CITT Rendez-vous 2015

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• Conference Schedule at a glance
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Schedule & Programming 

(Schedule and Programming are subject to change) 

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

• Tuesday and Wednesday Pre-Conference ETC ION Training
• Wednesday August 19 - Pre-Conferene VectorWorks workshop, Cruise Ship Tour, Evenig Newcomer Meet & Greet Reception at SFU Woodward's
• Thursday August 20 - Professional Development Day: CITT/ICTS 25th Anniversary Soirée at SFU Woodward's
• Friday August 21 - Corporate Day: New Production Breakfast, CITT Trade Show, conference sessions, Backstage tours: Cruise ship, SFU Woodward's, The Arts Club
  
• Saturday August 22 - Forum Day: CITT/ICTS AGM Breakfast, CITT Trade Show, conference sessions, TD roundtable, Caucus meetings CITT/ICTS Awards Banquet

CONFERENCE VENUE AND REGISTRATION DESK

• Wednesday Newcomer Meet & Greet: Goldcorp Centre for the Arts SFU Woodward's
• Thursday CITT/ICTS 25th Anniversary Soirée: Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre SFU Woodward's 
• Friday Tiki Swag Bingo: The Roadhouse Rooftoop Cantina and Tiki Bar
• Saturday Cocktail Reception and Awards Banquet: Terrace Room at the VCC

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME & SCHEDULE

(Schedule and Programming are sujected to change) 

THURSDAY August 20 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 

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8h00- 17h00	REGISTRATION at the VCC 2nd Level near Room 9
8h00- 9h00	Morning Start
9h00- 12h15	CONFERENCE SESSIONS
	MICROPHONE TECHNICS FOR LIVE SOUND AND THEATRE - Presenter: Bo Brink This session is aligned to teach theatrical and live sound users better microphone techniques and best pratices to achieve the most in their world. Participants will learn not only where to place the mics, but the reasoning behind those decisions. As well, it will also educate on what characteristics makes for a good quality microphone. Caucus: Sound Level: General (for all) Type: Half-Day Session read more
	NETWORKS FOR AUDIO, VIDEO AND LIGHTING PROFESSIONALS  - Presenter: Hugo Larin This seminar is an introduction, dedicated to the entertainment and commercial professionals of the industry. Participants will gain knowledge on industry network solutions, understand the basic functions of networks and familiarize themselves in order to make educated decisions for deploying it. Subjects include:  Audio, Video and Lighting over IP, the convergence and the challenges Configuration and Topology. What is a network switch? Overview of the standard, the protocols and their realities(AES67, Art-NetTM, AVB, DanteTM, ETC Net3, MA Net, Q-LAN, sACN, voLANte and others) Functionalities and Technicalities examples (DanteTM (Audio clock, Fix latency, QoS and concept of unicast and multicast flow) Art-Net and sACN (DMX over IP, Casting mode, Flow priorities and merging possibilities) Important management functions of network switches Rugged network cables and the technicalities Caucus: Audio, Lighting, Video Level: Introduction Type: Half-Day Session
	THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTERWEIGHT RIGGING SYSTEM  - Presenter: Rick Boychuk  This updated session includes much of what was presented last year, but deals greatly with new information and thoughts. This will change forever, your understanding of the history of this important piece of technology.  Caucus: Rigging Level: General (for all) Type: Half-Day Session
	TROIKATRONIX ISADORA 2.0  - Instructor: Craig Alfredson   Troikatronix Isadora software is a visual programming environment developed specifically for video projection in live performance. Though the user interface can appear daunting at first, once mastered, the program?s capabilities are virtually limitless. This introductory seminar will teach the basic ideas and demonstrate some of the most common theatrical uses. Notes: A free demo version of Isadora can be downloaded from the Troikatronix website (troikatronix.com/download/isadora-pre-releases) for both Mac and PC. It is expected that all seminar participants will bring their own laptop with Isadora pre-loaded.   Caucus: Design, Projection  Level: Introduction Type: All Day Hands-on Training
10h30-10h45	Coffee Break
10h45- 12h15	CONFERENCE SESSIONS (cont'd) see 9h00 MICROPHONE TECHNICS FOR LIVE SOUND AND THEATRE NETWORKS FOR AUDIO, VIDEO AND LIGHTING PROFESSIONALS  THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTERWEIGHT RIGGING SYSTEM  TROIKATRONIX ISADORA 2.0
12h15- 13h45	CITT/ICTS BROWN BAG LUNCHEON sponsored by Christie Lites Sales
14h00- 15h30	CONFERENCE SESSIONS
	BOO! THE IMPORTANCE OF HORROR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF 19TH C STAGING  (Part 2 Topic started at Calgary 2013) - Presenter: John Madill This is an informal ramble through the staging of plays about Vampires (1820- ), the Frankenstein Monster (1823- ), The Flying Dutchman (1826- ), and the miraculous onstage transformation of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1887- ) and a series of recurring coincidences regarding a couple of popular 19th C actors you've never heard of (but strangely may recognize). We are looking at the development of 19th C stage technology and the Stage Director (some 30 years before the history books notice). Caucuses: Education; Lighting; On Deck; Props Level: General (for all) Type: 90-mins Session
	WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FOG, FIRE ALARMS AND HEALTH CONCERNS  - Presenters: Thierry Pouliot Fletcher & Janet Sellery Janet Sellery of Sellery Health + Safety and Thierry Fletcher of MDG Fog Generators Ltd, will host an information session on the effective use of fog effects in a theatrical setting, fire alarm considerations, and how to understand and minimize health concerns related to these products. Caucuses: Health & Safety, Special effects Level: General (for all) Type: 90-mins Session
	WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEMS DEMYSTIFIED  - Presenter: Richard Boileau This session teaches you how to use multi-channel wireless microphones and wireless monitoring systems, and enhances your existing knowledge of these complex systems. Join Richard Boileau, Shure Product Specialist in Canada, as he shares tips, best practices and tools to improve your wireless microphone system use. Topics covered in this half-day course include RF theory, effective antenna management, and discussion on the critical success factors for operating wireless systems in hostile RF environments. Caucus: Education, Audio Level: Intermediate Type: Half-Day Seminar
	TROIKATRONIX ISADORA 2.0 cont'd - See 9h00 - Instructor: Craig Alfredson
15h30-15h45	Coffee Break sponsored by The ACT Maple Ridge and The Evergreen Cultural Centre
15h45-17h15	CONFERENCE SESSIONS
	Prague 2015 Canada+Québec Exhibit Presentation - Presenters: Raymond Marius Boucher, Patrick Du Wors and Sheila Sky
	TOURING WITH A LOW BUDGET AND HIGH PRODUCTION  - Presenter: Dustin Andersen (a.k.a. The Purple Pirate)  This session will feature the wireless DMX system that the Purple Pirate uses for his touring productions. Dustin will share his process to bring high tech production to gymnasiums across the country and how he uses DJ lighting software to program an entire 44 minute YTA show including special effects (ie confetti canons, industrial fan). The last portion of the program will be an open discussion and exploration of the potential of this system Caucus: Lighting, Props Level: General (for all) Type:  90-mins Session
	TROIKATRONIX ISADORA 2.0 cont'd - See 9h00 - Instructor: Craig Alfredson
	WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEMS DEMYSTIFIED - cont'd see 14h00 - Presenter: Richard Boileau
17h30-18h30	CITT Board Meeting @ VCC
19h00- 23h00	CITT/ICTS 25th Anniversary Soirée sponsored by       Location: Goldcorp Centre for the Performing Arts, SFU WoodWard's 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC

FRIDAY August 21 | CORPORATE DAY & SWAG BINGO  

VENUE: VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE EAST BUILDING

 

8h00- 17h00		REGISTRATION at the VCC Main Level in front of Exhibit Hall A East Building
8h30-  9h30		NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE BREAKFAST sponsored by Trizart Alliance
9h30 - 10h30		CITT Section Meetings  British Columbia and Yukon Alberta and NorthWest Territories Ontario Québec and the Atlantic Region
9h30- 12h30		OFF SITE: Cruise Ship Tour on the Radiance of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)  Caucuses: All Level: General (for all) Type: Backstage Tour Registration is now closed.
9h30- 12h30		OFF SITE: SFU Woodward's Backstage Venue Tour  - Meet the SFU technical crew and tour this fabulous cultural unit in downtown Vancouver Caucuses: All Level: General (for all) Type: 2-hour Backstage Tour
10h30-10h45		Coffee Break sponsored by ACT Lighting
10h45- 12h15		CONFERENCE SESSIONS & BACKSTAGE TOURS
		LIGHTING & PROJECTION CAUCUSES MEETINGS: Tell us what you need!  Join the CITT/ICTS board of directors for discussion on training needs and sessions planning for future conferences.
		ANALOG VS DIGITAL MIXING TECHNIQUES Presenter: Dave Nicholas, P.ENG CCNA MCITP PMP Knowing the differences between the analog mixers and the digital consoles. Benefits of both as well as mixing techniques. Caucuses: Audio Front of House, Sound Level: Introduction Type:  90-mins Session
		SAILORS AND STAGEHANDS - Presenter: Peter McKinnon  Peter will bring a list of backstage terms that are of nautical origin, as well as superstitions that are of similar provenance, explain them and seek input from those present. Caucus: Education Level: General (for all) Type:  90-mins Session
		TEACHING INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN AS AN ONLINE CLASS - Presenter: Alessa Carpoca This session will focus on what I learned about teaching an online introductory class in theatre design. I will try to answer the following questions: Teaching theatre design online is it even possible? Do the benefits of having online theatre classes justify the difficulties in teaching them? What challenges will you faces when reworking your classes to fit into an online module? Will your students learn as much as they would in a face to face class? Caucuses: Design; Education Level: General (for all) Type: 90-mins Session
12h30- 13h30		CORPORATE LUNCHEON sponsored by    MDG Fog Generators Location: VCC Terrace Room 1-2-3 on the 2nd level.
13h30- 17h30		CITT 25TH TRADE SHOW cash bar sponsored by CETEC Group dedicated time 13h30 to 15h30
		TRADE SHOW SPECIAL EVENTS:  BOOK SIGNINGS with: Rick Boychuk: Nobody looks up: The History of Counterweight Rigging 1500 to 1925 Peter McKinnon and Eric Fielding: World Scenography Bradley Powers & Ben Sammler: Structural Design for the Stage 3rd Edition AVID VENUE | S6L Live Mixing System - Hands-on Sessions Friday August 21 @ 14h, 15h, 16h, 17h Saturday August 22 @ 10h30, 11h30, 13h30  ETC Layers of Light Seminars  Friday August 21 @ 14h, 16h Saturday August 22 @ 10h30, 12h30 Layers of Light is a presentation of ETC’s approach to LED technology used specifically as tool for stage and studio lighting. It is intended to help professionals manage the current sea change from tungsten to electronic lighting. LEDs are contrasted with traditional tungsten-halogen sources for skin tones, costumes, and scenery. Multiple-color LED arrays are compared with more common RGB arrays. The newest LED emitters are shown and their contribution to LED use in stage lighting is demonstrated. Dimming and other control aspects of LEDs specifically relating to stage lighting are discussed. I-CubeX demos: These demos will show how an actor on stage can add real-time special effects to his acting in the form of audiovisual effects that are synchronized to the actor's movements, like shown in the video on icubex.com/theatre. Demos will also show how props can be instrumented with sensors so that touching or moving them results in audiovisual effects.
15h30- 17h00		CONFERENCE SESSIONS
		OFF SITE: SFU Woodward's Backstage Venue Tour  - Meet the SFU technical crew and tour this fabulous cultural unit in downtown Vancouver Caucuses: All Level: General (for all) Type: 2-hour Backstage Tour
		AUDIO, VIDEO, MULTIMEDIA & SOUND CAUCUSES MEETING: Tell us what you need!   Join the CITT/ICTS board of directors for discussion on training needs and sessions planning for future conferences.
		PARADIGM SHIFT: TRANSFERRING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND JOBS TO THE NEXT GENERATION  - Moderator: Graham Frampton We are on the cusp of a transfer of employment to a new generation of theatre technicians as many experienced professionals are retiring or nearing retirement. What will become of those life times of accumulated knowledge? How can we as individuals ensure a continuation of skills? This session will be an interactive exchange of ideas to provide young technicians and theatre students with ideas as to how they can achieve their career goals. It will provided an opportunity for seasoned technicians with the knowledge of how to impart their knowledge to a new generation. Caucuses: All Level: General (for all) Type: Panel Discussion
		DESIGNING COSTUMES FOR AN UNIVERSITY PRODUCTION WITH MINIMAL RESOURCES - Presenter: Alessa Carpoca Champagne taste on a beer budget and costume design. How do you approach designing a beautiful show when your resources in terms of number of workers and budget are smaller then what you used to have? I will present two different shows (Arabian Nights and Cyrano) designed at the University of Montana. Both shows had a short costume build, one of them a minimal budget, the other was a complex period show. The goal of this session is to explore strategies for costume design that will work when you do not have enough people, money and time to fully accomplish your vision. Caucuses: Costumes, Design; Education Level: General (for all) Type: 90-mins Session
		WHAT I DID ON MY SUMMER VACATION (Part 2) Hints on Traveling - Presenter: John Madill Some personal thoughts on planning and finding resources for visiting theatres and companies and archives in other countries. Much that a technician or designer may be in search for is not found in the standard travel guidebooks. This session, which welcomes any additional input, is based on prowling around dusty corners and under significant sites in England, Sweden, Holland, Austria, Hungary, northern Italy, and the Czech Republic, (as well as being a 'touristi' in ancient Greece) over the past 40 years. Caucuses: All Level: General (for all) Type: 90-mins Session
16h00- 18h00		OFFSITE: BACKSTAGE TOUR OF ARTS CLUB WEST 1ST FACILITY  - Tour guide: Ace Martens The West 1st Facility is about 20 minutes away from the main conference site. Please meet at the VCC Registration Desk at 16h00 to travel to the venue. Maximum 20 persons Caucus: Architecture Level: General (for all) Type: Off-site tour
18h00- 19h00		Pre-Swag Bingo Happy Hour Location: The Rooftop Cantina at The Roadhouse 670 Smithe St, corner Granville St.
19h00- 23h00		SWAG BINGO sponsored by GerrAudio Distribution  Collect your cards at the Trade Show Booths, join us later in the evening at The Roadhouse and Rooftop Cantina and let's play Kon Tiki Bingo!  You’ll be swaged before you know it! There will also be donated items that will be auctioned off during CITT’s Live Auction. Don’t miss out on the fun! Location: The Rooftop Cantina at The Roadhouse 670 Smithe St, corner Granville St.

SATURDAY August 22 | FORUM DAY & CITT AWARDS BANQUET

VENUE: VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE EAST BUILDING

 

8h00-  16h00		REGISTRATION at the VCC Main Level in front of Exhibit Hall A East Building
8h30- 10h00		CITT AGM BREAKFAST BRUNCH sponsored by Technically Yours Inc. Join us in the presentation of CITT's annual reports by the Board of Directors, the National Coordinator and the Regional Section Representatives.
10h00- 14h00		CITT 25TH TRADE SHOW Dedicated time from 10h00 to 14h00  Coffee break sponsored by Pathway Connectivity
		TRADE SHOW SPECIAL EVENTS:  BOOK SIGNINGS with: Rick Boychuk: Nobody looks up: The History of Counterweight Rigging 1500 to 1925 Peter McKinnon and Eric Fielding: World Scenography Bradley Powers & Ben Sammler: Structural Design for the Stage 3rd Edition AVID VENUE | S6L Live Mixing System - Hands-on Sessions Friday August 21 @ 14h, 15h, 16h, 17h Saturday August 22 @ 10h30, 11h30, 13h30  ETC Layers of Light Seminars  Friday August 21 @ 14h, 16h Saturday August 22 @ 10h30, 12h30 Layers of Light is a presentation of ETC’s approach to LED technology used specifically as tool for stage and studio lighting. It is intended to help professionals manage the current sea change from tungsten to electronic lighting. LEDs are contrasted with traditional tungsten-halogen sources for skin tones, costumes, and scenery. Multiple-color LED arrays are compared with more common RGB arrays. The newest LED emitters are shown and their contribution to LED use in stage lighting is demonstrated. Dimming and other control aspects of LEDs specifically relating to stage lighting are discussed. I-CubeX demos: These demos will show how an actor on stage can add real-time special effects to his acting in the form of audiovisual effects that are synchronized to the actor's movements, like shown in the video on icubex.com/theatre. Demos will also show how props can be instrumented with sensors so that touching or moving them results in audiovisual effects.
12h00- 14h00		TRADE SHOW LUNCH BOX (grab your lunch while visiting the show)
14h00- 15h30		CONFERENCE SESSIONS
		ROADHOUSE ROUNDTABLE  Discussion on issues regarding roadhouse technical production and direction.
		COSTUMES, PROPS & WARDROBE CAUCUSES MEETING: Tell us what you need!  Join the CITT/ICTS board of directors for discussion on training needs and sessions planning for future conferences.
		STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR THE STAGE - The Second Edition Presenters: Brad Powers and Ben Sammler This session is intended for users of the 1st Edition of Structural Design for the Stage who are interested in exploring what is new and different in the 2nd Edition. Highlights will include a chapter by chapter overview of large changes as well as a discussions on key lumber design updates, how and why steel procedures have changed, what's new in the truss and cable chapters, and a glimpse at the new aluminum design chapters.. Caucus: Technical Design Level: Advanced Type: Presentation
15h30- 15h45		Coffee Break sponsored by Pathway Connectivity
15h45- 17h00		CONFERENCE SESSIONS
		ON-DESK, RIGGING, STAGE CARPENTRY AND SPECIAL EFFECTS CAUCUSES MEETING: Tell us what you need! Join the CITT/ICTS board of directors for discussion on training needs and sessions planning for future conferences. We will also do a short presentation of the ETCP Rigging Certification Program.
		EDUCATION, HEALTH & SAFETY & MANAGEMENT CAUCUSES MEETING: Tell us what you need!  Join the CITT/ICTS board of directors for discussion on training needs and sessions planning for future conferences.
		WORKING ON CRUISE SHIPS Presenters: Ron Clark, George Davidson To educate the CITT theatre community on all the different opportunities available on ships in the entertainment field. Caucus: All Level: General (for all) Type: Panel Discussion
18h30- 19h00		CITT COCKTAIL RECEPTION sponsored by AC Lighting Location: VCC Terrace Room 1-2-3 on the 2nd level.
19h00- 23h00		CITT AWARDS BANQUET sponsorsed by    Location: VCC Terrace Room 1-2-3 on the 2nd level.