Disguise Designer Essentials for Live Shows.
Start building show-ready Disguise projects with confidence. For new Disguise users, VJs moving into media servers, video technicians, production teams and content operators.
Time
2 days
Format
Live online
Level
Beginner
Price
£149
Walk out able to.
- Understand the Designer interface and project logic
- Build a clean show file with media, layers and outputs
- Know the vocabulary needed to work with Disguise teams
The setlist.
- Designer interface and project structure
- Media import and content organisation
- Stage and screen basics
- Timeline and layer operation
- Outputs and basic routing
- Pre-show checks and operator workflow
Full curriculum — day plan, demos & prep
The day plan
Day 1: 10:00 Disguise ecosystem, 11:00 Designer interface, 12:15 media workflow, 13:45 stage and screens, 15:00 timeline basics, 16:15 review.
Day 2: 10:00 output concepts, 11:00 building a mini show, 12:30 troubleshooting, 14:00 operator checklist, 15:30 playback rehearsal, 16:30 next steps.
Live demos & examples
- Build a small show with three looks
- Import and organise content
- Set up a simple stage with screen outputs
- Run a cue sequence
Before you come
- Laptop with Designer installed if possible
- Basic video file examples
- Notebook
- No prior Disguise experience required
Why this course
A practical introduction to Disguise Designer for people who need to understand projects, timelines, layers, outputs and show operation without getting lost in advanced engineering.
Outcome: Build and operate a basic Designer project.
Tools you’ll meet.
- Disguise Designer
- LED walls
Laptop with Designer installed if possible.
TD
Taught by Tom Dziedziejko — former Senior Trainer EMEA at Disguise, teaching live-visual crews across Europe.
Good questions.
Do I need experience?
None — this course starts from zero.
What should I bring?
Laptop with Designer installed if possible. Full list under “Before you come”.
Is it hands-on?
Theory plus guided demos — follow along on your own laptop.
What is the refund policy?
Live dates, availability, payment and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing before you book.
What students say.
Really enjoyed the training — very practical and straight to the point. You can tell it’s based on real experience, not just theory.
— James W.
Great sessions with loads of useful, real-world examples. Everything was explained clearly and in a way that actually makes sense on the job.
— Sarah M.
One of the better trainings I’ve attended. Relaxed atmosphere, but still very professional and packed with valuable knowledge.
— Daniel R.
What I liked most was the hands-on approach. No unnecessary fluff — just solid, practical skills you can use straight away.
— Emily T.
Very knowledgeable trainer who knows the industry inside out. The training felt relevant, engaging, and genuinely helpful.
— Michael B.
Ready to start?
Indicative price: £149. No live cohort date is currently announced; ask about private online training or join the cohort waitlist.