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Down Rigging Basics

Everyone thinks the Up Riggers are impressive, but they can’t do it without a good down rigger. This course will cover the skills needed to down rig. Participants will learn about common rigging hardware, floor marking, and how to translate those marks into a correctly built point.

  • Common Rigging Hardware

  • Various Common Floor Marking Methods

  • Building and Sending up Motor Points


Details

Language: English

Format: In-person, Virtual

Length: 2 hours

Trainer

J. Tyler DeLong, IATSE Local 618

Location: Bloomington, IN

Certifications: ETCP Recognized Trainer

Tyler DeLong is a dual ETCP Certified in both Theatrical and Arena Rigging. He is an ETCP Recognized Trainer and a voting member of the Rigging Work Group. Tyler has spent over a decade touring the world as a Road Rigger, Flyman, Automation Tech, and Production Manager. Between contracts he has worked with numerous IATSE locals and Rigging Companies. He is an Owner/Managing Partner of DeLong Rigging Solutions.

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