Recent content by MaddieNevins

Hello!I'm writing a research paper for one of my tech theatre classes and was wondering if you guys could help me out. I'm writing about LED theatre lighting vs. conventional theatre lighting.In your opinion: - What benefits do LED's have for the theatre? - What can conventional lighting...

I'm an electrician who insists on a clove hitch finished with a bow tie when I'm dressing cable :) I just think that it holds and dresses the cable very nicely. It's also less likely to slip than just using a bow tie know- especially when you have a large bundle to secure to a pipe.

Preheating lamps before a show is a very good idea. Whenever I design a show I make sure I program a cue that is set for dimmer/channel check. It's normally like cue .5, and has all the instuments up at about 25%. This allows the lamps to warm up, and also allows the lighting crew to check and...

Hello Everyone!I'm Maddie Nevins and I'm an undergrad at Wichita State University. I'm getting a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology with an emphasis in Lighting Design. I love theatre and can not wait to get out of college and start a full time career in my field of study.