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    HTML to DMX

    I am a Computer Science major actually. So I am learning these things, yes currently this whole project is a bit more than I can chew, however, maybe a bit I'll have figured something out that works. I'll talk to you again about this in a few years.
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    HTML to DMX

    Then I will call you crazy. I know HTML I want to use it to be able to complete one part of the project. I will be deploying an actual program, but I want HTML to be able to point to the program, then the program to point to DMX. So before you make these kind of accusations maybe you should ask...
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    HTML to DMX

    Ok so here's what I'm going for, I knew that I need to go in a programming languauge I want to know if anyone has dabled in say something like HTML I know and I like HTML but, yes you all are very right I should be looking at Ruby or Java... I have no idea where to start on this project though...
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    HTML to DMX

    Not what I was going for at all, I was aiming for something where HTML could output DMX. Is this possible? Using a dongle could one make HTML that would output in a DMX usable format to control a lighting system? Would one have to use C++? I would much rather use HTML though.
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    HTML to DMX

    Does anyone have any ideas how one could use some sort of coding and then take HTML coding to create some kind of webpage that could be opened on a computer and then have access to control over a DMX network? So the HTML could output in a format that would output in a DMX format. Any ideas?
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    Phantom of the Opera Cemetery

    Ok so I did a quick sketch of an idea for a pulley system. It's not a very strong idea on my part I'm sorry but it's a suggestion.
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    Circular Platform

    So, I am experienced in constructing platforms and building. So today at dinner, I was talking to a coworker. We were talking about triangular platforms, and how they disliked them due to the amount of angles within constructing them. They then said that they are glad that the platforms are not...
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    Into the Woods Revolving Stage Suggestions + Help

    Is it going to be as level as possible with the stage? Or is it going to be a small platform? Also how many times does it have to rotate? How long does it have to rotate? So we're saying that the larger part is 20ft as well correct, and the smaller part is 8ft? Correct?
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    LIFT SMALL STAGE

    ... How about a wooden lift you make yourself out of 2x4. You make a piston type one where you have a smaller wooden frame in that. Castor the smaller one and make sure it fits EXACTLY (enough wiggle room to put the castors and let them move but not enough to come out of your little set up) in...
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    cardboard scenery

    Well working in theater isn't exactly environmental friendly. I'm afraid you'll have to lok for other ways to be more efficient like energy efficient lights. Also don't use cardboard if you wish to be taken seriously I'm sorry. It's just not the best way to go now soft flats like those covered...
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    Beauty and the Beast - Prince Transformation

    Actually we just finished a run of B&B. We had the transformation using a lift that was done with man power and a lot of mechanical advantage (weights and a lever). Also we had a the beast (who changed to look like the prince prior to the attack on the castle) and an ensemble member dress up in...
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    sound proofing

    You could build flats, or maybe something more sturdy and then face them with carpet to absorb the sound. Just make sure that these flats or whatever you build are supported enough and look nice to the house.. Like they belong there.
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    Scenery Q.O.T.W.-Building a Chess Board (11/6/09)

    How about this... You build a large frame out of lumber so it can be walked on... Then for the white spaces you use glass block, with a undercoating of either a. light coats of white paint (so you can still light through it) or b. white scrim or muslin. Then the glass block is placed on top of...
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