20929 Ventura Blvd #47-175
Los Angeles, CA 91364
818-585-3352

TRAINING MY TRAINING VIDEOS

I've offered classroom style training as a representative for manufacturers and for educational institutions since 2003. My focus is primarilly in the world of entertainment lighting control consoles, but I've also given seminars in video media servers.

All training that I administer now is offered on a freelance basis.  Please refer to the frequently asked questions below for more information.


E-LEARNING
In addtion to administering classroom training, I've also created short instruction manuals, Quick Start Guides and Tech Notes. However, I'm especially proud of the various video training series that I've created.  You can view these examples on my Videos page.




View training videos I've created
on my VIDEOS page.

  
TRAINING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
SELECTED SEMINARS

- What classes do you offer?

- Wholehog (Wholehog 3, RoadHog, Full Boar, iPC) programming
- grandMA programming
- Media Servers: Catalyst v4, DL.2/DL.3/Axon

- Are these the same classes I can get through the manufacturer?
- No.  While I have experience giving training as an employee of multiple manufacturers/distributors, these are not the same classes.  My style is more about helping trainees to apply the console or server to meet their specific needs.  If you're looking for more of an introductory class in a group environment, I'd highly encourage you to contact the manufacturer and sign up for one of their seminars. 

- Where are the classes offered?

Classes are "on-site."  This means at your theatre, club, lighting shop, church, etc.

- Do I need to provide the gear? What do I need?
Yes: client provides all gear. Exact gear depends on the class and the number of trainees.

Wholehog Seminars: 1 console for every 2 people in the class. Console can be a Wholehog 3, Roadhog, Roadhog Full Boar, iPC or Hog3PC (in case of PC: client must have Playback and Programming Wing + Widget). For control: house plot fixtures or visualizer (ESP Vision, WYG, etc.)

grandMA Seminars: 1 console for every 2 people in the class. Console can be grandMA fullsize, light, ultralite, or pico. For control: house plot fixtures or grandMA 3D

DL.2/DL.3/Axon Seminars: Exact amount of gear depends on your training goals. For DL.2/DL.3, a bare minimum of 2 fixtures is necessary. Client will also need to provide a console (grandMA or Hog series recommended)

Catalyst Seminars: Catalyst System running v4 Software. While a console is not necessary to run Catalyst, if you will be controlling the media server via DMX, client will need to provide DMX or Artnet console. If console does not output ArtNet, you will need to provide either a DMX->Artnet interface or CIB (Catalyst Interface Box).

- Can't you just come to my house and teach me with the offline editor?

No. 

- How long is a session?
Console classes with my set syllabus are normally 2 days long. Depending upon clients’ experience, you may choose to hold a single day session or a longer session. Normally, in shorter sessions, the client has particular areas of training to focus on. I’m happy to tailor the session to your needs.

One training day is 8 hours with a lunch or dinner break plus 15 minute break. Training schedule is at the mutual discretion of client and trainer. In other words – I want to work with the schedule that works best for your trainees.

- How many people can be in a class?

Ideally- there should be 2 people per console and not more than 4 in the class. I will allow for more, but keep in mind that the more people in the session – the less time available for one-on-one assistance. I’ve given trainings for 15-20 people and this essentially becomes a lecture style course: I don’t believe that’s the best method of delivery.

Often times, the client has only 1 console, but more than 2 people to train. Trainees who can’t sit and work at the desk essentially “audit” the course. Learning a console or media server really requires hands-on time. I don’t recommend having more than 2 people per console, but I understand when the client would like to have additional employees audit the course. Please bear this in mind when scheduling your trainees.

- Do you offer classes outside of Los Angeles?

Yes. I've given trainings globally.  My class has been translated in multiple languages. For sessions outside of Los Angeles, client is responsible for all travel costs, lodging and per diem

- Can I get a quote?

Yes. Use the form below to contact me.  All training fees are due on the first day of the session.  For sessions outside of Los Angeles, client must pay for all travel expenses before travel is booked.


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MANUFACTURER SCHEDULED PUBLIC TRAINING

Topic: grandMA consoles (Level 1 + Level 2 Training)
Manufacturer: MA Lighting / ACT Lighting
Group and private instruction both at the Los Angeles, CA offices and on-site


Topic: Wholehog Consoles (Hog 2 and Hog 3)
Manufacturer: High End Systems
All group seminars scheduled in the Austin, TX and Los Angeles, CA offices beginning from October 2005 to July 2009.

Topic: Digital Lighting (DL.2, DL.3, Axon)
Manufacturer: High End Systems
Selected group seminars in the Los Angeles, CA location beginning April 2007 to July 2009.


CONVENTIONS, SYMPOSIUMS AND LECTURES

Event: Lecture for Lighting Students at Cerritos College,
September 2009
Topic: grandMA and the Programming Industry

Event
: Digital Lighting Symposium, Kyoto, Japan, June 2007
Topic: Wholehog 3 Programming

Event: LDI Tradeshow, Las Vegas, NV, October 2006
Topic: Hog iPC Programming (2 sessions)


SELECTED PRIVATE SEMINARS

2010
ClientBlack Label Society, Los Angeles, CA
Topic:  DL.2 Programming

Client: Yo Gabba Gabba Tour, Los Angeles, CA
Topic:  Catalyst


Client
Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA
Topic:  Wholehog programming


Client
: Event Design Lab, Redlands, CA
Topic:  Wholehog programming


2009
Client: Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas, NV
Topic:  grandMA programming

Client: Private (Kelly Clarkson tour), Los Angeles, CA
Topic:  grandMA programming


2008

Client: Westbury National Show Systems, Toronto, Ontario
Topic:  Wholehog programming

Client: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (multiple sessions)
Topic:  Wholehog programming

Client: Live! Technologies, Columbus, OH
Topic:  Wholehog and DL.3 programming

Client: TLS Inc, Hunstville, AL
Topic:  Roadhog programming

Client: Leifull, Beijing and Guangzhou, China
This was specifically to train the company managing the equipment used in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Olympics.
Topic; Wholehog programming

Client: Swank AV, St. Louis, MO (multiple sessions)
Topic; Wholehog programming

Client: Scharff Weisberg, New York, NY
Topic; Wholehog and DL.2 programming

2007
Client: RZI Lighting, New Orleans, LA
Topic; Wholehog programming


Client: Harrahs Rincon Casino, San Diego, CA
Topic; Wholehog programming


Client: Granger Community Church, South Bend, IN
Topic; Wholehog programming


Client: ProStage West, Las Vegas, NV
Topic; Wholehog programming

Client: Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA
Topic; Wholehog and DL.2 programming

Client: Live Production Institute, Las Vegas, NV
Topic; Wholehog programming


2006
Client: Alford Media, Dallas, TX
Topic; Wholehog and DL.2 programming

Client: Ushio Lighting, Tokyo and Osaka, Japan
Topic; Wholehog programming


Client: Fantasee Lighting, Detroit, MI
Topic; Hog iPC programming

Client: Neg Earth, London, England
Special session for private concert tour
Topic; Wholehog and DL.2 programming


Client: Port Lighting, Seabrook, NH
Topic; Wholehog and DL.2 programming


Client
: Creative Visions, Raleigh, NC
Topic; Hog iPC programming

Client: CineServices, St. Louis, MO
Topic; Hog iPC programming

Client: Meramec College, St. Louis, MO
Topic; Wholehog 2 programming



2005
Client: Hong Kong Disneyland
Topic; Wholehog programming

Client: Maxx Technologies, Franklin, TN
Topic; Wholehog and Catalyst programming


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