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Academy of Production Technology Offers Electricity Training in Dallas, TX

Are you looking to increase your self worth or gain  renewal credits to your ETCP certification? Good news, the Academy of Production Technology is offering a 3 day training session in Dallas Texas next month.  From December 1st through December 3rd, the APT is offering a training session on Entertainment Electricity, Power Distribution, and Controls Training lead by the Electron Magician himself, Mr. Richard Cadena, an ETCP recognized trainer and certified Entertainment Electrician.

The 3 days of training includes everything from basic electricity to advanced power distro, safety, codes and regulations, and control systems. Join ETCP Recognized Trainer Richard Cadena three days of discovery and learning about the essential skills of the entertainment electrician and technician. It covers theory and practice of entertainment technology for the working electrician and technician.

Day one: theory and fundamentals of electricity including

  • DC and AC electricity
  • Impedance
  • AC power
  • Phase angles
  • Power factor
  • Three-phase power
  • Balancing three-phase loads

Day two: practical power distribution

  • Electrical safety
  • NFPA 70E
  • Lockout/tagout
  • Arc Flash/Arc Blast
  • Portable generators
  • Feeder transformers and cable
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Branch circuits
  • Grounding
  • GFCIs

Day three: networking Ethernet

  • DMX512-A
  • RDM
  • ACN
  • And more…

SPACE IS LIMITED, hurry up and register TODAY!  Head over to the Academy’s website at www.aptxl.com and register now. Each day cost just $225 or for all three days $675.  If you go, make sure to say hi to the swami for me!

Trivia Contest Announced for Richard Cadena’s Latest Book

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & TechnicianWe are happy to announce our first or many Trivia Contest here at iSquint.

Our first contest involves winning Richard Cadena’s latest book, Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician from Focal Press.  We recently received an advance copy of the book to do a review of here on iSquint which you can read here.

For details on the contest, visit the Trivia Contest page and to submit your answer to the contest. Please be sure to submit your answer on the contest page and not this post.  Comments for this posting have been turned off.

To purchase your own copy of the book, visit the PLSN Bookshelf.

Review: Richard Cadena’s New Book Electricity for the Entertainment Elec. & Tech

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & TechnicianA month a ago, we announced the upcoming release of Richard Cadena’s latest book, Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician form Focal Press. iSquint is honored to have received an advanced copy of the book to do a review.

About The Author

Mr. Cadena is the editor of Projection, Lights and Staging News (PLSN), an ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program) Certified Entertainment Electrician, and ETCP recognized trainer, freelance lighting designer, consultant, and author of three other books about lighting.  Mt. Cadena has been involved with the entertainment lighting industry for over 22 years, and has worked for manufacturers, in the theatre, and on the road touring.

From the Rear Cover

The application of electricity for the theatre or a concert stage is not the same as that for a residence or commercial building.  Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician provides you with the fundamentals of theory of electricity as well as the latest guidelines and tips for how to stay safe and current and meet the needs of the entertainment industry.  Written by an ETCP trainer, this reference supports practicing technicians and provides new technicians the assistance needed for a successful career in the entertainment industry.

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New Book Out by Richard Cadena

elec_for_ent_elect_and_tech-book-cover.jpgRichard Cadena, the author of such books as Lighting Design for Modern Houses of Worship and Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, has just released a new book titled, Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician.

Richard’s new book explains the fundamentals of electricity and explain the principles of power distribution, important safety issues, and discuss techniques and practices around the world.

This is the only reference available that gives you all the information you need specific to YOUR field! No longer will you have to sift through general electrician’s handbooks. The entertainment technology field is changing all the time and this reference will give you enough information to prepare you for a future in the industry or reinforce the practical experience you have already gained. If you understand the principles in this book, you will be well prepared to face the challenges of the day.

Topics Covered:

  • DC and AC Electricity
  • Electrical Safety
  • Grounding/earthing
  • Overcurrent and undercurrent protection
  • Power Distribution Systems
  • Dimming Systems
  • Best practices in the theatrical industry

The book runs $44.95 through amazon.com and is only a pre-order at the moment.

via: JimOnLight

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