About the Free Stage Lighting Course
The free stage lighting course will offer a unique learning experience for up to 10 participants from the Jericoacoara community, covering theoretical and practical aspects of technical and artistic lighting.
Over eight classes, students will learn from the fundamentals of lighting to techniques for creating and operating lighting setups for cultural events. The classes will take place at the Cultural Center - Praia Bitcoin Jericoacoara (formerly Pousada do Serrote) and will culminate in a special end-of-course presentation where the students will showcase the skills they have developed.
This course will be funded exclusively by Bitcoin donations, encouraging participants to incorporate the use of Bitcoin into their daily lives and integrating them into the Bitcoin Circular Economy of Jericoacoara.
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Objectives and Expected Key Results
Offer a practical and theoretical course in stage lighting, enabling participants to apply their knowledge in cultural events while including the students in Jericoacoara's Bitcoin circular economy.
- KR1: Raise Bitcoin donations and keep the budget within 0.0332 BTC.
- KR2: Conduct 7 free practical classes with 10 students between November 16 and December 21.
- KR3: Achieve an average attendance rate of 80%.
- KR4: Hold the Final Presentation on December 21.
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Instructor Bio – Willams Maranhão
Willams Maranhão is a stage lighting specialist with over 15 years of experience. He specialized in artistic lighting and has worked on various cultural productions, including festivals, theater plays, and dance performances. Willams is known for his ability to combine technical knowledge and aesthetics to create immersive lighting setups. Currently, he is dedicated to teaching and developing new talents in the field of lighting, sharing his passion and knowledge with the next generation.
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Impact and Justification
Stage lighting is a crucial element in cultural productions, often invisible to the audience but vital for creating immersive environments. This course empowers young people and adults in the community, promoting the development of technical and creative skills. The final presentation will be an opportunity for the students to demonstrate their learning, strengthening cultural integration and opening new professional opportunities.
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Economic Incentive in Bitcoin for Students
In alignment with Jericoacoara's Bitcoin Circular Economy, students who attend punctually will receive a symbolic donation of 10,000 sats per class. This incentive will be provided through a Bitcoin card distributed in the first class, encouraging financial self-management and introducing them to Bitcoin transactions.
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Class Structure and Schedule
- Period: November 16 to December 24 (7 classes + Final Presentation)
- Location: Cultural Center - Bitcoin Beach Jericoacoara
- Attendance Policy: Attendance is essential for the success of the course. Students must attend all classes, and in case of two consecutive absences without valid justification, the spot will automatically be offered to other interested participants.
| Class |
Date |
Time |
Activity |
| 1 |
November 16 |
1pm - 5pm |
Rehearsal "Wings of a Migrant" |
| 2 |
November 19 |
5pm - 9pm |
Introduction to Stage Lighting |
| 3 |
November 26 |
5pm - 9pm |
Learning the Different Types of Equipment |
| 4 |
November 30 |
3pm - 6pm |
Show "Wings of a Migrant" - Cultural Center |
| 5 |
December 3 |
5pm - 9pm |
Show "Wings of a Migrant" - Choro and Jazz |
| 6 |
December 10 |
5pm - 9pm |
Getting to Know the Equipment Better |
| 7 |
December 19 |
5pm - 9pm |
Programming the Computer |
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Complete Budget
| Description |
Value in Sats |
Value in BTC |
|
| 4 Moving Light 200w |
1,200,000 |
0.012 | |
| Instructor's Fee |
700,000 |
0.007 |
|
| Command Wing MA Controller |
550,000 |
0.0055 |
|
| Student Allowance |
100,000 |
0.003 | |
| Financial Assistant |
100,000 |
0.001 | |
| Splitter |
100,000 |
0.001 |
|
| Multicable XLR DMX |
40,000 |
0.0004 |
|
| DMX Terminal |
20,000 |
0.0002 |
|
| Total |
2,810,000 |
0.0281 BTC |
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*Values calculated with the BTC exchange rate at R$ 600,000.00
Total: 2,810,000 sats
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Terms of the Crowdfunding Contract
- Class Venue: Classes will be held at the Cultural Center - Bitcoin Beach Jericoacoara, and all important moments will be recorded by the class assistant.
- Distribution of Donations: Donations for the project will be received directly into the project leader's wallet, who, under the supervision of the Bitcoin Circular Economy program, commits to carrying out the described activities and distributing the incentives according to the project's budget.
- Attendance and Participation: Attendance is essential for the success of the course. Students with two consecutive absences without valid justification will lose their spot, which will be offered to other interested participants.
- Availability of Funding: At the end of each class, students will receive incentives only if there are sufficient funds in the project to cover the distributions.
- Use of Cultural Space: If the project cannot secure sufficient funds to cover the planned costs, Bitcoin Beach Jericoacoara commits to making the space available for free.
- Exclusivity of Donations: The instructor cannot accept donations for the project through means other than this crowdfunding page.
- Free Participation of Students: Participation in the course will be entirely free for students, who should be remunerated (if funds are available) and comply with the other conditions established in this contract.
- Use of Surplus Donations: If donations exceed the necessary amount, the instructor will prudently allocate these additional resources to ensure the continuity of the project and meet commitments to the community and donors.
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Vision and Model for Other Communities
The project was conceived by Fernando Motolese, founder of Praia Bitcoin, as part of the incentive program for the Bitcoin Circular Economy of Jericoacoara. It serves as a model for other circular economies around the world, empowering teachers and students to benefit from a sustainable and decentralized economy.
Through the Local Bitcoin Community Bank and the programs developed to encourage the circular economy in Jericoacoara, we offer various microfinancial services that integrate Bitcoin into the community's daily life.
Through the BtcPay Server, an open-source Bitcoin payment processor running on a small local server, residents develop crowdfunding projects that receive Bitcoin donations. The funds are sent directly to wallets under the custody of the residents themselves, without fees or intermediaries.
With LNbits, an open-source Lightning wallet running on another local server, we facilitate various types of microtransactions and offer a tool for managing the rewards of our training programs for children, teenagers, and adults.
Additionally, the course instructor receives full training to create on-chain Bitcoin wallets, store them securely, and has a financial assistant to prepare the project's expense report, using Bitcoin-based accounting.
Proof of the projects developed can be viewed on our social media.
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Instructor Contact
Phone: +55 81 99692-1120
Email: willamsmaranhao@gmail.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/will_lights