Official QLab 5 Training Event with Figure 53

CITT Alberta Audio, Calgary, Edmonton, Training, video

CITT Alberta is bringing Figure 53 to Alberta for 4-days of QLab 5 training. What is Figure 53? They are the awesome folks who created and support QLab. They are sending a great trainer from Los Angeles to Alberta to teach all of you!

4 days of hands on learning:
Edmonton: November 12+13, 2024
Calgary: November 15+16, 2024

Are you a technician? A designer? A programmer? An artist with a one person show? Just curious?Come learn how to make your shows easier and more predictable with exciting techniques and concepts using QLab. Even if you are comfortable with QLab, you will walk away with some tips, tricks, and workflow improvements.

What is QLab?

QLab runs shows of all sizes, all over the world. From intimate theatres, touring Fringe shows, Broadway and to televised events reaching billions of people across the globe, QLab is the tool designers trust to make their live shows come to life. Flexible, reliable, and easy to learn, QLab is the industry standard for a reason.

QLab makes it simple to create intricate designs of light, sound, and video, which you play back during a live performance.

QLab allows you to lock in exactly how you want the light, sound, and video to play during your performance. When you’re done designing, you’ll switch to “show mode” and run your show just by pressing “GO”.

What will I learn?

Day One will cover an introduction to QLab5, the basics of getting around and getting things done, some discussion of MIDI and Open Sound Control, and then focus primarily on Audio. You will learn about playback rate control, looping audio, plugins and basic system tuning using only QLab.

Day Two will focus on Video, as well as some deeper discussion of workflow. You will learn how to use single-screen projection surfaces and practice blending multi-screen outputs. Time will be spent using mesh warping, projection animations and video effects. Some discussion on Advanced Scripting will be covered.

All days will involve a lot of Q&A, so bring your questions! The class works best when it moves in a direction guided by the students, not the instructors.

What do I need to bring?

Students are encouraged to bring a MacBook in order to better follow along. It isn’t required but will be very helpful. Please check here to see the recommended system specs for running QLab. For the Edmonton course we do have a small number of MacBooks available to borrow for the class.
Each attendee will get a fully functioning demo copy of QLab for a week.

What does it cost?

  • If you are a member of CITT/ICTS, Theatre Alberta, IATSE, or a student, the cost is:
    • $240 for 2 full days of training, plus EventBrite fees.
      • Be sure to check with your employer, if they are a member of CITT/ICTS you can take advantage of this preferred pricing by registering through them or emailing us first.
      • Please email and identify affiliation when asking for the discount code.
  • For non-members the cost is:
    • $360 for 2 days of training, plus EventBrite fees.
    • Save 33% by becoming a member! Being a CITT/ICTS member will pay for itself in savings.
      • We encourage you to sign-up for CITT membership and then register at the reduced rate. Registering will also give you access to discounts on future training opportunities.
      • CITT Membership is $110 for an individual or $35 for students.
  • We do have a few spots available for folks who need some financial relief, please reach out to us if this applies to you
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Your Instructor from Figure 53:

This course will be taught by Cricket Myers (she/her).

Cricket is a Los Angeles based sound designer and a founding board member of the Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association. She has designed sound for productions all over the United States, including Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo on Broadway where she became the first woman to get a Tony Nomination for Sound Design. She serves on the Executive Board of USA 829, and in her free time, Cricket rescues rabbits and the occasional stray cat.

CITT Alberta Section Refund & Cancellation Policy
If the event is cancelled by CITT Alberta we will provide a full refund to all participants.
Cancellation by the participant with more than 30 days notice will receive a full refund.
Cancellation by the participant with 15 to 30 days notice will receive a credit note applicable to future section events or a 50% refund.
Cancellation by the participant with less than 15 days notice will be unable to receive a refund.