Sorry for the bare-bones aesthetic. This is definitely NOT an exhaustive list. Please feel free to submit additions or corrections via the Contact link at the top of the page.
This list was created to support a group of talented folks who might want to use this “opportunity” to improve their skills (or just keep busy). The list is hosted as a courtesy to our friends and colleagues and is not an endorsement for any manufacturer, product, or organization. Additionally, Chris Werner Design cannot stand behind any of these links - they’re shared “as-is” without technical support or liability.
For those organizations choosing to share their knowledge, energy, kindness, and products with an industry in need - THANK YOU! We’ll remember you when we all bounce back from this.
Be smart when you download applications from the Internet. Give credit where appropriate. Share when possible. Be nice.
(updated March 24, 2020)
LIGHTING
CHAUVET [Website] / CHAMSYS [Website]
DOUG FLEENOR DESIGN [Website]
White Papers and Best Practices [LINK]
ELATION [Website] / OBSIDIAN [Website]
ONYX & NETRON weekly online training classes [LINK]
ETC [Website]
Learning Stage - Eos, Mosaic, Networking, DMX Theory [LINK]
FREE within the MyETC Portal
HIGH END [Website]
Learn Hog4 [LINK]
ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY (IES) [Website]
Light & Color Courses [LINK]
LIGHTWRIGHT [Website]
Temporary license for students who do not have access to their institution’ s labs or licenses [LINK]
MA LIGHTING [Website]
PHAROS CONTROLS [Website]
Pharos Designer 2 - Online Tutorials [LINK]
PRG [Website]
V676 - Training Videos [LINK]
AUDIO
AUDINATE [Website]
Dante Certification Program - Level 1, 2, and 3 are available online [LINK]
AVID [Website]
90-day Temporary Licenses for students attending institutions which use AVID products (Pro-Tools, Media Composer) [LINK]
FIGURE 53 [Website]
QLab4 - FREE Temporary license to teachers and students. (educational email address required) [TWITTER LINK]
Mic Pool’s QLab Cook Book - Templates and clever programming guides [LINK]
HARMAN [Website]
REAPER DAW [Website]
Temporary License Key for versions 5 thru 6.x (valid until the end of June 2020) [LINK]
SHURE [Website]
Online Audio Institute - Wired systems, wireless system, Networking basics [LINK]
STAGE RESEARCH [Website]
FREE access to their library of applications (SFX, ShowBuilder, RF Guru, RF Scanner) with “SUPPORTARTS” discount code [LINK]
WAVES [Website]
Soundgrid Certification - Online Courses [LINK]
YAMAHA [Website]
Pro Audio Training [LINK]
STAGECRAFT & GENERAL TOPICS
ACTSAFE ASSOCIATION [Website]
ARCH TOOLBOX
Architectural drawing standards and references [LINK]
LIVEDESIGN [Website]
Webinars - On-demand presentations from industry-leaders on a WIDE variety of topics [LINK]
THEATER ART LIFE GLOBAL
Rigging Webinar - Rope Handling: Knots, Hitches, and Coils [Facebook LINK]
March 25, 2020 - 3:00-4:30pm (Timezone unknown)
VECTORWORKS [Website]
SHOW CONTROL & IT
CONTROL GEEK [Website]
Online video lectures designed to be supplemental material for “Show Networks and Control Systems” presented by the author, John Huntington [LINK]
CRESTRON [Website]
Crestron Technical Institute [LINK]
DERIVATIVE [Website]
TouchDesigner - Online Training [LINK]
El-Tee-See
SMPTE LTC Timecode Generator (*.wav file) [LINK]
LUA [Website]
Lua Scripting - Online Training and References [LINK]
TROIKATRONIX [Website]
Isadora - Online Training [LINK]
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
As of now (March 20), this is the most comprehensive list! Thanks @limelightwired [Free Learning Resources]
Ellen Lampert-Greaux at LiveDesign compiled an extensive list of educational opportunities on Mar 17, 2020. Be sure to check there for additional resources! [COVID-19: The Entertainment Industry Reacts With Training]
SoundGirls.org is hosting a list of resources and opportunities. [Educational Resources]
freecodecamp.org has compiled a long list of online courses from Ivy League institutions which are available for free. [Here are 450 Ivy League courses you can take online right now for free]
THANK YOU…
Suggestions and guidance from @alyssa_attempts, @jay_coke, @jamieconviser, @jbroawesome, @limelightwired, @mlbergerld, and @tudeasaurus