Recent content by Rainmaker

Sorry for necro posting but this came up in search.I have similar requirements to the above...2 monitors on the balcony rail for performers seeing the conductor run from a camera in the pit. 1 monitor SL and SR for stage management and cast as well as one in the pit for the conductor to see...

When we've needed them to both be sittable, as well as able to be "thrown" for actor business, I've stacked and glued foam sheets, coated with scenic dope painted a "hay" color and then glued plastic easter grass to it that was spray painted. None of the flammability problems of the real thing

Well, good news is that I do not have a paperweight.I know most of us are computer savvy but I think it would be helpful to have some reference images because I tried following the instructions and had to try a couple of different IP address/Ethernet port configurations before it finally sent...

Thanks for all the help. Will be trying tomorrow morning, will report back if it works or if i made a really expensive paperweight

I've read those instructions but to be clear, I need to connect the transmitter directly to my laptop via Ethernet cable and do the firmware update that way?

Thanks. Looking at the instructions PDF, it seems relatively straightforward. What is the chance of completely bricking it if I do it wrong? 😅

Hi allLast season, I bought a shiny new multiverse transmitter and 5 receivers. I have the transmitter connected directly to my Ion Xe running current firmware. The transmitter is on the catwalk and each of my 4 electrics has a receiver. Pipes 1 and 2 are set to universe 2 and 3 and 4 are set...

Normally, no, but this one...the audience just might be looking around 😅

Yeah, I have all the grain tools and unfortunately the entire audience will be looking at it the entire show

Hi all, I'm working on a design currently that calls for a basketball court to be painted on the stage. I'm good with the actual painting techniques but I'm posting in hopes that someone can recommend a technique for lining the floor that doesn't end with me and 5 other people on our hands and...

I know in the moment it's not funny, but I'm just imagining an Into the Woods with a GIGANTIC milky white who's actuators die and it's just posted up center stage for the next 90 minutes 😂😂

RP screen from rosebrand or Rosco is the move here. Make your own frame and then stretch the material across. For rear projection, black is the best, but you need to check your sightlines. there's pretty dramatic fall off with the black if you're outside the optimal viewing cone. Gray is the...

I've tried wagon brakes so many times and I've been disappointed my entire career.I opt for barrel/drop bolts of the smallest diameter I can justify for the piece. Drill a hole 1/8" larger than the bolt and then replace with a dowel rod, glue, trim, and sand after the show is over. I know not...

The best primer is Rosco Tough Prime...so much so I'd almost tell you it's worth it to try and get a theatrical supplier on your approved vendors list.Barring that, most any water based primer will do the trick. They're designed to cling into surfaces and give your black top coat a better...

It depends on what you're trying to do. I have used the product Colin references as a glaze medium, and extender, and a topcoat all depending on the finish.For example, if I'm doing wood grain, I'll mix 1 part paint with 4 parts of the water based poly (flat or satin) and 4 parts water for...