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$500,000 of Gear Stolen from LSAV
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In early October 2013, Lakeshore Audiovisual, Inc. (LSAV) was the victim of grand theft when approximately $500,000 worth of its audiovisual equipment was stolen in the Washington DC Metro area. Headquartered in Chicago, LSAV is a full-service audiovisual and live-events solutions company that provides state-of-the-art people, technology, and solutions across the United States and abroad. Following the theft, LSAV reached out to its global industry associates by sending an e-blast to more than 5,000 individuals and posting messages to its Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages. How did the drama unfold?
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ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRICS
NOW on DVD
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Learn entertainment electrics on your own time, at your own pace, in the privacy of your own home or office, without having to connect to the internet. If you have 15 minutes and a DVD player, then you can sharpen your skills as a stagehand, electrician, technician, consultant, engineer, or any other position in live event production.
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DVD includes 21 short videos followed by a short quiz, plus additional resources. Option workbook helps you follow along and take notes. For more information, click here.
"This class is a must for anyone in the entertainment industry. Very informative and a bit entertaining. I would highly recommend it!"
-Kalani Rodrigues, Owner, Hawaii Stage and Lighting, Inc.
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Rob Sayer on Lighting in the UK
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 Rob Sayer is a lecturer in Theatre Production at Bath Spa University in the UK and the blogger behind OnStageLighting.co.uk. He's an engaging speaker, a thought leader, and has lots to say about the practice of lighting for theatre in the UK.
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 Dear Swami,
In the last newletter, you cited Article 520.53(H)(2) which says, "single-conductor portable supply cable sets shall be not smaller than 2 AWG conductors."
But there are Cam-lock connectors that are UL listed for wire gauges less than #2. Is that used for a grounding conductor? What if the feeder cable is used to run power for only 100 amps? The Cam-lock system has become universal for running power for almost everything over 50 amps, but the connector is rated for 390 amps. So it should only be illegal if you are using the cable for amps above its rating, right?
Signed,
Young Mr. Walter Olden (LD for Austin City Limits/owner Olden Lighting in Austin)
Dear Walter,
One of the universal truths is that The Swami really enjoys watching Austin City Limits. Thank you for contributing to that marvelous production.
As you correctly point out, there are UL listed cam-lock connectors that work with smaller gauge wire. Marinco, for example, make a UL listed mini cam connector that works with #8 wire. The restrictions listed in Article 520.53(H)(2) only pertain to 520 locations, which means theatres, audience areas of motion picture and television studios, and similar locations. Motion picture and television studios, and similar locations (like location shoots), have no such restrictions. And yes, even in 520 locations, the grounding conductor is permitted to be as small as #6.
Sincerely,
Swami Candela
To send a question to Swami Candela, click here.
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Lighting Console Training
Nook's Punt Pages DVD
Self-help video tutorial for the live event production industry. Lighting designer and programmer Nook Schoenfeld takes you through the step-by-step process of setting up your lighting console for improvising playback to really shine on the set.
For more information, click here.
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"Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love."
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New Dates Announced!
Dec. 11-13, 2013 - Los AngelesLocation: IATSE Local 728 1001 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
January 6, 7, & 8, 2014 - Austin, TX Location: Stateside Theatre 713 Congress Ave., Austin, TX
February 15-17, 2014 - Nashville Location: Technology Studio 601 Cowan Street, Nashville, TN March 18, 19, & 20, 2014 - Boston Location: Berklee School of Music 155 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA
"I would highly recommend this class." - Tim Donovan, IATSE Local 1, New York
Entertainment Electrics, Intermediate Level 2
Practical applications of entertainment electricity for working techs and sparkys.
Nov. 20, 2013 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Electrics Hands-On Workshop for Production Electricians & Technicians
Hands-on workshop explaining best practices for the safe construction and operation of portable power using distros and live equipment.
Nov. 21, 2013 at 4-Wall
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BGA Greener Lighting Framework Launch
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The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) wants to make it easier for lighting designers, specifiers, and end users to make informed choices about the products used to light the stage. They are essentially working to do for the lighting industry what nutrition labels have done for the food industry, and that is to provide product information that might influence the decision making process. Not only will it aid in design, but also in helping to make theatre greener because, all things being equal, most people would choose a greener product. The question is, how can be sure that all things are equal?
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On-site training, online training, books, DVDs, consulting, and more.
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 Don't miss PLASA Focus Nashville at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in downtown Nashville on February 18 & 19, 2014. The Professional Development Program will include free seminars with the leading professionals of live event production. |
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Free Electrics Evaluation Quiz
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 New from APT!
The free Entertainment Electrics quiz from APT is short and fun. Learn your strengths and weaknesses in the field of live event production. Complete privacy means no one has to know the results but you.
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