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Rigging for NEA 2018 with IMS Technology Services

The Minneapolis Convention Center has a dome that is a dream for lighting designers. This 144 foot circular truss was the anchor for the lighting vision. The 13,000 pound LED wall was the mainstay for all the presentations.

Rigging Calculations for Venue Approval

Rigging Calculations for Venue Approval

EventDrawings.com rigging layouts are checked by ETCP certified riggers to confirm that they contain appropriately calculated load numbers. As always, it will ultimately be up to the in-house riggers to make final determinations and approvals, our drawings contain...

How to use a scale ruler and our practice worksheet.

How to use a scale ruler and our practice worksheet.

Using a Scale Ruler: Accurate Measuring & Marking of Technical Drawings Learning to measure and mark technical drawings using a scale ruler is a foundational skill for anyone working in stagecraft, scenic design, or general AV/production...

Using Vectorworks with Fire Marshal Plans

Using Vectorworks with Fire Marshal Plans

https://youtu.be/81lbivORfTM Using Vectorworks with Fire Marshal Plans to figure out required paths of egress and aisle spacing. If you would like work create your own seating layouts with Vectorworks, this tutorial is the first of several covering how to read the...

Dimensions Between Lighting Units

How to Use a Scale Ruler for Lighting Plots: Step-by-Step Guide Learning to read and use a scale ruler is an essential skill for anyone working with lighting plots in stagecraft. Whether you’re an entry-level stagehand or a lighting technician, this...

Drafting Light Plots Drawing Booms

Drafting Light Plots Drawing Booms

This video is about drafting Light Plots - Drawing Booms. It's a first draft of this series covering pencil drafting and I've already found some mistakes. It's posted early so I can use it for a current stage lighting class and I'll get to cleaning it up soon. How to...

Drafting Light Plots Adding Accessories

This video is about drafting Light Plots - Adding Accessories. It's a first draft of this series covering pencil drafting. It's posted early so I can use it for a current stage lighting class and I'll get to cleaning it up soon....