Live Design International (LDI) 2024

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

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

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.

This course is actually the first portion of the LSO for Lasershows course. You and the LSO students will go over the same material. You will take the Lasershow Operator test, and then the course will be over for you. (The LSO students will continue for a few more hours and will have an additional test.)

The Lasershow Operator part takes about 4 hours plus there is a 45 minute test. Attendees who pass the test receive a Certificate of Completion.

(The longer LSO course goes into more detail on many of the topics covered in the Laser Operator portion. The LSO course also goes over how to fill out and submit FDA variances and FAA outdoor laser operation forms, and discusses hazards of audience scanning)

Career Day: A full day of Buzz Sessions and a Keynote Lunch for LDI's Young Career Professionals Program, part of our Foster The Future Initiative to support and train the next generations of industry professionals.

Career Day Buzz sessions are open to all LDI attendees, including the Keynote speech. The lunch requires a ticket, including with all Young Career Professional badges or available at LDI registration.

Schedule:
9:00am-10:00am: Orientation & Meet Up Breakfast
10:00am-10:30am: Buzz Session: Brad Schiller, Martin Harman
10:30am-11:00am: Buzz Session: Meow Wolf
11:30am-12:00pm: Buzz Session: Elynmarie Kazle, Stage Managers Association
12:00pm-12:45pm: Career Day Lunch (lunch ticket required)
12:45pm-1:30pm: Career Day Keynote Lunch : Sharon Huizinga, Rock Lititz; University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)- Associate Professor of Lighting
1:30pm-2:00pm: Buzz Session: URTA
2:00pm-2:30pm: Buzz Session: Matt Veitch, Ammonite Studios
2:30pm-3:00pm Buzz Session: Simon Evans: TAO Group
3:00pm-3:30pm: Buzz Session: Laura Frank, frame:work
3:30pm-4:00pm: Buzz Session: Shane Smith, LMG
4:00pm-4:30pm: Networking & Snacks

Additional Career Day Activities:
1:00pm-5:00pm: Portfolio & Web Review (open to all LDI attendees) SIGN UP HERE.

6:00pm: Recruitment tour at Omnia nightclub (open to all Young Career Production badges) Join the Tao Group's Senior Director of Creative AV - Simon Evans as he takes you on a tour in one of the most technologically advanced nightclubs in the world - Omnia! This behind the scenes look will provide a showcase into their legendary 'Chandelier Moment' as well as an intimate discussion on how they run the colossal rig, get close up to their FOH systems and discuss what it takes to join his global team.

Ethernet for Entertainment Beginner session covers the basics of Ethernet systems, including cables and connections, simple system architectures, and how to use Ethernet to distribute DMX512. Hands on portion will teach students how to terminate RJ45 connectors. System architecture will discuss basics of switches and the differences between copper and fiber optic signals. DMX512 distribution will discuss where to best convert from Ethernet protocols such as sACN or Art-Net to DMX512 to have the most reliable system.A half day in-depth intro to Ethernet for entertainment cabling and network training

We’ve got a safe, alcohol-free space for you at the Behind The Scenes Wellness Lounge, located on the LDI show floor and open from December 8-10, during show hours.

Being an individual in the hardest working industry can leave you feeling empty. If you are curious about yoga and meditation, you can fill yourself up with our “no experience required” yoga and meditation each morning. In the afternoons, industry colleagues offer insight in their short presentations on sleep, nutrition, mental health, physical health, recovery, and mindfulness. Visit the Behind the Scenes booth in the Wellness Lounge to learn about our Mental Health Initiative and receive valuable information you can post at work. Our safe space provides an alcohol-free environment where attendees have opportunities to talk one-on-one with the presenters and ask questions about nutrition, sleep, mindfulness, physical health, and mental health.

Experience these sessions at the Behind The Scenes Wellness Lounge (check back for day-by-day schedule):

• Overview of Mental Health Tools & Resources: BTS Executive Director Lori Rubinstein will provide a 20-minute overview of the many tools and resources available under the charity’s Mental Health Initiative, including suicide prevention resources, substance use information for all those impacted, the Entertainment Industry Therapist Finder, resources to fight bullying and harassment, Mental Health First Aid Training, an anonymous self-assessment tool, and sample language on mental health for safety briefings and meetings.
• Staying Sober at the Bar: ETC Vice President of High-End Systems and International Operations David Lincecum asks, “Are you sober or sober-curious?”  One of the more challenging times may be when you are in social situations – parties, bars, and dinners. This 20-minute talk will offer strategies for having a great time – and being sober while doing it.
• Dealing With Substance Misuse In The Workplace – Why and How to Help Your Colleagues: We have all come across a situation where someone you worked with showed clear signs of problematic use of drugs or alcohol in the workplace. Have you wondered why you might want to help – and how you could help? Have you wondered if you have obligations based on your position? This preview of a webinar being developed by the Behind the Scenes Substance Use Task Group will provide answers to some of these questions and help prepare you to take positive action. Presented by task group member David Lincecum, ETC Vice President of High-End Systems and International Operations.
• Agency and Power: Navigating Mental Health In The Workplace: What kind of say do we have in our mental health at work? How can we make our own choices to better our current well-being? Here, we will address the concept of Agency and how we apply it to the complicated power dynamics of the entertainment industry. Please join Mental Health First Aid instructor and IATSE Local One member Kayleigh Truman for this informative 20-minute talk.
• Tactics for Positive Change: Taking the Cost Out Of Improving Mental Health: Mental Health First Aid instructor and IATSE Local One member Kayleigh Truman answers these questions and more in a 20-minute talk: How do you begin to better the mental health culture in your workplace? Where do you start? How do you broach change? Kayleigh will discuss various options, including no-cost and low-cost options, that you can use right now to better your workplace. You can take actionable steps to get the ball rolling, along with helpful tips to encourage your employer to get on board.
• Bystander Intervention: Do you know how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied or intimidated? Did you know there are different ways to intervene to match your comfort level? Learn about practical techniques to assist yourself and others in these all-too-common situations in the workplace as Behind the Scenes presents the 5Ds of Bystander Intervention developed by Right To Be. This 20-minute session is presented by Jillian Beggs, IATSE member and Founder of Creative Minds Coaching.
• Mind Body Balance: The Benefits of Supporting Good Mental Health: Although the mind and body are often viewed as separate, mental and physical health are closely related. Good mental health can positively affect your physical health. Similarly, poor mental health can negatively affect your physical health and seriously impact your everyday life. In this 20-minute session, learn some techniques for helping balance your mind and body backstage, on set, or in the office. Join Jillian Beggs, IATSE member and Founder of Creative Minds Coaching for this presentation.
• The Biology Of Sleep: What Goes On In Our Brains And Bodies While We Sleep: Most of us are woefully unaware of the myriad of processes in our bodies while we sleep. In this session, we will talk briefly about why we get sleepy and some of the healthful things that occur in the various stages of sleep. This 30-minute session is presented by retired Safety & Training Director of IATSE Local 16, Eddie Raymond.
• The Effects Of Sleep Deprivation In The Entertainment Industry: In an industry structured around “efficiency” and pragmatism, little or no credence is given to the long-lasting damage done to our brains and bodies when we are regularly deprived of proper sleep. In this session, we will look at various afflictions caused by this reality and some strategies to get better sleep. This 30-minute session is presented by retired Safety & Training Director of IATSE Local 16, Eddie Raymond.
• A Layman’s Guide to Eating Healthier on the Road: Luther Bell, Corporate A/V Consultant and consistent traveler, offers easy-to-implement information to guide you through the basics of making better food choices.  From gas stations to grocery stores, you'll learn about food combinations that you can adapt to your situation. Join us for this 30-minute session.
• Do We Need Them? Mental Health Guides and Standards in Entertainment: More than ever, individuals and organizations working in entertainment need support in creating mentally healthy workplaces. For leadership and our co-workers, embracing mental health as a priority can be challenging. In this session, we discuss available resources, guides, and standards to help establish mental health and wellness policies and procedures for organizations and companies. Join us for this 20-minute presentation and discussion with Steven Michelman, co-chair of ESTA’s new Mental Health and Well-Being Working Group.
• Cup of Coffee Yoga: If you have time for a cup of coffee, you can do this brief yoga practice. No special costumes, props, yoga mats, or experience are required. This simple combination of small movements and breathing can be the same as your first cup of coffee every day. Come wearing jeans, a business suit, or a skirt/kilt. It will only take 15 minutes of your day!

RIG Rope Access is hosting a general Introduction and Q&A session on Industrial Rope Access and SPRAT's Work at Height training course and certification.

In this session, we’ll look at examples of how immersive color is used in various live production and fixed installation scenarios, as well as the tools and history of color in art that are used to create these impactful scenarios. We’ll take a look back at what spaces, environments, and works of art have inspired immersive color experiences, and look forward to what’s possible in today’s environments. How do certain immersive colors make us FEEL, and how do we use this information in large group environments?

Applies to Houses of Worship as well as other architectural lighting scenarios.

RIG Rope Access is hosting a general Introduction and Q&A session on Industrial Rope Access and SPRAT's Work at Height training course and certification.

Women In Lighting @LDI 2024 Schedule:
2:30pm: Sharon Stammers and Martin Lupton: Intro to WIL + presentation about 'Collected Light Volume Three: Women in Entertainment Lighting' by Light Collective
2:50pm: Sharon Huizinga / Rock Lititz
3:00pm: Erica Hayes: Navigating Diverse Lighting Environments: From Concert Tours to Television and Film
3:30pm: Karla López: Creative Processes: The Art Of Lighting Design
4:00pm: Kat Borderud: Growing The Culture Of Women In Lighting
4:30pm: Q &A
4:45-6pm: Meet Up reception with drinks sponsored by Ayrton/ACT Entertainment

Join Women In Lighting (WIL), an inspirational and global digital platform that profiles women working in the field of lighting and lighting design, and Light Collective. The schedule includes the presentation of a new book, 'Collected Light Volume Three: Women in Entertainment Lighting' by Light Collective, followed by presentations by three inspiring women.

Following on from the successful publication in 2022 of ‘Collected Light Volume One: Women Light Artists’, Light Collective will publish a third book in the series, ‘Collected Light Volume Three: Women in Entertainment Lighting’ in November 2024.

Light Collective, a UK-based lighting consultancy have spent the last 25 years working with light in many formats. As well as architectural lighting design, the company is known for its role as light activists within the lighting industry. This has ranged from Guerrilla Lighting demonstrations around the world, showing the transformative nature of light within cities to the global community, to the networking project Women In Lighting, set up to raise the profile of women working with light and to celebrate their achievements.

The Women In Lighting initiative led Light Collective to the curation of this third book, Women In Entertainment Lighting. Women working in this field are in a minority and often uncelebrated. This book is a small step towards trying to redress this unfair imbalance. While researching the book, Light Collective reached out across the globe to many women working in this field.

Erica D. Hayes will discuss her journey as a lighting designer, highlighting her work with artists like Fantasia, The Isley Brothers, and Lucky Daye, and her transition to television and film. She will explore adapting lighting design to different settings and her experience with IATSE 728. Attendees will gain insights into the intricacies of transitioning between concert tours and the film industry, and learn about the importance of versatility and innovation in lighting design.

“Growing The Culture Of Women In Lighting” opens the conversation of how we use our platform, the resources we have been given, how we teach the next generation, and help expand the universe of women in lighting. All women in lighting careers have been fostered, mentored, and given opportunities through the community who have gone before them. This conversation will highlight ways to use our experience to grow and not gatekeep the tools and opportunities to learn within the field of entertainment lighting. A discussion on working connecting to, working with, and fostering younger generations of women lighting designers and artists.

This course will introduce attendees to core principles, tips, and practices to consistently pump out great mixes. We will discuss signal flow, bussing practices, digital signal processing, tips on getting a great mix quickly, system tuning, and how to be comfortable with any console.
+ 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.

Join us for a LIVE podcast recording of the Financial Independence Club, a collaboration between LoboLux Design and Artistic Finance. A panel of lighting industry folx will bridge the gap between creatives and finance with collective education. They will discuss dismantling the "Starving Artist" narrative, improving Financial IQ, empowering confidence in personal financial decisions, and increasing financial wellness for everyone.

This will be a LIVE recording of the Artistic Finance podcast. We will take questions and comments from the audience. This will be a highly inclusive and interactive discussion. Attendees are encouraged to participate with questions and comments.

The FI Club is hosted by Amy D Lux, principal of LoboLux and Treasurer of international membership Women In Lighting and Design, and Ethan Steimel, lighting designer, and founder of Artistic Finance. Our vision is 'Financial Literacy for Creatives' with a mission to create a transparent forum and inclusive community to propel creative workers into financial security. The Financial Independence Club intends to help you learn how to increase your Financial IQ in manageable and accessible ways. It IS possible, and EVERYONE deserves prosperity. Join Us!

A session that covers the pre production and content workflows, challenges, resolutions, and programming techniques of the first digital production of the Ring Cycle Opera.

Key points:
How managing relationships between departments is crucial, with producers, tech directors, content creators, lighting, automation and mechanists.

Content management is key: When you have over 16 hours of performance over 4 operas correct asset naming and organization must be maintained. How working with content creators on the other side of the world can work very well.

Examples of different programming techniques. How non-destructive programming can be implemented so when decisions are reversed it's easy to revert. Making changes on the fly during rehearsals with creatives.