PLUS 2005 – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
COURSE
BLOWMOLD 101
History
Repair
Painting
Care
Storage
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Not Listed- possibly Bill Miller and Carrie Sansing
BLOWMOLD 202
“Advanced Care For Blowmolds”
Stripping Paint
Preparing the Surface to Repaint
Proper Tape Method for Painting
Painting
Cleaning the Small Areas
Making the Other Repairs
Gil Ramos, Ted Dodson, Bill Miller
BRAG 101
“Learn From Others as we Brag About:”
Display Setup
Chuck Smith
Wireforms/Blowmolds/Inflatables, etc.
Computerizing
Traffic
Neighbors
Vandalism
The Press
The Moment to Remember
CB 101 Brad Finkel
How to start or run a Christmas Decorating business
INTERIOR DECORATING 101 Cindy Miller
Innovating and Intriguing Indoor Design
OUTDOOR DISPLAY DESIGN 101 Cindy Miller
How to create a living world of characters and color by using your choice of materials and a lot of imagination.
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PLUS 2005 – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
COURSE INSTRUCTOR(S)
CHARITIES 101
“Collecting for Charities”
Greg Parcell
Our Displays Facilitate Charitable Activities
Start Planning Now
What Charity Do I Choose?
Cash vs. Material Donations
How To Promote Donations
After The Season
Success Stories
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING BASICS 101 Tim Fischer
Troubleshooting- diagnosing problems with displays.
Prevention- things to avoid while planning, setting up, and running a display.
Safety- troubleshooting techniques, electrical distribution, display execution.
FM BROADCASTING
Advantages and Disadvantages
Greg Young, Marty Slack
Legal Issues
Types of Transmitters and Equipment
Antennas
MEDIA
Types of Media Coverage
Effective Press Releases
Groups to Target
How to Make Them Want You
On-Camera Interviews
Marty Slack
The Dreaded Double Switch
How to Avoid Negative New Coverage
Contests
National Media
Specials and Documentaries
Dealing With The Attention (keeping your neighbors happy)
LIGHT-O-RAMA 101
“Light-O-Rama Basics”
Tim Fischer
Computer Control Concepts and Terminology
The Light-O-Rama Product Line
Setting Up a Basic Light Show
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PLUS 2005 – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
COURSE
LIGHT-O-RAMA 303
“Building LOR Controllers”
Electrical Safety
Electrical Terminology
Tools and Materials Needed
Electrical Connections
Assembling the Light Controller
Hands-On Workshop
INSTRUCTOR(S)
LIGHT-O-RAMA 202
“Light-O-Rama Advanced”
Not listed-
Implementing Light Control and Animation possibly Dan Baldwin
Controlling Inductive Loads (motors, bubble machines, fog machines, etc.)
Controlling Servos
New Hardware in LORII
Advanced Features of Software Suite
Using Input Triggers for an Interactive Show
Not listed- possibly Dan Baldwin
Not listed LIGHT SHOWS 101
“Synchronizing Lights To Music”
Music Selection
The Computer Grid
Blowmolds and Inflatables
Adding Surprises to Your Show
MUSIC 101
“Getting The Most Out Of Your Music”
Cultivate Your Creative Thoughts
Theme Based Scenes
Examples
Lessons Learned
OFF SEASON DISPLAYS 101
Display Themes
Your Decorations
Space
Electricity
Time
Safety
Terry Dyke
Cindy Miller
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PLUS 2005 – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
COURSE INSTRUCTOR(S)
PIC 101
“PIC Based Lighting Controllers”
Terry Dyke
Learn how to construct a serial based dimmable lighting controller using a
Peripheral Interface Controller (PIC).
Show how it all fits together to create a light show system.
PVC 101 Darryl Brown, Ron Lister
“Using Coroplast and PVC to Build Your Display”
Working with Coroplast
Working with PVC
POWER 101
Definitions
Electrical Safety
Calculating Existing Load
Calculating Power Needs
Panel Types
Power to Your Display
Electrical Tips
Dan Hall
VIDEO 101
“Videotaping Your Holliday Display”
Overview
Cameras
Composition
Exposures
Focus and Stabilization
Tips and Tricks
VIDEO 202
“Producing a Video of Your Display”
Short Video Demo
Video Equipment
Computer Equipment
Software Editing Packages
Video Editing Demonstration
Useful Tips
Greg Young
J.J. Purpura
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PLUS 2005 – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
COURSE INSTRUCTOR(S)
WEB SITE 101 Greg Parcell
“Setting Up a Web Site and Using a Web Cam”
Choosing a Purpose
Selecting a Domain Name
Choosing a Host
Building a Site
Tips and Site Promotion
Types of Web Cams
Web Cam Resources Needed
Web Cam Web Page Issues
Web Cam Streaming Audio
Web Cam Demonstration
WIRE FRAMES 101
“Basic Wireframes”
What is a Wireframe?
Wireframe Purchases
To Buy or Build
Construction Materials
Tools Needed
Welding and Cutting
Modifying Wireframes
Designing Wireframes
Painting
Mark Obermiller, Dick Miller
WIREFRAMES 202
“Advanced Wireframes”
Advanced Design Process
Wireframe Construction
Examples
Mark Obermiller
WIREFRAME LIGHTING 101
Buying Wireframes
Bill Hoffman, Jeff Womack
Lighting Choices
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Applying Lights (Mini’s and Ropelight)
Getting Color
Animating your Wireframes
Dressing for Success
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