With the number of departments working on film and
television sets, efficient collaboration is crucial.
Join experienced designers Dawn Snyder and AE Chadwick for a
detailed look at the collaborative workflow between production and set design.
In the first part of the webinar, Snyder will demonstrate
how production designers gather the necessary details and Vectorworks files to
share their vision with set designers. Then, Chadwick will show how he uses
such information to create extensive layers, classes, and custom PIOs in
Vectorworks.
Video
Entertainment
45m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Understand how a design vision goes from the
mind of the production designer to the drafts of a set designer and —
ultimately — the screen.
Learn collaborative techniques for
cross-department design and implementation.
Witness how Vectorworks serves as a linchpin for
production and set design in the film and television industry.
In a career spanning over 25 years in
lighting, set, and production design, A.J. Pen has refined his ability to bring
an artist’s vision to life.
In this webinar, the founder and CEO
of Penlight, Inc. will share a modeling tip he’s developed using basic 3D
polygons and custom textures created with alpha channel transparency. Pen used
this technique to bring My Chemical Romance’s “Foundations” tour to life,
modeling set pieces to meet a quick turnaround.
Video
Entertainment
18m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Demonstrate time-saving modeling techniques for creating set pieces.
Understanding the value of custom textures in Vectorworks Spotlight.
Leveraging design software to create flexible workflows and processes.
With a request of little-to-no technical equipment in sight and the production taking place in a small venue, transferring Daniel Fish’s version of the classic musical Oklahoma! from Broadway to the West End was never going to be easy.
Set designer Grace Laubacher led a design team to bring the project to life with 3D modeling and Project Sharing in Vectorworks.
Join Laubacher, Fridthjofur Thorsteinsson (associate lighting designer,) Drew Levy (sound designer,) and Josh Thorson (video designer) for a webinar on how Vectorworks helped create one of the smoothest collaborations the team has ever been through.
Video
Entertainment
45m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Leveraging Vectorworks Spotlight for a real-time collaborative workflow.
Utilizing the suite of 3D modeling tools in Vectorworks Spotlight to efficiently edit existing set pieces.
Understanding project briefings to deliver client-pleasing projects.
Patrick Wambold, Senior Solution Architect at Epic Games, has worked for the likes of Fortnite, Rocket League, Coachella, Tomorrowland, and the Super Bowl.
In this informative webinar, Wambold will dissect a portion of the 2022 Fortnite Championship Series Invitational to explore using Vectorworks and Unreal Engine for a live esports event. He will also cover exporting from Vectorworks using the GDTF, MVR,
and Datasmith file formats to import designs into Unreal Engine and MA3.
Video
Entertainment
48m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Using GDTF and MVR to power Vectorworks, Unreal Engine, and MA lighting workflows.
Exporting work from Vectorworks Spotlight using GDTF, MVR, and Datasmith file formats.
Importing Vectorworks Spotlight designs to Unreal Engine and MA3 for previz and control of live events.
Jazz Hutsby, lighting designer and technician, has a wealth of experience working on theatre, live music, and corporate events. His newest passion, though? Researching the use of 3D models, assets, and digital techniques within the arts.
In this webinar, Hutsby will share how Vectorworks software offered solutions for his work on the Creative Informatics Challenge Project for the Edinburgh International Festival. LiDAR scanning, modeling, and MVR will all be discussed as well.
Video
Entertainment
58m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Transferring My Virtual Rig (MVR) between Vectorworks Spotlight and Vision for design visualization
Understanding how scanning and modeling techniques establish preliminary research for a project and can create a variety of resources
Using design technology to create virtual working spaces for venues
There are many ways to approach scenic design and production for shows, film and TV, and events. The single most important thing is finding a design and production workflow that frees you to concentrate on your creative process. Vectorworks Spotlight
is a powerful tool that will help streamline your design and production workflow by enabling you to use a single application as the center of your entire design and production process.
Streamline your change management processes with updates to Cable Editing Tools. Built on the recent Cable Route Planning improvements, you can easily select different cable route options for various main and backup signals. This update brings you new options in the "edit cabling" dialog menu, giving you visual indicators of all available cable routes along with discerning information like diameter, total length, and more.
Video
Entertainment
2m
Beginner
Learning Objectives
Learn about the new Cable Route selection capabilities, introduced in Vectorworks 2023 Service Pack 4.
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.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS
Social media marketing is taking over as one of the key drivers in building relationships, driving traffic, increasing brand awareness, and giving an inside look at what your business is all about.
The entertainment industry is no exception for potential clients using social media for discovery. In this webinar, Joselyn Wojtalewicz, Vectorworks’ senior content marketing manager, will guide you through best practices on using different social media platforms, examples of successful design firms using social media marketing, and how you can grow your audience.
Video
Entertainment
26m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
1. Understand how to create an effective social media marketing strategy to help grow your business.
Discover social media marketing tips and how creating a content calendar can help meet your goals.
Explore examples of design firms that’re successfully using different social media outlets.
Review the best social media platforms to fit your strategy.
WORKFLOW TIPS FOR MORE COLLABORATIVE LIGHTING PLANS
Are you looking for a way to streamline how you and your collaborators create lighting plans? In this course, Michael Harpur, senior lighting technician in the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre in London, will share his tips and tricks for
getting the most out of your Vectorworks Spotlight files and symbols library.
Video
Entertainment
26m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Understanding the advantages of creating venue-specific symbol libraries.
Organizing classes using a custom Vectorworks Spotlight template.
Using the Title Block feature in Vectorworks Spotlight to create rigging, designer, and hanging plots.
Are you new to 3D modeling in Vectorworks or just looking to keep your skills sharp?
Either way, this is the presentation for you! Join our session to learn how to create 3D models that will perfectly complement your presentation. You’ll learn tons of tips for 3D modeling in Vectorworks, like how textures can reduce the complexity of models, details on conceptual and free-form designs, and rendering tricks to help you present your models.
Video
Entertainment
56m
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
Understand modeling in a 3D environment and learn to bring your ideas to life.
Learn how rendering can help you best present your models.
See how textures can reduce the complexity of your models.
