--- title: et cetera... a blog of bright ideas from ETC | LEARN (3) description: LEARN | 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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Each of these codes has specific requirements, which are designed to reduce energy consumption, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and improve... [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/etc-energy-codes-part-1) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Carnival%20Vitas1.jpeg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/matthew-russell) [FEATURED](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured) ### [Matthew Russell: Establishing Identity and Finding Community in Theatre](https://blog.etcconnect.com/matthew-russell) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 27-Jun-2023 Theatrical Lighting Designer, Museum Assistant Preparator, Sound Designer, Eagle Scout: Matthew Russell’s background is as colorful as the projects they’ve worked on. 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This just so happened to be a career in lighting and projection design. *“Theatre...* [Read More](https://blog.etcconnect.com/philip-vilar) [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/FrontPageofLearningStage.png)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/introducing-the-new-learningstage) [FEATURED](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/featured) ### [Introducing the new LearningStage](https://blog.etcconnect.com/introducing-the-new-learningstage) By [Jacob Coakley](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/jacob-coakley) 20-Jun-2023 At ETC, we’re always creating new and exciting things – including new ways to teach you all about those exciting things! Recently we unveiled our new online training outpost: [LearningStage](https://learningstage.etcconnect.com). It’s packed with all the courses and resources you need to take your understanding of ETC gear and software... 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