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    Liquid Nitrogen Dry Fogger

    For folks working with liquid N2 in labs, most safety training focuses on keeping N2 droplets out of the eyes and away from the face, hands/arms and feet. It seems some level of PPE and training would be for crew and cast.
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    Looking for some NYC generosity

    https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/zip/d/brooklyn-miscellaneous-theater-lights/7713304744.html
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    "Piping" the Cyc

    If you look closely at your picture, you will see two different knots for each grommet. This arrangement gives a flat side-to-side hang, vertical choice, and some grab on the pipe for side-to-side tension/position. What I’ve used are simple enough, but I’m interested in what the pros here...
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    "Piping" the Cyc

    Good and yes. So are you asking for a better cord and better knots?
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    "Piping" the Cyc

    I’m missing something in the description: Hugtrain: “A previous test with Tieline proved to be unsuccessful. The rope kept slipping from the weight of the pipe.”I’d take another look at Van’s suggestion. “the pipe pocket or chain pocket should be floating.” Your 1.5 inch pipe along the top...
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    Not so much production related, but the discussion of high school students using equipment has come up before...

    FWIW. The first year I helped at a HS the director/department head told me insurance prevented him from forming a crew or letting students go up ladders. I checked it out with the school’s Business Manager. The BM said a crew and ladders were no problem because the students were covered by the...
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    Projected backdrops on a multipurpose stage

    Great you are getting involved! I too jumped from lighting in the 1970s to helping at my kids’ schools. Technical theater is a hobby my son and I still share now that he has become a teacher.I'm not a pro as most of the replies you have been getting, but reading your post a few thoughts come...
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    Looking to buy a good dye vat. Need help.

    Are waste disposal permits needed these days?
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    silhouette dancers

    Thanks everyone who posted. I helped with my first shadow dance last night and the school was pleased. Small 7 x 7 ft sheet (thick), 22 ft throw, Selecon Pacific 14 - 35 zoom, 750W GLE, flat bench focus, 50% dimmer setting.
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    Cueing spotlights for dance

    Do you have someone who can read sheet music as your script?
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    Magical props ideas?

    Can fluorescent paint and DMX UV-fixtures help the throb? Adding gel can reduce the visible light.Edit: Corrected from an old post. "Tonight we tried the 382 Congo Blue vs the 2009 Violet on the cheap DMX PAR blacklights. The 2009 was a little better at stripping out the visible light, and...
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    Question about locating new tormentors for lighting

    RickR, any quick lessons on gels to replace the dark blue and red gels Sophia started out with?Edit: Some gel numbers could be a great help.
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    Questions on the Phillips Strand Lighting 250ML

    It looks like that twist lock is an add-on, easily removed via the two visible screws. I’ve done the same on one of my Elation/ADJ boards.
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    NYC College show in need of sourcing crates

    The only folks I know who use milk crates are kayak fisherman. Maybe call a few kayak rental shops and ask for advice.
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    Elation/ADJ scene setter 24 question.

    Operator error on my part........
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