've got a sure recipe for success.

The show is scheduled to open this summer.

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Exhibitor2008


Once again, In-House Production will have our booth at EXHIBITOR2008, the largest industry exhibition of trade show and event products and services. It runs from March 10-12 at Mandalay Bay's Exhibit Hall, so be sure to stop by Booth 1127 and say hello.


Here's a shot of our booth at last year's exhibition. That's Mike, who for some reason is explaining how to palm a quarter.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Ground Support System

The MAGIC Convention was just in town. We at In-House Production supplied a 30' x 70' x 25' tall with 6 tower legs truss climbing (ground support) system. This was installed in the front lobby of the Las Vegas Convention for the MAGIC Convention, and used for Lighting and Sound, to light the runway and for interviewing the Clothing Manufacturers. With the help of Paul Chadwick, this part of the MAGIC convention was a big success. Come see our Ground Support System at the next MAGIC convention, which happens about every 6 months.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Colosseum Part 2

The Colosseum at Caesars Palace has made the changeover from Celine Dion to Bette Midler's stage event, and is now set up and ready for rehearsals. The raked stage on which Celine Dion performed has been removed, and a flat stage added. The stage thrust was shortened and more seats added to this 4000 seat theater. Tait Towers built the platforms used for the temporary stage. The Tait stage platforms can be changed depending on the show needs.

From December 26 to January 21st we removed the raked stage and stair unit used in Celine's show, and installed a Gala Lift System with 6 spiralifts and guides. The lift was designed to rise above the concrete floor by 4 feet. This was done to raise the basement floor to the height of the stage lift. We built up the basement with platforms built right here at In-House Production. (The risers are shown in our blog.)

We also installed over 30,000 feet of 3/16" aircraft cable to the fly system. The battens are all automated, each of them being a 15-line system per batten. We did this to remove curved battens used in the Celine Dion show, and to restore the venue to a more traditional theater feel.

We completed the changeover 3 days ahead of schedule, which allowed Bette Midler's load-in to start 3 days early. When truckloads of fly props and stage scenery began to arrive, we were ready to bring it into the theater and start installing the show.

More to come.

Thanks Chase

Soon we'll have to say bye and thanks to Chase Webb for all the work he has done on the changeover at the Colosseum. He took time out from working and living in Hawaii to come to Las Vegas and help us with all the paperwork involved in payroll and billing. We had four jobs with four companies within the Colosseum, and labor needed everywhere. It was a big job just keeping up with who had to be billed to what part of which job, and he did great.

At the end of the month, Chase will be heading back to Hawaii to take care of a couple of jobs we're doing there.

Thanks for the help.

Fall Protection Training

Our top sales person, Mike, has completed a 17-hour training course with HY-SAFE. The course was conducted at HY-SAFE's office, where all the equipment for their training program was located. Great training class to learn how and why, when, and where such equipment should be used.
We are now able to sell and install all types of your fall protection needs. We are licensed and bonded with the State Contractor Board with 2 licenses, C14 and C26, for your peace of mind. When it comes to your protection, we're here for the long run.

Let us (Mike) design your fall protection needs and supply all your fall protection equipment for your job.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Stage Platforms


This is a photo of the platforms that we at In-House are building for rental. This is before paint and the wood top. The platforms are strong enough to hold a 26' scissor lift and move around on the platform.