I produce multi-camera concert and festival broadcasts. Before Falcon Rundown, I managed my shows using printed rundowns, sticky notes taped to audio boards, and walkie-talkies among crew. If someone changed the setlist or lighting order, they’d run across the floor with a new sheet. There was always confusion, delay, or something missing.
I needed a digital tool that could handle live timing, cuecards, and last-minute changes. I stumbled on Falcon Rundown via a recommendation, and reading about it on Falcon Rundown persuaded me to try it.
During a live show, the lighting operator would ask: “Which song next?” I’d glance at my print, but their copy might be outdated.
We had no real-time collaboration: if I scribbled a note on paper, someone else might miss it.
Talents and hosts got physical cuecards; if set order changed, we had to reprint or talk them through changes live.
Timing was manual: I’d ring a bell if we drifted off schedule.
Once we implemented it for a major show, the effect was immediate:
Live timing mode kept the show on pace. I could glance and know exactly where we were running ahead or behind.
Cuecards & teleprompter: hosts viewed scripts and cues on tablets. No paper, no confusion.
Editable tags and notes: I could leave remarks like “fade music 5 seconds early,” and attach them to particular stories.
Real-time updates: If I changed setlist ordering mid-show, it propagated instantly everywhere — lighting, audio, camera.
PDF export: I printed a backup rundown for stage managers, but mostly used the live version.
When a guest’s arrival was delayed, I reordered three songs. That update was reflected across all devices instantly, and the band, lighting, and cameras just followed. No frantic mess-ups. The pacing stayed tight.
Now, I can’t imagine producing a live concert without Falcon’s tools. Wish I had found it sooner.
To see exactly what it does, exploring the features on Falcon Rundown gives you a clear picture of how it could transform your live productions.