03/19/2020
Here is a list of Training Resources that we have compiled for you to take advantage of while plagued with down time--
Stage Equipment and Lighting is opening their Demo Room for training while their equipment is not in use. They have various Lighting Consoles and lights set up for us to use for training while there's no work.
"Any So. Florida folks that are interested, Stage Equipment And Lighting (SEAL) will be setting up our demo rooms with Grand MA 2 & 3, Road Hogs and Ions along with Robe Esprit and SGM Q7’s. Anyone who wants to come in and hone you talents, learn a new board or just get out of your house and sit behind a board by yourself for a bit is welcome.
Please call (305) 891-2010 for details or to schedule time."
John Huntington, professor of Entertainment Technology, sound engineer, and author of the book Show Networks and Control Systems, has some really good, free video lectures on his Control Geek website based on the chapters of his book.
http://controlgeek.net/book-video-lectures
I've had the privilege of working with John on the Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival and he is a wealth of knowledge and talent! I highly recommend y'all take a moment and tune into his lectures.
AXIVA Certified Technology Specialist
"Effective immediately, we are waiving online access fees and Elite seat limitations through June 12. That means you and your entire team can now access AVIXA’s online training.
We hope this will give you and your team the opportunity to learn new topics, work toward CTS certification, or earn CTS-RUs if already CTS certified, even if you are home."
https://www.avixa.org/avixa-stands-with-the-av-industry?fbclid=IwAR2xh9Kz5JRRMrZj4OOqMza9V42ARXYBIyGpJ8b8RevZhMS2oYF-uHjBN_s
Vectorworks
"Vectorworks is offering free Spotlight Essentials Seminars. Use the code TRAINMENOW for a 100% discount."
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vectorworks-spotlight-essentials-seminar-tickets-63899477056?utm_campaign=launch&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_content=entspotlightgrouppage&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=entspotlightgrouppage&utm_campaign=launch
ETC Lighting
All online classes are free right now
GShttps://courses.etcconnect.com/?fbclid=IwAR3-sjEqAf0d6If22BIsUU9qrAKeMU-8zDXLNzeSti-CYZ-UB59axS-TL-8
MA Lighting
Video Tutorials (always free)
https://www.malighting.com/training-support/video-tutorials/
High End Hog 4
Video Training (always free)
https://www.highend.com/learnhog4
L'Acoustics
Free Webinar on March 20th, 2020 at 12 PM EDT
https://www.l-acoustics.com/en/tradeshow/soundvision-design-solutions-festivals/
Yamaha Pro Audio
Self training available
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/proaudio/training/index.html?pg=courses
GS Gaffer Plotting Software
https://gaffersystems.com/2020/03/12/gaffer-for-free/
Strand Lighting
"Anyone that wants Strand console online training, you can go to our website and send a request for online training. All normal online training costs have been waved for the next few weeks to help our entertainment lighting community."
https://www.strandlighting.com/glo%E2%80%A6/support/service-training
Obsidian Control Lighting (ONYX)
"Obsidian Control Systems is deeply concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and is dedicated to supporting the entertainment industry. In order to provide valuable educational resources during this challenging time, Obsidian will offer free weekly training sessions covering the ONYX control platform and new NETRON data distribution range. These classes will be hosted online and are available globally for anyone interested in learning more about Obsidian’s advanced yet intuitive lighting control products."
https://obsidiancontrol.com/events/Obsidian_online_classes
Q-Lab/Figure 53
Giving educational users free use of QLab 4 Pro bundle until June 1, to support teachers and students “during social distancing.” Anyone with a .edu email address can have a free temporary QLab 4 Pro Bundle. Create your account at www.qlab.app/account and email [email protected]
The Virtual Theatre,
a 3D set design tool for the Theatre Arts Classroom, has announced that for the next three months, they will be letting you use the program for free. “Just log on and select the ‘FREE ONLINE’ product and purchase. There is an option for a donation if you'd like to help with development, but that is optional. Pass around and let everyone enjoy this tool.”
www.thevirtualtheatre.com
Additional-- https://www.livedesignonline.com/training/covid-19-entertainment-industry-reacts-training-options
