| QURIOUS QUOTES | | | Orson Welles
"A film is never really good unless the camera is an eye in the head of a poet."
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| APT CLASSES ONLINE | | New Online Training Now Available
January 21, 2013-Austin, TX-The Academy of Production Technology (APT), a global provider of tech training for the entertainment industry, has announced the launch of their new online classes available at http://bit.ly/Siv38x. The online classes are similar to the on-site classes with new added content.
"The online classes offer a lot of benefit and value because you can work through the material at your own pace on your own time," said Richard Cadena, founder of APT. "Plus, you don't have to take off work and miss a paycheck, and you don't have the travel expenses associated with attending an on-site class."
The classes are presented in short segments that are easy to follow. Each module includes a video and a short test to provide immediate feedback to measure your comprehension. There are also supplemental practice materials and supplemental videos to reinforce the learning process.
For a limited time, if you have previously attended a live training class then you are eligible to receive a 50% introductory discount. Just send an email to info@APTXL.com and ask for the introductory offer discount code.
To see a brief overview of the APT Online classes, visit http://vimeo.com/aptxl/intro. |
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Upcoming Classes
| New for 2013 - Online Classes! Now available, Entertainment Electrics Online.
Video Lighting Workshop
Doing More With Less Workshop
Entertainment Electrics and Controls Workshops
Perth - February 14, 2013
Adelaide - February 18, 2013
Melbourne - February 20, 2013
Canberra - February 22, 2013
Sydney - February 25, 2013
Brisbane - February 27, 2013
Entertainment Electricity, Power Distribution, and Controls
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APT at CX Roadshow 2013
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APT is hitting the road down under in 2013. Richard Cadena will be joining the CX Road show, offering electrics and control systems classes from Perth to Brisbane next February, 2013. The good news is that the classes will be supplemented with online prep. Go online and read, watch videos, and test your knowledge before you come to the workshop, so you're already up to speed. Your time in the workshop is maximized and not spent learning the basics.
Entertainment Electrics Workshops at CX ROADSHOW 2013 ITINERARY- PERTH Thursday 14th February Perth Hyatt
- ADELAIDE Monday 18th February Adelaide Convention Centre
- MELBOURNE Wednesday 20th February Melbourne Convention Centre
- CANBERRA Friday 22nd February National Convention Centre
- SYDNEY Monday 25th February The Concourse
- BRISBANE Wednesday 27th February Brisbane Convention Centre
For more information, visit www.APTXL.com or email us. |
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| SUSTAINABILITY & OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY | | Event Safety Alliance News
Upcoming events recommended by the Event Safety Alliance:
Tourlink: Jan 24-26, 2013 http://tourlinkconference.com
January 25th, 10am until...Roundtable discussion open to all interested parties for "sleeves up" dialog about the progress of the past year and the future of the ESA Alliance.
January 26th, 10:30am-12:00. The ESA will host a weather preparedness panel with Rick Smith of NOAA, David Vandenheuvel and Mike Eilts of Weather Decision Technologies and Charlie Hernandez of Farm Aid.
January 26th, 1:30-2:45. Charlie Hernandez and Roadie Relief will host a philanthropic and sustainability panel.
January 26th, 3:00-4:30. The ESA will discuss the results of the year's efforts, the pending release of the Event Production Safety Guide, and the future of it's impact on our industry.
Event Live Expo: Feb 5-7, 2013 http://www.eventlive-expo.com
February 5th, 1:00pm- until... Luxe Hotel Conference Room. Roundtable to discuss the work to date and the future impact of organized safety in our industry.
February 6th, The entire day is dedicated to safety discussions. See event guide for details.
Also recommended:
IAVM/AVSS 2013 Training: Feb 17-22, 2013, Dallas http://bit.ly/VMrFn4
Oklahoma Severe Weather Preparedness training, March 5 & 6 Norman http://bit.ly/V82fOF
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TECH ED
| | Show Networks & Control Systems by John Huntington
The new book from Professor John Huntington, "Show Networks & Control Systems" reminds me of my iPhone-each version is even better than the last. This one builds on the first three versions of "Control Systems for Live Entertainment," except this one is self-published, which means he had complete control over content, layout, size, and everything else.
To read more, click here.
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VIDEO LIGHTING WORKSHOP
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| OPEN APERTURE | | Pioneers of the Industry
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Lighting designer Chipmonck (Edward Herbert Beresford Monck) with Bob See, owner of See Factory Lighting, during a Rolling Stones load out. Today, Chip resides in Melbourne, Australia and in addition to an architectural lighting designer, he is the Director of Production for the One Great Night on Earth Music Festival (http://onegreatnightonearth.com.au).
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| ONE GREAT NIGHT ON EARTH |
|  One Great Night on Earth is the very first step in a process for social good. It's all about changing the way we think of others and assist our fellow man. We may make history though our intent is to make great change, to cultivate a global voice that shows we are humanitarians to the core. That we mean what we say and will do all we set out to. Rock music as a language crosses so many borders. It is brave, bold and means business.......and so do we. This idea is shared by all who have developed this fine project and the notion of "paying it forward" is one shared by our Production Director Chip Monck, the elder statesman of the production industry. We no longer choose to see what others will do in terms of making change and to assist those affected by natural disaster, we are the change. A bold statement, though one we are passionate about. Music is a language which generates the greatest energy. One Great Night on Earth looks to harness that energy, break new ground and change the face of fundraising.
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| OPEN APERTURE | | | Paul Smith Smashing Buttons
If you like technology-and who doesn't?-you'll love Ed Sheeran's show. Yes, I'm aware that Sheeran's fans are primarily young and female, but I happen to think he writes great songs and sings like a choir of angels. Part of the reason is his looping pedal that he works like a magician. But what really tied it together for me was the combination of lighting and video.
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We would love to hear from you. Please email us and let us know how we're doing.
Sincerely, Richard Cadena
APT |
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