Live Design International (LDI) 2024

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.

Description
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

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). 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.

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.

In this hands-on course you will learn best practices, tips, and tricks for designing and implementing an IP network using NETGEAR AV switches. NETGEAR AV has a revolutionary way to make configuring a switch for audio, video, and control over IP a snap with its certified, profile-based approach using the NETGEAR AV OS™ and free Engage controller software. You’ll see firsthand how to approach network design and make sure you configure it correctly. Taught by Alex Pendleton, a very experienced member of the NETGEAR Pro AV Design Team, you’ll be able to ask questions, try out various scenarios, and ensure you are armed with the knowledge you need to succeed on your next project.

Target audience: Anyone designing and building IP networks

Level of class/prerequisites
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of networking is suggested

It’s easy enough to run stinger cables (a.k.a. a single or an extension cord) to power an audio console, video projector, lighting instruments, or an entire stage, but is it safe? Is it reliable? The safety and reliability of a portable power distribution system depends on every link in the chain. Given the way we toss around our equipment, the way to throw it in a road case, run it along the ground and step on it, run over it with forklifts and golf carts, leave it outside all day long to bake in the sun, day in and day out, there are usually hidden weak links that could devolve into major problems. But we can get ahead of potential problems by learning to spot those weaknesses using the right tools for the job, and by monitoring the system during operation. This one-day class is designed to walk through best practices for setting up and monitoring portable power distribution systems so that they are safer and more reliable.

Prepare to take the ETCP Entertainment Electrician’s exam or the ETCP Portable Power Distribution Certification exam, or just advance your knowledge and career with this class.

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/

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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.