Greg To Teach SFX Class at LDI 2008

New This Year at Lighting Dimensions International Conference!
L37 Theatrical Special Effects
Date/Venue Thursday, 10/23/2008 9:30AM - 5:30PM
Room Off-Site at Advanced Entertainment Services

Description
Class limit 20
Off-Site at Advanced Entertainment Services
Transportation provided
A professional-level class on special effects application and equipment, from systems and real-life applications to compliance and safety. Each technical section will include experienced technicians expert in the area, and will include examples of functioning equipment as well as applicable safety information. Effects covered include confetti, snow, wind, rain, water effects, atmospherics, flames, and firearms. All participants will receive a binder with class outline, specification sheets and diagrams, references and space for notes. Sponsored by The ESTA Foundation Seminars & Training Committee.

Taught by: Gregory Meeh, award-winning special effects designer, founder, and president of J&M Special Effects, and Matt Dillingham, president of Advanced Entertainment Services

Target audience: All designers and technicians interested in the creation of special effects for the stage.

Session highlights:
1. Overview of special effects with illustrations from 35 years of special effects design by Gregory Meeh
2. Rain bars developed for An Inspector Calls
3. Use of LN2, Dry Ice, LCO2 glycol, glycerin, mineral oil
4. Fuels: gas, gel, solids, fluids. Standards: NFPA 160
5. Indoor pyrotechnics
Speaker(s)
Greg Meeh
Matt Dillingham
Track(s)
LDInstitute Site Specific Training

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