David Townsend ~ Freelance Audio Visual

AI-Enhanced Event Production & Presentation Support

Practical AI tools used on-site to move faster, reduce friction, and support live events.

How I Use AI in Live Event Environments

AI is used selectively and responsibly to support presenters, producers, and production teams—especially during rehearsals, speaker-ready room workflows, and show-day changes.

Common use cases:

  • Rapid creation of presentation graphics
  • Visual placeholders when assets are missing
  • Concept visuals to support talking points
  • Quick explainer images and simple diagrams
  • Last-minute content support without disrupting show flow

AI-Assisted PowerPoint & Presentation Support

When supporting PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides on-site, AI can help generate clean visuals quickly and reduce time wasted searching the internet or hunting through stock sites.

What AI helps with:

  • Creating presentation-ready images tailored to the message
  • Replacing missing or low-quality slide visuals
  • Producing simple diagrams and illustrations fast
  • Helping slides look cohesive and intentional under tight deadlines
  • Reducing reliance on random web images and questionable licensing

This is especially valuable for executive presentations, speaker-ready rooms, and rehearsal-day edits.

AI for Graphics, Visuals, and Short Video Elements

Beyond static slides, AI can assist with lightweight visual production that supports the show without creating risk or complexity.

Examples:

  • Custom images matched to brand tone and content
  • Background visuals for slides or screens
  • Simple motion elements or short video loops (when appropriate)
  • Visual concepts for presenters when design resources are limited

Why This Matters for Producers

AI used correctly on-site creates real operational advantages:

  • Faster turnaround during rehearsals
  • Fewer delays due to missing assets
  • More flexibility when content changes late
  • Cleaner visuals without a full design cycle
  • Less reliance on stock searches and last-minute scrambling

Professional Standards & Safeguards

AI is treated like any other production tool: it must be reliable, reviewed, and appropriate for the environment.

  • No unlicensed or copyrighted assets intentionally used
  • No experimental workflows introduced mid-show without validation
  • Human judgment and final review always applied
  • AI supports the workflow—it does not replace it

Background in AI-Driven Content Creation

Outside of live event work, I also operate Gen Art Studios, focused on AI-assisted visuals and content creation. That experience informs how AI is used practically and responsibly for event production environments.

When AI Support Makes the Most Sense

AI-assisted workflows are most valuable when:

  • Presenters request late changes
  • Visuals are missing, incomplete, or low quality
  • Timelines don’t allow traditional design cycles
  • Stock imagery doesn’t fit the message
  • The production needs speed without sacrificing professionalism

Availability

AI-assisted presentation and graphics support is available as part of:

  • Graphics / playback roles
  • Speaker-ready room support
  • On-site PowerPoint operation
  • General session and breakout support

To check dates and discuss your event:

My Availability

💵 Day Rates & Booking Info

Every event is unique — and so is the scope of support required.

Day Rates Vary by Scope, Location, and Role
Local & Nationwide Travel Available

 

Why Producers and Companies Call Me Back

• Calm under pressure — no panic, no drama
• Deep troubleshooting, not just button-pushing
• Client-facing and executive-safe
• Reliable, prepared, and self-directed
• Trusted with high-visibility general sessions


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