Recent content by directorofchildren

I'm working for our pulic school district in Wisconsin Rapids, WI...my training came from Community Theatre and I would eagerly welcome any young person working backstage! We're trying to teach but I love learning right along with them! And T-shirts huh? Well I for one am very thankful to...

I have my gobo on the wall I wanted! It wouldn't focus real sharp, but its better than off the stage on a brick wall! Thanks again for all your help! I've got to get back up in those cat walks more...I find I've missed it! Opening night tomorrow.

Wow...thanks! This should help me tackle it again tomorrow. I wish it were on a C clamp, but rather it is on a rivet so I have little control with the distance it hangs. But you have given me good detail to look for. And thanks also for the reminder to not run full, it is an older theatre.

Thanks! I will try that! If I can't position it high enough on the wall without hitting the teaser (small curtain on top of stage?) is there anything else I can do with focusing? Really appreciate the help!

Ahhhh that's what I need....a focus knob! Where do I find it! And yes, I haven't done lights in years and a different theatre. I'm not sure what type of ellipsoidal it is, but the gobo is in the slot and not the gel frame. A high school kid came in but didn't want to give us much time. I...

Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong? I have placed a gobo into an elipsoid but can not get the image to focus on an upstage white wall. I have played with all 4 shutters, but only a blurry blob is visible. Is there also a way to focus the lens? Thanks for any help you can give me!