ConsoleCocktails Releases Cocktail #3 – Squintin’ at the grandMA2

During LDI 2009, I got a chance to visit one of the busiest rooms during the week long conference and show at the Orlando Convention Center, The grandMA2 Demo and Training room. I sat down and did an interview with Joe Joe Cabrera ][ and Brian Dowd from ACT Lighting for a future episode of the iSquint Podcast. While I was recording just the audio, Cat recorded the interview with her video camera and produced the next episode of the ConsoleCocktails.com, Squintin’ at the grandMA2.

This is just a preview of our complete interview that will be available on the next episode of the iSquint Podcast coming out later this month. I want to thank Joe, Brian and Cat for taking time out of the crazy busy schedule at LDI to talk with me and go over the grandMA2.

Where is the Industry Heading: An Interview with Cat West

In our continuing column, Where is the Industry Heading we sat down with Cat West. Cat toughs herself more of a console programmer rather then a designer but from time to time finds her herself designing lights in the fly.  Cat has worked in the entertainment industry for over 10 years working as a wholehog specialist for High End Systems for 4 years.

Currently, Cat is the Lighting Director and programmer for IO Echo, an LA based band while also working with ACT Lighting on the west coast by providing GrandMA training classes. Cat also runs a website with Joe Cabrera called ConsoleTrainer.com which provides tips, tricks and training materials to console programmers at no charge.  Why you may ask, it is Cat and Joes way of giving back to the industry they love.

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