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| After listening to feedback from our customers over the past few years we have identified the need for some good, practical, hands-on training courses in the fields of sound and lighting. Listed below you will find a list of proposed training courses in Sound Engineering and Lighting Design that we will be running in the near future. |
| The training courses are designed to impart knowledge quickly using a combination of theory and hands-on practical exercises. Class sizes are kept small to ensure the maximum benefit for each student. |
| We should point out that these courses carry no recognised qualification. They are designed purely to expand the knowledge of any individual for their own benefit. |
| Dates are still to be finalised but we expect to have the training courses starting around November. In order to help us guage the interest in these new courses we would appreciate if those interested could drop an email to training@livesystems.co.uk. We can then keep you up to date directly with proposed dates and new information. Please also feel free to comment on any of the outlines or other courses that you would be interested to see running.
| | Price shown are exclusive of VAT which will be added at the rate ruling on date of invoice.
| | We reserve the right to change course details and prices without notice. E&OE
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| Course 101 : Introduction to Live Sound |
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| This course aims to introduce the beginner to the principles and equipment behind sound reinforcement in a live situation. We will be looking at all the common equipment used in a sound system using both theory and practical work. Participants will be taken from the absolute basics up to a level where they can specify, construct and operate a sound system for a number of different types of event.
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Course Outline |
| • Basic Acoustic and Electrical Theory
| | • Components of a Sound System
| | • Setting Up Equipment
| | • Selecting and Using Microphones
| | • Introduction to Wireless Microphones
| | • Operating a Mixing Desk
| | • Set-ups for Different Events
| | • Common Problems including 'feedback'
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Beginner | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| None | |
Course Duration:| 1 Day | |
Cost:| £150.00 plus vat | |
| Course 102 : Sound for Live Music
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| Building on our introductory course, this course looks specifically at sound engineering for live, modern music - although the principles apply to many other live music formats. It will cover all aspects including system design, microphone selection, dynamics processing, monitoring and mixing. The second day of the course will include practical work with a real live band. Ideal for those students wishing to increase their knowledge of live sound or to brush up on some skills in a classroom environment.
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Course Outline |
| • Recap of Acoustic Theory
| | • Loudspeakers and Amplifiers
| | • Loudspeaker System Design
| | • EQ, Time Alignment and Room Acoustics
| | • Microphone Selection and Use
| | • Large Format Mixing Consoles
| | • Outboard Processing - Compressors, Gates, Effects
| | • Monitor Systems
| | • Setting up a Live Show
| | • Technical Riders
| | • The Sound Check
| | • Building a 'Mix'
| | • Working with a Real Band
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Intermediate | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| Basic knowledge of sound equipment and principles. | |
Course Duration:| 2 Days | |
Cost:| £350.00 plus vat | |
| Course 103 : Sound for Theatre
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| A course aimed at those who are working in theatre at all levels. This course addresses the specific issues faced when engineering in a theatre environment and explores the techniques and equipment that can assist in creating a final product that stands up to the scrutiny of producers and audiences alike.
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Course Outline |
| • Recap of Acoustic Theory
| | • Theatre Terminology
| | • Differences in Theatre Sound Design
| | • Perception of Sound
| | • Loudspeaker Choice and Placement
| | • Acoustic Considerations
| | • Radio Microphone Systems
| | • Sound Effects
| | • Orchestras and Bands
| | • Mixing a show
| | • Common Problems
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Intermediate | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| Good working knowledge of sound equipment and principles. | |
Course Duration:| 1 Day | |
Cost:| 200.00 plus vat | |
Stage Lighting Training Courses
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| Course 201 : Introduction to Stage Lighting
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| Like the introduction to live sound, this course aims to introduce the beginner to the principles and equipment used to light a live performance. Starting with the theory and reinforcing this with practical exercises and demonstrations, the students will learn the tools and techniques necessary to light various types of live show.
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Course Outline |
| • Basic Lighting Principles
| | • Basic Electrical Principles
| | • Lighting Fixtures
| | • Dimming and Control
| | • Rigging
| | • Health and Safety Issues
| | • Planning a show
| | • Designing a Lighting Rig
| | • Writing a Lighting Plot
| | • Rigging and Focusing
| | • Programming and Cues
| | • Running a Show
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Beginner | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| None | |
Course Duration:| 1 Day | |
Cost:| 150.00 plus vat | |
| Course 202 : More Creative Stage Lighting
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| For those students with basic experience of lighting, this intermediate course looks at various skills and techniques which can help take the student a step further and light shows with more impact and creative flair.
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Course Outline |
| • Introduction
| | • Recap of the tools of lighting
| | • Directivity
| | • Colour
| | • Movement
| | • Special Effects
| | • Practicals
| | • Working with the Production Team
| | • Working 'Out-of-the-box'
| | • Advanced programming techniques
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Intermediate | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| Basic experience of working with stage lighting | |
Course Duration:| 1 Days | |
Cost:| 150.00 plus vat | |
| Course 203 : Intelligent Lighting
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| Intelligent lighting - including Moving Heads and Scanners - are common place these days in both entertainment and corporate lighting. This course introduces the student to the range of intelligentlighting fixtures available and their associated control systems. The course will look at a variety of different fixtures, their rigging, control, programming and common problems. Students will get hands-on experience with the fixtures and control desks in common use.
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Course Outline |
| • Introduction to automation in lighting
| | • Types of Equipment Available
| | • Inside a moving head
| | • Control Systems
| | • DMX Explained
| | • Other Control Protocols
| | • Rigging Considerations
| | • Programming
| | • Tips and Techniques
| | • Troubleshooting
| | • Q&A Session
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Level:| Advanced | |
Prior Knowledge Required:| Good knowledge of stage lighting and industry terminolgy. Experience of working with basic lighting and control systems. | |
Course Duration:| 1 Day | |
Cost:| 300.00 plus vat | |
Unit 6, North Leith Sands, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 4ER, Scotland, UK Tel. 0131-555 5200
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