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I actually build what I would refer to as a masterpiece about 6 months ago for my high school. We don't have a booth and folding tables just weren't cutting it. We pretty much went all out, spending around $250 on the entire project. We built a nice big frame out of 2x4's and 4x4's for the...

Live design released this article earlier this week.... coveres evertything you need to know! Championship Design Cheers!

Hi I have VW 2010 and I was wondering how to make a custom image be the display on the projector while in VW. If so, how do I do this? Thanks

I am designing a show for my school, and am having a small dilemma. Below are the two sides of the argument, please tell me what one you feel is best. Idea A: Three pieces of white fabric, 16' tall x 4' wide will be positioned along the back curtain. Using CK ColorBlasts, 2 per section, we...

I have used the Smartfade ML and from my experiences i will never use that board ever again. It took FOREVER to learn how to use and it was only a one week gig. With the lack of a good monitor display and limited keys i feel like its not worth the pain. If you are looking to use ML's and use...

I know it's not Oscar Season, but just thinking about it gets me excited. As an up and coming person in the world of live production would anyone care to give an overview of just how the whole tech part works for an awards show of this size. I have a friend who worked with the show in 2009...

Anything midas.... especially the XL8... but all of their digital boards are fantastic!

Okay, So most of us have used a plethora of lighting consoles and we all have the one we LOVE and the ONES we hate. I was on the crew for a show and our LD chose the Jands Vista I3 as our console. Not being very familiar with the console at first i was hesitant about it, however the LD swore...

I used the ETC Smartfade ML in a small show i recently did, figured i'd give it a try, and after one day of playing with in sent it back for the MA Light. I have used both the Hog and MA consoles and like them both. Either one will do you well! But i would stay away from the smartfade, but...

Like everyone else has said, regardless of which solution you choose you MUST have a certified theatrical electrician do the work. I am the director of tech. at my high school and anytime we want to do anything electrical, we need to bring in an electrician. For your 3 month deadline either...

Stupid me.... i remembered reading about this before but i didnt remember where..... could have easily done that without creating a thread. Oh well.....

Okay, So there is a part in a show i am designing where i need the stage to look like an old black and white photo. All of the sets and actors will be dressed in black and white so i was thinking like a sepia gel or something? Any idea how to do this so it looks good?

Thanks Guys, I really appreciate hearing everyone opinions and ideas about this subject. Being able to feed off others is so important. I am going to fun the MA Full Size, just because i absolutely love that board. As far as lights go, i will probably go with 16 VL 3500, 8wash and 8 profile...

So i am the Lighting Designer for a concert my high school is holding. I am debating on a few different issues and figured i would get some input from the folks on cb. So here it goes:1. I am definitely using moving lights, probably around 15, but the question is what company. I have used...

Shure ULX all the way... i have worked with sennheiser and AKG and would gladly take a shure any day.