Live Design International (LDI) 2024

This one-day hands-on seminar provides a solid introduction to using Vectorworks. If you are new to Vectorworks, this class will introduce you to the workspace, tools, and commands that are the foundations of using Vectorworks.
Topics for this course include CAD drafting basics and designing on-screen with a combination of 2D and 3D modeling tools.

Target audience: This is a beginner class, for anyone interested in learning the basics of Vectorworks.

Prerequisites: Attendees must know how to use a computer and the basics of drafting or have experience with another CAD system. We also recommend taking the Getting Started seminar.

Must bring your own computer for this course. System requirements have been updated to Vectorworks 2025 here: https://www.vectorworks.net/sysreq

This two-day course is designed for programmers who have little to no experience with grandMA lighting consoles or for people new to lighting programming in general. It covers the basics of views, attribute manipulation, patching, groups, presets, sequences, executors, and phasers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of programming the grandMA3 software. All attendees are strongly encouraged to complete the free grandMA3 Beginner Pretest first. If you do not score at least 85% on this test, we strongly recommend reviewing the free grandMA3 Prerequisite course before attending a grandMA3 Beginner course. This class assumes some underlying knowledge of the topics covered in the prerequisite course and we will not have time to review all of this basic information.

This class is for intermediate Vectorworks users who want an introduction to the Spotlight tools and workspace. We will go through the entire design workflow, from importing a venue file to designing a system, including staging, drape, lighting, rigging, and AV, to publishing a light plot.

Target audience: Live event and lighting designers who have used Vectorworks before, and want to learn the Spotlight tools.

Prerequisites: This is an intermediate class. Attendees must have a basic understanding of Vectorworks or have attended the Vectorworks Training Introduction to Core Concepts. We also recommend taking the Getting Started seminar and completing the online Core Certification Course.

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

A guided approach to creating a project plan using PMP best practices.

Prerequisite:
The basics of how to use a computer.
Laptops are required.

Attendees will develop the skills required to create a practical, flexible and immediately applicable world-class project plan influenced by a PMP. This will become an instant part of your portfolio and templates for all future projects.

Notes on course structure:
This year we are providing an online platform to support the face-to-face presentation.
Provide a WORKSHOP type environment for learning project management.

1. Provide tools and techniques that are immediately applicable to managing all projects and workflow
2. Instructor provided feedback on creation of project plan
3. Access to an online support with all course materials and templates

Rationale for Course:
There are many persons who started their careers as experts in one field or another and have found themselves now managing a team without all the project management training that would have been ideal. For persons operating in our industry, the absence of the term “project manager” as a formal title has hidden the need for this training. Many of the activities being done by the members of the target audience involves managing projects even though they are not recognized as “projects”, many of them are in fact projects. This course (taught by a trained PMP, practicing educator, and an entertainment management practitioner for over 20 years) will provide attendee with skills to take on any project with a sense of confidence and provide useful tools and techniques to ensure increased success. It will also show how to assess your progress and alter your approach before it is too late, so that your projects can remain on time and be completed within budget.

Here is what you will get from this course:

· The confidence, skills and technique to use every day accessible tools to succeed as a project manager, in any industry, by developing a wholistic approach to planning, and executing a project.
· Develop two project plans which can immediately be use in your portfolio as a testament to your current experience and skills as a manager.
· Practical strategies for project management and project plan development through an instructor-lead interactive workshop.

Target Audience:

· Facilities managers for any performance/visual arts venue
· Managers and leaders in House of worships
· Technical Directors
· Production Managers
· Stage Managers
· Faculty in technical theatre
· Students of technical theatre
· Event producers
· Middle managers
· Rental houses team leaders, managers and owners.

Course Schedule
Module 0: Online platform ahead of face-to-face meeting
(This will be accessed via an online platform that will be provided twoweeks prior to the course)

· Orientation and platform introduction
· Course outline
· Overview of tools to be used
· Outline of portfolio to be developed

Module 1:Overview on planning a project

· What is a project and how to define what success looks like on the levels that matters?
· Initiating a project in a systematic way.
· Using tools to decompose projects.
· Gather project requirements.
· How to define and develop a complete project scope as well as understanding technique to break down (decompose) an established scope in a systematic way, applicable to any project (large or small, in any industry).
· How to identify and manage the inevitable risks that are associated with all projects.
· How to gather information to create a realistic schedule and budget.
· How to be successful when you must “back into a budget”.

Module 2:Overview on managing scope and budgets

· Using tools to create and manage budgets and scopes.
· Project Draft

Module 3:Project Schedules

· Executing a project: A serious look at your workflow.
· Tips on how to maximize the use of your team.
· Management of your workflow as a Project Manager, with detailed use of flexible

This two-day course is designed for programmers who have little to no experience with grandMA lighting consoles or for people new to lighting programming in general. It covers the basics of views, attribute manipulation, patching, groups, presets, sequences, executors, and phasers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of programming the grandMA3 software. All attendees are strongly encouraged to complete the free grandMA3 Beginner Pretest first. If you do not score at least 85% on this test, we strongly recommend reviewing the free grandMA3 Prerequisite course before attending a grandMA3 Beginner course. This class assumes some underlying knowledge of the topics covered in the prerequisite course and we will not have time to review all of this basic information.

Beginner Laser Technician Course
This course is designed for users completely new to lasers and Pangolin control and brings
them up to speed so they can do shows for themselves. This course covers Projectors and
how they work, show setups and cabling requirements, creating Laser content and shows,
controlling your show from DMX consoles, and much more. Go from zero to hero with awardwinning
Lyra Letourneau as she teaches you how to operate a laser show from no production
experience to being able to do shows.

This course is for complete beginners to lasers, pangolin software and even show production
itself. No experience is needed, and absolute beginners are encouraged to take this course.
Those who have some production experience or come from different disciplines in the show
production industry should consider this course. This course will not focus on detailed
content creation, but touch on how you can start creating content for yourself and is more
focused on getting the gig done.

What is covered in major categories:
• History, safety, and operation of laser projectors
• Show rigging, cabling, and networking of lasers
• Software overview, Laser Projector settings, and Show operation
• Laser content creation for live, and timecoded shows References and content

There is a lot of content within this course that is linked to recourses on YouTube, the
pangolin wiki and other locations. This is done to allow the document to live longer than the
course itself, and if information is updated, users can still access up to date information.

Some external content is linked to 3rd party publications and may expire. These links are not
required for the course but provided as a courtesy for extra information related to each
chapter.

Recommended course preparation
It is recommended for students to bring their own windows computer and have BEYOND
installed beforehand, 1 Month licenses will be provided free for all students to follow along
with the course but is not required for participation.

No formal knowledge of lasers, its control systems is necessary. In fact, it’s best for those
taking this course to be complete beginners.

This two-day course is designed for programmers who already have an understanding of the fundamentals of the grandMA3 software. It goes into a more in-depth understanding of patch, 3D, DMX tools, groups, presets, phases, cue functionality, syntax, timecode, layouts, networking, and more. This course should not be taken by someone who has not already completed the grandMA3 for the grandMA2 User course or grandMA3 Beginner courses, or who has not already spent several months actively using grandMA3 software. All attendees are strongly encouraged to complete the free grandMA3 Intermediate Pretest first. If you do not score at least 85% on this test, we strongly recommend you take the grandMA3 Beginner or grandMA3 for the grandMA2 User course before this intermediate class. This class assumes the presence of an underlying knowledge of the topics covered in the Beginner or grandMA3 for the grandMA2 User courses and will not have time to go through the basic information.

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Recommended course preparation
It is recommended for students to bring their own windows computer and have BEYOND
installed beforehand, 1 Month licenses will be provided free for all students to follow along
with the course but is not required for participation.
As this course is to take beginners and turn them into advanced users, its expected to
understand most everything for normal operation, and most things within the “basic” quick
hints video series. Taking the beginner course is also a good pre-requisite, but its
recommended not to take this immediately after the first course, and instead put time into
using the tools before taking the advanced course.
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Frame Drawing
CHAPTER RESOURCES
VIDEOS
Video Info: 1 How To Use The Advanced Frame Editor In BEYOND Software
https://youtu.be/zsaNsuNYJU0?si=BlNTctPYLvNSZ--G
PANGOLIN ARTICLES AND DOCUMENTATION
Advanced Frame Editor in BEYOND 4.0 [Complete Help Docs] (pangolin.com)
VISUAL AND DIAGRAMS

A guided approach to creating a project plan using PMP best practices.

Prerequisite:
The basics of how to use a computer.
Laptops are required.

Attendees will develop the skills required to create a practical, flexible and immediately applicable world-class project plan influenced by a PMP. This will become an instant part of your portfolio and templates for all future projects.

Notes on course structure:
This year we are providing an online platform to support the face-to-face presentation.
Provide a WORKSHOP type environment for learning project management.

1. Provide tools and techniques that are immediately applicable to managing all projects and workflow
2. Instructor provided feedback on creation of project plan
3. Access to an online support with all course materials and templates

Rationale for Course:
There are many persons who started their careers as experts in one field or another and have found themselves now managing a team without all the project management training that would have been ideal. For persons operating in our industry, the absence of the term “project manager” as a formal title has hidden the need for this training. Many of the activities being done by the members of the target audience involves managing projects even though they are not recognized as “projects”, many of them are in fact projects. This course (taught by a trained PMP, practicing educator, and an entertainment management practitioner for over 20 years) will provide attendee with skills to take on any project with a sense of confidence and provide useful tools and techniques to ensure increased success. It will also show how to assess your progress and alter your approach before it is too late, so that your projects can remain on time and be completed within budget.

Here is what you will get from this course:

· The confidence, skills and technique to use every day accessible tools to succeed as a project manager, in any industry, by developing a wholistic approach to planning, and executing a project.
· Develop two project plans which can immediately be use in your portfolio as a testament to your current experience and skills as a manager.
· Practical strategies for project management and project plan development through an instructor-lead interactive workshop.

Target Audience:

· Facilities managers for any performance/visual arts venue
· Managers and leaders in House of worships
· Technical Directors
· Production Managers
· Stage Managers
· Faculty in technical theatre
· Students of technical theatre
· Event producers
· Middle managers
· Rental houses team leaders, managers and owners.

Course Schedule
Module 0: Online platform ahead of face-to-face meeting
(This will be accessed via an online platform that will be provided 2 weeks prior to the course)

· Orientation and platform introduction
· Course outline
· Overview of tools to be used
· Outline of portfolio to be developed

Module 1:Overview on planning a project

· What is a project and how to define what success looks like on the levels that matters?
· Initiating a project in a systematic way.
· Using tools to decompose projects.
· Gather project requirements.
· How to define and develop a complete project scope as well as understanding technique to break down (decompose) an established scope in a systematic way, applicable to any project (large or small, in any industry).
· How to identify and manage the inevitable risks that are associated with all projects.
· How to gather information to create a realistic schedule and budget.
· How to be successful when you must “back into a budget”.

Module 2:Overview on managing scope and budgets

· Using tools to create and manage budgets and scopes.
· Project Draft

Module 3:Project Schedules

· Executing a project: A serious look at your workflow.
· Tips on how to maximize the use of your team.
· Management of your workflow as a Project Manager, with detailed use of flexible

This intensive, all-day seminar will show users how to incorporate Vectorworks into their scenic design process. The first half will cover Spotlight tools for room layouts, including staging, seating, and soft goods. The afternoon session will work with free-form modeling, creating custom scenic elements, and applying textures. We will finish by making rendered images and construction documents.

Target audience: Scenic and Event designers interested in learning how Vectorworks can be incorporated into their design process. This is an advanced class.

Prerequisites: This is not a beginner class. Attendees must have a solid understanding of Vectorworks and be comfortable drafting in a 3D environment. We recommend completing the Core Certification Course online.

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

This Dataton Academy focuses on WATCHOUT version 7, released in 2024. The two-day class is appropriate for beginners to the WATCHOUT multi-display show composer system, as well as current users looking to explore new features in WATCHOUT 7.

This WATCHOUT training covers basic and more advanced topics and is designed to give attendees a clear understanding of WATCHOUT – its strengths, key features, applications, and possibilities. In this hands-on class, you will be able to hone previous skills while learning new ones, workflow solutions, and common trouble-shooting practices.

1. Show set-up, including asset workflow
2. Effects and compositions
3. Virtual displays
4. Workflow for mapping on 3D models

*Participants are expected to bring their own laptop PC.

This two-day course is designed for programmers who already have an understanding of the fundamentals of the grandMA3 software. It goes into a more in-depth understanding of patch, 3D, DMX tools, groups, presets, phases, cue functionality, syntax, timecode, layouts, networking, and more. This course should not be taken by someone who has not already completed the grandMA3 for the grandMA2 User course or grandMA3 Beginner courses, or who has not already spent several months actively using grandMA3 software. All attendees are strongly encouraged to complete the free grandMA3 Intermediate Pretest first. If you do not score at least 85% on this test, we strongly recommend you take the grandMA3 Beginner or grandMA3 for the grandMA2 User course before this intermediate class. This class assumes the presence of an underlying knowledge of the topics covered in the Beginner or grandMA3 for the grandMA2 User courses and will not have time to go through the basic information.

MagicQ basic training course covers the use of all MagicQ products including our MagicQ consoles and PC Interfaces.

This two-day course covers starting new shows from scratch, layouts, patching, recording and editing cues, cue lists and chases, FX programming.
The course is suitable for all skill levels but suited more to those starting out with MagicQ.
Experienced users can pick up new tips and tricks.

Set up for training is two people per console using ChamSys MagicVis for visualization.

• Getting a new MagicQ show started from Patching to Programming. 
• Different programming styles and features suited to Live Events, TV/Broadcast and Theatre.  
• Programming tips & techniques from our trainers.  
• Use of more advanced features such as Pixel Mapping, Multi-Element Fixture console and Networking.   
•  

Target audience 
  
Lighting Programmers, Lighting Technicians, Console Operators & Lighting Designers 
  
Level of class 
  
Basic to Intermediate Lighting Console Training.  
  
Requirements prior to attending:  
A good understanding of DMX-512 
A general understanding of programming terms 
Be Computer literate.  

This two-day course is designed for programmers who have little to no experience with grandMA lighting consoles or for people new to lighting programming in general. It covers the basics of views, attribute manipulation, patching, groups, presets, sequences, executors, and phasers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of programming the grandMA3 software. All attendees are strongly encouraged to complete the free grandMA3 Beginner Pretest first. If you do not score at least 85% on this test, we strongly recommend reviewing the free grandMA3 Prerequisite course before attending a grandMA3 Beginner course. This class assumes some underlying knowledge of the topics covered in the prerequisite course and we will not have time to review all of this basic information.

VYV is a leading provider of cutting-edge video servers, projection mapping, and interactive solutions used on projects for clients such as Cirque du Soleil, The Walt Disney Company, Dragone, ABBA, Roger Waters, Bruno Mars, and many others. This hands-on training will give attendees the foundational training on the VYV Product ecosystem and practices for when they encounter our systems. This training covers manual projection calibration, automatic calibration, timeline programming, media management and show control.

This Dataton Academy focuses on WATCHOUT version 7, released in 2024. The two-day class is appropriate for beginners to the WATCHOUT multi-display show composer system, as well as current users looking to explore new features in WATCHOUT 7.

This WATCHOUT training covers basic and more advanced topics and is designed to give attendees a clear understanding of WATCHOUT – its strengths, key features, applications, and possibilities. In this hands-on class, you will be able to hone previous skills while learning new ones, workflow solutions, and common trouble-shooting practices.

1. Show set-up, including asset workflow
2. Effects and compositions
3. Virtual displays
4. Workflow for mapping on 3D models

*Participants are expected to bring their own laptop PC.

Full Day includes half day of Lasershow Operator Course and half day of Laser Safety Officer (LSO) for Lasershows

ILDA’s Lasershow Operator course provides a basic overview of laser safety, for those who are operating laser show equipment, or are working around laser shows. It goes over laser safety basics and why it is important to follow procedures set up by the Laser Safety Officer.

Laser Safety Officer (LSO) for Lasershows: ILDA's main laser safety course.
For those working in the field of laser light displays, who are responsible for the overall safety of a show, this course comprehensively covers lasershow-specific content and safety requirements.

Target audience: This training session is ideal for lighting designers, lighting operators, lighting technicians, who work in houses of worship, corporate AV, touring and installation markets.

For the very first time, this course will introduce and teach upcoming features in the next major Vista 3 software version – Release 5!

R5 is packed with hundreds of cutting-edge features and enhancements aimed towards significantly improving live show playback, timecode programming and “busking”.
Some new course highlights include:

• How to send midi notes from Vista to third-party applications.
• OSC (Open Sound Control) – how to create your own custom OSC / trigger interfaces.
•  “Time masters” – a new show component that provides “hands on” controls to an infinite range of scenarios with ease and accuracy!
• “Action Grids” - a game-changing new user interface that unlocks new programming and creative possibilities on stage.
• How to program a timecode show, automatically recording all external console buttons, such as “flash” and “play”
• How to import a timecode cuelist from an external CSV, for example CuePoints or Reaper
• Plus, many more R5 features.
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Please see our “R5 : Top 5 new features” highlights video for an advanced preview.
In addition to the above, our advanced course aims to recap on the essential building blocks and features of Vista whilst at the same time explaining and demonstrating all of the other upcoming changes.
There will be opportunity to discuss in detail any questions that you may have about Vista programming or general tips to improve your programming and shows.

An existing basic understanding of Vista is recommended before taking this course.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this program, the learner will be able to make use of Vista 3 Release 5’s new features.
At the end of this program, the learner will have a deep understanding of the advanced Vista workflow and features.

MagicQ basic training course covers the use of all MagicQ products including our MagicQ consoles and PC Interfaces.

The course covers starting new shows from scratch, layouts, patching, recording and editing cues, cue lists and chases, FX programming.
The course is suitable for all skill levels but suited more to those starting out with MagicQ.
Experienced users can pick up new tips and tricks.

Set up for training is two people per console using ChamSys MagicVis for visualization.

• Getting a new MagicQ show started from Patching to Programming. 
• Different programming styles and features suited to Live Events, TV/Broadcast and Theatre.  
• Programming tips & techniques from our trainers.  
• Use of more advanced features such as Pixel Mapping, Multi-Element Fixture console and Networking.   
•  

Target audience 
  
Lighting Programmers, Lighting Technicians, Console Operators & Lighting Designers 
  
Level of class 
  
Basic to Intermediate Lighting Console Training.  
  
Requirements prior to attending:  
A good understanding of DMX-512 
A general understanding of programming terms 
Be Computer literate.  

This two-day course is designed for programmers who have little to no experience with grandMA lighting consoles or for people new to lighting programming in general. It covers the basics of views, attribute manipulation, patching, groups, presets, sequences, executors, and phasers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of programming the grandMA3 software. All attendees are strongly encouraged to complete the free grandMA3 Beginner Pretest first. If you do not score at least 85% on this test, we strongly recommend reviewing the free grandMA3 Prerequisite course before attending a grandMA3 Beginner course. This class assumes some underlying knowledge of the topics covered in the prerequisite course and we will not have time to review all of this basic information.

This course is designed for avid grandMA2 programmers who are transitioning to grandMA3. It covers grandMA2 to grandMA3 differences in hardware layout, general navigation, 3D, selection, phasers, layouts, timecode, networking, and more. This course is designed to help programmers become familiar with these key differences.

VYV is a leading provider of cutting-edge video servers, projection mapping, and interactive solutions used on projects for clients such as Cirque du Soleil, The Walt Disney Company, Dragone, ABBA, Roger Waters, Bruno Mars, and many others. This hands-on training will give attendees the foundational training on the VYV Product ecosystem and practices for when they encounter our systems. This training covers manual projection calibration, automatic calibration, timeline programming, media management and show control.

Smartsheet requirements:
Smartsheet is a 100% Software as a Service (SaaS) online application compatible with browsers running on PC, Mac, and Linux operating systems. You can also use Smartsheet on mobile devices.

To access Smartsheet from any browser:
You need an internet connection.
You must have JavaScript enabled.
Operating systems and browsers
Smartsheet supports the two most recent major versions of the following browsers:

Windows: Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge
Mac: Chrome, Firefox, and Safari
Linux: Firefox
ChromeOS: Chrome

Intro:
Welcome to our Smartsheet Introduction Course designed specifically for managers in the entertainment industry. In this course, we will demonstrate the power of Smartsheet, a versatile collaboration and project management tool, and explore how it can revolutionize your workflow and enhance communication.

Whether you're managing film a small community theatre, or a Super Bowl-size production, music events, or talent bookings, Smartsheet will help you streamline processes, increase efficiency, and ensure that your projects run smoothly.

Throughout this course, we will demonstrate the creating and organizing sheets, task management, collaboration features, and advanced customization options tailored to the unique demands of the entertainment sector.

By the end, you'll be understand all of what smartsheet can do and we will focus on how to approach using smartsheet to create solutions for your project management needs.

Let's embark on this journey to optimize your managerial skills and elevate your entertainment industry expertise by seeing how Smartsheet may be used and learn how to improve your knowledge beyond this short introductory course!

Topics include:

1. Project Planning: Demonstrate how to create a project plan, define tasks, set deadlines, and assign responsibilities using Smartsheet's project management features.

2. Task Dependencies: Teach how to establish dependencies between tasks, ensuring that one task cannot be started until another is completed.

3. Resource Management: Explain how to allocate and manage resources such as staff, equipment, and materials within Smartsheet.

4. Collaboration and Communication: Highlight Smartsheet's collaboration tools, including sharing sheets, assigning comments, and updating stakeholders in real-time.

5. Document Management: Show how to attach files, documents, proofs, and relevant media to tasks and projects within Smartsheet for easy access and reference. Generating PDFs from data in any sheet.

6. Gantt Charts/Calendars: Introduce the Gantt chart view in Smartsheet, which provides a visual representation of project timelines, dependencies, and progress tracking.

7. Critical Path Analysis: Explain how to identify the critical path in a project using Smartsheet, helping project managers understand tasks that directly impact project completion.

8. Reporting and Dashboards: Demonstrate how to create custom reports and dashboards in Smartsheet to track project performance, KPIs, and key metrics.

9. Automation and Workflow: Showcase Smartsheet's automation capabilities, such as setting up alerts, reminders, and notifications for task updates, approaching deadlines, or status.

10. Resource Allocation and Tracking: Teach project managers how to track resource utilization, monitor budgeting, and adjust allocations within Smartsheet.

11. Integration with Other Tools: Discuss how Smartsheet integrates with other popular project management tools, collaboration platforms, and software systems, enabling seamless data exchange and workflow management.

12. What we should not use Smartsheet for...

Personal Computers are needed.  

In this ConnectCAD seminar, you will explore some of the most common workflows and utilize the latest tools and commands of the ConnectCAD Module. Designed to help you save time by designing more efficiently, this seminar will cover the fundamental knowledge needed to be successful with ConnectCAD.

Target Audience: Those seeking to use ConnectCAD to create easy-to-read schematic drawings and rack layouts in a Hybrid 2D/3D environment.

Prerequisites: Attendees must have a solid understanding of Vectorworks and be comfortable drafting in a Hybrid 2D/3D environment.

We also recommend taking the Getting Started seminar, and completing the Core Certification Course online.

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

In this ConnectCAD seminar, you will explore some of the most common workflows and utilize the latest tools and commands of the ConnectCAD Module. Designed to help you save time by designing more efficiently, this seminar will cover the fundamental knowledge needed to be successful with ConnectCAD.
Target Audience: Those seeking to use ConnectCAD to create easy-to-read schematic drawings and rack layouts in a Hybrid 2D/3D environment.
Prerequisites: Attendees must have a solid understanding of Vectorworks and be comfortable drafting in a Hybrid 2D/3D environment.

We also recommend taking the Getting Started seminar, and completing the Core Certification Course online.

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