Good morning, CB!
I have a conundrum that needs solving. Here’s the situation:
1) For those that don’t know, I’m currently studying my field (lighting, general electrical) in depth on my own time. I am currently studying for a non-theatrical degree since I’m close to completing it and it makes the most fiscal sense. I have one year left in this field of study.
2) I am currently employed in two locations: in event technology at my school, doing very small corporate-style productions, and at my PAC as the ALD, interjecting my 5¢ whenever I can.
3) I am currently strapped for time, only having about 2-3 hours available per day free.
My current issue is in regards to expanding my portfolio and putting my lighting knowledge to use. I can’t put myself in for any show runs at my PAC because my schooling is far too demanding to let me have the days off I need for design, tech week, rehearsals, and the run. In addition, my school’s event technology department is... *cough* leaving much to be desired.
So how do I enhance my portfolio? Right now, I spend a lot of time building stages and designs on MA3D in conjunction with MA2onPC, since it’s the only way I know to show off what I know. I often make videos of my WIP demonstrations and have them available for those who ask; unfortunately, MA3D isn’t real life so I find that my portfolio and lighting knowledge usually comes into question regardless.
Ideas? Or am I SoL?
Example of portfolio for context (work in progress, not finished)
I have a conundrum that needs solving. Here’s the situation:
1) For those that don’t know, I’m currently studying my field (lighting, general electrical) in depth on my own time. I am currently studying for a non-theatrical degree since I’m close to completing it and it makes the most fiscal sense. I have one year left in this field of study.
2) I am currently employed in two locations: in event technology at my school, doing very small corporate-style productions, and at my PAC as the ALD, interjecting my 5¢ whenever I can.
3) I am currently strapped for time, only having about 2-3 hours available per day free.
My current issue is in regards to expanding my portfolio and putting my lighting knowledge to use. I can’t put myself in for any show runs at my PAC because my schooling is far too demanding to let me have the days off I need for design, tech week, rehearsals, and the run. In addition, my school’s event technology department is... *cough* leaving much to be desired.
So how do I enhance my portfolio? Right now, I spend a lot of time building stages and designs on MA3D in conjunction with MA2onPC, since it’s the only way I know to show off what I know. I often make videos of my WIP demonstrations and have them available for those who ask; unfortunately, MA3D isn’t real life so I find that my portfolio and lighting knowledge usually comes into question regardless.
Ideas? Or am I SoL?
Example of portfolio for context (work in progress, not finished)