November 2013 - Mountain NEWs

20 Nov 2013

Sticky Post By mountainproductions Posted in CM Hoist School Permalink

Get ready for Hoist School with this exclusive training package deal!

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 20, 2013

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We want to make sure that everyone gets the most out of our Hoist School this upcoming March. Mountain Productions’ convenient Online Lodestar Maintenance Training course is the perfect way to prepare for the more in-depth seminars at Hoist School. Our team has put together a special offer that allows you to engage in both our online training and Hoist School at a reduced rate.

Now, when you purchase both 1 license for our Online CM Lodestar Maintenance Training and 1 registration for the 29^th Annual CM Hoist School, you’ll only pay $1195 total*, saving yourself $150.

12 Nov 2013

Sticky Post By mountainproductions Posted in Insight from the Experts Q+A Permalink

Insight from the Experts [Q+A]: Let’s talk truss! Interview with Angel Hicks (James Thomas Engineering)

Sticky Post By mountainproductions On November 12, 2013

It can be seen at practically every arena, theater, concert and event. It has been a key component of entertainment rigging and critical for every rigger to understand. From roof grids and towers to sound delays, truss is the framework that makes production possible. That being said, a general understanding of the basic aspects of trussing can be extremely helpful when planning your event. I recently reached out to Angel Hicks, Design Specialist for James Thomas Engineering, for insight on some common questions that customers often inquire about truss.