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23/02/2010
ETCP Exams Translated to French
26/01/2010
Two Draft Rigging Standards in Review
MA in Mexico: Product Presentation and Training Held
Mexico City and Monterrey were the targets for MA Lighting Latin America to present the brandnew grandMA2 as well as share the knowledge of this new console series. 70 people from the entertainment industry were attending these events. The companies Audio Systems and Serpro received the trainings in Monterrey whereas in Mexico City the new Mexican MA Lighting dealer Showco was trained.
MA Lighting's regional sales manager Daniel Ridano recounted: "Our guest were very keen to know more about the grandMA. Networking, Full-Tracking-Backup-Mode fiber optics e.g. are concepts not very well known or even quite new in Mexico - concepts which MA developed to perfection. Especially the flexible and sophisticated hard- and software raised a few eyebrows and was received with enthusiasm."
New Draft Chain Hoist Standard in Public Review
BSR E1.6-3--201x, Selection and Use of Chain Hoists in the Entertainment Industry, is available for public review at http://www.esta.org/tsp/documents/public_review_docs.php through 3 May 2010. The review is over when the posted "Review End Date" of May 4 is reached.
The draft standard is part of the BSR E1.6 powered theatrical rigging system project. This part, BSR E1.6-3, establishes minimum safety requirements for the selection and use of serially manufactured electric link chain hoists having capacity of two tons or less in the entertainment industry. This standard does not address the design or maintenance of these hoists. The standard is intended to provide for the protection of life, limb, and property.
For more information, please contact: Karl G. Ruling, Technical Standards Manager, ESTA, 875 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1005, New York, NY 10001. Phone: 1-212-244-1505, email: standards@esta.org
ETCP USITT Exam Application Deadline Extended
The deadline for submitting applications to sit for the paper and pencil examinations to be given at USITT has been extended to March 12, 2010.
All three ETCP examinations will be offered at USITT in Kansas City, MO. All applications must be submitted to the ETCP office no later than 5 p.m. on March 12, 2010.
Entertainment Electrical Exam: March 31, 2010 (9:00 am)
Arena Rigging Exam: April 1, 2010 (9:00 am)
Theatre Rigging Exam: April 1, 2010 (2:00 pm)
Can't make it to USITT? You can apply to take an examination at a computer testing center near you. All three exams are available at over 190 testing centers in the U.S. and Canada on most business days. The Arena and Electrical examinations will also be given at InfoComm this summer in Las Vegas.
If you would like more information or would like eligibility requirements or applications sent to you, please contact Meredith Moseley-Bennett, ETCP Certification Manager, at certification@esta.org or 212-244-1505. Complete information is also available on the ETCP website: http://etcp.esta.org. The ETCP fifty-question practice examinations are now available at www.esta.org/etcppracticeexams.
The ETCP Council members are key leaders drawn from entertainment business, labor, facilities, associations, and academia representing the diversity of the entertainment industry. Membership includes AMPTP, BASE Entertainment, Broadway Across America, The Broadway League, Cirque du Soleil / MGM MIRAGE, CITT, Disney Theatrical Productions, ESTA, IAAM, IATSE, InfoComm, Live Nation, NBC Universal, PRG, SHAPE, TEA, and USITT. ETCP is an ESTA initiative created to promote industry safety.
New Edition of Illustrated Theatre Production Guide Published
This new and fully updated edition of the Illustrated Theatre Production Guide takes a step-by-step approach to the most common and popular theatre production practices.
New is an accompanying Website with how-to videos give an exclusive visual on how to do crucial backstage tasks such as properly tying knots, building a chandelier, and constructing an outdoor stage.
The title features hundreds of unique hand-drawings illustrate lessons to give dimensional detailed instruction This book covers important issues related to the construction of wooden, fabric, plastic, and metal scenery used on the stage. It examines theatres and their equipment, tools and materials, and scenery construction, as well as the principles of electricity and implementation of a lighting design.
Illustrated Theatre Production Guide second edition offers techniques and best-practice methods from an experienced industry expert, creating a foundation on which to build a successful and resourceful career behind the scenes in theatre production.
The author, John Holloway, is an Associate Professor and Technical Director for the Theatre Department at the University of Kentucky.
ISBN 13: 978-0-240-81204-5. US price $44.95; euro price €32.95; GBP price £22.99.
ETCP Exams Translated to French
The Conseil québécois des ressources humaines en culture (CQRHC) and CITT have announced that the ETCP exams for entertainment riggers will be available in French as of spring 2010.
After five months of work, CITT is very proud to announce that the inaugural administration of the French paper and pencil ETCP Arena and Theatre Rigging exams will take place in Montréal on Tuesday April 27, 2010 on the eve of the opening of EN COULISSE at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Another first: both French and English paper and pen exams will be administrated simultaneously. In the meantime, interested French-speaking riggers can assess their skills prior to applying for the certification exam by taking the 50-question rigging practice exams, which will be launched on-line on March 1, 2010.
The French certification exams will be available only in the paper and pencil format. CITT, through its regional sections will work towards ensuring Francophone riggers have regular access to the exams throughout the year.
The SMEs for arena rigging were Patrick Chassin, Hugo Hamel, François Laurion, Stéphane Mayrand, Ewen Seagel and Claude Sergerie. The SMEs for theatre rigging were David Charbonneau, Jean-François Dubé, Jean-Yves Laroche, Pierre Masse, Colin Noël, and Brian Parker.
The ETCP Council members are key leaders drawn from entertainment business, labor, facilities, associations, and academia representing the diversity of the entertainment industry. Membership includes AMPTP, BASE Entertainment, Broadway Across America, The Broadway League, Cirque du Soleil / MGM MIRAGE, CITT, Disney Theatrical Productions, ESTA, IAAM, IATSE, InfoComm, Live Nation, NBC Universal, PRG, SHAPE, TEA, and USITT. ETCP is an ESTA initiative created to promote industry safety.
Control Protocols Draft Standards in Public Review
Two Control Protocols Working Group draft standards have been added to the public review page (http://www.esta.org/tsp/documents/public_review_docs.php) on the
ESTA website: BSR E1.30-1-20xx, EPI 23.
Device Identification Subdevice, and BSR E1.20 - 201x, Entertainment Technology -- Remote Device Management over USITT DMX512. The E1.30 draft document is part of BSR E1.30, Application level equipment interoperability for control of commonly encountered entertainment technology devices using ANSI E1.17. It specifies a templated device for device identification as typically used for remote hardware and software devices. BSR E1.20 - 201x is a revision of the existing ANSI E1.20 - 2006, Entertainment Technology-- Remote Device Management over USITT DMX512. The revision is being done to correct errors in the published document and to add a new message enhancing functionality.
The two documents are in public review through March 29, 2010. When midnight UTC between March 29 and March 30 is reached, the reviews have ended and the links will disappear.
Reviewers are also asked to look for protected intellectual property in the draft standards. ESTA does not intend to adopt any standard that requires the use of protected intellectual property, unless that property is necessary for technical reasons and can be licensed and used by anyone without prejudice or preference for a reasonable fee. Any protected intellectual property should be pointed out in the comments.
ETCP Exam Deadline Approaching for USITT 2010
The March 1 deadline for submitting applications to sit for the paper and pencil examinations to be given at USITT is quickly approaching.
All three ETCP examinations will be offered at USITT in Kansas City, MO. All applications must be submitted to the ETCP office no later than March 1, 2010.
Entertainment Electrical Exam: March 31, 2010 (9:00 am)
Arena Rigging Exam: April 1, 2010 (9:00 am)
Theatre Rigging Exam: April 1, 2010 (2:00 pm)
Can't make it to USITT? You can apply to take an examination at a computer testing center near you. All three exams are available at over 190 testing centers in the U.S. and Canada on most business days. The Arena and Electrical examinations will also be given at InfoComm this summer in Las Vegas.
If you would like more information or would like eligibility requirements or applications sent to you, please contact Meredith Moseley-Bennett, ETCP Certification Manager, at certification@esta.org or 212-244-1505. Complete information is also available on the ETCP website: http://etcp.esta.org. The ETCP fifty-question practice examinations are now available at www.esta.org/etcppracticeexams.
Yamaha and Audinate Stage Online Training Sessions for Dante Users
With the Dante-MY16-AUD card for Yamaha's digital mixing products already seeing considerable success, the company is working with manufacturer Audinate to stage two major interactive online seminars, which will provide information and technical support about the card and the Dante protocol in general.
Aimed at end users, audio consultants, rental houses and installation companies, the online seminars - or ‘webinars' - will focus on helping those working with Yamaha digital mixing solutions fitted with the Dante-MY16-AUD card to get the very most from the technology.
These sessions will start by giving an overview of the Dante networking solution, followed by a detailed discussion on installing, configuring and networking multiple Dante-MY16-AUD cards.
Also covered will be how Dante Virtual Soundcard - included with each Dante-MY16-AUD card purchase - can help with multi-track audio recording, and the correct way of connecting each card in its Yamaha host to Dante-enabled devices from other manufacturers.
The sessions will feature clear demonstrations illustrating various steps and will close with a question and answer session, during which Yamaha and Audinate staff will be available to answer any queries.
Hosted by Audinate at the company's headquarters in Australia, the first session will take place on 3rd March, timed for a US audience with a start time of 1pm (west coast) / 4pm (east coast).
The second (identical) session will take place on 4th March and be timed for European audiences, starting at 10am (UK) / 11am (continental Europe). The times of the sessions respectively coincide with early morning and mid-evening in Australia on the 4th March, making either suitable for the Australian audience.
"We are very pleased with how the Dante-MY16-AUD card is already bringing the advantages of the Dante solution to many Yamaha users," says Ashesh Doshi, Director of Marketing at Audinate.
"In working closely with Yamaha, these sessions will serve as a valuable resource for Yamaha customer that have purchased or are considering purchasing the Dante-MY16-AUD card."
Nick Cook, European Marketing Director of Yamaha Commercial Audio Europe adds, "We believe that seamless digital networking is a key part of the future of professional audio and welcome any new development in that field. The Dante-MY16-AUD card is already proving a great success and these seminars will help Yamaha customers to get the most from it."
Two Draft Rigging Standards in Review
BSR E1.6-1-201x, Entertainment Technology - Powered Hoist Systems, and BSR E1.6-2-201x , Entertainment Technology -- Design, Inspection, and Maintenance of Serially Manufactured Electric Chain Hoists for the Entertainment Industry, are available for public review at http://www.esta.org/tsp/documents/public_review_docs.php through 15 February 2010. The reviews are over when the posted "Review End Date" is reached. The draft standards are part of the BSR E1.6 powered theatrical rigging system project. BSR E1.6-1 deals with powered winches that are not serially manufactured electric chain hoists; BSR E1.6-2 deals with powered winches that are.
For more information, please contact: Karl G. Ruling, Technical Standards Manager ESTA, 875 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1005 New York, NY 10001 Tel 1-212-244-1505 standards@esta.org
ETCP Exams Offered at 2010 USITT and Infocomm Shows
The ETCP Council is pleased to announce that paper and pencil test administrations are scheduled for 2010 at the USITT Conference and Stage Expo in Kansas City, MO and at InfoComm in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Many major venues and employers across North America are now requiring ETCP Certified Technicians for lead positions. Join the industry's top riggers and electricians - become ETCP Certified! ETCP Certification gives employers independent confirmation of the abilities and skills you have worked so hard to master. Know your stuff? Prove it! Take the ETCP exam to show off your skills!
All three ETCP examinations will be offered at USITT in Kansas City, MO. The application deadline for this administration is March 1, 2010.
Entertainment Electrical Exam: March 31, 2010 (9:00 am)
Arena Rigging Exam: April 1, 2010 (9:00 am)
Theatre Rigging Exam: April 1, 2010 (2:00 pm)
The Arena Rigging and the Entertainment Electrician examinations will be offered at InfoComm in Las Vegas, NV. The application deadline for this administration is May 7, 2010.
Arena Rigging Exam: June 9, 2010 (9:00 am)
Entertainment Electrical Exam: June 9, 2010 (2:00 pm)
If you would like more information or would like eligibility requirements or applications sent to you, please contact Meredith Moseley-Bennett, ETCP Certification Manager, at certification@esta.org or 212-244-1505. Complete information is also available on the ETCP website: http://etcp.esta.org. The ETCP fifty-question practice examinations are available at www.esta.org/etcppracticeexams.
If you are unable to attend either test administration, you can apply to take an examination at a computer testing center near you. All three exams are available at over 190 testing centers in the U.S. and Canada on most business days.
The ETCP Council members are key leaders drawn from entertainment business, labor, facilities, associations, and academia representing the diversity of the entertainment industry. Membership includes AMPTP, BASE Entertainment, Broadway Across America, The Broadway League, Cirque du Soleil / MGM MIRAGE, CITT, Disney Theatrical Productions, ESTA, IAAM, IATSE, InfoComm, Live Nation, NBC Universal, PRG, SHAPE, TEA, and USITT. ETCP is an ESTA initiative created to promote industry safety.
