The NAAFED Conference schedule changes every year, but the basic structure is the same. Below is the 2011 schedule for reference.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
1:00pm – 1:30pm
1:30pm – 5:30pm
7:00pm – 9:30pm
9:30pm – 10:00pm
Registration and Open House
Introduction, Guidelines, Mechanical Advantage, Counterweights, Basic Load Lifting Solutions
Rig and Fly Straight Lifts, Substitute Weights, Arbor Assists, Basic Systems
Tips, Tricks, Knots, etc.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
9:00am – 9:30am
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 5:30pm
7:00pm – 9:30pm
9:30pm – 10:00pm
Tips, Tricks, Knots, etc.
Design Factors, Vector Forces, Basic Rigging Math, Rigging System Analysis, Pendulum Systems
Rig and Fly Pendulum Systems – Harnesses
Pendulum System Operation Techniques & Choreography
Tips, Tricks, Knots, etc.
Friday, May 20, 2011
9:00am – 9:30am
9:30am – 10:30am
10:45am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 5:30pm
7:00pm – 9:30pm
9:30pm – 10:00pm
Tips, Tricks, Knots, etc.
Blocks, Rigging Hardware, Ropes
Tracked Systems Lecture
Tracked Systems Rig & Fly
Tracked Systems Operation Techniques & Choreography
Tips, Tricks, Knots, etc.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
9:00am – 9:30am
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:00pm
4:00pm – 5:00pm
5:00pm – 5:30pm
7:00pm
Tips, Tricks, Knots, etc.
Rehearsal of Laboratory piece
Performance & Filming of Laboratory piece
Strike Systems
Closing Thoughts and Summary
BBQ at Nunnally Residence
