Recent content by BLPisani

I have it now. I should have just changed it so the router assigns the IP. Sometimes the simplest fixes...

I'm trying to get iRFR to work with a rental Element. I've followed the instructions from ETC several times to no avail. I remember when I used the same router last year that it was pretty much plug and play. I never should have reset the router, but I wasn't planning on doing this again.I've...

So, a few things.1) You should hire an entertainment electrician. This is their job. I know this seems like an unhelpful suggestion, but someone on site with experience and more information can better design the electrical system you need. 2) What are your power needs? What wattage is each...

This is a web site aimed at American university students and early career professionals who want to find work in the live entertainment industry, but aren't sure of where to look. Consisting largely of links to other sites, EntWork provides the pointers to various theatres, festivals, call...

While it may not be the best idea, that pack can act as a relay which would give a way to turn the fixtures on/off from a console, but you're right in that you couldn't dim them with that. More DMX cable will be needed, and can daisy from the pack to the first fixture. I'm also not sure how that...

How are you controlling your PARs? Are they on a theatrical dimming system (lighting console to bring them up), a wall dimmer (like a normal dimmer switch you might have in your house), or a light switch?If they're on a theatrical dimmer, ETC Source 4 PAR with NSP lens and HPL-375/115X is the...

I haven't played with DMX and Arduino. I actually haven't played with Arduinos in over a year. I did some Google searching and came up with some places that might be of some help. If you can't find any help here or with these links, maybe try contacting Ben Peoples. He did a workshop at USITT in...

I'm not sure which version you're using. In 2.7.2, click in the Browser > Settings > User Settings > {Record Defaults} > {Track}. Clicking the box under Track should change it between Tracking and Cue Only Modes.From the 2.8.2 manual, you can type: [Displays] > {Setup} > {User} then click on...

Shop around before buying, but places like Full Compass, B&H Photo, Guitar Center, and others that also serve the DJ industry might have what you're looking for. Be sure to check the number of pins used for DMX control. Some of the smaller packs are 3-pin connectors where I believe the Obsession...

In addition to all the great information here, you might find getting some of the free trade magazines useful, as well as some podcasts. Those links go to some of the things I could find to link to from my web site. I hope they help!

I was the ginger in the blue vest sitting at the bar, but not knowing anyone and feeling awkward approaching people, I missed out. Introversion strikes again. :( Maybe next time.

You *might* be able to sell them on an ETC Element, but it doesn't do 2-scene preset, though it has a lot of submasters. There are few if any consoles sold anymore that really do 2-scene preset. The ETC SmartFade I've heard is a nightmare, but it offers 2-scene preset.I can understand people...

I'm touring with a small company (Chamber Theatre) that uses 2 GAM Film FX. I went to pack one after a show yesterday, and noted that the motor had become detached from the upper roller. Is attaching it simply resetting the set screw on the roller?Thanks in advance.

This makes sense, except they're an old install. The company I work for owns the theatre (and several others in a tourist town), and this is the 4th show to go up. The show before was by another company that rented the theatre. These light bars worked reliably up until that rental, and possibly...

I've moved venues within the same company to one that uses one Lightronics RE-121 and 7 DB-612. We're mainly using ADJ and "Guangzhou Special" movers (not the company name, but does it really matter? They're all Chinese crap) on hard lines, but the dimmer pack and bars have some Source-4 PARs...