Recent content by redmagik

Hi All, We just had 8 Strand Iris 4 cyc lights donated to a high school I work at. They need gel frames, wire mesh safety screens and 1 yoke knob. Anybody have a lead as to where to get these? Or a work around? Thanks all!

I had a similar problem on a two channel system. I discovered a small screw in a floor pocket xlr connection that was touching two of the pins, shorted out the system. Removed the screw, system worked perfectly.

The units we used from Amazon were usb rechargeable. Small push button switch on the side. We also have used the solar powered landscape torches. There are a variety of battery models out there. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NK7XJ9N/?tag=controlbooth-20

We had a similar problem for a production of Evita and Beauty and the Beast (lumiere's hands). We used similar to these. They look great from the stage and you can build any type of "Torch" base around them.We bought ours on Amazon. There are a variety of models avaialble.

Can someone explain the trigonometry to find the angle of a raked stage? I have a designer that has given the height at the US, and DS ends and length and width of the stage. Thanks all!

It's the sound op missing the cues. The op has had a script in front of them in the past but they are so inexperienced that they can't handle following the script and mixing accurately. Hence I've added an assistant to help with warmning cues for when an actor is coming on stage. They are...

Wow, great responses and information! Should have joined this site sooner. Our biggest issue, in the high school, is the student sound designer and board op, tend to not learn the show until tech week. As I understand it, as I'm new to the program, it has been an on going issue. Massive...

Hi all, Is there an industry standard as to how to run a sound board during a live theatrical performance?Do you set your levels at sound check and mute the channel, then unmute when needed? Never adjusting the fader unless absolutely necessary. OR Do you set the levels at sound check then...

Hi All, Finally did it and signed up. I work as a set designer/TD at our local high school as well as an adjunct/TD at a college not too far away.I have been a professional magician for 35 yrs, hence the redmagik name.Thanks and glad to be part of the community!