Rosco Swatchbook

[lieperjp]

Has anyone else been having problems getting a swatchbook from rosco?

I ordered one in the beginning of May, and it said they were out of stock, it would be 4-6 weeks before delivery and it would be sent as soon as they got some. So... I ordered another one three weeks ago and still have not received it yet. Is it just me???

[gafftapegreenia]

Did you use the request form? Or did you call? I took up the matter of long lead times for swatchbooks with Rosco a few months ago. Basically, what they told me is that they do their hardest to get a swatchbook out to everyone who wants one, but, they are literally swamped with requests. From everyone out their who might be gelling a PAR in some seedy club, to the worlds top designers, to cameramen who will never buy gel, but like the samples to color their camera flashes, everyone wants a Rosco book. Thus, while they do their best to get swatches to everyone, Rosco told me that the BEST way to get a book is to go to your local theatrical supplier. Rosco tries to build and sustain strong relationships with the dealers that buy their products to re sell, and thus the dealers are one of the best ways to get a swatchbook. If you don't have a dealer nearby, then emailing or calling Rosco instead of using the request form is the best way. Yes, I know getting your book can be interminably slow sometimes, but just think of how many people want those swatches. Hope this helps.

[bdkdesigns]

We have no problem getting swatch books in Montana Last year I put in an order for 30 books for classroom use. Maybe that has to do with the fact that we stock anywhere from 10-30 sheets of every Rosco color and select diffusion at the university.

[derekleffew]

I must agree with gafftapegreenia. When I needed swatchbooks for a class, I went to my friendly local lighting supplier and they gave me thirty, no questions asked, and even a few sheets of Roscolene. FWIW, I've had no problems getting books direct from Lee and Apollo, via the online request form. GAM also is notoriously bad about mailing them, but easily available from your local dealer.

[soundlight]

Originally Posted by bdkdesigns

We have no problem getting swatch books in Montana Last year I put in an order for 30 books for classroom use. Maybe that has to do with the fact that we stock anywhere from 10-30 sheets of every Rosco color and select diffusion at the university.

Two semesters ago, we were able to get fifty swatchbooks, plus some gel application guides and gobo catalogs. Just so happens that all we've ever used is Rosco gel, and we also use a bunch of Rosco gobos as well as Icues and Vortex 360 Gobo Rotators. Rosco likes us.

[Hughesie]

Apollo swatchbooks used to come with gum, darn i liked that gum

i got a rosco one but it did take ages and a nice email to them.

[TimMiller]

Gam always mails me their latest gel book, along with new product info. I think rosco used to do the same.

[Ross]

I called rosco and asked to be sent the latest gobo catalogue about 2 months ago and have not received it yet. As for swatch books, I just buy locally. It saves time.

[ishboo]

I placed a request last november for one and it finally came in Feb. by that time I forgot I requested one so it was a pleasent surprise, so getting one from them is simply the waiting game.

[gafftaper]

Apollo sent me a fabulous collection of educational materials: Gel Books, Gobo catalogs, posters with all kinds of cool interesting stuff on them. If you teach, send Apollo a message asking for educational materials... you'll be very happy you did.