Live Design International (LDI) 2021: Full Schedule

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9:30am PST

grandMA3 Pro Beginner - Presented by ACT Entertainment - Day 1

This course runs from 9:30am - 5:30pm on Monday and Tuesday.

This 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 Pro 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 Pro 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.

Speakers

Destin Klug

Technical Support, ACT Entertainment

Destin resides near New York City working in MA Software Support for ACT Entertainment. He was introduced to the world of live event lighting at a young age attending concerts and festivals. He pursued his interest in lighting by interning with ACT Entertainment while attending Ithaca... Read More →

Monday November 15, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N229

LDInstitute™, Lighting Console Training

Level Beginner
Class Cap 8
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 695
PRICE (after 14 October) 795
Session Number L24

9:30am PST

TouchDesigner Software Training: Basic - Day 1

Hands-on training with Derivative's TouchDesigner software for interactive media. This course focuses on an overview of working with TouchDesigner, a node-based programming environment used in media installations, live events, museums, and for media servers internationally. This workshop will introduce you to TouchDesigner and get you creating interactive applications even if you have no prior experience with node-based programming environments. Topics covered will include: Real-time composting, audio-reactive content, generative 3D geometry, interactive particle systems, working with sensors, and outputting to screens and projectors. Students should bring their enthusiasm to learn a new tool.

Requirements:

A laptop or desktop computer capable of running TouchDesigner.
A Derivative account to license TouchDesigner (the free, non-commercial license will work for this workshop).
TouchDesigner 099 (any 2021 build) installed.
An external mouse is highly recommended.

Speakers

Aristotle Roufanis

Creative Technologist, Worksofar

Aristotle Roufanis is a visual artist and creative technologist whose work focuses on patterns, textures, and human interactions defined by the condition of urban life and architecture. He has a strong background in managing complicated projects on budget and under tight deadlines... Read More →

Elburz Sorkhabi

Co-Founder, The Interactive & Immersive HQ

Elburz is one of the top TouchDesigner developers in the world. He brings the insights he has used to lead clients including Google, Kanye West, Netflix, TIFF, Burj Khalifa, Nike, Under Armour, IBM, and many more. Elburz has deployed large-scale projects around the world in cities... Read More →

Dylan Roscover

Designer-Founder, The Experiential Co. (TEC)

Dylan Roscover is a multidisciplinary creative technologist with more than 10 years of experience delivering interactive and immersive brand experiences for Fortune 500 companies. His design + dev studio, TEC, has collaborated with teams in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle... Read More →

Monday November 15, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N108

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Beginner / Intermediate
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 695
PRICE (after 14 October) 795
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L12

9:30am PST

Vectorworks Training for Technical Production: Beginner

This intensive, one-day hands-on seminar provides a solid introduction to using Vectorworks for technical production. This is not a class on how to draw a light plot; Don Ward's half-day light plot tutorial on Friday or Saturday is the perfect follow-up to this course and covers the light plot features in Vectorworks Spotlight.

Topics for this course include CAD drafting basics, designing on-screen with a combination of 2D and 3D modeling tools, creating a simple design complete with finished floor plans, a 3D model, and elevation views. Learn the technique of using the same data model for construction plans and design presentation.

Target audience: Live event and lighting designers interested in learning the basics of Vectorworks.

Prerequisites: Attendees must know the basics of how to use a computer and the basics of pencil drafting or must have experience with another CAD system.

Speakers

Frank Brault

Senior Entertainment Technologist, Vectorworks

Frank Brault focuses on keeping Vectorworks entertainment design solutions at the forefront of the industry by investing in customer and industry advocacy and by empowering Vectorworks' sales and marketing teams to be more successful in planning and executing campaigns. Brault has... Read More →

Monday November 15, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N115

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Beginner
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L01

9:30am PST

grandMA3 Pro Beginner - Presented by ACT Entertainment - Day 2

Tuesday November 16, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N229

LDInstitute™, Lighting Console Training

Level Beginner
ETCP Credits 3.5
Price 695
PRICE (after 14 October) 795
Session Number L24

9:30am PST

Intermediate grandMA3 Class - Day 1

This 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 Conversion or Beginner courses, or who has not already spent several months actively using grandMA3 software.

All attendees are strongly encouraged to complete the free grandMA3 Pro Intermediate Pretest first. If you do not score at least 85% on this test, we strongly recommend you take the grandMA3 Pro Beginner or Conversion course before this intermediate class. This class assumes the presence of an underlying knowledge of the topics covered in the Beginner or Conversion courses and will not have time to go through the basic information.

Note: This class runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Speakers

Aria Grosvenor

ACT Entertainment

Aria Grosvenor is established in Los Angeles working in MA Software Support for ACT Entertainment. Her journey into lighting and the world of MA started with the grandMA1 in high school. From there she dove into lighting design for musical theater and received her BFA in Lighting... Read More →

Tuesday November 16, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N228

LDInstitute™, Lighting Console Training

Level Intermediate / Advanced
ETCP Credits 3.5
Session Number L27

9:30am PST

Introduction to disguise

In this one-day introductory class, attendees will get a first-hand introduction to the disguise software. This includes setting up a new project, mapping content to surfaces, timeline sequencing, and assigning content to outputs.

Attendees are required to bring their own laptop running Windows or MacBook running Bootcamp.

Speakers

Vickie Claiborne

Training Manager - Americas, disguise

Vickie Claiborne is the author of Media Servers for Lighting Programmers and the Training Manager for the Americas at disguise. She has more than 25 years of industry experience as a lighting and digital media server programming specialist for live events and is based in Las Vegas... Read More →

Tuesday November 16, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N116

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Media Server Training

Level Beginner / Intermediate
Class Cap 10
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L22

9:30am PST

TouchDesigner Software Training: Basic - Day 2

A laptop or desktop computer capable of running TouchDesigner.
A Derivative account to license TouchDesigner (the free, non-commercial license will work for this workshop).
TouchDesigner 099 (any 2021 build) installed.
An external mouse is highly recommended.

Speakers

Dylan Roscover

Designer-Founder, The Experiential Co. (TEC)

Aristotle Roufanis

Creative Technologist, Worksofar

Elburz Sorkhabi

Co-Founder, The Interactive & Immersive HQ

Tuesday November 16, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N108

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Beginner / Intermediate
ETCP Credits 3.5
Session Number L12

9:30am PST

Vectorworks Training for Technical Production: Beginner

Speakers

Frank Brault

Senior Entertainment Technologist, Vectorworks

Tuesday November 16, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N115

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Beginner
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L02

2:00pm PST

Laser Operator Safety

This course provides basic lightshow safety training for those working around lasers or those who are operating lasers for lightshows and displays. Successful completion of this course provides an ILDA Laser Operator certificate of attendance.

Speakers

Patrick Murphy

Executive Director, ILDA

Patrick is the Executive Director of the International Laser Display Association and the author of the website LaserPointerSafety.com. Since the early 1990s, he has worked on laser/aviation safety issues through the SAE G10T Laser Safety Hazards and G10OL Operational Laser committees.He... Read More →

Tuesday November 16, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm PST
N103

LDInstitute™, Laser Training

Level All Levels
Class Cap 25
ETCP Credits 2
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 495
PRICE (after 14 October) N/A
Session Number L38

9:00am PST

Carbon for Unreal

Carbon for Unreal is a professional plugin for Unreal Engine which enables users to design and visualize entertainment lighting and stages at the highest caliber. In this course, attendees will learn Unreal Engine fundamentals, step-by-step workflows for starting designs in Unreal Engine, and how to convert from common industry applications such as Vectorworks, Cinema4D, Autocad, and more.

Session highlights include:

Game engine philosophies and terminology
Unreal Engine interface overview
Configuration and best practices
Deep dive into visualization-centric concepts
Carbon for Unreal pipelines
Advanced blueprint control with DMX
Open discussions on the future of entertainment design and visualization

As a prerequisite for this course, attendees should have experience with any of the following applications: Vectorworks, Autocad, Cinema4D, Maya, 3D Studio Max, or any off-the-shelf lighting previsualization software. Unreal Engine experience is not necessary, but is recommended.

Attendees must provide their own laptops with the following minimum specs:
PC running Windows 10 with administrative privileges
Intel i7/i9 processor (or Ryzen 3000 or 5000 series processor)
16GB RAM minimum (32GB recommended)
Minimum GTX 1070 or better GPU (recommended RTX 2060 or better)
Available GB ethernet port
Additional mouse with at least three buttons
Unreal Engine 4.26.2 or newer installed
Vectorworks Spotlight 2021 SP3 or newer recommended
10GB free disk space

Attendees will receive a 30-day trial license of Carbon for Unreal Design Edition at the start of the course.

Speakers

David Perkins

Chief Visionary, Imaginary Labs

David Perkins began his career in theatre where he began doing renderings for stage design, eventually programming and running lights. In 2010, David moved from Florida to Los Angeles and joined Silent House Productions at its formation. There, he was responsible for renderings, drafting... Read More →

Wednesday November 17, 2021 9:00am - 1:00pm PST
N117

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Beginner / Intermediate
Class Cap 12
ETCP Credits 2
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L33

9:30am PST

Entertainment Rigging Fundamentals - Day 1

Working in rigging requires an understanding of structures, a knowledge of hardware, some math skills, an appreciation for safety, and a whole lot of common sense. This workshop will look at rigging from all of these angles and supply attendees with information that will be helpful to riggers, technical directors, production managers, and venue managers. While the class will not make you a rigger, it will supply you with some of the reasons why we do what we do. We will discuss how to make the correct hardware choices and how to use and inspect the hardware that you choose. The session will also cover basic rigging math that can help assess many different rigging situations.

As an added bonus, we will also spend some time on day two with a destructive test machine to break cable assemblies made in the class. This class qualifies for 14 ETCP recertification credits for those who are ETCP Certified technicians.

Speakers

Eric Rouse

Director of Rigging & Training, Entertainment Project Services (EPS)

Eric brings more than 25 years in the entertainment business as a rigger, rigging trainer, inspector, and project manager. As director of rigging and training, he supports EPS' clients by providing services for design, installations, and inspections of rigging systems as well as providing... Read More →

Wednesday November 17, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N107

LDInstitute™, Rigging and Electrical Bootcamp

Level Beginner / Intermediate
ETCP Credits 14 (7 per day)
Session Number L35

9:30am PST

grandMA3 Pro Conversion

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.

Speakers

Destin Klug

Technical Support, ACT Entertainment

Wednesday November 17, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N229

LDInstitute™, Lighting Console Training

Level Intermediate
Class Cap 8
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L25

9:30am PST

Intermediate grandMA3 Class - Day 2

Speakers

Aria Grosvenor

ACT Entertainment

Wednesday November 17, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N228

LDInstitute™, Lighting Console Training

Level Intermediate / Advanced
ETCP Credits 3.5
Session Number L27

9:30am PST

Introduction to disguise

Speakers

Vickie Claiborne

Training Manager - Americas, disguise

Wednesday November 17, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N116

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Media Server Training

Level Beginner / Intermediate
Class Cap 10
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L23

9:30am PST

Introduction to Resolume Arena

Learn the basics of the Resolume Arena 7 Media Server/VJ Software. This exciting software is powerful, intuitive, and approachable. Explore its many uses from nightclubs to theater to music production. This hands-on course covers the basics and includes techniques in input/output mapping, masking, programming, compositing, MIDI control, content creation / generation, live production, and audio/video syncing techniques.

Attendees should bring their own laptop with the following specs:

Windows
- Windows 8
- AMD or NVIDIA graphics card
- 8GM RAM
MacOS
- OSX 10.11 El Capitan
- AM or Iris Pro graphics card
- 8GB RAM

Speakers

Price Johnston

Associate Professor of Theatre: Lighting, Sound, and Projection Design and Director of Theatre, Colorado State University

Price Johnston (Projection Designer) has designed projections and lighting for more than 300 productions worldwide, including work in theatre, dance, opera, nightclubs, and corporate events. Notable productions include the 2015 American Theatre Wing's Hewes Design Award Nominated... Read More →

Wednesday November 17, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N108

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Beginner / Intermediate
Class Cap 16
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L17

9:30am PST

Setting Up, Testing, and Troubleshooting Lighting Control Systems and Networks

Setting up and testing a lighting control system used to be pretty simple, and it's increasingly becoming more digital, more networked, and more complex. If you're going to have a future in this industry, then you need to know how to set up, test, and troubleshoot DMX, Ethernet and Ethernet-based systems, and how to use RDM to quickly and remotely configure and monitor your equipment. This course will cover all those bases with an emphasis on hands-on activities and learning.

Bring a laptop if you have one (or a smart phone or tablet if you don't) for networking exercises.

Speakers

Richard Cadena

Trainer / Certified Entertainment Electrician, Academy of Production Technology

Richard Cadena is an ETCP Recognized Trainer and ETCP Certified Entertainment Electrician with 35 years of experience in live event production. He is the author of Electricity for Entertainment Electricians & Technicians (3rd Edition), Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving... Read More →

Wednesday November 17, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N227

LDInstitute™, Rigging and Electrical Bootcamp

Level Beginner / Intermediate
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 7
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L19

9:30am PST

Training: Laser Safety Officer (LSO) for U.S. Lightshows

This course covers laser shows only - no medical, industrial, or other non-lightshow laser usage. While European and international regulations are discussed, the majority of the regulatory discussion will be around laser and aviation issues in the United States. To take this course, attendees must have prior laser experience or must have taken ILDA's Laser Operator Safety course.

Passing the test in this course provides an ILDA LSO for U.S. Lightshows certificate.

Speakers

Patrick Murphy

Executive Director, ILDA

Wednesday November 17, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N103

LDInstitute™, Laser Training

Level Advanced
Class Cap 25
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 695
PRICE (after 14 October) N/A
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L21

9:30am PST

Vectorworks Training for Technical Production: Advanced

This intensive, one-day hands-on seminar provides a solid introduction to using Vectorworks for technical production. This is not a class on how to draw a light plot; Don Ward's half-day light plot tutorial on Friday or Saturday is the perfect follow-up to this course and covers the light plot features in Vectorworks Spotlight. Topics include the 3D modeling tool suite, creating a simple design complete with finished floor plans, a 3D model, and a photo-realistic rendering with lighting and textures. Learn the technique of using the same file for plans and presentations. This class is for those with a solid understanding of Vectorworks or those who have taken the Vectorworks beginner course on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Target Audience: Live event and theatrical designers with a solid understanding of basic Vectorworks techniques.

Prerequisites: Attendees must know the basics of how to use a computer and the basics of pencil drafting or must have taken the Vectorworks beginner course on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Speakers

Frank Brault

Senior Entertainment Technologist, Vectorworks

Wednesday November 17, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N115

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Advanced
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L03

2:00pm PST

Carbon for Unreal

Game engine philosophies and terminology
Unreal Engine interface overview
Configuration and best practices
Deep dive into visualization-centric concepts
Carbon for Unreal pipelines
Advanced blueprint control with DMX
Open discussions on the future of entertainment design and visualization

Wednesday November 17, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm PST
N117

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Beginner / Intermediate
Class Cap 12
ETCP Credits 2
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L32

9:00am PST

Vectorworks: Spotlight Rigging with Braceworks™ Analysis

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, then how to conduct structural analyses on loads on suspended systems. Attendees will 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: A basic working knowledge of Vectorworks Spotlight or Designer and a general understanding of entertainment rigging.

Speakers

Jim Woodward

Sr. Entertainment Product Specialist, Vectorworks

Jim Woodward is an award-winning designer whose expertise is in 3D visualization, rendering, and modeling for a wide variety of industries including concert and theatrical events, film, television, corporate events, trade shows, museums, architectural firms, and retail. He has produced... Read More →

Thursday November 18, 2021 9:00am - 1:00pm PST
N115

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Intermediate
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 2
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L04

9:30am PST

Entertainment Rigging Fundamentals - Day 2

Speakers

Eric Rouse

Director of Rigging & Training, Entertainment Project Services (EPS)

Thursday November 18, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N107

LDInstitute™, Rigging and Electrical Bootcamp

Level Beginner / Intermediate
Class Cap 30
ETCP Credits 14 (7 per day)
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 695
PRICE (after 14 October) 795
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L35

9:30am PST

grandMA3 Pro Conversion

Speakers

Destin Klug

Technical Support, ACT Entertainment

Thursday November 18, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N229

LDInstitute™, Lighting Console Training

Level Intermediate
Class Cap 8
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L26
PRICE (AFTER 14 OCT) 545
PRICE (after 14 October)PRICE (a 545

9:30am PST

Intermediate grandMA3 Class - Day 3

Speakers

Aria Grosvenor

ACT Entertainment

Thursday November 18, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N228

LDInstitute™, Lighting Console Training

Level Intermediate / Advanced
Class Cap 8
ETCP Credits 3.5
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 795
PRICE (after 14 October) 895
Session Number L27

9:30am PST

Setting Up and Monitoring Portable Power Distribution Systems

It's easy enough to run an extension cord to power an audio console, video projector, or lighting instrument, but it is safe and reliable? Given the way we toss around our portable power distribution equipment, the way we throw it into a road case, run it along the ground and step on it, run over it with forklifts and golf carts, and leave it outside to bake in the sun, there are usually weaknesses waiting to become 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 they are safe and reliable.

Speakers

Richard Cadena

Trainer / Certified Entertainment Electrician, Academy of Production Technology

Thursday November 18, 2021 9:30am - 5:30pm PST
N103

LDInstitute™, Rigging and Electrical Bootcamp

Level Intermediate / Advanced
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 7
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
INCLUSIONS Lunch
Session Number L29

2:00pm PST

Vectorworks: Spotlight Rigging with Braceworks™ Analysis

Speakers

Jim Woodward

Sr. Entertainment Product Specialist, Vectorworks

Thursday November 18, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm PST
N115

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Intermediate
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 2
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L05

2:00pm PST

Las Vegas Venue Tour: Fremont Street

Meet at Fremont Street at 2:00pm sharp!

Step behind the scenes in downtown Las Vegas and tour the exciting Fremont Street Experience. This distinctive Las Vegas experience has been revitalized over the last decade with live stages, a new LED Viva Vision Light Show, and the world's longest digital display which boasts 16.4 million pixels, measures 1,375 feet long x 90 feet wide, and is suspended 90 feet above Fremont Street's popular pedestrian mall.

Learn all about it at this special, LDI-exclusive session. At at 6:00pm, get a front row seat to the light show with all its incredible visuals!

Speakers

Bill Digneit

Department Head, Theatre & Dance, Northern Michigan University

William "Bill" Digneit has worked as the Production Manager for the annual LDI Conference program (including the LDInstitute and LDIntensives and LDI Mexico) for more than 10 years. He is passionate about technology education to push the entertainment industry forward. Bill created... Read More →

Thursday November 18, 2021 2:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Fremont Street Experience E Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101

LDInstitute™, Club Design and Club/Venue Tours

Class Cap 50
ETCP Credits None
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 195
PRICE (after 14 October) 250
Session Number L53

9:00am PST

Introduction to Light Plots with Vectorworks Spotlight for Lighting Professionals

This hands-on, four-hour tutorial is an introduction to the essential skills required to use Vectorworks Spotlight to create and manage lighting plots. Attendees will discover the advantages of using information modeling in the design phase to streamline workflows from start to finish. Users will create a lighting design and 3D model from scratch using the built-in plug-ins and tools contained within Vectorworks Spotlight. From this data model, users will patch and focus lighting devices, explore lighting labels, create reports, generate light plot and schematic views, and publish documentation in a variety of formats. No lighting professional should be without these skills in today's entertainment industry.

Target Audience: Lighting designers, electricians, board operators, and lighting design educators (anyone who needs to make light plots).

Prerequisites: Attendees must know the basics of how to use a computer and must know the basics of creating light plots on paper or within another CAD system.

Speakers

Ben Elmore

US Trainer-Entertainment, Vectorworks

Ben Elmore has over 20 years of experience producing live events, with the last 15 years using Vectorworks Spotlight as an essential tool for orchestrating, visualizing, and documenting the process.

Friday November 19, 2021 9:00am - 1:00pm PST
N115

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Introduction
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 2
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L06

9:00am PST

Realtime Venue Previz with Unreal and TouchDesigner

This course will focus on creating dynamic lighting and environment previz using a combination of Unreal Engine and TouchDesigner, as well as importing a 3D model into Unreal, configuring virtual DMX instruments, and controlling them in real time from TouchDesigner. Students will leave with an understanding of how Unreal Engine works with DMX features, how to control virtual instruments, and how to plan addressing and patching before getting to the venue.

Requirements:

Intermediate knowledge of TouchDesigner and Unreal Engine.
A laptop or desktop computer capable of running TouchDesigner and Unreal Engine.
TouchDesigner 099 (any 2021 build) and Unreal Engine 4.26 installed.
A Derivative account to license TouchDesigner (the free, non-commercial license will work for this workshop).
An external mouse is highly recommended.

Speakers

Dylan Roscover

Designer-Founder, The Experiential Co. (TEC)

Aristotle Roufanis

Creative Technologist, Worksofar

Elburz Sorkhabi

Co-Founder, The Interactive & Immersive HQ

Friday November 19, 2021 9:00am - 1:00pm PST
N117

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Beginner / Intermediate
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 2
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 2
Session Number L13

12:00pm PST

Club Design Session at Omnia

Step behind the scenes at Omnia, a 75,000-square-foot, multi-level destination club that hosts the latest technical spectacle and big-name DJs at Caesars Palace. Distinctive LED ribbons contour the pillars and walls, pulsing with the rhythm. Just behind the DJ booth, a mesmerizing wall of light technology adds to the overall experience. The club's focal point is a giant kinetic eight-ring chandelier with theatrical lighting effects, video projections, and LED strips, with control by TAIT.

This unique session includes a look at what goes into club design from the ground up, and in-depth intel about the club design, gear, and evolution of design from Omnia's opening until today.

Speakers

Bill Digneit

Department Head, Theatre & Dance, Northern Michigan University

Friday November 19, 2021 12:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Caesars Palace

LDInstitute™, Club Design and Club/Venue Tours

Level All Levels
Class Cap 50
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 195
PRICE (after 14 October) 250
Session Number L40

12:00pm PST

Combo: Resort World Venue Tour and Club Design Session

Combination of the Friday Club Design session and the Resorts World Venue Tour on Saturday.
Sessions run from 12:00pm - 5:00pm on Friday and Saturday.

Speakers

Bill Digneit

Department Head, Theatre & Dance, Northern Michigan University

Friday November 19, 2021 12:00pm - Saturday November 20, 2021 5:00pm PST
Resorts World Las Vegas 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

LDInstitute™, Club Design and Club/Venue Tours

Level All Levels
Class Cap 50
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 295
PRICE (after 14 October) 395
Session Number L41

2:00pm PST

Lighting Programming Summit - Day 1

This two-day seminar and workshop covers live lighting programming across multiple industry-leading consoles. Experts will provide hands-on demonstrations of their skills, methods, and insights into their programming language of choice. They will also share career-building and networking advice to those new at navigating this highly in-demand field. New programmers should be ready with their best questions and ideas and potentially be ready to show off their skills in front of their peers. Experienced designers and programmers are encouraged to participate as well and come meet the up-and-coming talent from across the industry.

Day 1: Battle of the Busk
Required materials: Personal show file for console of choice.

Come see the competition we've all been waiting for: Watch five top programmers compete live in a friendly busking competition. A variety of consoles (grandMA, EOS, Hog, ChamSys, and Avo) will all share the same lighting rig as a DJ plays them through their sets in a back-to-back demonstration of their skills. We're letting the best finally take the hot seat like they've always wanted and can't wait to see what they've got.

After the show, our competitors will host a talkback. They will cover the workflow of their console language, their strategies for fast-paced and difficult environments, and swap stories of how they've built their skillsets as well as their careers. After sharing thoughts and advice, they'll conduct an open Q&A from the audience.

Once the session has ended at 5:00pm, all participants are welcome to stay and play with the rig for the final hour until 6:00pm. Meet your favorite programmer and talk shop with the console and lights right there at your fingertips.

Day 2: Cue4Me
Live participants will be chose first-come, first-served followed by a waitlist. Approximately 15 will be chosen.
Required materials: Personal show file for console of choice.

Come put your programming knowledge to the test under the direction of industry-leading designers! Using the same lighting rig and console options from Day 1, participants will have the opportunity to work live with a designer, taking direction, building looks, openly sharing strategies and methods forgetting the work done out in the field. Professionals from all segments of our industry - theatre, film, and live music - will be present to offer their unique perspective on programming workflow and philosophy.

As an audience member, you will have a bird's eye view of the actual programming, as well as a live audio feed of the conversation between the designer and programmer. This session will provide perspective into the working relationships in the field, as well as technical tricks and tips from the best to help develop your own programming skills. After the session ends at 5:00pm, attendees are invited to stay and continue their shared education on the consoles of their choice, meet the designers and programmers who participated, and have fun with the now free-to-use lighting rig until 6:00pm.

Speakers

Jason Bollock

lighting programmer and designer

Check out this article about Jason and his work, published by Chauvet Professional:https://www.chauvetprofessional.com/news/jason-bullock-the-calculus-of-light/

Rane Renshaw

Lighting Director and Programmer, @LimeLightWired

Rane Renshaw is a lighting director and programmer at ZoukNightclub in Las Vegas, NV. Rane specializes in programming showfiles capable of the versatility EDM artists, Hip-Hop acts and Open Format DJ’s demand on the fly. With over 15 years of theatre and multi-faceted freelance... Read More →

Christian Jackson

lighting programmer and designer

Christian Jackson is a lighting programmer and designer specializing in concert touring and festival productions. Although he started as a stagehand pushing cases and bolting truss together, he has devoted his career to helping artists bring their music to life on stage. He currently... Read More →

Luther Frank

Founding Partner, Sovereign Candle Collective

Specializing in light, projection, and stage design, Luther works in a wide variety of live production genres. They have extensive experience in scenography and creative direction for theperforming arts, ranging from opera to fashion shows to live broadcast concerts and everything... Read More →

Brandon Gauthier

Sovereign Candle Collective, Founding Member and Principal Designer

Brandon Gauthier is an industry leader in production and systems design. His ability to consistently offer unique technical solutions and oversee the execution and integration of large-scale projects has made him trusted by clients such as SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Universal... Read More →

Wes Richter

Founding Partner and Principal Designer, Sovereign Candle Collective

Wes Richter’s extensive theatrical background has made him valuable to corporate and social event clients. They can rely on him for creative solutions to their lighting needs. His diverse experience base includes work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Natural History Museum... Read More →

Kent Sprague

Sovereign Candle Collective, Partner

Kent has brought well over 300 plays, musicals, operas, and dances to fruition. Equally at home as a lighting designer and as a programmer, he embraces and excels in both the artistic and technical aspects of lighting. He also has extensive experience providing networked show control... Read More →

Friday November 19, 2021 2:00pm - 5:00pm PST
N109 - N114

LDInstitute™, Lighting Console Training

Level All Levels
ETCP Credits 3 for two days
Session Number L31

2:00pm PST

Generative Lighting Design with TouchDesigner

This course covers generative and algorithmic lighting design practices using TouchDesigner as the lighting controller. Students will learn how to create optimized networks that can drive their live shows or installation lighting without the need for any lighting consoles or desks. This course will cover the basics of communicating with lighting fixtures, using sensors and textures, creating looks, generalizing pixel maps, creating simple previz environments, and taking advantage of generative design concepts that can be applied to real-time lighting.

Requirements:

An intermediate level knowledge of TouchDesigner.
A laptop or desktop computer capable of running TouchDesigner.
A Derivative account to license TouchDesigner (the free, non-commercial license will work for this workshop.)
TouchDesigner 099 (any 2021 build) installed.
An external mouse is highly recommended.

Speakers

Elburz Sorkhabi

Co-Founder, The Interactive & Immersive HQ

Dylan Roscover

Designer-Founder, The Experiential Co. (TEC)

Aristotle Roufanis

Creative Technologist, Worksofar

Friday November 19, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm PST
N117

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Intermediate / Advanced
Class Cap 24
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L14

2:00pm PST

Introduction to Light Plots with Vectorworks Spotlight for Lighting Professionals

Speakers

Ben Elmore

US Trainer-Entertainment, Vectorworks

Ben Elmore has over 20 years of experience producing live events, with the last 15 years using Vectorworks Spotlight as an essential tool for orchestrating, visualizing, and documenting the process.

Friday November 19, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm PST
N115

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Introduction
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 2
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L07

8:00am PST

Las Vegas Venue Visit: Meow Wolf

Meow Wolf Las Vegas' permanent installation, Omega Mart, is an interactive, mind-bending art experience. Participants explore an extraordinary supermarket that bursts into surreal worlds and unexpected landscapes.

In this session, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the design and technology of this immersive experience, then stay and explore the secret portals or simply soak up the innovative art as you venture beyond an interactive supermarket into parts unknown. You have no idea what's in store for you at Meow Wolf!

Meet at Meow Wolf at 8:00am sharp!

Speakers

Bill Digneit

Department Head, Theatre & Dance, Northern Michigan University

Saturday November 20, 2021 8:00am - 12:00pm PST
Meow Wolf Las Vegas 3215 S Rancho Dr #100, Las Vegas, NV 89102

LDInstitute™, Club Design and Club/Venue Tours

Level All Levels
Class Cap 50
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 195
PRICE (after 14 October) 250
Session Number L44

9:00am PST

Console Free Lighting Design with TouchDesigner

TouchDesigner is considered one of the most powerful and cost-effective media servers, show control platforms, and lighting controllers on the market. At the same time, it requires you to build a lot of your own tools and workflows. This course will guide you through on your path to using TouchDesigner as a control surface, cue system, or virtual lighting desk. You'll learn high-level design principles, work through step-by-step builds of common workflows, and explore existing TouchDesigner tools and how they can greatly increase your development speed!

Requirements:

Students should have intermediate level knowledge of TouchDesigner.
A laptop or desktop computer capable of running TouchDesigner (system requirements link).
A Derivative account to license TouchDesigner (the free Non-commercial license will work for this workshop).
TouchDesigner 099 (any 2021 build) installed.
An external mouse is highly recommended.

Speakers

Elburz Sorkhabi

Co-Founder, The Interactive & Immersive HQ

Dylan Roscover

Designer-Founder, The Experiential Co. (TEC)

Aristotle Roufanis

Creative Technologist, Worksofar

Saturday November 20, 2021 9:00am - 1:00pm PST
N117

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Intermediate
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 2.0
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L15

9:00am PST

Introduction to Light Plots with Vectorworks Spotlight for Lighting Professionals

Speakers

Ben Elmore

US Trainer-Entertainment, Vectorworks

Ben Elmore has over 20 years of experience producing live events, with the last 15 years using Vectorworks Spotlight as an essential tool for orchestrating, visualizing, and documenting the process.

Saturday November 20, 2021 9:00am - 1:00pm PST
N115

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Introduction
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 2
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L08

12:00pm PST

Las Vegas Club Tour

Join LDI2021 for the annual Las Vegas Club Tour for an exclusive, insider-only look at four of the hottest nightclubs in Las Vegas. Explore the design and technology in these venues during their off-hours; check out the gear from the lighting rigs to the sound systems and the DJ/VJ stations and interior design.

2021 Club Tour includes the following properties:

Jewel Nightclub (Aria)
Hakkasan Nightclub (MGM Grand)
Omnia (Caesars Palace)
Marquee (Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas)

Clubs subject to change.
Bus transportation provided.
Bus will depart the LVCC at 12:00pm sharp.

Speakers

Bill Digneit

Department Head, Theatre & Dance, Northern Michigan University

Saturday November 20, 2021 12:00pm - 5:00pm PST
LVCC Shuttle Bay 1

LDInstitute™, Club Design and Club/Venue Tours

Level All Levels
Class Cap 50
ETCP Credits None
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 195
PRICE (after 14 October) 250
Session Number L42

12:00pm PST

Las Vegas Venue Visit: Resorts World

Meet at Resorts World at 12:00pm sharp!

Step behind the scenes at the brand new Resorts World located on the Las Vegas Strip. This half-day tour will take you behind the scenes of the multitude of entertainment stages and venues throughout the property. Attendees will also get to check out Zouk and Ayu, the newest nightclub and dayclub to open on the Strip.

This unique session will allow attendees to experience what goes into creating these exciting entertainment venues from the group up and to get in-depth information about the design and gear for today's cutting-edge venues.

Speakers

Bill Digneit

Department Head, Theatre & Dance, Northern Michigan University

Saturday November 20, 2021 12:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Resorts World Las Vegas 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

LDInstitute™, Club Design and Club/Venue Tours

Level All Levels
Class Cap 50
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 195
PRICE (after 14 October) 250
Session Number L43

2:00pm PST

Lighting Programming Summit - Day 2

Speakers

Tiffany Keys

Lighting Director/Programmer, Tiffany Spicer Keys

From live entertainment to television broadcast, Tiffany has established herself as a valuable lighting director and programmer.Emerging from an unconventional background in theatre and dance to theme parks, concerts, festivals and music tours; Tiffany has developed a unique set of... Read More →

Brad Schiller

Business Development Manager, Martin

Brad Schiller has over thirty years of experience in the entertainment lighting field. A self-described "lighting geek," his deep-rooted passion for lighting began at a very early age. Brad’s career has allowed him countless opportunities to work around the globe, and across diverse... Read More →

Rob Koenig

Designer/Programmer, Ignition Show Design

Rob Koenig is a lighting Designer, programmer and director, with over 25 years of experience. Having worked his way up through the clubs in FL in the early 90’s, to arenas and stadiums today. Rob works with artists such as Metallica, Lizzo, Guns N Roses, Eric Church, Cardi B, Billy... Read More →

Benny Kirkham

Owner & Principal, Overnight Production LLC

Benny is a lighting designer and programmer with 35 years experience in live and television production. He is owner and principal of Overnight Production LLC.He has served as programmer and LD on international touring shows such as Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Eric Church, and The... Read More →

Luther Frank

Founding Partner, Sovereign Candle Collective

Brandon Gauthier

Sovereign Candle Collective, Founding Member and Principal Designer

Wes Richter

Founding Partner and Principal Designer, Sovereign Candle Collective

Kent Sprague

Sovereign Candle Collective, Partner

Saturday November 20, 2021 2:00pm - 5:00pm PST
N109 - N114

LDInstitute™, Lighting Console Training

Level All Levels
Class Cap 100
ETCP Credits 3 for two days
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 445
PRICE (after 14 October) 545
Session Number L31

2:00pm PST

Introduction to Light Plots with Vectorworks Spotlight for Lighting Professionals

Speakers

Ben Elmore

US Trainer-Entertainment, Vectorworks

Ben Elmore has over 20 years of experience producing live events, with the last 15 years using Vectorworks Spotlight as an essential tool for orchestrating, visualizing, and documenting the process.

Saturday November 20, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm PST
N115

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Introduction
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 2
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L09

2:00pm PST

XR & Virtual Production: Creating Immersive Experiences

Extended Reality (XR) and virtual productions are two of the hottest topics in broadcast and immersive experiences. At the center of many of these experiences are a combination of TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine, and Notch. These three pieces of software deliver each of their strengths to a project, whether it's TouchDesigner's unlimited flexibility and hardware integrations, Unreal's high-end rendering, or Notch's rapid content creation workflows. In this course, take a dive into architecting XR or VR production pipelines as well as how to set up these projects in practice.

Requirements:

An intermediate level of knowledge about TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine, and Notch.
A laptop or desktop computer capable of running TouchDesigner and Unreal Engine.
TouchDesigner 099 (any 2021 build) and Unreal Engine 4.26 installed.
A Derivative account to license TouchDesigner (Commercial, Educational, or Pro licenses are recommended for this workshop).
An external mouse is highly recommended.

Speakers

LDInstitute™, Hands-On Software Training

Level Beginner / Intermediate
Class Cap 24
ETCP Credits 2.0
Separate Purchase Required? Yes
Included in Conference Pass? No
Price 225
PRICE (after 14 October) 275
Session Number L16