Recent content by Mike Cloobeck

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    Buying a set of DMX LED Pars, 54x3w RGBW, to light a small stage.

    I'm always ifey about Chinese brands... In magic, most chinese are cheap knock-off's. Not sure if lighting matches this trend
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    Electrics / Rigging Question, take 2

    But isn't standard practice half load batten then half arbors?
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    Electrics / Rigging Question, take 2

    I also have been taught by former mentors to load all of the fixtures first to assess total weight before loading the arbor. Why has this changed and what benefits does it allow?
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    Wire tricks

    The easiest way to do this is to use a retractable key chain... Something similar to this Retractable Metal Card Badge Holder Steel Recoil Key Ring Belt Clip Pull Chain | eBay
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    Hi Everyone

    Thanks Dave, I'm happy to help solve any magic related theater issues.
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    DMX Control Issues

    Ensure that the patch panel has the correct connections between the console and the port
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    Does This Exist?

    I'll pass that information on
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    Does This Exist?

    He runs a shop, a LD has spec'd this for him to source, come to think of it I think I remember them in the Wicked Touring Rig, I should go look.
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    Does This Exist?

    Hmmm, then in theory you can gel it, as opposed to the color Atomic Strobes
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    Does This Exist?

    What are their benefits: Just shaping?
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    Anyone going to NAB Show 2014?

    If you're going to be in town let me know, perhaps we can meet up on the floor or for coffee.MC
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    Does This Exist?

    Howdy,A friend of mine just told me he was spec'd a Dataflash in a par 64 Can? Does this exist commercially or is this a DIY build?
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    Ideas for a simple "flying" effect

    Just a fun thought... if you've seen Shrek the musical, there is a section in What's Up Duloc where Farquaar raises up in the air to walk on the dancers backs. Farquaar is in bright colors and a couple stagehands come out dressed in all black and lift him up to achieve the effect. With the...
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    Favorite Gel Colors

    Howdy,For warm washes I generally stick to the common: R02, R08 and the occasional R16 For cool I love R60 and L366 I also love a good surprise pinkMy new favorite color, funny story. An ME I had on a gig late last year didn't like my color choice and snuck in G841 instead of the one I...
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    Hi Everyone

    Howdy,Mike Cloobeck here, I am a magician based out of Las Vegas. I have been in technical theatre now for almost 20 years. I design all the aspects of my own show from lighting to set, and have worked professionally as an TD and LD in university and pro touring shows. It is always nice to...
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