The Omni Show How Chris Conti Uses OmniGraffle
Sep 22, 2025
In this engaging chat, Chris Conti, Chief Innovation Officer at Production Resource Group, shares his journey from theater to high-profile live events like the Super Bowl. He reveals how OmniGraffle has been his secret weapon in creating clear diagrams for complex lighting and audio setups. Chris discusses his unique ‘start-at-the-end’ approach, emphasizing how visuals help streamline production processes. Get insights into his fast-paced strategies for managing extensive setups, and discover the passion and collaboration that fuel his successful career.
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From Detention To Designing Tours
- Chris Conti started hanging theater lights as a detention assignment in high school and fell in love with it.
- He studied theater, toured with bands, then moved into product development and engineered large-scale event equipment.
Use Photos To Make Diagrams Intuitive
- Try using real equipment images in diagrams to flatten the learning curve for technicians.
- Import photos into OmniGraffle so people can match drawings to physical gear quickly.
Pictures Beat Abstract Specs
- Visual, literal diagrams collapse abstraction and accelerate understanding for mixed-experience crews.
- Showing exact connectors and rack layouts removes guesswork compared with spreadsheets.