SYDNEY — Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) gives students hands-on experience with theatrical equipment. Second-year NIDA student, Luke Woolley, used the ETC Eos console for a production of Unidentified Human Remains in the Parade Theatres. The show’s lighting was designed by 2008 NIDA graduate Jack Horton with Woolley acting as head electrician. Rob Kelly, NIDA’s technical supervisor, supported the venture and invited Jands to come to the NIDA campus and demonstrate the ETC Eos to the entire class. Jands donated the use of the Eos for the production.
“The great thing about the Eos was its familiarity, as we only had a short time to learn it before going into plot. This was a big plus,” said Woolley. “The effects engine was also a good tool to learn in quick time, with its clear layout and premade effects I was able to aid the designer in what they wanted and quickly move onto the next cue.
“What I liked best about the desk was that I was able to make the desk work the way I wanted it to work, setting it up in a way that aided me best,” Woolley added. “With the different formatting for the different screens it was a great tool in setting up an environment that was quick to move around within, with all the information at the touch of a button.”
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