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I've searched and searched and can't find the right answer for this seemingly easy question.Is there an easy way to insert an instrument key into spotlight?Thanks

Thanks allThe distance is actually 60' and would be about 14' above the stage. So no, not an ideal situationOur auditorium is short and long. I wanted to put these two fixtures on our foh but I don't trust the weight rating and the pipe rotates easily enough on its own!I'm just trying to...

Thanks.I can shrink the light with the iris, but it won't be bright enough for an effective spotlight?

Hi -I'm looking at putting 2 VL 440s in the audience on Truss. They are about 75' away from the stage.Based on this table: From Vari-Lite - Philips EntertainmentDo you think i'll have enough light to light a person at 15* from 75' away?Ive never learned nor had to use the science of...

Hey all -The HS that I work at has an altman 1000 followspot (http://www.altmanltg.com/followspot-1000q.htm)Our throw is about 125' which is too far for the spot. It barely shows up on a lit stage.Anything we can do to get more oomf out of it? It's expensive to rent a heftier one for...

Hi all -I do one or two shows a year for my local High School. I have always done hand plots and hand lists. I own an older copy of Autocad LT and have started to do my plots in there.I don't really want to spend the money on VW, but i'd like to get lightwright to make my life easier for...