PARC ASTÉRIX
Six months of technical experience, ensuring seamless operation and setup of shows during the park's festive seasons.
My Mission at Parc Astérix
During the Halloween and Christmas seasons, I was responsible for setting up stages and managing technical operations for seasonal shows and events. My main duties involved working in the sound booth, operating a YAMAHA CL5 and QL1 for audio control, as well as operating lighting systems with a GrandMA2 and MA3. I also took care of stage machinery operations during specific performances.
Parc Astérix - My Full Experience
My Technical Training
I completed a comprehensive three-month training at Parc Astérix, which allowed me to become a versatile stage technician. This training included electrical qualifications, sound and lighting training, pyrotechnics, and machinery operations such as forklift and aerial lift certifications. In addition, I received safety training for working at heights.
You can view the full list of qualifications and certifications I earned during my training by clicking the button below.
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Halloween characters wandering through, enhanced by cryo fog.
Pyrotechnics training.
Setting up the 'Inferno' stage for Halloween.
Final setup of the Inferno stage.
Working at height.
Scouting the site for equipment installation.
Working at Heights
During my time at Parc Astérix, safety was always the number one priority, especially while working at heights. With proper harnesses and safety protocols, I was responsible for setting up stages and maintaining technical installations that required agility and precision.
Audio and Lighting Control
In the control booth, I managed both audio and lighting systems for various shows. I operated a YAMAHA CL5 and QL1 for precise audio control and used GrandMA2 and MA3 systems for complex lighting setups. This work required close coordination with the stage crew to ensure smooth transitions and flawless technical execution throughout each performance.
My CACES Certifications
I successfully obtained multiple CACES certifications during my training, which include operating forklifts and aerial lifts. These qualifications have been crucial for my work in stage setup and equipment management, ensuring safe and efficient operations in various environments.
