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Zero 88 trainings in 2019

Eaton’s Zero 88 lighting control brand is ramping up its free training opportunities in 2019 - open for all those utilising lighting consoles running ZerOS architecture - as part of a wider product support programme.

In 2018, well over 500 individuals benefitted from this which included regular dedicated sessions at Eaton’s bases in Cwmbran, Wales, and Watford, north of London, plus Dealer Day workshops as well as specialist on-site arrangements organized in conjunction with events like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and selected industry trade shows.

A Zero 88 team was on the ground during the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe, and delivered over 25 training workshops to nearly 120 lighting programmers and operators working in multiple venues with Zero 88 consoles in action throughout the three-and-a-half-week arts extravaganza.

“The model has been such a success that we have decided to make it even more accessible for users at all levels in 2019,” enthused Tyler Holpin, who is key UK accounts & international sales manager and co-ordinates the UK training programme with product manager Jon Hole and product support specialists Nathanael Orr and Edward Smith.

Jon Hole adds that, in addition to major rental companies like Adlib, SLX, and Hawthorn who have recently invested in FLX products, there’s been an increase in requests for training from freelance designers, programmers and operators as well as touring technicians.

The training sessions follow a similar structure, but each one is individually tailored to cover the specific needs and products being used by those on the course. A one-day session will typically run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a couple of breaks and lunch provided. There is lots of time for participants to chat and exchange experiences as well as get hands-on with the equipment.

The sessions will include working with a visualizer system and a console; learning about patching, features like RigSync, RDM and fixture personalities and controlling colour-changing and moving lights. The goal is for console users to gain confidence in programming and operation in both theatrical and live event scenarios, learning how ZerOS can assist them. Sessions staged at the factory in Cwmbran will also include a tour of the manufacturing facilities.

A specially condensed version of the on-site sessions is available for intensive training of lighting operators and techs about to run a show with one of the consoles. All attendees receive a certificate of completion at the end of the training. Anyone interested can click here: www.zero88.com/training. Legacy product training is also available.

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