Lighting and video programmers unite! The Battle of the Busk is back with an all new configuration including live video and a show floor stage. This three day workshop will enrich programmers in the latest technology and professional theory behind building a live show. Participants will divide up into teams, working in pre-visualization stations equipped with lighting consoles and video platforms, under the guidance of manufacturer sponsored technical support and professional mentorship to create a large competitive show. Expect two days of hands-on experience, Lighting led by Luther Frank and video with Pixera media servers led by Kerstin Hovland and Chet Miller. The final day of the workshop culminates in a live show opening night at the LDI Circle Bar, complete with a People’s Choice Award and extended networking event.
Consoles and fixtures provided by Chauvet, ETC, Acme, and ACT Entertainment. Stage by StagePro/Apex Stages. Media servers by AV Stumpfl/Pixera. Sound system by RCF. Haze by Hazebase.
Consoles:
Battle of the Busk: LightingHost: Luther Frank
Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Cap: (20) 5 Teams of 2 Lighting and 2 Video programmers
Required Materials: Laptop/Tablet, showfiles/libraries
Day 1 (Friday) - Live Programming: How to Busk- (9am-5pm)
The workshop begins with onboarding all participants on the tools available to them for Monday’s competition. We’ll cover the lighting desks, video stations, pre-made tools, and the best practices for establishing a workflow to getting the show audience ready. A brief seminar will showcase some of the best methods from top professionals throughout the industry including punt pages, effect libraries, and deployment theory. After this, we’ll break into teams for the rest of the workshop. Each team will be introduced to their workstation, and begin training and setup procedures for effective pre-visualization and design.
Day 2 (Saturday) - Live Programming: Prep for Success- (9am-5pm)
The second day is a full day of hands-on creative exploration. Teams will be given access to their equipment, console trainers, and professional mentors in equal blocks to keep them moving towards their final showing. As the day concludes all teams will test their systems and have a chance at last looks before finalizing their busking tool sets for tomorrow's show.
Day 3 (Sunday) - The Battle of the Busk (4pm-7pm)
The third day of the workshop is the opening day of LDI, and the final competition, showing each team's work. Once the LDI Crew and Connect Industry Party opens at 6pm at the Circle Bar, the industry will gather to observe and vote on their favorite live performance. Expect energy, excitement, and a networking event like nowhere else in our industry.
Day 4 (Tuesday) - Awards Ceremony: 9am-10am -DSE Keynote Stage
Winners will be announced at the LDI Booth and Product Awards Breakfast Ceremony. Prizes will be awarded.
