TECH WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH: SOUND DESIGN 101

SOUND DESIGN FOR THE THEATRE FOR YOUTH AGE 12-17

Participants will learn what Qlab is and how to use it for music/sound effects in a show. With the same stage-play from the Lighting Workshop, participants will build a Qlab file (in the groups from day 1) and combine it with the lighting show file to have a complete mini-show. No previous experience required. Participation in both the Lighting and Sound workshops is highly encouraged.

Wednesday March 18 from 9:30am – 4:30pm

Instructor: DEVIN FRASER, King’s Theatre Technical Director

FREE! Space is limited. Registration required.

What to bring:

• Lunch, snacks and beverages for the day;
• Clean indoor footwear (NOTE: students will not be able to participate without indoor footwear).
• iPad or laptop (optional)

Topics to be covered include:

• QLAB, QLAB, QLAB & Dante Network
• I/O
• LEVELS
• Groups
• continues
• Timing and delay
• Working with an audio engineer
• Sounds around the stage
• Syncing sound and lights
• Using the lighting design and sound design to make the show.

Participants do not have to sign up for both days, though highly recommended. Participants are expected to view a series of intro videos PRIOR to the start of either workshop.

Software downloads:

• ETC EOS
• QLab

Videos to Watch:

• ETC EOS Training Videos
• Qlab Training Video

Qlab is exclusively on apple computers. Participants are welcome to bring their own iPad / laptop. They are also expected to use them appropriately, geared towards the two days of workshops. Windows-based laptops are also welcome as software for lighting works on MAC/PC.

Workshops are presented by King’s Theatre with support from the Canada Post Community Foundation.