DJMLighting Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hi, I'm 15 and live in Hereford, UK. Would anyone recommend some courses when I can learn some knowledge of live events, lighting controllers e.g. RoadHog and lighting design? And maybe a bit more about the lighting industry Anything will be helpful. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsiwel Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hey, welcome to the BR! I've just had some training on the GrandMA desk, it was brilliant. It gives you a real understanding of the desk. I also know that ETC, Chamsys, Avolites all do training and im sure the other companies will aswell. Just phone or email them and ask for some training, and im sure they will be happy to help. AFAIK they are all free to do, you just have to get your own way there. I hope this helps you. Lewis P.S. Im only 17. Also, if you do the GrandMA, tell Simon I said hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMLighting Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thanks for that Lewis, I will look in to doing the GrandMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gaffa Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I would suggest contacting either White Light Group (London) on 020 8254 4600, or contacting the manufactures / suppliers of the lighting boards you want to learn. As far as learning about lighting in general I'd recommend, contacting Paddington College (I believe they still run Technical Theatre courses), or try contacting your local theatre. I'd also recommend the following books: Stage Lighting Handbook by Francis Reid,Stage Lighting Design by Richard PilbrowA Method of Lighting the Stage by Stanley McCandless All of which have loads of useful info. All the best Hope this helps you. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Veitch Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hi, I'm 15 and live in Hereford, UK. Would anyone recommend some courses when I can learn some knowledge of live events, lighting controllers e.g. RoadHog and lighting design? And maybe a bit more about the lighting industry Anything will be helpful. ;) Hello - Many drama schools offer short courses in technical theatre over the summer - this year here at Mountview Academy in North London we are offering a one-week 'Lighting Design and Technology' short course aimed at those who would like to develop their basic knowledge or interest in the subject. We aim to provide students with an understanding of the design process - from rehearsal to plan drafting together with the basic practical skills required to rig, power, patch, focus and use the latest conventional lanterns, scrollers, moving lights, LED fixtures and control them on state of the art consoles.It'll be a busy week but one that will hopefully answer some basic questions and for some may serve as a good introduction to our unique two-year BA (Hons.) degree. If you are interested in finding out more, contact our short courses dept. on 0208 826 9210 www.mountview.org.uk Matt VeitchHead of LightingMountview Academy of Theatre Artsmatt@mattveitch.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundo26 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Avolites do training for their desks at very reasonable cost, it's worth giving them a call, you'll have to google for the details because I'm out at the moment!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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