What's the ideal distance to light a cyc from?

[derekleffew]

Good point, Kyle. It is amazing how much better a black scrim can make a cyc look. In addition to catching undesirable reflections, the scrim also adds a sense of depth. Of course, it also eliminates any possibility of backlight from the 4th electric, and as you said, most stages can ill afford to give up that kind of depth. In a high school situation, I'd rather have 8' from electric to cyc, than 5' with a scrim. Actual mileage may vary. No user adjustments inside.