[SML] My (kind of) new gig/ Looking for decent online lighting course

[David Bowman]

David,

Congrats on only needing 1 hat! 😊

If you are looking for ETC training (https://www.etcconnect.com/Training/), I’d highly recommend their video tutorials (https://www.etcconnect.com/Support/Videos/ ) or their Online Learning center (https://courses.etcconnect.com/).  The video tutorials are free. The Online learning center has some free and some that require a fee. ALL are awesome.

I also highly recommend the EOS Family practice projects (https://www.etcconnect.com/Support/Tutorials/Practice-Projects.aspx)

Dave

David M. Bowman
Master Electrician/Lighting and Projections Supervisor
Syracuse Stage
dmbowman at syr.edu

From: Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net> On Behalf Of David Neale via Stagecraft
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 2:50 AM
To: stagecraft at theatrical.net
Cc: David Neale <dneale at asij.ac.jp>
Subject: [SML] My (kind of) new gig/ Looking for decent online lighting course

Howdy.  I hope you are all thriving or at least surviving.  I wasn't able to reply to the "What are you doing these days?" post that came out a month or so ago because I was busy transitioning into my new gig which isn't really a new gig.  For the last 22 years, I've been the Drama/ Video/ Stagecraft/ DT teacher, director, set designer (etc. etc.) at the American School in Japan.  Last year, our theater manager retired and I  have quite happily transitioned into the position where I am thoroughly enjoying wearing just one hat.  I'm still teaching stagecraft but other than that I manage the day-to-day operations of our 440-seat (expandable to 600) proscenium arch theater and our black box.  I'm designing three main shows and running the lights and sound crews.
Although non of this is brand new to me, I would very much like to brush up on my lighting skills, in particular DMX, LEDs, Movers, and programming our ETC boards. I would also be OK with reviewing basics like creating a plot, circuiting, and color theory.   Can anyone recommend a decent online course that might help me with this?  Ideally, it would be something I could do at my own pace without required face-to-face elements, as the time difference is a killer.  I've browsed YouTube and found some helpful videos but am hoping to find a one-stop shop.  I do have some PD money I can use.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.


David Neale

Theater Manager and Technical Theater Director



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