Recent content by MSLD

Me being under 18 and being the lighting director at our theatre (dad is the tech director) i have to ALWAYS be under adult supervision. As well as all volunteers under 18.

Keep reading a lot of things on here as well. I have and have learned a lot. Also, dont be afraid to make little mistakes and learn from them. Sometimes that is the best way to learn. Thats how i have learned most of the basics. Be willing to listen intently and "Shadow" an LD rather that...

How long have you been interested in this sort of thing Scott?

Scott, Im 15, iv been doing this for 10 years and still not allowed to do what you would like to do..now, thats not to say it cant be done, listen to the pros like i have done and learn a lot of things and gradually work your way up. It's not an easy thing to do especially at a high school with...

see if you can get a big enough light that has LED's and put gel over it...

In our theatre we have 2 Strong Radience spots and have had some trouble. Last night during a show the dowser handle fell off. The reason is because the nut fell off. We have repeatedly tightened it to keep it on there. Are there any techniques you would suggest to keep the nut on? I...

I saw the national tour of Porgy and Bess put our house scrim in front of their backdrop and they said it was because it added a little texture to the drop. That may not be the case of your scrim, but i thought that was rather interesting

Ladies and Gentelmen, ordering gel just got a whoooooole lot better!!!!!!!!!!:clap:

You know reading all of these has kind of turned me on to the I-Q. How much would it be (i need a rough estimate) to rent one of these?

its all fun in games until someone dies.

I agree with Brad and would add just this.... If you think your question through and define a specific application i.e. Touring Rock band or a long run Broadway show in a fixed theater or a house of worship install, you may find more specific answers. There will still be debate on the most...

i have one and i absolutely love it. One little irritating thing is it doesnt work really well on the small pan screw on the C-clamp, but everything else is wonderful.

i just finished a talent show about an hour ago and almost slit my wrists :wall:

sorry! i was on my dads account and not mine! so this is from me, Matt

I don't know if this was already mentioned. BUT!! how long before the star of the show should you do the preheat as to not let them cool down too quickly?