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Overview of Prolight + Sound 2008 seminar programme, 12.03.-15.03.2008 Prolight + Sound-Forum, Galleria, Level 0, Stand-No.: Gal.0 A 02
Wed.12.03.08 11:00 am: Is it necessary to wear ear protection at music events? Have you ever heard of the 'noise and vibration directive'? (This is the implementation of an EU guideline with respect to physical effects in the workplace). It contains a reduction in the workplace threshold values by 5dB to a sound pressure level of only 80 dB. What are the implications of this and does it also apply to events technology? What is the relation between this directive and DIN 15905-Part 5, which speaks of quite different threshold values? The lecturer presents the new directive and looks into all the questions mentioned. Thomas Völker is a graduate of physics and technical supervisor at the Employer's Liability Insurance Association (VBG) in Mainz.
Lighting in the architectural segment is subject to specific requirements relating to planning and implementation both from a technical and a creative perspective. However, it is often the case that the event service provider is entrusted with such task. This offers a brief insight into the peculiarities of architectural illumination for anyone who still feels unsure of what this task entails. The differences between architectural and concert or trade fair lighting are explained and potential similarities are also presented.
When touring and setting up your own stage it is mandatory to carry out a technical rehearsal running through all the scenes. And you need to do this wherever you play and before every new show. The regulation on the construction and management of places of assembly (VStättV) offers an alternative option, an essential task for the touring business. Providing that a guest performance log book is submitted, the building authorities will not insist on the mandatory inspection. This seminar demonstrates a methodology for compiling such a test log book and explains how to deal with the authorities. Hartmut Starke was technical supervisor at the Trading Standards Office in Hanover for 25 years with many years of experience in the events sector; he was responsible, for example, for the technical supervision of the events technology at Expo 2000. In addition he has many years' practical experience as technical manager of an independent theatre. Today he lectures, for example at the German Events Academy and also writes textbooks.
The original request by the associations to up-date the 'master technician for events technology' qualification simply expressed the wish to enable colleagues from the 'sound' sector to become a 'master technician'. This would have resulted in ‘sound’ being added as a degree course. However, whilst working on the (in many parts outdated) directive it became evident to the commission that in the future the 'master technician' will be faced with a broader range of demands than are included in the existing degree courses. As a consequence the degree courses were withdrawn After a few delays the new master-technician directive is now scheduled to come into force in summer 2008 and although the above is certainly the most obvious it is far from being the only spectacular innovation. Several members of the commission provide information about how we got to where we are today and are also available for discussion.
Everyone is talking about the new master technician for events technology directive and of course it is also a topic of discussion in all examining boards – since the onus place on them is even greater under the new regulations. How can you deal with the new examination requirements creatively and constructively and avoid unnecessary duplication of work? Also quite practical questions (What requirements do we set in terms of project work? What shape should technical discussions take?) are points always worth discussing. It has now traditional that the Professional Lighting and Sound Association of Germany (VPLT) and the Association of German Theatre Technicians (DTHG) issue a joint invitation to the 'examiners’ discussion forum event. In addition the event is supported by the umbrella organisation of the German chambers of commerce and industry. Participation is open only to members of examining boards who have gained corresponding authorisation. Co-ordination: Bernd Langbein, member of the board of management at the DTHG.
This applies in particular to the issue of 'suspending loads over people'. In other industrial areas it is dealt with very strictly and it is forbidden in principle for people to remain underneath loads. It is only thanks to special regulations such as the Employer's Liability Insurance Information (BGI) 810-3, now presented for the first time in up-dated form at Prolight + Sound, that it is possible for people to work underneath loads. In this event the speaker explains how this works exactly and which basic conditions need to be met. Labour protection law? Accident prevention regulation? Regulation on the construction and management of places of assembly? VPLT SR? DIN? Why are there so many regulations in the events technology sector and above all: which apply when? Ralf Stroetmann is project leader at the company Next Move and supervises fixed and temporary lighting and media installations in the architainment market. The master technician in events technology also lectures on events law and lighting technology, at the German Event Academy for example, as well as at the Robert-Bosch Vocational College and supports the Dortmund Chamber of Commerce and Industry as an examiner. The interaction of the digital driver's card, the obligation to produce supporting documents and the new threats of punishment makes it is almost impossible for contractors, authorised agents and technicians to 'just' send out additional material with a van driven by a technician. Many people involved in this sector have not yet fully understood the full scope of the current regulations. This is seminar is recommended, therefore, for anyone moving equipment in vehicles or organising such transport. Falco Zanini is a graduate in business administration at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry IHK and budding master technician for events technology stage/studio. He has been working in the events sector for more than 20 years as team leader, technical manager and advisor. He takes training courses for companies interested in the topic of freight transport. Thurs. 13.03.08 3.30 pm: - in English ! - Seminar on the different technical aspects related to the set up, operations and tear down of a Cirque du Soleil touring show. Our presenter will discuss many technical trades such as automation, rigging, lighting, sound and props, and how they are integrated at Cirque du Soleil. Robert Naumann is Technical Operations Director on Cirque du Soleil’s touring show Varekai. Robert has been involved in the touring shows business for a great number of years, touring with companies like Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey and Disney. He has been heading the technical operations at Cirque du Soleil for over a year and is touring Europe with Cirque du Soleil’s current production. Thurs.13.03.08 5.00 pm: How can you deal with the new examination requirements creatively and constructively and avoid unnecessary duplication of work? Also quite practical questions (What requirements do we set in terms of project work? What shape should technical discussions take?) are points always worth discussing. It has now traditional that the Professional Lighting and Sound Association of Germany (VPLT) and the Association of German Theatre Technicians (DTHG) issue a joint invitation to the 'examiners’ discussion forum event. In addition the event is supported by the umbrella organisation of the German chambers of commerce and industry. Participation is open only to members of examining boards who have gained corresponding authorisation. Co-ordination: Kay Krause, member of the board of management at the DTHG.
Fri. 14.03.08 11:00 am: For many years planning departments have sought to tighten the guideline on temporary structures and revise it. The new amended version has now been published and this seminar presents it through the changes with respect to old regulations.
With the introduction of Industrial Safety Regulations [BetrSichV] the contractor now has a greater freedom of choice when purchasing event technology equipment. He looks for cost-effective solutions that are tailored to the unique operational conditions for the staging of a particular event. However, to achieve a solution that is optimum from a technical safety perspective and at the same time also cost-effective, it is essential that the contractor actually uses this increased freedom provided by the legislator to make the correct choice. From the legislative perspective a central instrument is hazard assessment. In this relation the contractor must understand that he not only needs to perform a hazard assessment in connection with his / her own use of work equipment, but must already carry out a hazard assessment through making the correct choice at the time the work equipment is provisioned, i.e. at time of purchase. This creates the basis, therefore, for the hazard assessment with respect to use and underpins the necessary tests. As a member of the respective advisory council of the Federal Government, the speaker has been involved in compiling many different technical regulations in respect of the Industrial Safety Directive with which the contractor can procure the presumption of conformity that he / she meets the demands of the Industrial Safety Regulations [BetrSichV]. Wolfgang Heuer works as technical supervisor at the Accident Insurance Fund of North Rhine-Westphalia and at the German Statutory Accident Insurance (DGUV) and is responsible for the regulations governing health and safety at work as leader of the subject group 'events and production venues for theatrical performance'. He also works in the 'events technology' standards committee at DIN compiling DIN standards for events technology.
The Industrial Safety Regulations [BetrSichV] have superseded the Employer's Liability Insurance Directive BGV A3 in fundamental areas. Furthermore, DIN VDE 0702 which did not come into force until 2004 will soon be replaced by DIN VDE 0701–0702 which was already published in draft form in 2007. They bring new opportunities, but also new risks for the operator and tester of electrical devices and systems. This is intended to provide an overview of the necessary tests relating to devices and systems used in events technology as well as the documentation of tests and test frequencies. In addition the speaker will indicate the fundamental requirements and changes in the DIN VDE 0100, part 410 (protection against electrical shock) and comment on its practical implementation at events. Fri. 14.03.08 3.30 pm: The eternal conflict – it does not matter on which 'stage' (theatre, concert or event) you find yourself, is fought out over what is possible. What does art want – what can technology deliver? The artist is ‘condemned’ to work creatively and without any constraints, while the technician ultimately can only do what is possible – even though he otherwise increasingly wears his artistic hat. Agencies employ 'creative people' who really don't have a clue. Conflicts are pre-programmed. The speaker highlights problems created by today's conflict situation and suggests solutions that provide a more beneficial, successful and more human way of working together.
'Events technology under palm trees" – what is this all about? Today almost all famous club hotels have a theatre which in terms of equipment or performance level could certainly give one or another municipal theatre a run for its money. The market leader in this segment is the Robinson Club. However what is work like for an events technician in a club hotel. The lecture uses first hand experience to explain what a job in a club hotel is really like and looks at the possibilities that can arise for events technicians or any one interested in a change of career. In many cases people have a wrong or vague impression about the working conditions. Stefanie Razouane is responsible at Robinson Club GmbH in the 'Personal Clubs' sector for the areas of sound & light, stage and entertainment. After training to be a personnel and recruitment manager she completed a degree in ergonomics. Detlef “DeDe” Schulz is a trained electrician, events operator (Chambers of Commerce and Industry) and owner of a sound studio in Hamburg. He has many years' experience as events technician also in holiday clubs and is regarded as a 'music animation' specialist.
Sat. 15.03.08 12:30 pm: Obtaining certificates of stability and structural safety for structures used in events technology has become a fundamental part of every safe production. In the age of the computer it is natural to use corresponding software solutions to assist in obtaining these certificates. Using clear and easy to understand practical examples from a simple beam on two supports to a three-dimensional space framework this lecture provides an overview of products available, their capabilities, areas of application as well as insights into how to use them. Cay Grossigk has now been in the sector over 20 years and with his partner runs the engineering consultancy Grossigk & Krienelke. He is a graduate engineer (technical college) of events technology as well as authorised by the Employer's Liability Insurance as an export for stage technology. Cay helps a large number of companies bring about special designs in the areas of design engineering, statics, test / surveys and technical documentation. In addition he passes on his knowledge as lecturer at the German Event Academy as well as at the Institute of Applied Media and works as an examiner for the chambers of commerce in Hanover and Hamburg. |
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