--- title: et cetera... a blog of bright ideas from ETC | FEATURED (18) description: FEATURED | Home to ideas, tips, interviews, news, views and all kinds of other stuff related to ETC, its products, customers, and the industry in general. 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In this post: the basics of LED life from Outreach and Training Specialist Tom Littrell.* [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/led-faqs-part-2-led-lifetime) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Tree-of-Codes-at-Manchester-International-Festival-_Hong-Kong_2015_02-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/etc-brings-light-to-tree-of-codes) [Eos](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/eos) ### [ETC brings light to Tree of Codes](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/etc-brings-light-to-tree-of-codes) By [Opasna Randev](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/opasna-randev) 19-Mar-2019 The opening program of the New Vision Arts Festival 2018, *Tree of Codes*, opened in October of 2018 at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. ETC was delighted to help bring this fascinating performance to Hong Kong audiences. [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/etc-brings-light-to-tree-of-codes) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Cafdhdhdpture.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/sending-multiple-postcards) [Eos](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/eos) ### [Sending Multiple Postcards](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/sending-multiple-postcards) By [Sam Smallman](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/sam-smallman) 12-Mar-2019 For the advanced users out there wanting to refine their knowledge on OSC, this latest installment of the *Exploring the Network* series is written specifically for you. [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/sending-multiple-postcards) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_5939-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/led-faqs-part-1-what-is-led-binning) [FEATURED](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured) ### [LED FAQs (Part 1): What is LED binning?](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/led-faqs-part-1-what-is-led-binning) By [Guest Blogger](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/guest-blogger) 7-Mar-2019 *In this series, we’ll touch on some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about LEDs. The insights in parts 1 and 2 are brought to you by ETC’s Outreach and Training Specialist Tom Littrell. Stay tuned for more from Color Specialist Wendy Luedtke in parts 3 and 4.*  [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/led-faqs-part-1-what-is-led-binning) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CYC_770-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/cyc-buyers-guide-video) [ColorSource Spot](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/colorsource-spot) ### [CYC Buyer’s Guide – Video](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/cyc-buyers-guide-video) By [Rachel Frederick](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/rachel-frederick) 1-Mar-2019 We here at ETC get a lot of questions about which cyc light to choose. (They’re all so great and honestly, it’s like asking to pick our favorite child!) We’ve found that it’s not a simple question to answer because there are a number of factors that play into the decision. It’s about your hanging... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/03/cyc-buyers-guide-video) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NorthAddition_770x425-750x425.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/02/warm-thank-you-from-all-of-us) [ETC](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/etc) ### [Warm thank you from all of us](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/02/warm-thank-you-from-all-of-us) By [David Lincecum](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/david-lincecum) 19-Feb-2019 On behalf of everyone at ETC, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and sympathy over the loss of our beloved leader Fred Foster. The Foster family is also an intimate part of ETC and they too are grateful for your support in this difficult time. Your stories of... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/02/warm-thank-you-from-all-of-us) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/LDI_2018_62-749x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/01/2018-in-review-etcs-10-most-read-blog-posts) [ETC](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/etc) ### [2018 in review: ETC’s 10 most read blog posts](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/01/2018-in-review-etcs-10-most-read-blog-posts) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 30-Jan-2019 With 2019 underway, we’re taking a moment to put our “best of” content from last year in the spotlight. In 2018, we had many meaningful conversations about topics such as LED technology, OSC, Eos tools, ETC culture, and more. Catch up on our 10 most popular blog posts from 2018, and stay tuned... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/01/2018-in-review-etcs-10-most-read-blog-posts) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/17_pex_2018-750x499.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/01/etc-boards-the-polar-express) [Eos](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/eos) ### [ETC boards the Polar Express](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/01/etc-boards-the-polar-express) By [Kate Kling](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/kate-kling) 23-Jan-2019 When guests arrived at the train platform for a ride on The Polar Express this holiday season, they knew they were in for a magical evening — but chances are they never thought about the technical challenges that come with mounting a show on a moving train … [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/01/etc-boards-the-polar-express) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NordicHeritageMuseum_SeattleWA_09262018_001-750x480.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/11/seattles-nordic-heritage-museum-a-shadowless-light) [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) ### [Seattle’s Nordic Heritage Museum – A Shadowless Light](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/11/seattles-nordic-heritage-museum-a-shadowless-light) By [Marshall Bissett](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/marshall-bissett) 13-Nov-2018 Seattle’s recently-opened [Nordic Heritage Museum](https://nordicmuseum.org/) celebrates the culture of all five Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/11/seattles-nordic-heritage-museum-a-shadowless-light) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20181020-JI3A4046-1.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/10/etc-and-high-end-systems-turn-heads-at-ldi) [FEATURED](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured) ### [ETC and High End Systems turn heads at LDI](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/10/etc-and-high-end-systems-turn-heads-at-ldi) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 24-Oct-2018 Team ETC and High End is settling back in after a flurry of activities at LDI this weekend… [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2018/10/etc-and-high-end-systems-turn-heads-at-ldi) [16](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured/page/16) [17](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured/page/17) [18](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured/page/18) [19](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured/page/19) [20](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured/page/20) - [ETCCONNECT](https://etcconnect.com/) - [About](https://blog.etcconnect.com/about) - [Authors](https://blog.etcconnect.com/blog-authors) - [Links](https://blog.etcconnect.com/links) - [Contact us](https://blog.etcconnect.com/contact) [Privacy Policy & Legal Notices](https://www.etcconnect.com/Privacy-Policy-Terms-of-Use-and-Acceptable-Use.aspx) [CA Transparency Act & Transparency in Coverage](https://www.etcconnect.com/About/California-Supply-Chain-Transparency-Act.aspx) [Do Not Share My Personal Info](https://www.etcconnect.com/Do-Not-Share-My-Personal-Info/) [CA Privacy Rights](https://www.etcconnect.com/CA-Privacy-Rights/) ![ETC blog](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/ETC-logo_footer-wh.png)   ![ETC 50 anniversary](https://www.etcconnect.com/uploadedimages/Main_Site/Images/50yr_160x80.png "ETC 50 anniversary") [![ETC social networks](https://www.etcconnect.com/uploadedFiles/Main_Site/Images/social_Footer.png "ETC social networks")](https://www.etcconnect.com/Get-connected.aspx)