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    QLab does lighting now

    Upgraded and played around with it today. Looks like you'll need an artnet node to get it to work; I haven't had any luck with the Enttec DMX USB yet. I know there's some software out there that can help, but I won't have some real time to play with it until December, but it's looking like I'll...
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    Looking for alternatives to pinspots

    Thanks! I checked out your FB page and look forward to any news relating the new tool!
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    Looking for alternatives to pinspots

    Thanks for the reply Paul! Your system has really saved me and my employer a lot of time. I'm really looking forward to seeing the new attachment to the telescopic pole, as it sounds like its exactly what I've been waiting for! What's the prospective timeline on releasing this guy, if you can...
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    Looking for alternatives to pinspots

    There's a focus tool you can use to focus your units from the ground. Really worth the buy, especially when you have to wait for florists to arrive to focus your lights. It's attached by yet another strong magnet, so I'm guessing that they will release other attachments for it. Hopefully my much...
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    Looking for alternatives to pinspots

    Hello, thread I forgot about!I too have a fleet of 30 that I use for wedding pinspotting. These little babies have saved me so much time over the last few months! Everything Bishop said above applies to me as well. Thanks Fuel! You guys have made my life a ton easier.One thing that I'd like...
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    New member from Chicago

    Welcome Matt. I do basically the same thing you do here in St Louis. Always glad to see someone else from the events industry pop up.
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    Inconspicuously fastening cedar 4x4's at a corner?

    Well, there's a couple issues. Firstly is that we don't have a wood shop, or anything other than a few rudimentary tools lying around. God what I wouldn't give for a real shop. But that's the main reason why I was hoping to use hardware, as it would be a quick screw-together at the site, unscrew...
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    Inconspicuously fastening cedar 4x4's at a corner?

    I've been tasked to build a chuppah (a wedding archway). The client wants dark 4x4's, similar to the provided picture, which will then be draped with fabric. This would be a simple project but they don't want to see any exposed hardware. I was going to use some standard 4x4 post caps, but now...
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    Help me with my Lighting, New LEDs?

    My biggest suggestion is definitely toning things down to 1000w lamps. I agree with Les above, having had cyc gels last whole seasons in the past. The cyc silk gels won't get any more longevity than the regular ones in my experience. They're more for obtaining an even spread than lengthening the...
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    Stagehand's tool belt from toolsforstagecraft.com?

    Hey guys. Recently, i've discovered that I have a bit of (i.e. a massiv) allergy to nickel/trace metals. I recently noticed that my regular every-day belt buckles were making my stomach completely break out in this awful itchy mess.Well, I'm taking the opportunity to look for a new belt that...
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    Looking for cost effective Drafting software

    It seems I'm a little late to the party, but if you are at all affiliated with an educational system you can pick up vectorworks pretty cheap. Or at least you could a few years back when I was working with it.
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    Greetings from St. Louis

    Hey guys. Figured it was about time I did one of these, as I've been a lurker for years. I've been in and out of the business for about 8 years now. I got my start at Truman State University in upstate Missouri, did a year-long stint with Chicago Stagehands and Redmoon Theater, but I couldn't...
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    Looking for alternatives to pinspots

    Keep us informed on any new info you get, as well as feedback from the demo unit!
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    Looking for alternatives to pinspots

    Thanks for pointing me in their direction, guys! Really excited about this product. Still open to other options as well, though! Would love to hear some more ideas from some professionals that have been doing this for a lot longer than I have.
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    Fuel Lighting Booth 510

    Very excited to see some video on this light! I just started actively looking for a replacement for our ADJ PL-1000 par 36's and I'm hoping that these babies are the answers to my prayers to the lighting gods. I'm of the same mind as Bishopthomas above: can't stop looking at your website...
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