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Theatre Technical/Lighting Workshop


Expressions Festival

Sunday 17 August 1:00pm                                                                   
Main Stage, West Gippsland Arts Centre

Get hands-on with the magic of stage lighting in this practical workshop led by our Venue Technician, Jim Jones-Ellis. You’ll explore the basics of LX, including different types of fixtures, how to follow a signal chain, and the role of dimmers, power, and DMX.

Learn about mounting positions, delve into various lighting consoles, and get an intro to the GIO@5. Then put your new knowledge into practice with simple programming techniques—covering lighting states, washes, specials, GOBOs, and effects.

Whether you’re just starting out or want to build your confidence, this workshop will light the way!

Duration: 3 hours

All Tickets: FREE
Limited to 10 participants only.

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