New This Year!
*Advanced*
Wednesday and Thursday, October 22 and 23
$595 ($695 after 10/10/2008)
Class limit 16 /one person per computer
This extensive two-day workshop enables more efficient usage of CAD based programs.  You will be thoroughly trained in how to create all types of plots and designs using 2D and 3D drafting concepts.  Attend this training and you will be able to complete full-color photo realistic renderings of an event or scene before it happens.  Theatrical and Live Event-based teaching exercises demonstrate truss locating, lighting instrument and speaker cluster placement, I-Mag screen sizing, seating and aisles configurations; all followed by rapidly generating animation and camera views of the event.  Go beyond the basics of CAD, and through expert training and systematic teaching, be more efficient with your CAD projects.  Learn and use 3D and animation renderings.  Workshop attendance is limited for effective hands-on experiences.  Users of CAD are encouraged to bring a current-project plot/layout/ design for use during the many hands-on sections of this results-based training workshop.  This workshop is designed for those with a good understanding of the basics or for those looking to use 3D and animation renderings on their projects.

Taught by: G.B. Stephens, Associate Professor of Design, University of South Florida and developer Rufus Warren of Design and Drafting. 

Target audience: Lighting Designers, Scenic Designers, Event Planners, Production Directors, with a fundamental knowledge of LD Assistant 08 and/or AutoCAD® based programs.

Seminar highlights:
1. Utilizing 3D drafting techniques.
2. Creating fast-generating animation.
3. Incorporating photometric information for realistic photo renderings of scenes and events.
4. Customizing menus and ACAD functions for time-saving results.
5. Teaching of techniques for texturing, mapping, and automated features.
6. Individualized instructor feedback on your unique drafting technique and use of ACAD tools.