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Training

We regularly run training courses for our in-house team, the events industry, and the wider community from our purpose built facility.

Forthcoming Courses

ChamSys MagicQ Basic

From: 11th December 2024
To: 11th December 2024

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1 day MagicQ training course

The MagicQ basic training course covers the use of all MagicQ products including our range of PC Wings and MagicQ consoles. The course covers starting new shows from scratch, layouts, patching, recording and editing cues, cue lists and chases, FX programming. The courses is suitable for all skill levels, but suited more to those starting out with MagicQ.  Experienced users can pick up new tips and tricks. Set up for training is two people per console using ChamSys MagicVis for visualisation.

ChamSys MagicQ Intermediate

From: 12th December 2024
To: 12th December 2024

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1 day MagicQ training course

Introduction to the Eos Family Control System with ETC

From: 14th January 2025
To: 15th January 2025

ETC’s Eos family of lighting consoles provide simple and approachable control for all applications and environments. This two-day course will cover the basics as well as some of the more advanced features of this industry-leading platform. This hands-on class covers programming theory and application for all Eos family consoles along with a hardware overview for Nomad, Element, Element 2, Ion, Ion Xe, Gio @5, Gio, Eos Ti and Apex.

The sessions will start at 10:00 and end at 17:00 on both days.

Spaces are limited to 8 seats per session and registration is accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

Please note that we present our training based on a two-people-per-console arrangement, so you will be sharing your workspace.

Please also note that the training may be presented on any console in the Eos family range.  The course is free to attend.  If you are aged 16 or 17 and wish to attend, please email traininguk@etcconnect.com before booking onto the course.

Day one: Eos Essentials

You will learn about console philosophy, navigation and the core skills you need to be able to start programming your show. You will learn to work with and program both conventional and moving lights (including working with LED luminaires), channel control, recording and playback and data management.

Day two: Eos Expanded

Building on the content covered in day one, you will learn how to manage referenced data, the building blocks for any show. We will look at processes and build the skills you need as a programmer to be able to ensure a smooth and consistent workflow. You will learn to use effects, macros, marking and magic sheets in addition to a host of other tools and features.

Introduction to the Eos Family Control System with ETC

From: 16th January 2025
To: 17th January 2025

ETC’s Eos family of lighting consoles provide simple and approachable control for all applications and environments. This two-day course will cover the basics as well as some of the more advanced features of this industry-leading platform. This hands-on class covers programming theory and application for all Eos family consoles along with a hardware overview for Nomad, Element, Element 2, Ion, Ion Xe, Gio @5, Gio, Eos Ti and Apex.The sessions will start at 10:00 and end at 17:00 on both days.Spaces are limited to 8 seats per session and registration is accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.Please note that we present our training based on a two-people-per-console arrangement, so you will be sharing your workspace.Please also note that the training may be presented on any console in the Eos family range.  The course is free to attend.  If you are aged 16 or 17 and wish to attend, please email traininguk@etcconnect.com before booking onto the course.

Day one: Eos Essentials

You will learn about console philosophy, navigation and the core skills you need to be able to start programming your show. You will learn to work with and program both conventional and moving lights (including working with LED luminaires), channel control, recording and playback and data management.

Day two: Eos Expanded

Building on the content covered in day one, you will learn how to manage referenced data, the building blocks for any show. We will look at processes and build the skills you need as a programmer to be able to ensure a smooth and consistent workflow. You will learn to use effects, macros, marking and magic sheets in addition to a host of other tools and features.

Chauvet Moving Light Servicing

From: 11th February 2025
To: 11th February 2025

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Join our experts as they share with you their practical knowledge and experience of how to best maintain and service your moving lights in this short one-day course, hosted by CHAUVET Professional.

The course covers:

• An introduction to CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Rogue ranges

• How the product works

• Guide to Do’s and Don’ts of servicing

• The right tools for the job

• How to clean and service Spot/Profile/Wash/Beam and Effect fixtures

• How to calibrate your moving lights

• Updating software on CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Rogues

• Q and A session

The course includes all required teaching materials and lunch.

Free parking is available at EPS.

Chauvet DMX 101 and Advanced DMX Networking

From: 12th February 2025
To: 12th February 2025

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Join our experts as they share with you their practical knowledge and experience of how to understand DMX and how it works in this short one-day course, hosted by CHAUVET Professional. The course covers:

  • What is DMX and how does it work?
  • How a desk works with DMX/RDM
  • Modes/Channels of Fixtures
  • How to set up a DMX network
  • Wireless Control
  • Network Control
  • Addressing, Masks and Subnets
  • What are ArtNet and sACN?
  • How to set up a DMX Ethernet network
  • Q and A session

The course includes all required teaching materials and lunch.

Free parking is available at EPS.

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