AV Tech Bootcamp

Learn the basics of corporate audio, video, and lighting over four jam-packed days.

About this Event

Ready to get hands-on with pro AV gear?

Join us for a 4-day immersive bootcamp designed for anyone looking to break into or level up in the world of live event production.

Audio

Learn how to set up and troubleshoot mics, mixers, and speaker systems. Get comfortable with signal flow and live sound basics.

Video

Work with projection, and playback systems. Understand how video moves from source to screen in real-world setups.

Lighting

Explore lighting consoles, DMX control, and lighting fixtures. Build scenes and bring your creative vision to life.

Who It’s For:

• New techs looking to build a solid foundation
• Freelance stagehands wanting hands-on experience
• Anyone curious about how live shows come together behind the scenes

Recommendations and Preferred Prerequisites:

• Previous experience in live events as a stagehand for roughly 3-5 work calls
• Can lift up to 50 lbs. for brief periods of time without assistance
• Likes working and collaborating with a group
• Is comfortable working in short periods or sometimes long periods of darkness
• Can move or crawl in confined spaces for short periods - example: underneath or behind stages to run cabling and other items

Important Notes:

• This event interacts with powered industrial trucks and high reach equipment in a working warehouse environment. Registrants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Agenda is subject to change in case of equipment or venue substitutions.
• Attendees are required to complete a waiver before participating in hands-on activites.

Day 1


🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Introductions and AV Technology Overview

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
AV Systems - Safety & Power

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audio Systems - Wired Input Sources and Mixing Console Signal Flow

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break

🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Audio Systems - Output Sources

🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Audio Systems - Wireless Input Sources

Day 2


🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Video Systems - Projection and DSM's

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Video Systems - Playback & Graphics

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break

🕑: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Video Systems - Playback & Graphics (Continued)

🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 AM
Video Systems - Video Switching

Day 3


🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Audio and Video Review

🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AV System Build

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break

🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
AV System Build

🕑: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
AV System Evaluation and Strike

Day 4


🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Corporate Lighting - Lighting Trees and Basic Uplighting

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
LED Message Boards

🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Lighting and LED Evaluation