MA2 Console Mastery: A Comprehensive Crash Course

MA2 Lighting: Learn the Essentials of MA2 Console and onPC

Created by: Marc Schneider
Sound and Light designer

What Will I Learn?

• Foundational Concepts: Master MA2 console basics, from patching to effects, ensuring a solid grasp of the system's core elements.
• Playback Perfection: Dive into encoders and attributes, honing playback skills crucial for seamless live lighting control and dynamic performances.
• Creative Control: Develop expertise in cuestacks, chases, and effects, refining your ability to craft mesmerizing visual experiences for audiences.
• Essential Features: Understand backup menus, show management, and troubleshooting, equipping yourself to handle any live scenario effectively
• Advanced Techniques: Progress to advanced strategies, gaining a deep understanding of MA2 console capabilities beyond basic functions.
• Optimizing Workflow: Learn efficient stage setup, coordinate system use, fixture positioning, workspace creation, and group management to save time during work.

Requirements

• You should have some experience with lighting consoles and should have worked as a light engeneer before.

Target audience

• The course will teach the basic concepts of the MA2 console without ging to deep into the console. It is thougt as an refresher or crashcourse to manage an upcoming job next weekend. After the course you will be able to program a standart lightshow.