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    How would you light a fake stained glass window to simulate the sun?

    Rosco Lite Pads work great but don't rule out LED Ceiling panels or artist light boxes. Go shopping at Home Depot you might be surprised. The secret is you want a nice even fill light. When you light Stained Glass, the magic is when it really brightens up all of the glass. Don't overthink it.
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    Rigging / Fire Safety inspection

    Many risks can be identified with a video recording from a drone. Battery life can be a bit challenging; you will need to fly the drown in a pre-defined path, analyze the video, and re-shoot the video of suspected risks. This is easier and cheaper than bringing in a lift, (which you'll need to...
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    Flicker Vertigo

    I want to clarify one word, I want to replace “True” with “widespread”.I don’t think it is very widespread but for her it is “true” Interestingly enough she recognized it and she made a video of that part of the show with her phone specifically so she could ask me about it later. And it is...
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    Flicker Vertigo

    So, For anyone who doesn’t know, I hold a Master’s degree in Occupational Safety Management; which goes well with my Bachelors in Technical Theater and 20 years working in the industry.One of my professors from the safety program reached out to me this morning, after attending Trans Siberian...
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    What Deregulates a Hard Hat?

    Well, it depends. But you're probably talking about an arc flash. I can't think of too many scenarios but that seems to be the constant argument.At the end of the day, don't store it in your back window of your car...
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    What Deregulates a Hard Hat?

    A road I’d is great but inside a helmet is not where first responders are trained to look and it could interfere with the air gap.watch, necklaces, and wallet or phone case are appropriate locations for a road ID.also, stickers, the biggest issue is they cover up damage. Therefore most...
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    DMX vs Cat6

    You bring up a great point. My goal was to ‘be intentional’ about infrastructure.And you’re right we’ve already moved from cat5e and fiber is getting cheaper every day; we don’t want to abandon infrastructure before its used.
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    DMX vs Cat6

    There's some great responses above. I'd like to clarify a couple things I noticed which may help.Typically, All cabling between network ports, jacks, patch panels, and equipment must utilize prefabricated CAT6a, or better as required by the application, patch cables of appropriate length...
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    What Deregulates a Hard Hat?

    The primary hazard for the degradation of a hard hat is UV Light. This is often due to sunlight exposure over time. When you purchase a hard hat you can easily get them with long-term exposure indicators from companies such as 3M.Applying stickers is a muddy topic, I'm not going to rehash the...
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    Brand New Theatre!! What would you put in it??

    Ok I don't say this to sound harsh but how did you get to become the facility director? I get the feeling you're a new hire. That's ok but I want to see you succeed and if you even need to ask this, you're not off to a good start and you're probably a bit green for the position. If you aren't a...
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    Control/Dimming EDI Mark VII Dimmer Modules

    Re: EDI Mrk ViiI know this is a really old thread, my apologies.I have a used multi-link in-stock as well as several modules. The unit is definitely showing it's age but I believe it works properly.If you're still looking for one please feel free to email me off list at...
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    Using ETC Selador to replace T3 and R40 Cyc units

    Selador's are great fixtures. The advantage to them is the color mixing just can't be beat. Unfortunately they are much more powerful as a par-replacement than as a cyc light.You will definitely want to use the R104 with the correct lens for a cyc light, they'll also go a little higher and a...
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    Conventional Fixtures Best Seat, lamp insertion tool

    True you're paying for materials, but you're also paying for the idea of this in the first place.You're paying for marketing, accounting, warehouse space/inventory, the pretty little label, ......the price is fair.
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    Conventional Fixtures Best Seat, lamp insertion tool

    Re: Question about Source 4sOther companies also sell it, usually for $15 each.If you make your own, make sure you have enough length to protect the glass. I plan on making my own as well.Dan
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    Design Lighting a Band

    These stages are safely used all the time. Be sure you have someone familiar with the stage & willing to assume liability, ensure it is set up properly.
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