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    Portable Dimmer Pack Reccs

    hello,I have some low wattage units, 15w-60w and I need a dimmer pack that can accommodate low wattage units?Thanks! Lauren
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    Loss of Rig

    As we were focusing lights, all lights flickered out, then came back on again. The whole rig was out. Down time was about 30 seconds. Then after that, lights flickered on and off twice over the course of the next thirty seconds or so. Not response to RFR or RVI. We didn't do any board stuff...
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    Editing Symbols in Vectorworks

    Hi, I have a focus chart that I am trying to edit. The information for the entire chart was made in symbols. When I edit the symbol to enter the information in the new information I entered does not show up. How can I edit the symbols? (none of them are lighting devices)
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    What's wrong with the board?

    I am working on an express 48/96. The board was recently serviced, the cd faders were not running cues. Now that the board is back and in use and has a new problem. When in patch the board jumps back to live mode while trying to patch. ETC advised doing a factory reset. Has anyone ever...
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    Professional development post-undergrad

    I am looking to be a better electrician, my undergraduate education was in design so the basics were glossed over for me. I am also interested in having a better understanding of working in the business. I'm not ready for specific product training, I'd just like a better understanding of how to...
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    Professional development post-undergrad

    I was wondering if anyone can recommend any courses for continued education for lighting? I've completed my B.F.A. in lighting design but feel like I need some additional training and recognized certification courses would be useful. I am based in New York.
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    Getting a NYC gig as a newcomer

    Hi, I recently graduated from college and decided to move to NYC I contacted a few places as over hire with no response. I left the city to work at a summer festival. Anyone have any advice on getting steady electrics work come August? I don't want to go home and wait tables
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    Tool Lists (What do I need?)

    Where do you recommend buying from? I want to get a speed wrench and can't find one at a local hardware store. I want to order a speed wrench but don't know where to get one.
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    Comparable Fixtures

    Can anyone make a reccomendation for units that are comparable to Juliat's?2kw 714 profiles 2kw 713 SX profiles 614 profiles 613 SX profilesI'm putting a rental order together and the shop doesn't carry Juliat's, what fixtures would be comparable?
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    Backsaving in Vectorworks

    I am using Vectorworks 2011, how do I backsave to v12? I'm making the switch from cad and still learning the vectorworks command line.Thanks!
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    Control/Dimming Sweet Light

    Has anyone used the program Sweet Light? I've been hired to do some programming and system set up for a church. They're using Sweet Light and considering buying a board. I'm going to attempt working with Sweet Light before looking into consoles for them.Any input is appreciated!
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    Advice for a recent grad

    This has been helpful and really made me think. Thanks for the responses. Right now I'm looking into applying for summer dance festivals as tech to get more experience, where I live there's not a lot of dance happening, (or anything else for that matter) fingers crossed for summer work!
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    Advice for a recent grad

    1. I want to be working for dance company, as a designer/stage manager 2. Only financially, my day job doesn't pay much. I also live in an area that doesn't have a very large scene here. 3. The more the better right? 4. My contacts have not been able to help me out. I know that type of...
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    Advice for a recent grad

    Hi, I recently graduated from my undergrad with a B.F.A. in lighting design. I worked as master electrician, stage manager, and production manager for tour while in school. Now that I've gradated I'm wondering how to get started in biz, I currently have a desk job to pay the bills, and I would...
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