Recent content by cisgrig

did some web searches, the $400 at Staples ain't gonna cut it, so we are in the 4 figures prices. Hold on to that old Phillips, we are gonna fix it up on the cheap. Thanks. Charlie

just dim theater lights during a show, we usually use this to emphasize something going on. How about throwing 30'm I assume there are practical limits to this, ie money.

just got it a couple of days ago and will set up shortly, looks a bit difficult. Can a user with just regular computer knowledge program this without going nuts ?

Thanks, rumor has it that we are to get the latest and greatest MacBook later this fall. Then a projector (any suggestions? need to throw the image 10-12ft. and vary the size of the beam from about 7' sq to 15x??)

I will sure take a hard look, this V-control I think is far to complex for what we need. If I can't figure it out, how can I teach it? Thank you very much

We use Multiplay for our sound cue control and I have been looking for something similar to use, espically with projectors, etc. I've found and downloaded V-Control but haven't even started to try to figure it out. For now, just want control of our projectors, they are always doing something...

I've worked with these and need to get some for theater dept. in lighting, a circuit spliter something. it is a square wooden 'box' with one input and 3 output ports. Used with union type connectors.. asked my supply house clerk and got a lot of hums and 'I'll have to check on what it is'...

it will only be about 5 minutes on stage, the cook is stirring the pot and singing...

We need "steam" from a boiling pot - hot ice is not available so need some suggestions. Thanks

does anybody know if there is a user manual for the Smart Move (not the DMX) on line? Thanks

derekleffew : just found out, that is exactly what we are doing. Ya'll are posting some really good ideas, its helping to put the puzzle together

will post more details as I have them. Got some material today but to keep this short, will post again later next week.

I've been involved with taking a show to another city for a couple of performances (community theater you get to do that), but this is going to be a first. I've contracted with local University to TD (also teach light & sound basic equipment operation) their fall production, which is the...

We are in final weeks of rehearsals for Gypsy and director wants actors to throw rice. Of course there are several problems with this so I'm asking if anyone as any alternatives to real rice. Thanks

We are flying some walls (10' flats) with doors. Our wires are attached at the back, bottom of the flats, all flats are tied together, we use a small clamp at the top to keep the wire in a vertical alignment. however, the still tilt slightly downstage, keeping the door from fully opening. We...