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Warwick Tech Crew Wiki

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Documentation and resources for the Warwick Tech Crew society, covering technical theatre and entertainment production. Includes guides on equipment inventory, safety protocols, finance, logistics, digital systems, and collaboration with Warwick Drama and the Drama Collective (DC).

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What's inside Warwick Tech Crew

  2. Overview of dbx Driverack PA2

    The dbx Driverack PA2 is an audio processing unit positioned between a sound desk and speakers. It is used to perform final sound operations, such as feedback suppression, before audio is output to the speakers.

  3. Overview of the Junction Building at University of Warwick

    The Junction Building (formerly the University of Warwick Sports Centre) is used as an exams venue and a space for the Warwick Innovation Group. It contains two large event spaces, Junction Hall 1 (JX0.03) and Junction Hall 2 (JX0.10), both of which are bookable as Centrally Timetabled Rooms. Note that some areas, such as the old swimming pool, remain inaccessible.

  4. Overview of available lighting hardware

    The Tech Crew inventory includes the following lighting desks/interfaces: Zero 88 FLX, MQ50, Jester, Bullfrog, and the ETC Nomad & Gadget (a computer-based interface). Additionally, the ETC Ion is used in FAB and other campus venues.

  5. Overview of Warwick Drama societies and Tech Crew involvement

    "Warwick Drama" is a collective term for the various drama societies at the University of Warwick. The Warwick Tech Crew provides technical support, design, and operation for these groups, ranging from full-scale theatre productions to smaller hire-based events.

  6. Overview of CAD for technical theatre design

    Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is used to create 2D or 3D models and diagrams to visualize designs and spatial arrangements. In a technical theatre context, CAD is particularly useful for:

    • Creating lighting (LX) plots and plans.
    • Designing sound pit and band layouts for tight spaces.
    • Calculating cable lengths for large rooms or outdoor events.
    • Running LX pre-visualization ('pre-vis') software for programming cues in advance.

    Note: CAD can have a steep learning curve and may be overkill for simple designs where a pencil diagram is more efficient.

  7. Understand lighting fixture types used by Warwick Tech Crew

    The lighting inventory is divided into two primary categories: Generics and Intelligent Lights. Generics (typically tungsten-halogen) lack DMX inputs and require a dimmer rack to control brightness via power modulation; they are used for general illumination and can be modified with gels, gobos, and shutters. Intelligent Lights are DMX-controlled and powered via Powercon or IEC, allowing for remote control of parameters like color (LEDs) or position (movers).

  8. Maintain the Warwick Drama Photo Archive infrastructure

    The Warwick Drama Photo Archive is powered by Piwigo and hosted via UWCS Container Hosting on the UWCS Public Portainer environment. The deployment consists of a web application container (piwigo), a MariaDB database container (drama_piwigo-mariadb-1), a storage volume for photos (drama_piwigo_drama_piwigo), and a dedicated network (drama_piwigo_default).

  9. Understand the Annual General Meeting (AGM) process

    The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the primary General Meeting held toward the end of Term 2 each year. The meeting consists of three main components: an Exec report on the year's activities (shows, hires, training, socials, and finance), the discussion and voting on motions to improve the society or change the Constitution, and the election of the new Exec for the upcoming year.

  10. Understand Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) responsibilities

    Assistant Stage Managers (ASMs) are recruited later in the production lead-up. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with scene changes and set dressing during a show, and helping to reset the stage after a performance.

  11. Understand the responsibilities of a Stage Manager (SM)

    The Stage Manager (SM) is responsible for the operational management of the stage and cast coordination. Key duties include:

    • Managing the stage and facilitating set changes.
    • Serving as the primary point of contact for the cast during a show.
    • Running the Technical Rehearsal in coordination with the Deputy Stage Manager (DSM).
    • Managing safety and health requirements, such as checking for allergies related to makeup and props.
    • Allocating dressing rooms.
    • Conducting Fight, Fall, Movement, Intimacy & Lift (FFMIL) calls every night before a performance.
    • Clearing the stage after every show.

  12. Understand Warwick University Drama Society (WUDS) Fund performances

    Fund performances are productions that take place outside of the Warwick Arts Centre (WAC), typically in venues such as the FAB, Avon, or Millburn. These shows are granted a small budget and often provide free tickets. They must go through the 'Pack & Panel' approval process, though without WAC representatives. Note that any Tech Crew involvement in these performances is classified as a 'hire'.