Ontario, Canada - Tech Direction, a leader in delivering memorable experiences with the right technology, is hosting an exclusive Spring Training Series at two Ontario theatres: Blyth Festival and Lighthouse Festival. From lighting training by expert Steve Lucas, to exclusive product demos by Chris Baine from Canvas by Avae and James Holt, with the next in TheatreMix, these training sessions are a can’t miss. Offered Online and In-person, this hybrid approach expands the event's reach, making it more accessible to a broader audience than ever before for a training of this scale.

Tech Direction believes it’s critical to offer the same opportunity to learn to anyone that wants to participate. As such, they have designed this event as a hybrid training to be inclusive of theatrical technicians and designers across Canada without the higher cost of travel, as virtual attendees can join from their local theatre or the comfort of their own home.

First up, on April 20th at Blyth Festival Theatre:

Kicking off the training sessions, we have the innovative Beam Machine Demo - Converting Your Projector into a Moving Light Fixture. Discover the power of Desk Dough Beam (DDB) and see how this digital lighting fixture can truly transform any projector into a dynamic beam machine. Get ready to unleash your creativity and take your lighting design to new heights!

When: April 20th at 12:30 PM (Toronto, EST)

Where: Blyth Festival Theatre, or online anywhere!

Register here.

 

Next, we send a call to all aspiring and assistant lighting designers! If you're eager to dive deeper into the world of lighting, then Master Class: Fast Track to Becoming a Lighting Designer is perfect for you! This brand new session has been designed to fast-track your road to becoming a lighting designer in live theatre and productions and features internationally renowned, award winning theatrical lighting designer, Steve Lucas.

When: April 20th at 2:00 PM (Toronto, EST)

Where: Blythe Festival Theatre, or online anywhere!

Register here.

 

On April 22nd, Tech Direction begins hosting two sessions at Lighthouse Festival Theatre:

Explore a new world of audio innovation with Canvas by Avae in the session Beyond the Lab: Avae Canvas Advanced Audio Cueing. Join Tech Direction for a demo and overview showcasing Canvas’ cutting-edge sound design features with Chris Baine, known for his audio software design powering that spherical venue everyone’s talking about.

When: April 22nd at 3:00 PM (Toronto, EST)

Where: Lighthouse Festival Theatre or online anywhere!

Register here.

 

Back by popular demand from our last great session with James Holt, dive deeper into TheatreMix for seamless DCA cue automation across various mixing consoles with TheatreMix Training - Advanced Workflows. The developer himself will walk us through the newest features and how to manage advanced workflows easily for your next big show.

When: April 22nd at 7:00 PM (Toronto, EST) / April 23rd at 10:00 AM (Melbourne, ACT)

Where: Lighthouse Festival Theatre or online anywhere!

Register here.

 

For more information on Tech Direction and their special events, visit their website here!