— Course · Advanced · Media Servers · Disguise

Media Servers.

Cross into professional territory. Learn Disguise from the ground up — timelines, layers, show control — the way it's used on real tours.

— Who it’s for

Going professional.

Working VJs

You're going pro and ready for a real media server.

Screens engineers

You work in touring and large-format and need the depth.

Technical operators

You want certified-grade, show-critical skills.

— What you’ll learn

By the end, you can do this.

  • +Navigate Disguise Designer and its object model.
  • +Build scenes with timelines, tracks and cues.
  • +Talk to the rig via OSC, MIDI and ArtNet.
  • +Pre-viz a show against a 3D venue model.
  • +Operate real Disguise gx 2c hardware, in person.

— About this course

The way it’s used on tour.

Disguise runs the biggest shows in the world, and operating it well is a different discipline to VJing. This is the most advanced course we run — from the Designer interface to a venue-ready show.

It’s hybrid: weekly remote sessions plus two full in-person days in London on real Disguise gx 2c hardware.

— Curriculum

5 modules. 8 weeks.

01

Disguise Fundamentals

Week 1–2

Designer UI, object model, screen setup and project architecture.

02

Timelines, Tracks & Cues

Week 3–4

Scene structure, transport control, director timelines and cue triggers.

03

Show Control Protocols

Week 5

OSC, MIDI, ArtNet and video routing — talking to the rest of the rig.

04

Pre-viz & Venue Modelling

Week 6

3D venue import, pre-viz workflow and camera matching.

05

In-Person · London

Week 7–8

Two full-day hardware sessions on real Disguise gx 2c systems.

— What you’ll need

Kit & software.

Hardware

A capable laptop. Real Disguise gx 2c rigs are provided for the in-person days.

Software

Disguise Designer (free to download and learn on).

Extras

Travel to London for the two hardware days.

— Your instructor

Taught from the rig.

TOM
Your instructor · Tom Dziedziejko

I’m Tom — I’ve engineered media-server shows on tours and large-format stages, where Disguise has to be right the first time, every time. This is the course for a VJ ready to operate professionally.

— FAQ

Good questions.

01
Is this for beginners?
No — you need solid VJ fundamentals first.
02
Do I need to travel?
Yes — two in-person hardware days in London are part of the course.
03
How long do I have access?
Lifetime access to all recordings and materials.
04
Is there a guarantee?
Yes — 14 days, money back, no questions asked.

Ready to start?

Join the next cohort — small group, big results. 14-day money-back guarantee.