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.
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Ever wonder about 3D modeling and the benefits it can provide for designers? Join Peter Kerwin, Parasolid product manager, and Mark Doubleday, stage lighting designer, in the latest webinar on 3D modeling through Vectorworks software. Kerwin will begin by discussing the importance of 3D modeling and the technology integrated into the Vectorworks 3D modeling engine. Doubleday will follow by describing some of the 3D modeling processes he used on a recent production of “Macbeth,” and how it helped him control reflected light from the glass and steel set.
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As each generation has changed, so has the experience of Sunday church service. In some churches, services have become more technical involving a stage, lighting designs and programming for special events. Join Andy Bentley, Central Production Director at Elevation Church, as he shares his journey as a lighting designer navigating a difficult industry. See Bentley’s tips and tricks on rendering, organization on files and sheet layers, and collaborating with internal teams.
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If your workflow is in need of a lift, you won’t want to miss this! Join Tom White, industry specialist and training consultant at Vectorworks, for a webinar that will discuss common challenges and his innovative ways to overcome them. White will take you through a complete AV design workflow — from modeled elements in Vectorworks to schematics in ConnectCAD.
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So, you’ve heard of MVR and GDTF, but what exactly can they do for your workflow? Join Tony Caporale, lighting designer at Infinitus Vox, to see how MVR and GDTF helped him create the award-winning lighting design for Billie Eilish’s Where Do We Go World Tour. Discover how using a combination of MVR and GDTF allowed Caporale to create a more unified workflow while keeping his focus on his design, not the tedious task of adapting new fixtures and devices in the lighting industry.
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What better way to awaken the ancient spirit of Arabian civilization in Al Basta than creative lighting design? Join Walter Lutzu and Patrizia De Masi, lighting designers of PHOTONIKA to see how they designed the lighting to breathe new life into the cradle of modern knowledge and uncover the cultural significance of ancient heritage buildings, nocturnal lighting for daily Islamic prayers, and the basta, the common spaces of the ancient community. Unearth the significance of pre-visualization tools and parameter controls to ensure an accurate and realistic outcome.
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Set designers are faced with numerous challenges from uniquely shaped venues, small spaces with big requests, and making sure each seat has clear views of the stage. Join David Farley, associate designer, as he goes through real-world examples of how moving from a 2D workflow to a 3D workflow has helped him overcome these challenges and enhance his set designs.
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When it comes to stage production that is televised, no two projects are ever the same, a fact that Grant Van Zevern knows all too well. Join him for a case-study-style webinar to explore his non-traditional process for scenic design. Learn best practices for flexible design with tips on file organization and the benefits of designing in 3D for the entertainment industry.
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The design, certification, and safe installation of show and event rigging systems is a complex and time-consuming process. Join Jim Woodward, senior entertainment product specialist, as he demonstrates the benefits and ease of use of Braceworks, the rigging analysis add-on module for Vectorworks Spotlight. Woodward will show how to conduct structural analysis with Spotlight rigging tools, analyze the reactions to suspended systems, present a 3D data model complete with a structural analysis report, and much more.
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Brandon Eckstorm, Product Marketing Manager at Vectorworks, Inc., brings you the latest in Vision software with Vision 2021. Get tips and tricks for document preparation that will make moving projects from Vectorworks into Vision as easy as possible. Learn more about MVR and gain insight into setting up an NDI stream. Ultimately, walk away with key knowledge about customizing your Vision rendering so that you can be as efficient as possible.
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Join Mark Doubleday for a case-study style webinar on designing for lighting for theater productions. On a deep dive into a recent project, Hubert Essakow’s Tenebre at Ballet am Rhein in Dusseldorf, discover the importance of schematic views and their benefits for opera and ballet productions. Doubleday will showcase their utility in designing side lighting and stacked lighting positions in a repertoire situation along with highlighting rendering techniques used to share ideas with collaborators.
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Tired of using multiple software programs for one project? Frustrated when one small change needs to be updated in multiple programs? Join Joseph Estes, VP of Operations at Apple Box LLC, to learn why and how he switched from using AutoCAD, SketchUp, VRay, Photoshop, and PowerPoint to an all-in-one solution with Vectorworks. Estes will discuss how he has saved countless hours and won more work with his new seamless workflow.
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