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Breakout Room Refresher in Miami, FL | Local 500

This course designed to provide members with previous AV experience a refresher course on the setup and operation of equipment and software used in a typical breakout room. This course is designed to reacquaint members with the basics of breakout room setup with an emphasis on the equipment and software used at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Several common production scenarios will be presented and discussed. Attendees will have the opportunity to setup and operate projectors, screens, mixers, computers, and other associated equipment.

  • Reminder of the importance of punctuality, dress code, and hospitality

  • Assemble and disassemble folding screens

  • Setup and teardown tripod screen

  • Setup and adjust video projector

  • Setup PC laptop, connect to projector, and display PowerPoint and Acrobat

  • Set-up and operate remote presentation clicker

  • Combine PowerPoint presentations and basic editing on PC laptop

  • Setup small PA system with analog mixer & 2 speakers (also use ceiling speakers)

  • Operate analog mixer

  • Setup and operate handheld and lavaliere wireless microphone

  • Setup wired handheld microphone on stand

  • Setup laptop audio adapter and send audio to mixer

  • Discuss dressing of carts, tables, and cables

  • Proper cleanup, tools, and troubleshooting

DATE: July 27, 2021

LOCATION: Miami, FL

INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Sell, CTS Certified AV Specialist

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 500 for more information.