Recent content by DarkFlipDog

Depends on the quality of Fiber you get. If you have the resources, or if you want to install something that's invisible and re-usable, you can carefully thread the fiber through any (duva) curtain without damaging the drape itself. Once it's threaded through, you just snip the tip so the...

Just a bit of curiosity for the rest of you scenic designers out there. What/where do you get your inspiration for your designs? Do you try to replicate past or broadway sets? Do you drive around town? Do you just get an image and go with it and see how it comes out?I've been designing for...

Thanks for those tips on Kramer. I think that was the brand switcher that we got when I was ATD in college.To the other side, I think it's being over-thought too much. I don't need a pro-video mixer for live multi-camera shoots and additional graphics (our AV dept already has that). Was...

Hey all, I'm looking for your opinion on what is the best A/V Switch for use in a larger space. I am looking for something that is simple (6-10 inputs of varying kinds, i.e. VGA/DVI, HDMI, RCA, etc), rack mountable and has a dedicated Blackout button. Everything I'm finding is too advanced...

I would disagree with that statement...there are plenty of films out there where the score is so involved that it almost becomes a tertiary character.Additionally, your comment regarding how not using a film camera opening up new avenues of lighting that's not dependent on photography seems...

No offense here...it's just another one of those 'innovations' that make it so people can be lazier instead of getting it right the first time. Yes, yes, I know that it has it's benefits, but I believe the heart of the current discussion is a little bit of the loss of the art of lighting for...

What you're saying is exactly right. The digital age has removed a lot of the art of lighting for "film." And if something isn't right, lets just wash it through a couple computers and we've fixed what we should have done right in the first place. I consider myself very lucky to have been...

If you have a specific question, I could at least try to answer. I've worked as a Gaffer and Best Boy on multiple shoots.

In my experience, most lamps are too heavy, especially if you're running at full extension. However, I have reinforced the corners of pipe and drape (for use outside in moderate breeze) with pipe couplers attached to a rotating support. This gave me a sturdy corner (to about 2.5ft.) that...

I understand that some professionals prefer a specific title to delineate their job when around a new crew. But if you're working with a group of close friends/colleagues, I've never had any need to be that strict about titles. If you've got someone that is *that* obsessed with making sure...