Class Catalog

Electricity/Power
Class Description
480V Power Systems

480V power systems are common on our stages and sets and have many benefits as well as hazards. This class will instruct you on what you need to know to plan, rig, and use 480V Power Systems safely and effectively on set.

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Electrical Power Lab 101

The Electrical Power Lab class will go in depth into the world of portable power distribution systems. Using the equipment that we use of set, we will examine the practical influences that electrical theory has on our work.

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Electricity 101

This class which will cover the basics of Electrical Theory for the Set Lighting Technician. We will cover conductors, insulators, electromagnetism, AC & DC power generation, transformers, parallel; series circuits, overcurrent protection, Ohm's Law, and more.

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Electricity 101B-Electrical Calculations

Our Electricity 101B - Calculations class focuses entirely on solving difficult real-world problems using electrical calculations. This is an excellent way to flex your mental muscle and figure out how to make electricity work for you.

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Electricity 201: Power for Rigging Gaffers

Complex power systems using LED, Moving Light, and Dimming Technology can have significant advanced power issues. This course will draw on experiences from our Rigging Gaffers to illustrate why these problems occur, when to expect them, and how to avoid them.

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Ground Fault Seminar - Part I with Guy Holt

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Power Quality with Richard Cadena

With the constant influx of new lighting technology, Power Quality is more important than ever. Non-linear loads and low power factor devices can introduce harmonics and other issues into our distribution systems that can wreak havoc with electronic devices and cause issues with our power runs.

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Resistive Neutral Webinar with Guy Holt

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Rigging For Wet Locations

This class will focus on safely and effectively rigging & operating your electrical system in, and in the vicinity of water. By using real-life scenarios, we will be discussing how to avoid the pitfalls and problems of working around water, including using a tiered GFCI system.

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[Online] 480V Power Systems

480V power systems are common on our stages and sets and have many benefits as well as hazards. This class will instruct you on what you need to know to plan, rig, and use 480V Power Systems safely and effectively on set.

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[Online] All About Power Calculations with Richard Cadena

All About Power Calculations: single-phase, 3-phase, balanced and unbalanced.

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[Online] Electricity 101B - Electrical Calculations

Our Electricity 101B - Calculations class focuses entirely on solving difficult real-world problems using electrical calculations. This is an excellent way to flex your mental muscle and figure out how to make electricity work for you.

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[Online] Entertainment Electrics with Richard Cadena

This is Richard Cadena's complete 14-hour class on Entertainment Electrics from start to finish.

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[Online] GFCIs for Motion Pictures/Television Production
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[Online] Grounding & Bonding with Richard Cadena

Proper grounding and bonding practices are essential to a safe electrical system yet they are often the most misunderstood aspect of electrical safety. Join Richard Cadena as he explains the "hows" and "whys" of grounding and bonding in portable electrical distribution systems.

 

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[Online] Intro to NEC Article 530: Motion Picture and Television Studios

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[Online] Intro to Power Distribution with Richard Cadena

This introductory course establishes a base level of knowledge of electrical theory for entertainment professionals who work with portable power distribution systems. This course is designed to complement Local 728's Electricity 101 class.

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[Online] NEC 2020: An Overview with Richard Cadena
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[Online] NEC Article 530 Focus Group

Article 530 (Motion Picture/Television Studios and Similar Locations) of the National Electrical Code is being revised this year. Local 728 is taking a leadership role in this revision and your feedback is essential. Please join us and give us feedback and ideas.

 

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[Online] Portable Power Generators with Richard Cadena

The heart of the portable power distribution system is the generator. ETCP Recognized Trainer and author Richard Cadena will walk us through how portable power generators function as well as how to appropriate select and use them.

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[Online] Proposed Changes to Article 530 of the NEC (NPFA 70)

Article 530 of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) governs the use of portable power distribution systems for motion picture/television studios and similar locations. This code cycle, a complete revision of Article 530 has been proposed.

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[Online] Setting Up and Monitoring Power Distribution Systems with Richard Cadena

Portable electrical power distribution systems need constant attention and if not assembled properly will cause nothing but problems. Join Richard Cadena as he looks at installing and monitoring these systems in a dynamic entertainment environment.

 

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[Online] Your Questions Answered: The Parking Lot with Richard Cadena

We have been fortunate to have Richard Cadena as part of our Training Program. Over these past few weeks, he has been asked some interesting questions that have either been "put in the parking lot" or he thought others might like to hear.

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Other
Class Description
A Lighting Designer's Perspective featuring Jeff Ravitz

Join Jeff Ravitz and other LDs for a discussion about the art of lighting and bringing your vision to life. Jeff's body of work spans from musical tours Bruce Springsteen, architectural lighting, and live event television.

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Body Maintenance & Injury Prevention Seminar

Taking care of your health and body is the single most important thing you can do for a successful life and career. If you are experiencing chronic pain or injury, this is something you cannot put off any longer.

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Certification Rehearsal Exam

Want to know how you would do on the ETCP Exam without the stress? One of the largest hurdles to achieving the ETCP Certification is the physical act of taking the exam.

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Changes to Article 530 of the National Electrical Code

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Color Theory Fundamentals and the Set Lighting Technician

Working with digital cameras can create unique color challenges that may or may not be consistent when using different cameras or lighting equipment. This makes having a solid understanding of color theory important to all of us who handle and set up this gear, not just Programmers or CLTs.

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Elation Lighting IP65 and Moving Light Workshop
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ETCP Certification Focus Group

Interested in becoming ETCP Certified?

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Investing During Uncertain Times with Jason Friedman

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Lighting for Live Televised Events

Award winning lighting designers Jeff Ravitz and Jim Moody have been on the leading edge of entertainment lighting design and technology for decades. This class, as a companion to their recent book, will examine the challenges and solutions to lighting live televised events.

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PRG Ground Control Followspot Operator

The PRG GroundControl™ Followspot System gives a followspot operator the freedom to remotely operate a high output automated luminaire as a followspot from up to 2,000 feet away.

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[Online Seminar] "Lighting Ironman 2"

Join Mike Bauman and Scott Barnes as they continue their discussion of the lighting behind the Ironman movies with "Ironman 2".

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[Online Seminar] CLT Panel on Set Lighting in the COVID-19 World

Join our panel of CLTs and Department Heads as we discuss the possibilities and challenges of working in the COVID-19 world.

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[Online Seminar] IATSE Local 728 Town Hall on Diversity

Local 728 has a long tradition of marching in the Los Angeles Kingdom Day Parade honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but it is not enough to stand and march one day out of the year.

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[Online Seminar] The Lighting of Cowboys & Aliens

This week's Showcase Panel will be Cowboys & Aliens with Mike Bauman and Scott Barnes.

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[Online] Case Study: Birds of Prey

Join Michael Bauman and crew to discuss the lighting and control systems used for the motion picture Birds Of Prey. This presentation is an expansion upon the panel that was presented last fall at the LDI Convention and Trade Show.

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[Online] Chief Lighting Technicians Forum

This online forum will be for CLTs to get together and provide feedback on technical issues they are facing on set.

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[Online] Invoicing Production for your Rental with QuoteBuilder

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[Online] Lean Manufacturing as it applies to Set Lighting

Lean Manufacturing, also known as the Toyota Production system, was developed by Toyota to make cars faster, cheaper, and with less defects. They put their faith in their employees and gave them the ability to change things from the bottom up to make this happen.

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[Online] Managing Budgets & Navigating the Production Department

Managing budgets for a high budget production is a combination of experience, knowledge, art, politics, and negotiation. Balancing the needs of different units, rigging, fixtures, lighting control/data, and other departments can be a complex and difficult challenge.

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[Online] The Weekly Wrap-Up

In today's world of Safety & Training, things are changing on on daily basis. Join us on Friday afternoons to catch up on the latest on what is happening.

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Specialized
Class Description
ACLT Seminar

Join ACLTs from both TV and film as they provide a broad overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Chief Lighting Technician. This will be an opportunity to both learn and network with your brothers and sisters.

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Followspot Operation

Followspot operation is a skill that takes very specific and precise training in order to perform seamlessly. In terms of what is seen on camera, followspot operation is perhaps the most unforgiving when it comes to mistakes.

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HMI Lighting Technician

HMI Lights are used commonly on set but there is much more to using them than plugging them in and striking the lamp.

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HMI Technician: Ballast Function

This class will focus on the advanced aspects of HMI lights with a special emphasis on function, operation, and troubleshooting of HMI ballasts.<We will also cover basic maintenance tasks that will keep your lights functioning on location or under extreme conditions.This class will focus on th

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Lightbridge CRLS Workshop

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Negotiation Foundations Workshop with Scotwork USA

The Negotiation Foundation Workshop demystifies the art of negotiation for negotiators of all ages and backgrounds. Delivered in an inspiring one-day format by expert Scotwork consultants, the workshop explains fundamental concepts, terminology and processes.

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Negotiations Skills Seminar with Scotwork USA
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Personal Financial Fitness Webinar: Retirement Planning

This class will take a deep dive into retirement planning.  Jason will discuss how to determine when to retire, the best ways to maximize your Social Security benefit and the most tax efficient ways to structure your retirement income.  

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ROBE RoboSpot Remote Followspot System

Remote Follow Spots are becoming very popular in several areas of our industry.

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Soldering Lab (2 Day Class)

This class is the combination of both Local 728's hands-on Soldering Labs. Day One focuses on skills needed for technicians working with LED Assemblies. LED Assembly Technicians require top level soldering skills and the only way to get and maintain them is by doing the work.

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Soldering Lab 101

****SIGNUPS WILL OPEN FOR THIS CLASS ON JUNE 16 AT 9:00AM****

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Soldering Lab 201

This hands-on class will give you the opportunity to make your mistakes and sharpen your skills in a no-consequences environment under the guidance of experienced solder technicians. This advanced Soldering Lab will place an emphasis on advanced soldering applications including LED applications.

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[Online Seminar] ACLTuesdays

Being an ACLT requires a lot of knowledge and skill across a broad spectrum of topics.

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[Online Seminar] All About Your Kit

Join Benoit Richard, Scott Barnes, and Mike Bauman as they discuss the ins and outs of purchasing and using your own equipment on the job.

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[Online Seminar] Digital ACLT

The workload of the ACLT is complex which requires note-taking, planning, record-keeping, communication, budget & inventory management, and project & personnel management.  Digital tools are an essential part of the tool kit.

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[Online Seminar] Guided Meditation with Timothy Ryan & Aimee Scardina

Positive mental health practices such as mindfulness have been identified as one of the ways to cope with the new normal when we go back to work.

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[Online Seminar] Work Flow of the Rigging CLT

The role of the Rigging CLT has changed dramatically in the past few years.

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[Online] ARRI Orbiter Reveal

This session will be an introduction to the ARRI Orbiter and a first run through it's complete control capabilities and optics.

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[Online] ARRI SkyPanel P.1

This session will review the entire control capabilites of the SkyPanel

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[Online] ARRI SkyPanel P.2

This session will go further into depth with the control parameters of the SkyPanel and crossing over int eh interfacing with control systems in regards to Wireless DMX, RDM, and sACN protocols.

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[Online] Basic Soldering Skills Lab

This class will give the novice solderer basic skills and knowledge to build up their skills where they can work as part of a crew on larger projects.

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[Online] Movers In Motion (Pictures)

This panel will link at role that moving light technology plays in the motion picture/television industry from it's earliest days to the current cutting edge technology.

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[Online] Soldering/LED Technician Seminar

Soldering and LED Assembly skills are essential for Fixture Technicians and many other jobs within our jurisdiction. This seminar will give you the opportunity to ask questions and see demonstrations by experts in the craft.

 

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CAD/Previsualization
Class Description
Advanced Rendering and Lighting Techniques for Vectorworks

In addition to simple plotting and 2D/3D modeling, Vectorworks is capable of photo-realistic renderings which can help sell lighting concepts to directors, cinematographers and clients.

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LXBeams Drafting Lab - Basic

Appropriate for both new and experienced users of LXBeams, the Basic LXBeams Drafting Lab will consist of introduction of the software and a section of instruction on particular aspects of the program.

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The Role of the Lighting Draftsperson

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Vectorworks 3D

This class focuses on advanced skills working in the 3D Vectorworks environment, focusing on understanding and practicing control and management of the subtleties of working planes. Every object created within the Vectorworks Spotlight 3D environment has a relationship to a working plane.

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Vectorworks Advanced Reporting & Publishing

This hands-on project-based workshop provides an advanced exploration of professional skills with information modeling in Vectorworks Spotlight. Every object created within Vectorworks Spotlight contains information that can be counted, calculated, and reported.

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Vectorworks for CLTs, CRTs, and Creative Planning

This course is designed to support the creative process using both paid and free Vectorworks tools and is intended for both artistic creativity and the creative planning of complex rigs and fixture layouts.

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Vectorworks Spotlight (4 day Class)

Vectorworks Spotlight is a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) drawing program specifically designed for the Entertainment Lighting industry.

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Vectorworks Spotlight 103-104 Advanced Topics (2 Day)

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Vectorworks Spotlight Lab - Advanced

The Advanced Vectorworks Spotlight Lab will provide ongoing opportunities for current Vecto

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Vectorworks Spotlight Lab - Basic

The Basic Vectorworks Spotlight Lab will consist of a section of instruction on particular aspects of the program appropriate for users new to the program.

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Vectorworks Spotlight Lab - Intermediate

The Intermediate Vectorworks Spotlight Lab will provide ongoing opportunities for Vectorworks users to sharpen their skills and an avenue for seeking professional help with individual problems they face.

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Vectorworks Spotlight: Basic Skills (2 Day Class)

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Vectorworks Virtual & Augmented Reality Workflows

SUMMARY

This hands-on project-based workshop provides an advanced exploration of professional skills with virtual and augmented presentation workflows in Vectorworks Spotlight Design Software.

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Working as a Lighting Draftsperson
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[Online] Beginning Vectorworks (2 Day Class)

This combination of the Vectorworks 101 and 102 class is suited to members who are new to Vectorworks and those with a basic understanding who would like to strengthen the foundation of their knowledge.

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[Online] Lightwright 6 with John McKernon

Join Lightwright creator John McKernon and Lightwright user David Kane as they explore how Lightwright can be integrated into the modern film and television workflow to speed up and automate many of the tasks facing anyone managing a modern set.

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[Online] Vectorworks 3D

This class focuses on advanced skills working in the 3D Vectorworks environment, focusing on understanding and practicing control and management of the subtleties of working planes. Every object created within the Vectorworks Spotlight 3D environment has a relationship to a working plane.

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[Online] Vectorworks Hang-out

These sessions are designed for people of all levels of experience with Vectorworks.

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[Online] Vectorworks in Six Days ( 6 Day Class)

Starting from the Basics, this class will take the attendee through the process of learning the Vectorworks Software to a point where they are comfortable using it for set.

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[Online] Vectorworks Spotlight (3 Day Class)
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[Online] Vectorworks Spotlight (5 Day Class)
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DMX & Network Protocols
Class Description
ArtNet/Streaming ACN (Lab)

ArtNet and Streaming-ACN are DMX control protocols that work over TCP/IP. Most newer consoles and advanced lighting equipment are using these protocols to ensure control reliability.

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ArtNet/Streaming ACN/RDM (Lab)

ArtNet and Streaming-ACN are DMX control protocols that work over TCP/IP. Most newer consoles and advanced lighting equipment are using these protocols to ensure control reliability.

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Basic DMX for the Set Lighting Technician

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Control Protocols Suite (4-Days)

There are two ways to sign up for our Control Protocols Classes. If you wish to signup for all 4 classes, please sign up for the Control Protocols Suite. If you only want to sign up for some, but not all of the classes then sign up for each individual class.

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DMX Networking 101

Our sets are dependent on large and complex Lighting Control Systems. Individual control of 1000s of different lights and parameters is common. These complex lighting control systems can save hours of set up time each day when they are installed and managed properly.

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Ethernet for Lighting Control (Lab)

This class provides advanced instruction beyond the Ethernet Protocols 101A classes using lighting equipment found on set.

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Ethernet Protocols 101

Lighting control networks are now more than just DMX and dimmers. Many sets have hundreds of lighting devices on a network and Ethernet connects everything together.

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Ethernet Rigging Bootcamp

Need to know more about setting up and troubleshooting ethernet rigs but don't want to be a full-fledged network technician?

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Hands On New Technology within Wireless DMX

Wireless DMX Networking is now a basic requirement for many of us to do our jobs. Wireless DMX and the technology involved is more complex and constantly evolving. Where DMX-512A is stable and rarely changes, this is not the case with Wireless DMX.

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Info on Lighting Control Protocols Classes

We are happy to announce that we will be presenting our Lighting Control Protocols Suite of classes July 25 - July 28. You can sign-up for them in one of two ways: either as the full suite or individual classes if you only need to brush up in a few areas. The class schedule is as follows:

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Lead Control Systems Technician

This class integrates all of the Control Systems Protocols classes and provides instructions for planning and installing complex systems.

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New Technology within Wireless DMX

DMX Networking is now a basic requirement for many of us to do our jobs. The next step is Wireless DMX and the technology involved is more complex and constantly evolving. Where DMX-512A is stable and rarely changes, this is not the case with Wireless DMX.

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Remote Device Management (RDM)

RDM (Remote Device Management) allows compatible devices to communicate over existing DMX equipment to provide two-way communications for configuration, monitoring and system setup.RDM will allow the programmer to discover, configure, and monitor any RDM-enabled device from the lighting console.

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Rigging Programmer 101

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Wireless DMX

Wireless DMX can be a show saver when the situation calls for it and can save you and your crew significant amounts of time.

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Wireless DMX Lab

This class is the extension of the Wireless DMX class and focuses on hands-on usage of wireless DMX equipment. 

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[Online] Advanced Control Protocols for the Set Lighting Technician
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[Online] DMX Networking 101

Our sets are becoming more and more dependent on large and complex Lighting Control Systems. Individual control of over 1000 different lights is becoming common. These complex lighting control systems can save hours of set up time each day when they are installed and managed properly.

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[Online] Ethernet Protocols 101
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[Online] Multiverse Wireless DMX Day 1- Wireless Networking and Multiverse Training by City Theatrical

This two-part class is being provided for Local 728 members by City Theatrical.

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[Online] Multiverse Wireless DMX Day 2 - Operation and Set Up by City Theatrical

This two-part class is being provided for Local 728 members by City Theatrical.

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[Online] Wireless Lighting Controls-Advanced Skills

This class is for members who have worked with or have taken our Wireless Lighting Control classes and would like to update on the latest technology or refresh their knowledge.

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[Online] Wireless Lighting Controls-Basic Concepts

This class is for members who are new to Wireless Lighting Control. Wireless Lighting Control can be a show saver when the situation calls for it and can save you and your crew significant amounts of time.

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[Online] Wireless Lighting Controls-Compatibility and Surveys

This class is for the Control System Technician, Rigging Technicians and ACLTs who will be ordering equipment, assembling the rigs, and/or doing location scouts.  As we are all very aware, not all equipment is compatible.

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LED & Digital Lighting Technology
Class Description
Astera Certified 8-Hour Training Class
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Astera Training

This class will give the Set Lighting Technician the skills to comfortably set up and use Astera lights.

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Color Science for Production LED Lighting

Integrating LED lights with the modern digital camera can create some unique challenges that may or may not repeat themselves with similar cameras or lights. This session will cover the visible color spectrum and how it relates to both the human eye and camera sensors.

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Fiilex Lighting Workshop

This class will familiarize all attendees to Fiilex and our lighting fixtures. It will cover a general overview of the company, our products and accessories, and how to use them.

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Kino Flo Virtual Production Lighting Workshop featuring MIMIK

Discussion and demonstration of MIMIK, the full spectrum onset image-based lighting tile from Kino Flo. Discussion of various implementation processes. Tutorial on the Helios processor. How to synchronize MIMIK to a volume and genlock to camera.

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LED Advanced Project Lab

Have an idea or working on an existing LED project?

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LED Assembly Technician (2 Day Class)

LED technology has great advantages to our CLTs and fixture technicians. These low voltage, low profile, light sources can be assembled into small spaces and devices where conventional lighting is not possible.

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LED Assembly Technician 101

LED technology has great advantages to our CLTs and fixture technicians. These low voltage, low profile, light sources can be assembled into small spaces and devices where conventional lighting is not possible.

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LED Assembly Technician 201

This class focuses on advancing the skills learned in the LED Assembly Technician 101A class though more focused hands on work. The LED Assembly Technician 101A class or permission of the instructor is required prior to taking this class.

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LED: Quality of Light

This class will examine how the design and engineering of LED light sources can affect the quality of their light output.  Due to the multiple-source nature of LED luminaires and properties of the light emitting diode, this equipment has significance differences in light quality from traditional

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Lighting in the Multicolor World

Color temperature has always been important to the motion picture/television industry but with the advent of LED technology and digital cameras, it is more important than ever.

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Mappable LED Assembly Technician (2 Day)

As set designs become more inclusive of lighting so develops the complexity of this lighting. It is not uncommon for us to implement 100-200 universes of Mappable LED elements. This 2-day class dives into the design and implementation of Mappable LED for use on camera.

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RuPixel Training Lab

This first part of the class will cover pixel theory, pixel driver properties, the driving force and need for the RuPixel system, and how to set up and use the system.

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Video Color Space Fundamentals for the Set Lighting Technician

Lighting color value communication

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[Onine] LED Assembly Technician 201 (2-Day Class)

This class focuses on advancing the skills learned in the LED Assembly Technician 101 class though more focused hands on work. The LED Assembly Technician 101 class or permission of the instructor is required prior to taking this class.

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[Online Seminar] Mappable LEDs

As set designs become more inclusive of lighting so develops the complexity of set lighting. It is not uncommon for us to implement 100-200 universes of Mappable LED elements. Join David Meyers as we take a deep dive into the world of Mappable LEDs.

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[Online] LED Assembly Technician 101 (2-Day Class)

LED technology has great advantages to our CLTs and fixture technicians. These low voltage, low profile, light sources can be assembled into small spaces and devices where conventional lighting is not possible.

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[Online] LED Assembly Technician/Soldering Lab (4 Day)

Local 728 is doing what many thought couldn't be done and are offering our LED Assembly Technician/Soldering Lab Online for the second time. This class is limited in size with a few additional requirements.

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[Online] LED Assembly Technician/Soldering Lab (6 Day Class)

Local 728 is once again doing what it was said couldn''t be done and offering our LED Assembly Technician/Soldering Lab Online. This is a pilot class and will be limited in size with a few requirements.

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[Online] Mappable LED Lab (2 Day)

As set designs become more inclusive of lighting so develops the complexity of this lighting. It is not uncommon for us to implement 100-200 universes of Mappable LED elements. This 2-day class dives into the design and implementation of Mappable LED for use on camera.

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Balloon Lighting
Class Description
Balloon Lighting & Grip Technician - Cloud

Cloud balloons used for both lighting and diffusion are becoming more common and we often find ourselves filling, rigging, and working these balloons with our Local 80 Brothers and Sisters.

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Balloon Lighting Technician 101

Balloon Lighting Technicians are in demand and this class will give you the hands-on training to familiarize yourself with the function and operation of Lighting Balloons.

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Balloon Lighting Technician 201

Balloon Lighting Technicians are in demand and this class will give you the hands-on training to familiarize yourself with the function and operation of Lighting Balloons.

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[Online] Balloon Lighting Technician

Balloon Lighting Technicians are in demand and this online class will familiarize yourself with the function and operation of Lighting Balloons.

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Rigging
Class Description
Cleaning, Teching, and Gobos: Working With Moving Lights

This hands-on class will focus on the essentials of working with moving lights including: storage and handling; access to internal components and cleaning; knowing when to clean vs return; working in the menus; "hidden" features (such as using a moving light as a node); basic upkeep and replacing

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Knots, Rope, and Traditional Rigging

Proper knot tying is an essential skill for the lighting technician and the most basic skills are often the most easily overlooked. This hands-on class will go into how rope functions, inspection, maintenance, knots, loads, breaking strength, and warning signs of an overloaded system.

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Overhead Rigging: Chain Motors and Truss

Chain motors and truss are becoming common on our sets. While the rigging of chain motors and trussing is frequently performed by Local 80 Grips, we are often hanging tons of lights, cable, and equipment on them.

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Rigging and Electrical Math Workshop

This joint class with IATSE Local 80 will provide training from basic algebra skills through advanced calculations required for both set lighting and grip crews.

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Vehicle Lighting for Non-Traditional Cameras

This course focuses on techniques for safely and effectively rigging lighting systems in vehicles with non-traditional cameras such as the GoPro. This class will cover using portable generators, battery systems, and control systems frequently used on these vehicles.

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Wire Rope Rigging

This joint class with Local 80 explores the use of wire rope for rigging both electrical and grip equipment. Wire rope has many advantages but specialized training is required in order to use it safely and efficiently.

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Working in the Ozone/Industry Rescue Awareness (High Elevation) with Local 80

Local 80 is holding a class on Industry Rescue and is inviting Local 728 members to join the class. This class is all about the rescue of someone who has fallen from height, is being suspended by their Fall Protection, and there is no access or availability from below with a lift.

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[Online] Skills for the Rigging CLT: Using Math to Plan Your Rig"

Working as a Rigging CLT encompasses many different skill sets. This series of classes will focus on different subjects in order make you a safer and more efficient Rigging CLT.

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Dimming Technology
Class Description
Dimming Technology 101

Dimmers are an essential part of our electrical distribution systems with many of our sets and stages routinely having several hundred. Technology is constantly evolving to include forward-phase, reverse-phase, and sine wave dimming technology.

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Dimming Technology 201

This class follows up on the basic dimmer information given in the DImming 101B class with particular emphasis placed on using the options in the control modules. This will give the dimmer technician a wide variety of options on how to install, manage, and monitor the dimming system.

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Class Description
Electrical Power Sources

The electrical power source is the beginning (and the end) of the electrical circuit. Understanding the source of the electricity is essential to working with it effectively.

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ETCP Entertainment Electrician and Portable Power Technician Certifications

Are you ready to demonstrate that you are the best in the business and do your part for Local 728? Become an ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician or Portable Power Distribution Technician.

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ETCP Exam Practice Session

Want to know how you would do on the ETCP Exam without the stress? One of the largest hurdles to achieving the ETCP Certification is the physical act of taking the exam.

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Information on Electrical Classes in July

We are happy to announce that we will be presenting several Electrical Class in July. The following classes are now open for sign-ups:

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Lighting Seminar

This seminar will provide training on advanced topics facing the Set Lighting Technician.

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Local 728 Town Hall

Please join us for an open discussion of current issues affecting your present work and your future.

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Lottery/Hold Prerequisite

This is a placeholder. Members will not be enrolled until their applications are received.

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LXBeams Drafting Lab - Advanced

The LXBEams Drafting Lab - Advanced will provide ongoing opportunities for current LXBEams u

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LXBeams Drafting Lab - Intermediate

The Intermediate LXBeams Drafting Lab will provide ongoing opportunities for LXBeams users to sharpen their skills and an avenue for seeking professional help with individual problems they face.

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LXBeams Software Training (4-Day Class)

This class will provide basic instruction on how to use the LXBeams computer aided drawing software.  Similar to Vectorworks Spotlight, this software is specifically developed for the entertainment lighting industry.

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MBox Media Server -Basic Skills

The Mbox family of media server and media playback software gives users powerful and flexible control by working seamlessly with media playback, composition, effects, and transitions.  Mbox offers more power through modernized API’s, a fully 64-bit code-base, and better utilization of modern oper

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Memorial Day Notice

In honor of all of the Americans who have served their country, and in particular those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to promote the promise of freedom and liberty, we will not be holding any events on Monday, May 25.

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No Classes in February

Local 728's Skills Training Classes are funding through Contract Services Administration Training Trust Fund (CSATTF) and their fiscal year ends on January 31.

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Training Classes in July

With the Motion Picture/Television Industry ramping back up (please make sure everyone you know wears their masks so we can all get back to work) we are going to slow down the pace of Skills Training Classes in July.

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Trans Inclusivity for the Entertainment Industry

The issues of trans-gender and non-binary persons are not familiar to most of us. It is imperative that we do what we can to understand these issues so we can adequately support these people who work and live along side of us.

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[Online Seminar] Back-to-Work in the age of COVID-19: PHASE 2 Updates

PHASE 1 of the Back to Work plan is (hopefully) nearly completed and it is time for PHASE 2 which focuses on our specific job duties and tasks. Several focus groups have been working pro-actively to address our concerns.

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[Online Seminar] RCLT Round Table on Working in the Age of COVID-19

Join this group of Rigging Chief Lighting Technicians on their discussions of how we should safely rig sets while COVID-19 is a threat to our safety & health. 

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[Online] DMX Networking 101 Part 2

This is part two of the [Online] DMX Networking class. You must take the part one before taking this class.

 

 

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[Online] Electrical Power Distribution Theory with Richard Cadena

This online course will examine the electrical theory behind power distribution and will cover topics such as single and three-phase circuits, alternating current, kVA/kW, ohm's law and power factor.

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[Online] Online Classes Focus Group Meeting

As Local 728 moves training online, we will need constant feedback to know what is working, what can work better, and what isn't working. If you have taken advantage of some of our online trainings and want to share your experience, please join us!

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[Online] Women of 728 Virtual Meetup

This event is for the Women of 728 only. Please join your sisters on our weekly meeting to check in and discuss what is going on in the world around us.

 

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Lighting Consoles & Media Servers
Class Description
EOS on Nomad

This class teaches you how to use ETC's Eos software and an ETCNomad dongle to control a lighting rig from a PC or Mac. You will build your own show file using simple, real-world examples.

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EOS Series Lighting Consoles (ION) 4 Day Class

ION Lighting Consoles are part of the ETC EOS Family of Lighting Controllers. These consoles are used to program everything from basic dimming systems on multicamera shows to high profile live television shows with extensive moving light rigs.

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EOS Series Lighting Consoles (ION) Expert Topics

This is an advanced level class focusing on expert level topics including effects and pixel mapping. This class is intended for people with a good deal of experience on the ION or who complete the 3-Day class.

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GrandMA 2 Console Programming

This two-day class is for members with programming experience who would like to broaden their capabilities by learning the GrandMA 2 Lighting Console. You must have a solid understanding of DMX Networking, previous programming experience, and a knowledge of TCP/IP protocol.

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grandMA 3 Beginner Course

The grandMA3 Beginner course is designed for the new programmer or the professional programmer with little to no experience with grandMA2.

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grandMA3 for grandMA2 Programmers

This class is specifically designed for grandMA2 programmers who want to transition to using the grandMA3. This is not an entry level course, so please only sign up if you have programming experience on the grandma2.

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High End Systems Whole Hog 4 Class

ETC has reached out to us with 2 seats in their Whole Hog class THIS WEEK on Thursday (August 17) and Friday (August 18). We will be giving away these seats in order of signup with others being placed on the Waiting List.

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How to talk to your Programmer/Deciphering what your CLT is trying to say

Communication is key to running a good set. No where is this more important than between CLT and Programmer. Often not being in the same place, clean and efficient communication with each other requires both people to understand each other's job and thought processes.

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Introduction to Lighting Programming

This class is an entry level course designed to teach the fundamentals of being a lighting programmer.

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Introduction to Rigging Programmer

Are you interested in becoming a programmer for the rigging department?

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Lighting Console Programming 101

Lighting Console Programming is a job that requires more than just technical skill.

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Lighting Programmers Lab

This class will focus on current skill-based issues that affect lighting programmers and how to avoid/solve them. The instructor will set-up a topic and examine ways to work around these issues on multiple platforms. This class will also provide time to examine specific problems and solutions.

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MBox Media Server-Skills Lab
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Media Servers & Pixelmapping

Video-based lighting products are a valuable tool in the Gaffer’s pocket. This class is designed to show what video-based tools are available to enhance the lighting for set and is focused for gaffers, programmers, and aspiring media server techs.

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Obsidian Control Systems 3-Day Training Lottery by Chalk Cine Ctrl

Chalk Cine Ctrl is providing seats for two Local 728 programmers to attend Obsidian Control's In-Person Training this Tuesday, July 18 through Thursday, July 20. All levels of programmers are welcome to sign-up and prerequisites and course syllabus is below.

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ONYX Lighting Bootcamp Advanced Class (2-Day Class)

This class will provide further instruction on Elation's ONYX Lighting Console, one of the most flexible and new lighting console families that are being found on our stages and sets.

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ONYX Lighting Bootcamp Basic Class (2-Day Class)

This class will provide instruction on Elation's ONYX Lighting Console, one of the most flexible and new lighting console families that are being found on our stages and sets.

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Whole Hog 4 Lighting Consoles (2 Day Class)

This two-day course covers the powerful Wholehog Control Software, which is used on the HOG 4 Console, Road Hog 4, Full Boar 4, and Hog 4PC. This hands-on class will use the industry standard Wholehog operating system on all platforms, connected to Light Converse.

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[Online] CLT & Lighting Programmers Lab: CLT-Programmer Workflow
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[Online] Lighting Programmers Lab

This class will focus on current skill-based issues that affect lighting programmers and how to avoid/solve them. The instructor will set-up a topic and examine ways to work around these issues on multiple platforms. This class will also provide time to examine specific problems and solutions.

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[Online] Media Servers & Pixelmapping (2-Day Class)
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[Online] Media Servers & Pixelmapping for CLTs
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[Online] Media Servers and Lighting Control

LED walls and media servers have opened up new creative opportunities for CLTs, Programmers, and DP for lighting our sets.

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[Online] Onyx Roundtable

Onyx Lighting Consoles are powerful full featured lighting controllers packed into a small and versatile profile. The Onyx Roundtables are events focused specifically on the Oynx and Netron lighting control technology by Obsidian Controls.

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Fixtures
Class Description
Fixture Technician 101A

This class will examine special techniques to wire and make electrical connections to fixtures that are rigged, hung, suspended, and otherwise installed on set.

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Fixture Technician 101B

This class will follow up on the first Fixtures Technician Class. This class will cover advanced wiring techniques, working with fluorescents, non-traditional fixtures, and an introduction into using LEDs in practicals.

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[Online Seminar] Fixtures: From Prep to Shoot

The world of fixtures has quickly become a specialty within our ranks. No longer in the background, fixtures are an integral part of the lighting for production.

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Underwater Lighting
Class Description
Underwater Lighting Technician Day 1

This class will focus on equipment used by the underwater lighting technician, an introduction to specialized techniques as well as other topics relating to work in water. We will be looking at dive gear and how to arrange it for optimal use as well as underwater lighting equipment.

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Underwater Lighting Technician Day 2

This is the first in-water day of the underwater lighting class and will focus on the essential technical skills required to work in a hot wet set. This course will break the habits learned in recreational diving and replace them with technical diving skills.

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Underwater Lighting Technician Day 3

This class will continue the in-water work and advance development of the technical skills required by the underwater lighting technician as well as advanced topics such as working with equipment underwater and the use of advanced dive equipment.

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Underwater Lighting: Monkey Diving in the Funhouse

Working underwater requires technicians to have very developed buoyancy and movement control while working with and carrying equipment.

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[Online Seminar] The Aquatic Mind with Andy Huber

The Aquatic Mind with Andy Huber

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