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Advancing
Also known as show advancing.
The ongoing process of coordinating and documenting an event’s requirements with venues and suppliers before arrival.
In practice
Good advancing identifies owners and deadlines, records substitutions, confirms drawings and power, and produces one shared current version rather than relying on scattered messages.
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Sources
- Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.