Recent content by johnfishman

I'd like to screw a stem caster into a wagon brake where the threaded rod goes. I've done this for a few lighter weight set pieces and its never worked out exactly right- but, in my defense, I hadn't had enough R&D time nor time to work out any kinks or concerns. Basically think along the lines...

Hey everyone- long time stalker and forum peruser (and many thanks across the board as I've found helpful solutions for many many projects over the years). I'm a Lighting Designer by degree, a Technical Director by job and a Scenic Designer by default. And a first time question asker. I'm at a...

I am looking to create an applause o meter type thing. I am thinking about just creating one with lights that are then just plugged in, running the control from the board. Any one got any other ideas or thoughts on the matter? Our budget is relatively low, it is for a children's production...

hey thanks. i was actually going to attempt to stay away from the "silk/gel/other flames" look and go instead for the ambiance that the fire emits. this may work, it may not. as for renting the machine, i will look into it and see what i come across. thanks

hey i am new to this forum and have been advised to start a thread introducing myself and so on. I am a second year grad student at Louisiana Tech University emphasizing in design. I am in the process of trying to find a way to do two things for our upcoming production of Grapes of Wrath...