PLASA Focus Returns To Nashville

The PLASA Focus event series is returning to Nashville on February 18-19, 2014, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.
"We have decided to return to Nashville as the PLASA Focus event held there in 2012 was very well received well by both visitors and exhibitors, which is not surprising as the city is renowned for its vibrant music and entertainment scene.
"Visitors will have the opportunity to see the latest technology from the biggest brands, be provided with free access to a two-day education program, and network with industry colleagues," says Christopher Toulmin, Head of PLASA Events.
Companies already signed up to exhibitor at the show include 4Wall Entertainment, DiGiCo, Altman Lighting, Barbizon, CAST, Chauvet Professional, Drape Kings, Elation, Martin Professional, Morpheus Lights and TMB.
Running alongside the show is the PLASA Professional Development Program, offering two-days of free educational seminars and workshops.
In 'The Misadventures of Miss Adventure', Susan Rose will share her story of becoming a successful woman in the male dominated world of entertainment technology.
Award-winning lighting and scenery designer Seth Jackson will discuss his journey and take questions in 'Designing for the Road and Other Places'. Mr Jackson has designed lighting and scenery for stars including Jason Mraz, Melissa Etheridge, Barry Manilow and Carrie Underwood, and he recently designed the lighting for Cirque Musica's touring circus.
In 'Audio Content Design 101', Michael Jefferson of JCConnect will present tools for audio content design. Mr Jefferson will guide the audience through the use of basic tools within different audio editing applications, such as Adobe Audition, Sony Sound Forge Pro and Pro Tools.
He will also cover video editing applications, such as Sony Vegas Pro, Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro, and their integration with audio.
In 'Lights, Camera, Tracking!', Martin Kuhn, of Moodbox GmbH, will demonstrate BlackTrax, a new technology solution integrating lighting, audio, multimedia and video.
Representatives from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) will discuss the crafts they represent, explain the benefits of becoming an IATSE member and take questions in a session entitled 'IATSE - What's It All About?'
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