A big hello to all our ENTECH TV supporters, and welcome to Episode 9.

The announcements around ENTECH INTECH 2011 just keep coming, and the seminar sessions are filling online fast. Pre-register to visit, and book your sessions today to avoid missing out! And of course, with the show co-locating with SMPTE there will be 100's of exhibitors to see so block out the dates in your diary 19 - 21 July to be at SCEC for the show.

We kick off this episode by visiting Geoff Hunter at Screencom to find out more about the business of large screen monitors. Screencom supplies visual and communication display technology to the Australian audio visual and exhibition industries, and have assisted their partners with displays for the Australian Open, Avalon Airshow, the Australian Grand Prix and even the Logie Awards!

 Then we check in with Chris Higgs from Total Solutions in the UK. Chris is one of several PLASA International Keynote Speakers on the ENTECH Education Program at this year's event. He has a passion for all things Safety and Rigging, and talks about how the industry has evolved. Chris also chats about what he wants to achieve with his sessions in Australia - so if you are booked in to attend one of Chris' seminars, don't miss this interview! (And if you haven't booked, you had better be quick; numbers to these sessions are limited)

Not all bands play the large stadiums; in fact most Australian bands are playing at venues with capacities of less than 1000. That's where Beanstalk Productions come in. ENTECH TV go on location with Terry Owens to look at some of the latest sound and lighting solutions for pubs and clubs, and talk about ways to produce the best live music experience for audiences within these venues.
All these stories and more in this, the second last episode of the series! So kick back and enjoy... 

So what's in store for you this month? With the huge success of our Linkin Park story last episode we are happy to continue the journey with the "Video" production of this great band. We go back of house with Stanley "Skip" Twitchell who is the Video Producer - he shows us all the technology required to make the video magic!

We then speak with Nathaniel White from Stage and Screen. He gives us an insight into the complicated world that of professional travel management for the Entertainment Industry. They fly, transport and accommodate many of the industry greats!

We road test the New Cannon EOS 5D digital camera, this compact piece of hardware was used to film the entire "127 Hrs" movie directed by Danny Boil. On the education front we look at the basics of "3 point lighting".

Finally we go home with Lenti Lenko - SBS's renowned radio announcer, jingle and voice over creator and chief advertorial. He shows us how home studios are becoming more prevalent in the industry - he even creates ENTECH TV's own jingle!

Hard to think we can fit this into 15min show! But sit back and enjoy this episode of ETV!

Here at ENTECH TV we were busy with our ears to the ground and talking to those in the know on current stories and issues within our industry; then putting it all into a MASSIVE Episode 5.

First off the bat, we go behind the scenes with AJ Pen, Lighting Director with Linkin Park, we preview and look exclusively how Linkin Park's lighting show is put together and what equipment is used. We then sit down with Susan Twart from AWAG, and find out more about what is happening in "Digital Frequency" world and how it will affect everyone with analogue wireless technology. This interview is not to be missed - It will affect YOU, your equipment and your business! Finally we are privileged to spend some time with Trudy Dalgelish, Lighting Designer for the stage show "Hairspray" - She talks us through some of the challenges of set design and why she uses specific lighting equipment for the show!

So sit back make a cuppa joe and enjoy this great episode of ETV!

AJ delves deep into what makes him and the group click, as well as all the inside info on the technology being used. What you see in this interview is “Lighting” magic in the making.

Sit back and enjoy!

First up, we sit down with "Big Mick", Front of House Audio for Metallica. We take an exclusive behind the scenes walk around the Audio Rig that has just finished a massive 29 month world tour. We finish off with a joint interview between Big Mick and Paul Owen from Thunder Audio; and gain an insiders understanding on how this show comes together, with all of its unique requirements. For the exclusive extended 15 minute interview with both Big Mick & Paul, click here

Next we hear from Gary Ashmore from Intavent, who explains just what is involved in keeping the punters informed both visually and audibly at the 2010 Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival Season at Flemington Racecourse. Celebrating the Melbourne Cup's 150th running & facing challenging weather, this inside into the outside is not to be missed!

Also in this episode, we take as step back in time and look into the history of the humble Lectern, and how it has evolved over the last 1000 years.

Finally, we would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our industry colleagues & ENTECH TV's sponsors, who support us with this innovative TV program each month.

We continue to look forward to bringing you the latest product news, views and technology information from around your industry and if you have any feedback or segment ideas please send them to entechtv@etf.com.au

Again thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you at ENTECH INTECH in at Darling Harbour, Sydney in June 2011.