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Description
🎟️ Blackout 101: Beginner Programming Workshop
Taught by Ian Peterson
(Lighting Programmer – Film, TV & Live Events)
💡 What It Is
Blackout has quickly become a go-to platform for mobile lighting control, used by professionals across film, television, and live production. Whether you’re brand new to Blackout or looking to tighten your workflow, this hands-on, one-day workshop will give you the tools to program confidently and efficiently in any production environment.
Led by industry programmer Ian Peterson, this session walks you through practical, on-set scenarios and helps you build habits that translate directly to real work.
This class is offered in person at Open Source in Burbank and via Zoom for remote attendees.
👉 Please indicate your attendance preference at checkout.
📚 What You’ll Learn
• Patching fixtures + rig setup
• Navigating the Blackout interface
• Command line syntax fundamentals
• Programming dynamic effects
• Fader + playback usage for live control
• Configuring Liveplot (Blackout’s newest feature)
• Pro tips for ultra-fast workflows
→ Learn to patch a full case of Titan Tubes in under 3 minutes
🎯 Who This Is For
This class is ideal for:
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Beginners looking to build a strong foundation in DMX and mobile lighting
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Intermediate users who want to sharpen speed and technique
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Lighting Designers, Console Programmers, and Technicians seeking efficient, production-ready Blackout skills
🧰 What to Bring
• In-person attendees: Bring your iPad (if possible)—this is a fully hands-on training environment
• Zoom attendees: Have a computer or device available for programming exercises and follow-along demos
📍 When & Where
🗓 Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
🕙 9:00AM – 5:00PM (PDT)
📍 Open Source
2844 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
🌐 or attend remotely via Zoom (link sent on Wed, July 2nd)
💰 Cost
$250 – General Admission (1 day @ $250)
$125 – Open Source Members
Non-members pay full price—members get up to 50% off every class, every time.
📝 Note at checkout whether you’ll attend in person or via Zoom.
✅ Why Attend?
• Learn from a working industry pro
• Train in a production-style environment—minus the pressure
• Walk away with real skills you can apply on set the next day
🎟 Spots are limited – register today to secure your seat.
