Live Design International (LDI) 2024

TAUGHT IN SPANISH Clase en Español
En este seminario de 4 horas aprenderá técnicas para importar archivos DWG y PDF, overlays e implantaciones. En esta clase cubriremos temas como manejo de capas, y clases para programar Viewports, administración de listas de inventarios, “Data Visualization”, configuración de Titleblocks. Y finalizaremos con una presentación de AI y VR.
Público objetivo: diseñadores de iluminación, gerentes de producción, dibujantes.

Prerrequisitos: ESTA NO ES UNA CLASE PARA PRINCIPIANTES. Los participantes deben tener conocimientos básicos de Vectorworks o haber asistido a la Introducción a los conceptos básicos de Vectorworks.

También recomendamos tomar el seminario Getting Started y completar el curso de certificación básica en línea.

Debe traer su propio ordenador portátil. Los detalles de los requisitos del sistema se han actualizado en Vectorworks 2025 aquí: https://www.vectorworks.net/sysreq

Come to this session if you want to learn about working with Augment3d, a suite of tools which adds a 3D programming and visual environment to the Eos Family of consoles, as well as Eos Software on Mac and PC.

With Augment3d, you can control your rig directly on your console, or from a tethered graphics-centric computer. You can even focus lights, preview your lighting looks in 3D space, and control your rig from your phone using augmented reality. Taught on the new Eos Apex console, this class takes you through getting Augment3d operational, introduces you to 3D environments and Augment3d zones, and how to build and use a model and lighting rig.

You’ll also learn about the Augment3d Scanner App and how it can make simple room-scanning a breeze.
Using your phone or tablet’s built-in AR tools, you’ll be able to instantly create a functional working model of your space – complete with floor, ceiling, walls, doors, windows, and proscenium so that you can start placing lights in Augment3d within minutes of walking in the door.

Prerequisites: Attendee should have a solid programming foundation with an Eos family lighting console. Level 1 – 3 are highly recommended before taking an introduction to Augment3d. Online classes are available at: https://learningstage.etcconnect.com/

Check out the other Eos family training sessions offered at LDI 2024!

This intensive, hands-on half-day course provides a solid introduction to Vectorworks for Entertainment Rigging. The Braceworks™ add-on module for Vectorworks Spotlight and Designer allows design, production, and rigging professionals to gauge the performance of temporary suspended structures under load. Learn how to model and present a design and conduct structural analyses on suspended system loads. Attendees will also explore how to create a 3D data model and generate rigging plans, documentation, and design presentations.

Target Audience: Live event design, production, and rigging professionals.

Prerequisites: THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER CLASS. Attendees must be comfortable drafting in a 3D environment and have a general understanding of entertainment rigging.

Must bring own laptop. System requirements have been updated to Vectorworks 2025 here: https://www.vectorworks.net/sysreq

RIGZ is an all-new, two-day rigging intensive programmed in conjunction with expert riggers Tracy Nunnally and Eric Rouse for all riggers, facility managers, technical directors, designers, and all those interested in the ins and outs of rigging safety and practices. RIGZ carries ETCP renewal credits.

The two days include the following sessions featuring industry experts as well as a complimentary reception at Park on Fremont on Saturday evening, December 7. Please RSVP for the reception when you register for RIGZ.


RIGZ schedule:
Saturday, December 7:
9:00am: Welcome
9:30-11am: Rigging For Designers
Tracy Nunnally, Brandon Wardell & Kristi Ross-Clausen
Creative designers from all disciplines intersect with rigging at many points (pun intended) in their process. Often, the creative team does not have the information that the rigging designers need in order to effectively serve the project. Join professional riggers for a discussion of how creative designers can effectively include rigging designers into their process so that the interaction with the rigging team is positive and effective. In this session, we will discuss the most important information that rigging designers need in order to maintain the safest environment and what the creative team can expect from a rigging designer during the process. The successful participant will have a greater working knowledge of rigging design and the process by which a creative design gets rigged.
11:30-1:00pm: ANSI Standards & OSHA Codes
Jonathan Deull & Tyler DeLong
The entertainment industry has made great strides in structuring and codifying our processes. We now have documented guidance, by way of ANSI standards, that help us work efficiently and create safer worksites. While that was all being created, most of us also had to abide by OSHA codes created by federal and state governments that are also meant to create safer working environments. During this session we will discuss how ANSI and OSHA now work together to have a targeted effect on the entertainment industry. How do we navigate both of these bodies and which one do we really have to pay attention to? Well, as it turns out....both!
1:00pm-2pm: Lunch
2:00-3:30pm: Where Are We With Fall Protection Today? How Did We Get Here?
Bill Sapsis & Courtney Nichols
Falls are still the most highly cited accidents on job sites across many industries. Thanks to many pioneers in our industry, the level of awareness and understanding of providing protection for people working at heights has improved by leaps and bounds. However there is always room to improve. Why is it that we always seem to default to designing fall arrest systems vs fall restraint systems? What can we learn from today's entertainment venues and tours to help us design better fall protection systems for our workers? During this session we will discuss how fall protection has changed and where we can go from here.
4:00-5:00pm: What Do I Need To Know?
Eric Rouse, Tracy Nunnally, Tyler DeLong, Ethan Gilson, Courtney Nichols & Kristi Ross-Clausen
A look at the industry, employment trends, where the jobs are from beginner to expert, ETCP certification, and how to negotiate your career.
6:00pm: RIGZ reception at Park on Fremont (506 Fremont Street). Food and drinks will be served (please RSVP when you register for RIGZ)

Sunday, December 8:
9:00am: Welcome
9:30-11:00am: Mechanized And Automated Drum Hoists In Entertainment 
Rebecca Knipfer & Gareth Conner
Mechanized and automated rigging have become prevalent in our venues. The systems we encounter can be designed for one-off applications or for long-term installations. During this session we will look at two different approaches to mechanized or automated rigging. We will discuss the building blocks for these pieces of machinery to better understand the differences between them, and we will also explore maintenance and inspection. This session will also explore what the "must haves" are in any mechanized or automated system.
11:30am-1:00pm: Risk Assessment & Risk Reduction In Performer Flying & Aerial Rigging: Tools to Determine Levels of Risk. 
Jonathan Deull, Ed Leahy & Tracy Nunnally
Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction is a process that riggers have been doing for decades. However, we have not always been the best at recording the process in writing, so there is really no proof that we actually did it, and nothing after the fact that can be examined to see where an omission might have occurred. Written RA/RR assessment are becoming more commonplace for all types of installations, so having a somewhat uniform process is desirable. This session will take the participant through the process of identifying hazards and risks, evaluating and quantifying the probability and severity, mitigating the probability or severity or both, quantifying the residual risk, documenting the process, and repeating it until the risks are acceptable. The successful participant should be able to repeat this process and develop an RA/RR plan for their own facility or activity.
1:00pm-2pm: Lunch
2:00-3:30pm: Video Wall Rigging - Negotiating Reality vs What The Engineer Specified.....Can We Negotiate?
Mike Viehmeyer, Elmer Veith & Jeff Reder
High-resolution video walls are now so common that if a show doesn't have them the audience is completely lost on where to look. While there has been amazing progress in the design of the LED panels and the rigging, there can still be a cavalier attitude to some of the finer details that affect the safety of the production. The discussion here will be on those finer details that can mean the difference between a successful or unsuccessful outcome during load-in, strike, or inclement weather. What flexibility does the rigger have to make changes on-site when they are faced with reality? Do they need to check with the engineer on every little detail? Let's see what the engineer has to say about that!
4:00-5:00pm: Closing Panel: An opportunity to wrap up the discussions and provide an open forum for conversation about all that was discussed over the two days. There's no agenda for this one. We just want to see what people are thinking.

Uh oh! Show starts in a few hours and the site you are working on has some brand-new fixtures that are not in the console! You search the fixture hub, but there isn’t a profile already made. Looks like you need to make a working profile on the console.
This 2-hour course will cover what to do in this situation.

Session outline:
• Online Fixture HUB
• Updating Console libraries
• Fixture builder Basic Tab
• Fixture Builder Advanced Entries
• Fixture Builder Functions
• Compound Fixture Types
• Importing/Exporting Fixtures via XML

Attendees with some basic knowledge of the Hog 4 console, and familiarity with fixture DMX charts will gain more from the session.

Online classes are available at: https://learningstage.etcconnect.com/
Check out the other Hog sessions offered at LDI 2024!

Instructor:  Noah Allen, Product Support Specialist and Hog 4 Trainer, ETC Austin

Have you ever been curious about the different paths in Audio Engineering careers? Are you an artist or producer looking to grow and perfect your craft while also learning how to communicate with engineers, producers and promoters? Tech25 will be hosting a 4-hour workshop teaching the basics that apply to all disciplines. We will explore the history of recording mediums, sampling, DJing, and Live Event Production. Come learn the fundamentals and get your hands on gear, setup basic PA’s and network with other like-minded attendees. If you are a producer or musician this is a perfect opportunity to learn more about refining your skills, as well as playing your tracks through the provided PA.

Schedule* (4 hours total - 1/2 lecture and 1/2 hands-on):
+ 1 hour of lecture-style learning science of sound, sampling and audio signal flow
+ 45 minutes of hands-on learning with microphones, turntables, samplers and analog synths
+ 15 minute break
+ 45 minutes of lecture-style learning of PA setups, live event specific signal flow, the tools of the trade and career pathways
+ 65 minutes of hands-on learning, setting up PA’s, microphone techniques and listening to tracks
+ 10 minutes Q&A
• Subject to change

The target audience is beginner to intermediate engineers.

This class will utilize a projector and screen, 11 folding tables, 11 mic stands, 10 measurement microphones, 10 digital consoles, 10 2-channel interfaces, 11 sets of headphones, 5 sub-snakes (ideally 12-channel), FOH console w/ digital stagebox connected via Cat5e snake connected to stage PA system, 10 laptops, Tech25 provided Turntables, Samplers, and Synthesizer’s. Feel free to bring your own gear!

This 2-hour course will discuss the plotting and Pixel Mapping features of the Hog 4 console. Attendees will make a plot on the console, draw fixtures and layers, and modify them.
Attendees with some basic knowledge of the Hog 4 console will gain more from the session.

Session outline
• Plot window
• Drawing and modifying fixtures on plots
• Drawing Pixel Maps on to plots
• Controlling Pixel Map layers
• Media Picker/Custom Content
• Working with multiple Pixel Map layers
• Tips and tricks
Online classes are available at: https://learningstage.etcconnect.com/
Check out the other Hog sessions offered at LDI 2024!

Instructor:  Noah Allen, Product Support Specialist and Hog 4 Trainer, ETC Austin

This session is aimed at programmers who have previously created Magic Sheets and seek to improve their method. We will explore advanced concepts, provide tips to improve your navigation and help you construct more complex Magic Sheets.

Refresh your Magic Sheet knowledge online at: https://learningstage.etcconnect.com/

Check out the other Eos family training sessions offered at LDI 2024!

This course will touch on the fundamentals of getting started in the world of live sound engineering. It will provide a look into live sound career paths and introductions to the skill sets needed for mix engineers, stage techs, and systems engineers. We will cover topics such as pre-production, signal flow, measurement and alignment, digital signal processing and stage patching, and will have hands-on experience with patching, mixing, and basic measurement.
The schedule will look something like this (4 hours total - 1/2 lecture and 1/2 hands-on):
+ 1 hour of lecture-style learning
+ 45 minutes of hands-on learning
+ 15 minute break
+ 45 minutes of lecture-style learning
+ 65 minutes of hands-on learning
+ 10 minutes Q&A
The target audience is beginner to intermediate engineers.

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.

• Road Hog 4 by ETC
• grandMA by MA Lighting
• ChamSys MQ500M  
• ONYX by Obsidian Control Systems

Battle of the Busk: Lighting
Host: 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.

Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Cap: (16) 4 Teams of 2 Lighting and 2 Video programmers
Required Materials: Laptop/Tablet, showfiles/libraries
Teams of two will work with Pixera* media servers
Content creation led by Kerstin Hovland

Prerequisite:
Prepare for the ultimate event, Battle of The Busk at LDI by mastering the essentials with our Pixera Fundamentals course! When you sign up for Battle of The Busk, you are agreeing to complete this mandatory prerequisite online course, designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge necessary to excel in the advanced training sessions at LDI.
Join our live workshop on December 4 and 5 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Mountain Time, or access the course as a set of downloadable videos at your convenience. We highly encourage live participation to maximize your learning experience.
Ensure you arrive at LDI ready to dive into advanced content with confidence. Enroll in the Pixera Fundamentals course today and secure your spot in Battle of The Busk!

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 begin with an introduction to the Pixera platform, and how platform architecture can inform the prep of content for busking. We will move on to content gathering and production, including an intro to common creation tools and AI apps, stock sources, and the best practices for organizing content to deliver flexibility when it's showtime. A brief seminar will showcase some of the best methods from top professionals throughout the industry including punt strategies, using video effects, and setting up a tactile operating approach that works for you. 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, content, Pixera programmers, 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.

Day3 (Sunday) - The Battle of the Busk (4pm-7pm)
The third day of the workshop is the opening day of LDI, and the final competitive showing of all the teams' 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 busking performance. Expect energy, excitement, and a networking event like nowhere else in our industry.

Winners will be announced at the LDI Booth and Product Awards Ceremony on Tuesday morning, 9am-10am, DSE Keynote Stage. Prizes will be awarded.

*Pixera is the exclusive media server sponsor for The Battle Of The Busk

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.

Eos Expansion Processing allows users to add processors to their session, to increase session output above the Primary’s license. Expansion Processing is a mode that certain devices will be allowed to boot into (like Backup, Client, etc.). When prepping for a show using Expansion Processing, there are session rules and/or networking requirements that need to be followed. Learn about supported network topologies and devices, rules for Eos Family devices that support Expansion Processing, and session capacities.

Check out the other Eos family training sessions offered at LDI 2024!