Recent content by klane2

How to troubleshoot a problem fixture: Check the lamp, check the plug, check the circuit/dimmer, check the ceramic, etc. How to wire a plug

Because it's an older facility (127 years) getting LEDs would also require getting DMX. We're using an ETC Express so programming LEDs would also be more difficult. Given the amount the space gets used and what it is used for I think conventional fixtures would be better. A lot of the...

I have a small blackbox theatre where I am looking to replace some really old 6"fresnels. I'm wondering what people think of parnels. I've never used them and no one I know has either. Thoughts? Pros and cons? Anything else you would receommend? I'm looking for conventional fixtures, not...

I've been in the industry for almost 20 years working as a stagehand and managing a theatre at a University. starting to transition into Student Affairs leadership. Have loved theatre and always will, but it's nice to have more of a life.

One of the major differences is in programming LEDs into a board in my experience. I have found the manuals can be helpful, but also there are a lot of good YouTube videos out there.

I learned almost all my practical skills actually working after college

I have some Grand clamps in my theatre, though they have the original set screw. I use them to hang conventional fixtures and they have been fine for years.

I outline my tools in dark pencil so if I decide to rearrange I can just erase and make new outlines. It has worked fine for me.

Position InformationJob Title Washington Hall Production Manager Job Description This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Activities Office for Washington Hall and is responsible for programmatic and A/V technical support needs of featured venues in Washington Hall...

I simply take house to half and play a pre-recorded pre-show announcements reminding people to turn off phones and such. It last about 25 seconds and it usually shuts everybody up and tells them to sit down

I tag mine with spray paint or put a gaff tape flag on it with our name.

I am using the ColorSource spot, so does that mean reflection might be the problem?

I will keep that in mind, thanks. I may not be able to get to it this week though

Yes, it is a single wireless transmitter and receiver pair of ColorSource Relay. I'm not sure what you mean by "what wireless system" i am using beyond that. My job requires me to know a little bit about a lot of things , which unfortunately means I'm not an expert in any of them. When the...

I use LED source fours with cyc adaptors to light our hard cyc. Because I work in an old facility that is not wired for DMX we set them up with wireless DMX, specifically a ColorSource Relay Transmitter and Receiver. Most of the time they work great, but occasionally, usually at the end of a...