VISUALIZE YOUR VECTORWORKS MODELS WITH 3D PRINTING
Join David Farley, theatre and live event set designer as he shows us how he uses Vectorworks 3D models to create 3D prints to help visualise his projects. He will take us through some of his work, including 1:25 lights, furniture, full scale prop and costume elements.
Video
All Industries
52m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Pick up techniques to model efficient 3D prints.
Discover how to export 3D printing software.
Explore how to prep your print file with tips and tricks.
Learn how to print the model using desktop FDM as well as other options.
Is your design workflow in need of a lift? Join Tom White, industry specialist and training consultant at Vectorworks, for a webinar that will discuss common challenges in entertainment design. White will show you his innovative solutions to these problems, walking you through a complete AV design workflow — from modeled elements in Vectorworks to schematics in ConnectCAD.
Video
Entertainment
41m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Learn to layout a new video playback and PA system in an existing venue.
Plan out camera placement within a singular and comprehensive software package.
Create rack layouts from devices, circuits, and equipment items that have corresponding schematic items.
Laser designs are sure to take your live event up to a whole new level. When creating such designs, previsualization is essential in ensuring efficient delivery and safety for attendees and staff members alike. In this webinar, Lyra Letourneau, creative director for Pangolin Laser Systems, and Jim Woodward, Vectorworks’ senior entertainment product specialist, will provide you with a walkthrough of laser design in this free webinar. Learn best practices when setting up lasers in your Vectorworks design and how to successfully add lasers to your Vision model. Letourneau and Woodward will also discuss efficiently linking your Vision model to Pangolin’s BEYOND control software.
Video
Entertainment
1h 4m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Determine proper locations, angles, and safety clearances for laser fixtures.
Learn how to link a Vision design to BEYOND control software.
Understand the processes of zoning and programming a show.
Brian Wajda has an impressive 20-plus years in the live events industry, working as a producer, technical director, stage manager, show caller, and more. In 2020 Wajda started his own production company, Ambitious Events, and switched to Vectorworks after years of using AutoCAD and progeCAD. In this webinar, Wajda will share why he switched to Vectorworks, the value of his onboarding process, and a walkthrough of some of his recent projects.
Video
Entertainment
33m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
The importance of Vectorworks’ onboarding process.
The value of 3D modeling and rendering.
The importance of drawing with detail-rich objects.
Join Brandon Eckstorm for a webinar on the possibilities of GDTF, MVR, Spotlight, and Vision.
With GDTF and MVR, the promise of a simplified entertainment industry is no longer a dream — it’s a reality.
In this webinar, Brandon Eckstorm, Vectorworks product marketing manager, will show you how GDTF and MVR is changing the game in the entertainment industry. You’ll also learn how to use GDTF and MVR with your favorite design and visualization software: Vectorworks Spotlight and Vision.
IMPROVING ACCURACY AND EFFICIENCY FOR PRE-PRODUCTION
Looking to boost the accuracy and efficiency of your live event design process?
If so, join Eric Girard, senior technical director at Cramer, for this case study-style webinar! Girard will showcase how he creates wiring and video flows with ConnectCAD. Girard will also discuss the challenges he normally faces and why it’s so important to have a powerful design software.
Video
Entertainment
37m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Planning out paperwork before arriving at the job site to better boost efficiency.
Creating video wiring and diagrams during the pre-production process.
Using reports to get accurate counts of gear and cable lengths.
In this informative webinar, Tom White, a Vectorworks solutions specialist, will share tips that’ll help you meet the demands of the rekindled entertainment industry. You’ll learn how to utilize ConnectCAD’s latest AV features to streamline and speed up your workflow.
Video
Entertainment
1h 5m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Layout a new video playback and PA system in an existing venue, as well as edit a corresponding device schematic.
Create 2D and 3D rack layouts from devices and equipment items.
Plan out single camera placement within a singular, comprehensive software package.
SAVE TIME & IMPROVE COLLABORATION WITH INSTALL CONTRACTORS!
With a greater demand for speed and efficiency in the live events industry than ever before, you need tools that will help you document and install cable plans with ease.
In this webinar, hosted by events industry veteran Jim Woodward, you’ll learn multiple time-saving tactics that’ll boost the efficiency of your workflow and improve communication with install contractors and clients alike.
Video
Entertainment
52m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
- Explore better communication and documentation.
Learn about new, efficient team workflows.
See new ways to speed up your systems design process.
Discover the benefit of more in-depth tools for accessory item management.
Max Conwell from Naked Eye Ltd., will take you behind the scenes of The Void — ITV’s new Saturday night game show. The webinar will demonstrate
how Vectorworks Spotlight and ConnectCAD’s clear and concise networking and data layouts were used for the lighting design. When collaborating with the various design departments on the show, multiple file formats were produced. And, in this webinar,
Conwell will show how these formats integrated seamlessly into the master Vectorworks file. Today, face-to-face meetings are few and far between, so the clarity of communication in design documentation is vital to a successful production.
Video
Entertainment
40m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Discover how easy it is to import and integrate various file formats for project collaboration, including the use of MVR.
Learn about ConnectCAD for clarity of control layouts.
Learn about best practice for using worksheets and data visualization.
Explore third party plug-ins that work seamlessly with Vectorworks.