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.

• RDM best practices: tools and techniques for using RDM in the field

• Wireless DMX best practices: 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

DATES: November 30 - December 4, 2020

LOCATION: Distance Learning

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 205 for more information.