On-Demand Courses
Analog Audio Mixer Architecture - Audio 100
This course provides an introduction to Analog Audio Mixers.
Audio Fundamentals - Audio 100
This introductory on-demand course covers the fundamentals of the Audio discipline.
Audio Signal Distribution - Audio 100
This course explains Audio Signal Distribution flow, the equipment commonly used in audio signal distribution, and how to select the correct modifiers in various situations.
Audio Theory: Characteristics and Measurement - Audio 200
This course presents audio theory concepts for characteristics and measurement of sound, frequency, and signal.
Audio Theory Fundamentals - Audio 100
This set of lessons will provide you with information regarding a few specific concepts that are important to understand for the proper setup of an audio system. These are basic concepts. Additional audio theory will be discussed in other courses.
Cables, Power and Safety Primer
This module covers the types and care of various cables, an introduction to the fundamentals of power distribution, and an introduction to the fundamentals of Encore’s safety standards.
Conventional Lighting Features - Lighting and Scenic 100
This course provides an introduction to the basics of conventional lighting fixtures, including characteristics, definitions, types, safety standards, maintenance and storage, and more.
Digital Audio Mixer Architecture - Audio 200
This self-paced course provides an overview of Digital Audio Mixer Architecture. This includes digital mixers, effects, stageboxes and wireless controls
Digital Video Signal Distribution - Video and Production 100
This self-paced course provides a high-level overview of Digital Video Signal Distribution
Displaying a Presentation in Keynote - Video and Projection 200
In this course, we will go over how to display your Keynote presentation on an external display and how the presenter can view their notes.
Encore Assessment for 200 Series Courses
This is an assessment for the 200 series of Encore classes.
Entertainment Rigging Familiarization
This course will cover fundamentals of rigging, hardware, power, and control.
Flipchart Best Practices - Lighting and Scenic 100
This self-paced course provides an overview of the setup, operation, and storage of flipcharts
Fundamentals of Networking
This course will cover networking fundamentals including hardware components, wireless networking, tools & troubleshooting, and network printing.
Gear Up: Telephone Interface - Audio 100
In this self-paced online course, learn what a telephone interface is, the basics of setting one up and it's operation. Also, gain access to job aids for the two interfaces that are commonly used.
Gear Up Soft Sets Lesson 1 – Pipe and Drape - Lighting and Scenic 100
In this self-paced online course, you will learn the best practices for safely settting up pipe and drapes.
Gear Up Soft Sets Lesson 2 – Pipe and Drape - Lighting and Scenic 100
In this self-paced online course, learn more about the procedures of safely setting up pipe and drapes.
Initializing Small-Format Cameras - Video and Projection 100
This self-paced online course covers important small-format camera settings that should always be configured during setup.
Job Aid - Basics of DMX - Lighting and Scenic 100
This document explains how DMX works and how to control lighting instruments on a show.
Job Aid - Camera Terminology - Video and Production 100
The purpose of this job aid is to learn and understand common camera call terms and what each call means.
Job Aid - Compressors and Gates - Audio 100
Compressors and Gates can be either external devices or, as with digital audio consoles, built into the device and made available in a number of locations within the digital mixer. This job aid will help you understand the controls of a Compressor and a Gate that will allow you to control the audio signal.
Job Aid - ETC S4 Leko - Lighting and Scenic 100
The ETC S4 Ellipsoidal is a reflector spotlight (ERS) used in stage lighting. This document explains how to properly use, set, hang and store an ETC S4 Ellipsoidal.
Job Aid - ETC S4 Pa - Lighting and Scenic 100
The ETC Source 4 PAR (Parabolic Aluminized Reflector) is a wash fixture that allows both beam and field adjustment and uses interchangeable lenses. This document explains how to properly use, set, hang and store an ETC S4 PAR.
Job Aid - ETC S4 PARNel - Lighting and Scenic 100
Job Aid - The ETC Source 4 PARNel is a wash lighting fixture intended to be an alternative for Fresnel lanterns. This document explains how to properly use, set, hang and store an ETC S4 PARNel.
Job Aid - Lens Cleaning - Video and Production 100
Keeping a projector and camera lenses clean can greatly improve image quality. The purpose of this document is to guide you through proper cleaning of projection and camera lenses.
Job Aid - Making a Windows Computer Show Ready - Video and Projection 100
This Job Aid covers steps and procedures needed to configure a Laptop to be "Show Ready". This includes display settings and power management.
Job Aid - Microphone Antenna Distribution - Audio 200
Proper microphone antenna distribution can help minimize wireless interference that can negatively affect performance. This document helps you understand how to properly distribute antenna frequencies.
Job Aid - Mix Minus - Audio 200
This job aid describes what Mix-Minus is and, in general terms, how to set one up on an audio mixer.
Job Aid - Parametric & Graphic EQ - Audio 200
Eqs, or equalizers, are a form of dynamic processing that allow for the control of the amplitude of different frequencies within a signal. This job aid breaks down the dynamic of the Parametric EQ and the Graphic EQ.
Job Aid - Perfect Cue - Video and Projection 200
This job aid will explain how to setup a PerfectCue using a menu of the available options, including Remote Control, Dual Control, and utilizing the audio alert function.
Job Aid - PowerPoint for the Technician - Video and Projection 100
This guide will help you understand how to edit and properly prepare a presentation.
Job Aid - Projector Image Adjustments - Video and Projection 200
This job aid will highlight controls available on a projector to adjust the look of an image and what those controls do.
Job Aid - Proper Video Monitor Calibration - Video and Projection 200
A good and well calibrated monitor may be the only indication as to the quality of the video being viewed and/or recorded. This job aid covers the information needed to properly calibrate a video monitor.
Job Aid - Stage Wash - Light and Scenic 200
This Job Aid will guide you in an understanding of the core principles and best practices to use when designing and/or focusing a stage wash.
Job Aid Projection Screen Surface Information - Video and Projection 100
This job aid discusses what screen gain is and how it affects image quality.
Lighting Fundamentals - Lighting and Scenic 100
This introductory on-demand course covers the fundamentals of the Lighting discipline.
Lighting Fundamentals 100
This introductory on-demand course covers the fundamentals of the Lighting discipline.
Lighting Signal Distribution - Lighting and Scenic 100
This self-paced course provides a high level overview of Lighting Signal Distribution
Lighting Theory: Characteristics and Measurement - Lighting and Scenic 200
This course presents lighting theory concepts for characteristics, measurement, and laws of lighting.
Lighting Theory Fundamentals - Lighting and Scenic 100
This set of lessons will provide you with information regarding a few important concepts to understand for properly setting up a lighting system. We are covering these three topics at a basic level, supplying you with the information and concepts that you need at this point in your journey.
Loudspeaker Fundamentals - Audio 100
This self-paced course provides a high-level overview of Loudspeaker Fundamentals
Microphone Basics - Audio 100
This course provides basic knowledge on microphones.
Power Distribution Familiarization
This course will cover fundamentals of power distribution, safety requirements, and cable management.
Projection Fundamentals - Video and Projection 100
This introductory on-demand course covers the fundamentals of the projection discipline.
Projection Screens - Lighting and Scenic 100
This course provides an introduction to the basics of various types of projection screens.
Video and Display Theory - Video and Projection 200
In this self-paced online course, you will learn about video and display theory.
Video Fundamentals - Video and Production 100
This introductory on-demand course covers the fundamentals of the Video discipline.
Wireless Microphone Basics - Audio 100
In this self-paced online course, you will learn about the basics of wireless microphones.
Wireless Presentation Remotes - Video and Projection 100
This self-paced course provides a high-level overview of Wireless Presentation Remotes
Working with Slides in Keynote - Video and Projection 200
This course focuses on working with the slide found in Keynote for Mac.