grandMA2 User Training at DWR

The grandMA2 User Training is a starter course intended for beginners with existing knowledge from grandMA2 online tutorials on the MA Lighting YouTube channel. The course will be presented by Jaques Pretorius from 24 to 25 May from 9 am to 4 pm at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg.

Aim
This course aims to make operators familiar with the basic functions of the grandMA2 lighting control panel, the panel interface and the main features of the software and operating philosophy.

Content
First steps

• Introduction
• Hardware
• Console Layout and Connections
• MA Philosophy
• Software
• Show Files
• Console Setup
• User Profiles
• Fixture schedule
• Screen Setup

Simple Programming

• Stage view
• Controlling fixtures
• Groups
• Next/Prev/Highlight
• Using the Programmer

Using Presets and Sequences

• Presets
• Stage View Wizard
• Layout view and pool
• Sequences
• Sequence Executor Options
• Preset Type Timings
• Parts Cues
• Individual timing

Editing Sequences

• Editing Cues
• Tracking

Chases, Tricks and Options

• Chase
• Off
• MA Tricks
• Changing Executor keys and faders
• Additional Executor Controls

Effects

• Effects Concept
• Creating Simple Effects
• Playback Effects

More Effects

• Effects Part 2

The big Task

• More about Fixtures

Further Options, Controls and Filters

• Executor Options Part 2
• Data Management

Masks, Blind, Freeze and Preview

• Masks
• Blind Modes
• Freeze
• Preview

Networking

• Introduction
• Networking setting

Delegates are requested to supply their own laptops and downl the latest MA2 software. Please see link to download on-PC software: https://www.malighting.com/downloads/products/grandma2/ ( I cant seem to download grandMA2 its says grandMA3)

The cost per delegate is R500 per person and includes a light lunch and refreshments.

Venue: DWR Distribution, Block C, Unit 1, Kimbult Industrial Park, 9 Zeiss Road, Laserpark, Honeydew.

Bookings online:

https://forms.gle/tVCk1U7jAsFnMfzXA

For more information contact Amanda at [email protected].