This course is designed to teach sound, electrics, and special effects crew members how to properly solder in order to create and repair sound, lighting, and other special equipment. Participants will learn the basics of soldering and how to properly utilize the industry standard tools and techniques.
Through the use of live demonstration, discussion, and video examples, participants will learn how to correctly set up and operate a soldering station, how to solder wires together, how to solder xlr connectors, to solder wire to LED ribbon, and how to stitch ribbon pieces together. By doing such, participants will expand and strengthen their craft skills and be able to save time and money from outsourcing projects.
soldering basics and schools of thought
types of soldering stations
soldering application
keeping solders clean and safe
live class practice
DATE: November 7, 2020
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
INSTRUCTOR: Josh Anderson, Rigging Gaffer and Fixtures Foreman & Katelyn Tyree, IATSE Local 478 Fixtures Foreman
This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 478 for more information.