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    Automated Movement of Props/Scenery (Stepper Motors?)

    Thanks for all your responses everyone! Really appreciated. I think it's become clear that I'll need to hire someone to manage this system for the production. Definitely have the health and safety of the team as the priority, so no worries there. Was hoping there might be a simple and cheap (and...
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    Automated Movement of Props/Scenery (Stepper Motors?)

    Hello! Hope you're all doing well and healthy.I'm working on a one-man show that takes place inside of a dreamworld. We want objects and scenery to be able to move on and off stage autonomously. This can range from a hospital-bed-on-wheels, to flats, to flower-patches, to 6" tall miniature...
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    Blowing feathers, dropping a cyc, shadowplay... need advice please

    If only money were no object! We're actually a fairly new indie company, so cheaper is best at this pointDefinitely worth looking into, though. Thanks.Btw-- the quote in your signature speaks the truth.Would love to hear more, Welssj. Incoming message.
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    Blowing feathers, dropping a cyc, shadowplay... need advice please

    Thanks for the tips, guys!What are the advantages of an insulation blower and a squirrel cage blower? Where would I place the squirrel cage blower to create the updraft?There's about 7.5 feet between the cyc and the wall.TheaterEd, yea-- I thought about opening the US doors for shadows...
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    Blowing feathers, dropping a cyc, shadowplay... need advice please

    Hey everyone,I've just discovered this forum. What an amazing resource!I'm working on a show right now with several tech challenges that I'm hoping you guys can help me with.1. We're using the Cyc for shadowplay, but there's not a lot of space from behind the Cyc to the US wall. What kind...
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