Since 2023
Complete production of the UdeM Optometry Ball
Location: Esterel Resort
Our mandate
For the past four years, Master D has handled the complete technical, logistical, and audiovisual management of this event. Services included professional sound systems for both the indoor venue and the terrace—perfectly suited for speeches and DJ sets, as well as stage and ambient lighting and large-screen video projection. Additionally, Master D managed the space's design and décor, including table and chair styling, centerpiece design, and the installation of overhead garden string lights—while also coordinating on-site entertainment (a jazz trio in 2023, a DJ, and an emcee).
Project specifications
Client: Optometry Students' Association of the University of Montreal
Location: Estérel Resort
Participants: 30 to 70 depending on the year
Type: Graduation Ball
Frequency: 2023 to 2026
Industry: Healthcare
Duration: 1 day
Number of rooms: 2
Technical challenges
✔ Technical management and audiovisual support for the ball
✔ Full setup prior to guest arrival
✔ Synchronization of projections
✔ Support for presenters
✔ Playback of music videos during the dance
✔ Simultaneous management of multiple wireless microphones for various presenters
✔ Complete sound system for the DJ and jazz band performances
✔ Management of stage lighting and LED room-perimeter lighting for the gala's presenters, musicians, and DJ
✔ Management of gala evening performers (jazz trio, host, and DJ)
✔ Planning of the evening’s schedule, entertainment, and activities
✔ Coordination between the client and the evening’s performers
✔ Gala evening design concept
✔ Installation of 150 feet of overhead garden string lights
✔ Table styling and décor, chair dressing, and centerpiece design and installation
✔ Installation of a black backdrop curtain wall
Equipment used
JBL Professional sound system
Speakers and subwoofers
Programmable LED stage and perimeter lighting
Handheld wireless microphones
Various microphones for the band
A/V control booth
HD video projection on one or two 12-foot-wide giant screens
Black stage backdrop curtains (12 to 36 feet wide)
150 feet of overhead string lights
Custom-built DJ booth designed by our team
White spandex chair covers
White banquet tablecloths with quilted underlays
Burlap table runners
2026 centerpieces: wood slices, cylindrical vases with tall faux candles, greenery, and faux lanterns
2023–2025 centerpieces: wood slices, mason jars, and assorted vases with varied arrangements of flowers, twigs, and greenery
Customer testimonial
"Hi David,
We received nothing but great feedback! Everyone really loved the lighting, the decor, and the DJ! Thanks again for a fantastic evening!
Best regards,"
- UdeM Optometry Formal Committee (Class of 2026)
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"Hi David!
Thanks so much for everything! You were amazing! I’ll definitely be recommending you to next year’s committee! :)
Best regards,"
- UdeM Optometry Formal Committee (Class of 2025)
Are you organizing a prom, gala evening, or conference at Estérel Resort?
Master D handles coordination, technical management (sound, lighting, audiovisual, webcasting), video recording, venue décor, and artist management for your event.