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Session 1AStudent led Q&A for employers on entering the industryCalling all students and newbies. We are assembling a panel of employers from across the industry so you can Ask Us Anything, and tell us what you are looking for in your first full time roles in the industry. Session facilitated by Alex Fisher from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School. Panelists include
Session 1BFirearms Act Updates and how it impacts on productionAn Update on the recent changes to the Firearms Act, and the impact of these changes on production. We are assembling a panel of licensed armourers and a NZ Police representative to hear directly from the horse's mouth. Panelists include
Session 1cSession 2aInsights into employing apprentices and the value of in house training schemesHear about the experiences of apprenticeship and in house Teen Tech training systems. Panelists include
session 2bLX Choosing the tools for your design : older tools vs newer tools, and everything inbetweenA discussion with a panel of lighting designers about when and where they use different equipment, and what informs their choices. Panelist include
session 2cIntro to freelancing - Contractor admin and how to. Tax, Insurance and industry adviceAnother great session for newbies. The all important nitty gritty on staying protected and getting paid. Panelists include
session 3bSession 3CWhy did that circuit breaker trip?If you have ever had an RCD/RCBO trip on a show and not been able to completely understand why, then this talk is for you. It explores the problems that occur with nuisance tripping of MCBs and RCDs on shows due to the way they interact with SwitchMode power supplies - and how to resolve them. Presented by Richie Mickan - LSC Control Systems This session uses the Kahoot quiz app. It helps if attendees have the free Kahoot app installed on their devices (but it is not mandatory) session 4Bsession 4cBystander interventionLearn more about how we each can be a part of addressing inappropriate and harmful behaviour in work environments. This interactive session on bystander intervention will focus on a range of workplace behaviours including sexual harassment and bullying. Some of the discussion will be about the things that make it hard for us to speak up and what organisations can do to make it more possible. Interaction is optional and role plays are done by the facilitators. This session is an excerpt from the Equity Safer Stages and Professional Respect workshops being run by Screensafe and SoundCheck Aotearoa. Session presented by Rachel Harrison and Melanie Calvesbert. |
session 5b
Using the ETNZ rigging guide and ICOPER
Demonstration on the development of a rigging design with reference to the ETNZ Rigging Guide and ICPOER including: load assessment and calculation, consideration of design redundancy/risk assessment, production of rigging hanging plot, and gear selection.Panelists include
session 5c
session 6a
session 6b
session 6c
session 7A
Immersive Audio
Hear about developments in the live production environment with immersive audio and other global production audio trends from leading industry practitioner Chris Tate from College Hill. Interested in doing a concert on an aircraft? This session is for you!
*Time swapped, was previously Session 4B
session 7b
Unfortunately this session is cancelled
Projection - Adapting a traveling show to different venues
Simon Barker of Lotech Media was head of projection on the Opera's Macbeth last year. Very projection heavy, but went throughout the motu from the biggest to the smallest venue. Learnings from having to adjust the show to the varying size and shape of venues. What worked, what didn't?
Session 7c
Debrief from the FIFA Ceremonies
By the time conference arrives, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup will be complete. Come a listen to a debrief from our colleagues working on the show.
Panelists include
- Al Cameron
- David Eversfield
- Lucie Camp
session 8a
ETNZ Green guide for sustainability
What do you want to see in a sustainability resource? Do you want to be involved?
ETNZ are interested is backing the development of a sustainability guide for the New Zealand environment. This is a call for assistance to the membership for that work.
Panelists include
- Marcus McShane
- Ralph McCubbin Howell & Hannah Smith - Trick of the Light Productions
session 8b
session 8c
Risk Assessment : "Beyond the Matrix”
Presented by Cathy Knowsley. This session will explore why identifying hazards and assessing the risks is just the tip of the iceberg for meeting your risk management duties. You will be taken on a journey of discovery into the world of effective risk mitigation planning and onsite risk management application, as Cathy challenges “we’ve always done it this way” head on.