Training / Disguise
HANDS-ON MEDIA SERVER TRAINING
Disguise Media Server
Programming Essentials
Build, program and operate practical show workflows in Disguise Designer.
In person · Phoenix, Arizona · Manufacturer-certified instructor
COURSE OVERVIEW
From project setup
to show operation.
Learn how Disguise software and hardware work together through hands-on programming, stage visualization and live-event workflows.
Built for freelance programmers, AV technicians and technical directors.
- Build and visualize a 3D stage
- Program timelines, layers and mappings
- Configure outputs and multi-server workflows
NEXT SCHEDULED CLASS
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Sale!
Disguise Media Server Programming Essentials Training November 23-24 2026
Original price was: $1,200.00.$800.00Current price is: $800.00.
CURRICULUM
What you’ll learn
Nine practical topics covering the Disguise workflow.
01
Disguise & Hardware
Server families, d3 Manager and project setup.
02
3D Stage Building
Venues, props, LED walls and projection surfaces.
03
Timeline & Cues
Tracks, crossfades, cue lists and playback modes.
04
Layers & Composition
Video, effects, layer piping, keying and PIPs.
05
Surface Mapping
Direct, Feed and Parallel Mapping workflows.
06
Keyframing
Opacity, crop reveals and audio control.
07
Outputs & Routing
Output feeds, VFC assignment, EDID and masks.
08
Multi-Server Systems
d3Net, Directors, Actors and Understudies.
09
External Integration
Live inputs, timecode, MIDI, OSC and control.
THE HRE ADVANTAGE
Train for the systems
you’ll use on show site.
Connect software skills with practical rental-system preparation, signal flow and control.
VX4+ & EX3+ media servers
12G-SDI routing
Lightware HDMI matrices
Timecode & control
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Learn with Drew Taylor.
HRE President / CEO · Certified Disguise Trainer
More than two decades of experience in live-production video engineering, screen switching and media-server programming.
Practical instruction shaped by the demands of corporate events, multi-screen shows and permanent installations.
STUDENT FEEDBACK
What students are saying
“Feeling very excited about how to integrate this into all my future endeavors with Disguise!”
— Michael Pals
“Awesome to be a part of that experience!”
— Dave Nash
Before you register
Who is this course for?
Freelance programmers, AV technicians and technical directors working with live or corporate events.
What should I bring?
Review your class listing for laptop, software and preparation requirements. Contact HRE if you have questions before booking.
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