Setting up and testing a lighting control system used to be pretty simple, and it’s increasingly becoming more digital and networked. If you need your system to be stable and reliable, then you need to know how to set up, test, and troubleshoot Ethernet and Ethernet-based protocols, use RDM to quickly and remotely configure and monitor your equipment. A working Ethernet network is a basic requirement for today’s medium and larger lighting systems, and there are many pitfalls on the way to setting it up and making sure it is functioning properly. This course covers all of those bases from bottom to top with an emphasis in hands-on activities and learning.
DMX: What is DMX? Overview of the basics of DMX for working professionals, how DMX works, and the nitty-gritty of DMX, setting up DMX control systems, best practices for setting up a rock-solid DMX systems, testing and troubleshooting tools and techniques for working in the field.
RDM: What is RDM? The basics of RDM, how to use RDM, the nitty-gritty of RDM, setting up an RDM system, best practices for using RDM in the field, tools and techniques for using RDM in the field.
Wireless DMX: How does wireless DMX work, best practices for optimizing wireless DMX and wireless Ethernet, setting up a wireless lighting control system, testing and troubleshooting wireless DMX.
Ethernet and Art-Net for Working Lighting Professionals: Setting up, testing, and troubleshooting Ethernet systems and lighting control systems with Ethernet-based protocols.
Basic Console Programming: Console agnostic with a focus on workflow rather than syntax, which translates to any console and helps to streamline processes.
DATES: October 14-16 2020
LOCATION: Baltimore, MD
INSTRUCTOR: Ricard Cadena, ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician and ETCP Recognized Trainer
This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 487 for more information.