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All,We are getting ready to open a production that includes a star drop, after much searching online a suitable low cost solution for illuminating the fiber in the drop couldn't be found, so we created our own. Here is the parts list:Fixture $30.00 - Par20 $16.97 - Par20 LED Dimmable Lamp...

I am a "C" wrench kinda guy. I was recently talking with the Apollo rep and he told me about a new wrench that they were going to be putting out this year, may be the best of both worlds. Apollo Design | Apollo Wrench

What cable should I be looking at for a permanent audio run from the booth to a wall plate on stage? I will be running cable through conduit from the mixing board to QSC K8 powered loudspeakers.

Thanks for the link, good looking stuff!

Welcome to the group, I to have been a bit of a lurker having threads pop up often as I have been researching a particular problem or lighting idea.

If you are willing to travel there are many shows and events where you can get a lot of good info. If that isn't an option, there are many resources online as well as many great books on the subject.Steve Shelly's book A practical guide to stage lighting Richard Pilbrow's book Stage lighting...

Welcome to the group, I have found that there is a broad base of knowledge found within these pages, and plenty of people who are willing to lend opinions about a broad range of topics.

I agree, getting your money can sometimes take more work than the actual job.Disabling or tampering with the system in any way isn't an ethical option, and can often backfire into a legal action against you. Often times the threat of small claims court is all it will take to get your money...

Nice to have you with us, how are things across the pond?

I am partial to R361, it doesn't suffer from amber shift as much as some other blues as you dim it. I shy away from L201 it tends to turn a bit green when used with other colors a good alternative is R3202 which will stay a truer blue when used with other blues and ambers.

Welcome to the community!

I agree, wait a year or so before you start to worry about programs. The best question to ask is what do you want out of the program? Design experience, electrics experience, general theatre?There are a number of conservatory programs out there that will get you very good experience in a...

Thanks for the post.Here is what I can tell you about VW classes in the Boston area.Boston University, offers a three semester course in VectorWorks: Intro to Drafting, Advanced Drafting Scenic, and Spotlight.Wheelock College offers a VectorWorks class but it is specific to interior...

Last year I upgraded our space from a Strand 300 to an ETC Ion with a fader wing. We are a smaller space, 175 seats, 120 Dimmers, 4 VL1000s, and a mix of ETC S4 units. I have nothing bad to say, the board has been great, and the students that I work with have picked up the operation very...

Hello all,I am new to Controlbooth, having only heard about it within the past couple of weeks. I look forward to swapping ideas and knowledge with the community and getting to know you all.I am currently living in the Boston area, and teach VectorWorks at Boston University. I am also...