Recent content by amberjel

Thanks! They are using a profile. It seems like they're not indexing, but I'm going to have to take a closer look, it was a hang and run situation the other day. I hope to get back to look at them this week. I believe they are only patched to one channel, though so that is probably the problem...

Hi all. I have a problem with old equipment I wish I could get rid of. Anyways, I have 2 S4 Revolutions programmed on an ETC express. Everything is working except for the gobo rotators, which appear to be patched correctly. Any ideas why this would be the only function not working? They worked...

I'm in the process of lighting "Lion in Winter" and need some help. The set is battleship grey. I need a cool wash that is not going to reflect off the set like crazy and doesn't turn the actors blue. Any thoughts? I currently have R60 up, but am not happy with it. I was thinking of changing to...

If the actor is wearing an undershirt or can wear a shirt underneath their costume, I have pinned the pack to their shirt (around the lower back area). To do this, I put the pack in a toddler sized sock and safety pin the top and bottom to their shirt (if they move a lot add a pin on the sides...

Please do let us know! If they have decent sound quality, I'm definately stocking up on these. I know they are not the same as the E6's, but for my situation, they don't have to be. As long as the mom and dads and grandparents can hear their little Suzy or Johnny, they are happy (and I'm happy...

Has anyone ever heard of or used this mic? "Pyle-Pro - In Ear Mini XLR Omni-Directional Microphone (For Shure System)"Or, can anyone recommend an ear mic for a Shure xmitter that is relatively inexpensive? I use countryman usually, but this is for a kid's summer camp. I don't want to spend a...

Playbill.com has special offers of discounted tickets. It is only for select performances, but they had Spider-Man tix for $79. You just have to join their club, which is free. When you join, you click on the show you want, and the page will tell you what shows it is valid for and will give you...

You could search youtube and watch some of the production numbers from other people's productions while you are waiting. Sometimes, too, the jackets for CD's will have a detailed synopisis of the play, with where the songs fit in. Also, 42nd Street was originally a movie. I don't know how close...

I would be hesitant to recommend Audio Technica mics. I've never had a major problem, but I have found them hard to find replacements for in a pinch. I recently did a show where 4 of my wireless lav mics went bad dress rehearsal night and I couldn't find anyone that carried Audiotechnica...

I'm doing 42nd Street and we need to make a destinction between "on stage" and backstage and rehearsal time. I thought it'd be kind of cool for the rehearsal section.Has anyone used the truss gobos? Just wondering if this would be too overpowering as texture on the stage. It'd be shot from...

Thanks. I might end up using this one. I can not fly my electric. I was thinking about shooting a light above it, so I'd get the shadow of my own electric, but I don't think there is anywhere to mount a light above the electric. I have some breakups I can use. It was just to suggest that the...

Does anyone know of a company that makes a gobo of a light bar (or of lights -- like a row of fresnels). I've looked through Apollo and Rosco, and couldn't find one. I can't do a custom one, I've already spent too much money. Just curious. I have other options, but it would be nice to have...

Thanks everyone!!

Can someone explain to me how DMX works in a simple way? I'm sure that's a stupid question, but I'm very confused. I'm from the old school - rack of dimmers that you have to patch by hand. I've managed to upgrade my knowledge w/ an ETC board, but have never had to set up intelligent lights. I've...

Hello! I am helping a local school get their lighting on track and up to snuff for their next musical. I have a problem that I could use some help with. They have a cutout of the NY skyline as the backdrop with a painted backdrop behind it. The Director would like lighting back there that will...