LDI 2016

UF@LDI TPA4930, 237B, $498, (3) University of Florida undergraduate credits  THE6950, 237H, $498, (1) University of Florida graduate credit  Cost includes lunches both days Class Limit: 5 This two-day survey of rigging covers the essentials of entertainment rigging for theatres, concert halls, studios, churches, and schools. Topics include the forces that we deal with in the rigging world, and the gear that we use to fight them, as well as proper ways to handle various scenarios, and open up the floor to discussions of how you do it. What is WLL and SWL? What do they have to do with the breaking strength and what does the breaking strength have to do with safety factor?  What is the right way to terminate aircraft cable? Do you really need to know 30 different knots? We will also become intimate with a lot of the math behind what we do. This is a great course for folks just getting into rigging and for those preparing for the ETCP exam. For those needing renewal credits, I promise I will keep it interesting and hope that you learn at least one new thing! Target Audience: Technicians with little rigging experience who want to learn why we do what we do. ETCP certified riggers who want to brush up on old knowledge, gain new knowledge and get recertification credits towards renewal. Session Highlights: 1. The physics of rigging 2. Hardware selection and application 3. Rigging math 4. Selection and use of fall protection equipment Taught by: Eric Rouse, Technical Director, Denver Center Theatre Company, ETCP Recognized Trainer, ETCP Certified Theatre Rigger