This two-day course explores lighting controls systems and networking used in entertainment industry. Participants will learn the components of lighting control systems and who networks, how to properly set up and operate these systems and how to troubleshoot problems that arise.

• Basics of lighting control

• Brief history of lighting consoles

• The consoles of today

• DMX transmission protocol

• DMX hardware and wiring

• Introduction to networking

• Types of networks and configurations

• TCP/IP protocol

• Wiring/POE

• Intro to programming

• Programming techniques

DATES: March 27-28, 2021

LOCATION: GoToTraining

INSTRUCTOR: Michael Matthews, ETCP Entertainment Electrician

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 480 for more information.