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    Conventional Fixtures LED Replacement bulb for our strip/par cans

    Ok, thanks that makes sense, but would there possibly be anything that would help by the way of changing the dimming curves in the console? Like getting the lowest possible level before they flicker then having the console take them out completely? Thanks!
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    Conventional Fixtures LED Replacement bulb for our strip/par cans

    Hi, our theater tried some led bulb replacements for out incandescent ones in our strip lights and they were great in color except for when they got down to about %20 and they all started flickering randomly.The bulbs we tried were Polaroid 1600-Lumen 120-Watt equ. PAR38 LED Bulb...
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    Automated Fixtures DMX Terminator causing flickering?

    Well now you have plenty of mic cable! lol
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    PSA: MacBook Unexpectedly Shuts Down

    To add to this, I have had: Other laptops, Phones, iPads, iPods, flashlights, Its own maglock2 connector, even a nearby (magnetized) screwdriver cause it to "Sleep/Passout". The place it seems to be on the MBP early 2013 retina is just below the left speaker grill...
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    Experience with convertible laptop?

    No matter the application, Do NOT get any laptops that separate from the base.. The tech is too new and the connectors strip real easy. If you need a mobile windows tablet, get the surface 2 on sale or just go for buying Logmein for your vnc needs(tho there are p2p lan solutions i think, but I...
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    Coloured Graduation Gowns

    Or on that same note- (I call them altar servers) have white or black robes too..
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    What software for full-screen projection for backdrop?

    Alright, I guess I will try with powerpoint. For now I think it will suffice to just have the bare bones, later on after the irector gets more comfortable with technology I might be asking for some more complex software solutions Thanks Brent Sancken
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    What software for full-screen projection for backdrop?

    Thanks, we are going tomorrow to finalize it but we are using a new (consumer grade) epson projector that does fine, but the other option is my own epson wich has a native res of 1280 x 800 (WXGA) or UXGA is also possible - 1600 x 1200.. We are going to design the fixed set around the needs of...
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    What software for full-screen projection for backdrop?

    Hi, for a few of the scenes in our show(Auntie Mame) we are going to drop a white cyc infront of the set for some of the scenes. We will be doing a rear projection, and I was wondering what programs are out there other than powerpoint for filling the full screen (that will probably be a bigger...
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    Trouble with iRFR

    Re: iRFR error messageStatic usually means the (receiving) device is trying to maintain the same (ip) address. Making it easier for the console to find the phone by knowing where to look.
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    RGBA vs RGBW

    Re: RGBW or RBGWA LEDs in a moving head fixture?Okay so Then in the category of RGBW fixtures:Rayzor Q12 - Elation LightingFEATURES Pan: 540° / 630°/ 540° - 90° Offset Tilt: 270° / 240° High Speed Adjustable 16-Bit Resolution Movement 6 Zone Chase Effects 8 Auto Program Chase Macros...
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    RGBA vs RGBW

    Re: RGBW or RBGWA LEDs in a moving head fixture?Thanks another question: Best bet between these 2 fixtures? ------------------------ Chauvet Q-Wash 560Z-LED: DMX channels: 12, 14, or 15 • Operating Modes: 12-Channel Basic Mode - pan, tilt, red, green, blue, white, amber, color macro...
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    RGBA vs RGBW

    RGBW or RBGWA LEDs in a moving head fixture?This feels like my first post here and I have a question.In a moving head wash fixture(led), what would be the importance in having amber LEDs in the fixture if it was a RGBW{A}?Which fixture would you choose if they were identical except for...
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    Audio pop problem when turning lights on or off.

    Like a FLIR Thermal camera?..
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    DMX Software control HELP!

    OK, I am looking for dmx software that has virtual programmable submasters. I was looking at the Chauvet Show XPress controllers and software but i am not sure how well it will work without buying the interface and trying it out… the other option i was looking at is American DJ MyDmx 2.0 and...
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