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USITT 2011 Recap: Reflections from the Light Lab

Written By: Andrea Bilkey on May 20, 2011

It is hard to believe how quickly time flies. Two months ago many folks were returning and recuperating from another successful USITT conference in North Carolina. Every other year the Lighting Commission hosts a “light lab” and the 2011 lab was certainly a highlight; as six of the commissions sessions were held there in Ballroom [...]

USITT Elite Training – Day 3

Written By: Andrew Carter on May 15, 2011

Man am I exhausted. For the past three days Cirque Du Soleil and USITT have taken myself and 31 others on a chance of a life time. From 8:30AM till 5 sometimes 11PM we were at the mercy of the schedule, and boy was it worth it. Today we summed up our training. In the [...]

USITT Elite Training – Day 2

Written By: Andrew Carter on May 14, 2011

Day 2 is over and done. And what a day it was. Training started bright and early, however due to a malfunctioning alarm clock I was a tad late. That aside, when I arrived we were working with the control boards that Stage Technologies offer. I started with sharing the Nomad with my buddy Joe. [...]

USITT Elite Training – Day 1

Written By: Andrew Carter on May 13, 2011

It’s 1:12AM here in Vegas. I just finished the day and I am back at the hotel. Whew, was I mentally out of shape for today’s events. We started at 9AM with great welcoming to the training center by Cirque Du Soleil’s very own Kim Scott, Director of Show Support Resident Shows Division. Followed by [...]

Welcome New Guest Writer: Drew Carter

Written By: Andrew Carter on May 12, 2011

Hey guys! My name is Drew Carter, and for the next few days I will be writing here on isquint.net on my daily experience while attending the first ever USITT Elite Training Weekend. I’m a junior BFA Design/ Tech student at Central Washington University in beautiful Ellensburg, WA. At the end of March I was [...]

#USITT: Students Review

Written By: Allison Hill on March 13, 2011

Now that USITT is over, its time to return to real life, as much as we would rather pretend it doesn’t exist. I’ve had an awesome time this week catching up with old friends, making new friends, walking the floor, and as always learning even more about the opportunities in our future after school. I [...]

#USITT: Walking the Floor

Written By: Allison Hill on March 12, 2011

The second day of USITT is over, and I feel like I’ve thoroughly explored the floor. Meeting people, seeing the sights, and visiting with friends is half the draw of the conference. Its up to students to get the most out of the booths, unlike sessions, they don’t cater straight to us! The goal is [...]

#USITT2011: Students on Sessions

Written By: Allison Hill on March 10, 2011

If you’re going to pay for a conference like USITT, there is no reason not to go to as many sessions as possible. All the students I talked to have spent the last two days running from one session to another, trying to get the most out of their time in Charlotte. I’ve asked a [...]

#USITT2011 is Tomorrow!

Written By: Allison Hill on March 9, 2011

USITT is tomorrow! I know I’m ready, I’ve been spending the first half of spring break sitting around my dorm avoiding the homework that’s been piling up and surviving on quesadillas cooked on the George Foreman. Business cards in pocket, clothes packed, plane to catch, its time for an adventure! I’m not sure what part [...]

Useful Development Re-Releasing USITT App for iOS AND Droid

Written By: Justin Lang on January 24, 2011

I just heard from the iOS developer, Useful Development, that they are re-launching the USITT App for this years Conference and Stage Expo in Charlotte North Carolina. You may remember last years conference when Useful Development announced and released the iOS app, USITT 2010, as a replacement for the printed conference and stage expo guide. [...]

Books: Late & Great: American Designers 1960-2010

Written By: Justin Lang on August 10, 2010

I am a huge history buff. I just can’t get enough learning about our past! ESPECIALLY when it comes to our industry. I’ve mentioned it before and I’ll say it again. I feel that we should look to the past and learn about where we can from to help us move forward. History has a [...]

iSquint.net Podcast: Episode 10 – Jim Moody Session at USITT 2010

Written By: Justin Lang on April 13, 2010

I am quickly coming to the end of my USITT 2010 coverage. This has got to be one of the best sessions that was held during the conference on lighting. Mr. Jim Moody , Paul Dexter and Libby Gray held a panel discussion, So you wanna Rock and Roll? The panel talked at great lengths [...]

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