Recent content by HollyRawls

100% what this guys said about everything! There is no need for adhesive on the luan and totally second predrilling bolt holes for easy assembly. We have a grip of 4x8s, 2x8s and 3x6s. We've used them indoors and out with no problems. We also made movable interior rails so windows or other...

All of this is super helpful, thank you all! I am going to investigate the iris/zoom relationship and see if I can get some more light out of it in the short term. I forgot to mention, that the watt watch meters and tap switches no longer work- we are adjusting the spots visually. Also, I am on...

I know there are a couple old posts about this, but I am looking for more up to date info, and to be honest I'd really love to hear about what companies/products people have had good, long term experiences with rather than hearsay. I am in the market for new followspots. The throw from the the...

I too am suffering the difficulties of adhering LED tape to thin surfaces. The 3M tape is $11 for a 15' roll, which is great if you are doing a small area. If you are installing tape in multiple, full stage portals, the price point becomes a problem. Also, the 3M tape doesn't make recouping the...

It is a G3000.... Thank you for the info. I am interested to hear that you can get away with cleaning only once a year. That puts a point in their column.

If you have the Service Manual, it talks through how to take apart the unit to get to the 4 port vaporizer. This is available as a PDF on the Radiance page on the Ultratec website. So, I'm gonna assume no... :)

Thank you, this is good to know. How often do you do the "rapid" cleaning procedure?

I have seen a lot of great posts about the Radiance's performance, but I would love to hear from someone who has owned a unit for awhile. I have had an Ultratec fogger for about 6 years, and it has never performed very well. I have had to send it in for service several times, and I am not super...

Thank you for your opinions. I do not really have the budget for a MDG or DF50- I am trying to stay around the $2000 area. I think you are absolutely right about fluid consumption, though. It looks like the Radiance is the crowd favorite for the budget I have- unless anyone has something...

The age old question: which hazer should I buy? I am looking for onboard DMX control, variable output, low noise (for theater), and durability. I was waffling around between the Jem K1 and the Ultratec Radiance. However, I have an Ultratec fogger that has been nothing but trouble, so I am a bit...

Hello. I am looking into renting/ buying (if the gods and the artistic director deem me worthy) some LED color changing units for an upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. The set designer and I would really like to build the units into plexi boxes set over the stage deck to simulate the...

Thanks for the opinion! What are your feelings about the durability of the board (ie: any issues with its function over time, physical repairs, etc) and its popularity with designers other than yourself? Thx.

Does anyone out there have thoughts or feelings they would like to share about the Congo? My theater has had one for the last 8 years, but I have rarely had the chance to see how anyone else likes it, as I am the only one in town who knows how to use one. I would appreciate any feedback.

During our summer youth program we do our best to beat the term "techie" out of our students' minds. It is a diminutive and disrespectful term that allows the user to remain ignorant of what the technician actually does- ie dresser, light board operator, etc. Theater is a collaborative art form...

Hi all. My theater is looking into getting some kind of occupational safety training. We have looked at the courses offered by OSHA, but am not sure what would best suit our needs. We have a scene and paint shop on site, electrics, fly loft, stage and shop spaces, permanent staff as well as...