Tech Crew HQ
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Welcome to Tech Crew HQ!
What can I do in the future with my Tech Crew skills?
How can I get face-to-face Tech Crew training?
QUIZ: Intro to Tech Crew
Why is safety important in Tech Crew?
Theatre safety
Duty of Care
Safety Signs
Hazards, Risk and Controls
Reporting Hazards and Incidents
Manual Handling
Safety for live events
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety laws (Australia)
Sources of Stress and Support
Introduction to Audio
What are the Audio roles for Tech Crew?
Components of an Audio System
Audio Signal Flow & Cables
Microphones
The Audio Mixer/ Console
Setting up an Audio system
Audio Safety
Audio Paperwork
Audio Terms & Terminology
Podcasts
Acoustics
Introduction to lighting
Types of light fixtures
What is DMX?
Lighting signal flow
Lighting control, power & interfaces
Rigging and powering light fixtures
Lighting Design & Plotting
Lighting Operation
ETC Colorsource Lighting Console
Follow spots
Introduction to Vision
Vision Display equipment
Vision Switchers
Short film editing, soundtrack and special effects
Overview
Areas of the Stage
What does a Stage Manager do?
Parts of a Theatre
Backstage Tech Crew roles
Run sheets, scripts & other production paperwork
Production Run Sheet- Blank Template
My Production Checklist
Theatre Etiquitte
Test Yourself!