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The Journal of the Entertainment Technology Industry

Protocol is a quarterly publication featuring columns and articles of interest to professionals in the entertainment technology industry on business and technical topics, current standards issues, certification developments, and trade shows. Since its inception in 1994, Protocol has grown to become the leading source of information for businesses in the field of entertainment technology.

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The issue's highlights include:

• Wendy Luedtke, ETC, writes “What the Flux is a Radiant Watt? Decoding Technical Terminology.”
• Tom Lilly, Broadweigh, shares maximizing the utility of the data provided when using today’s load cells.
• The challenges and benefits of lighting control networking is showcased by Jon Hole, Signify.
• Dan Murfin, TAIT, addresses BSR E1.73, the work on ESTA’s Next Generation Entertainment Control Model for uniform device representation.
• Michael Matthews discusses improvements to technologies in the manufacturing of hard hats to avoid head hazards—and why you need to be aware.
• Read the inside scoop on all the plans for the 2023 NAMM Show in Anaheim April 13 – 15 by Chalise Zolezzi, plus a rundown of ESTA events and training offered during the NAMM Show.
• Business management consultant Tom Stimson, the Stimson Group, informs about marketing in the post-pandemic event services industry.
• The Shadow, Light, and Truth column by Richard Cadena examines the new era of IP fixtures.
• Andy Schmitz’s Knot the Point column demonstrates the Marlinspike Hitch used in the entertainment technology industry.
• Karl Ruling reviews the online book Im/material Theatre Spaces: Virtual and Augmented Reality by digital.DTHG.
• This issue’s History Project column shines a spotlight on Ken Vannice. Ken was a licensed PE and tirelessly worked in the trenches on the development of ETCP Certification, NEC Code Panel 15, ESTA’s Technical Standards Program, USITT projects, and more. Read about this selfless man who shared his time and energies to move our industry forward.
• Steven Michelman, Entertainment Project Services, shares his mental health journey.
• In his Directions column, ESTA President Todd Spencer describes balancing high-tech vs. high-touch solutions in serving customers.
• This issue’s ETCP News column by JR Cassidy and the team at Kish Rigging, an early adopter of ETCP Certification, addresses how providing on-going in-house training, rewarding team members that earn ETCP Certification, and prioritizing safety is beneficial for all.
• In the CITT/ICTS News column, Janet Sellery shares the highlights of the Event Safety Alliance Canada 2022 Conference in Calgary, November 21 – 23.
• The Technical Standards Program has produced more than 73 American National Standards—with more in the pipeline! Read the update in TSP News from Karl Ruling.
• The Production Equipment Rental Group News by Harry Box details PERG’s focus on education and training for member companies in 2023.
• The Behind the Scenes News column challenges the industry to do more.
• New ESTA Members

And much more.