This intermediate course covers the Hog 4 control software which is used on the Hog 4, Full Boar 4, Road Hog 4, Hedgehog 4, and Hog 4PC. This hands-on class will use an industry standard Hog 4 Console connected to Capture visualization software. The class covers most parts of the console software, with additional time allotted for questions or general practice time. Prerequisites: Attendee should have prior experience with automated luminaires and a general familiarity with lighting consoles. In addition, they should have working knowledge of the DMX 512 communication protocol, fixture addressing, and patching. Some previous Hog 4 experience is highly recommended but not required.
Day 1 offers an introduction or review section, covering navigation, patching, and palettes to cue lists and playback options. • Console overview • Navigation • Patching • Basic programming concepts • Palettes • Playback • Cuelists • Pages
Day 2 will cover intermediate level features in the morning and more advanced programming features in the afternoon. • Advanced patching • Scenes • Playback bars/Playback Bar Docking • Kind/CMD keys • Effects • Batches • Pixel mapping • Control Panel/Preferences • Networking • Troubleshooting
This is a two-day training session. Participants are expected to attend both days.
