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    Design Water FX: Rotator or Loop?

    And those reflections are exactly what im looking for. I suspected the loop would be too cartoony for my application. Rotator it is. Thanks.
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    Design Water FX: Rotator or Loop?

    Hey all. Im trying to get a water ripple effect (not an underwater effect) and im torn between a dual gobo rotator and a fx loop. Anyone want to share their opinions? Specific gobo recomendations are welcome as well.
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    Please help- etc r.f.u. "waiting for communiction"

    Could be a couple of things. If the RFU works when plugged into the board but not in a remote port, there could be a broken wire somewhere in the installation. More likely, however, is that the RFU is the incorrect model for the console. (i.e. an expression RFU wont work with an express...
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    Old Plots

    Steve, I wish I would have had the chance to learn from Billy. I hear so many stories about his classes. Dave Finley always had a gem or two for us. Unfortunately that was way before my time (I didnt get there until '01). Although I did learn to draft my ***** off. My favorite part of Jules'...
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    Design Check Out My Plot

    Does anyone develop their own symbols anymore?
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    Production Photos

    This reminds me of an exchange i had with a friend recently. Friend: "Wow Scott. Your camera takes really good pictures." Me: "No. I take really good pictures."Its tru though. You can take great picture with a fairly inexpensive camera provided you know enough about photography as well as how...
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    CT Resources?

    Correct me if im wrong, but that list is of dealers for purchasing. While most rental houses do deal in sales, I would think the two lists should be seperate.
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    Spotlight Diffusion

    How does it keep from melting? I would think it would go up in no time.
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    CT Resources?

    Does anyone know of any rental houses near Fairfield CT? I'm from new york and doing a show up there. I know of tons of shops down here but im worried the trucking will kill me.
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    Control/Dimming DMX control from a PDA or smart phone

    Look into Vocus from Enttec. It uses a usb/dmx dongle and software to interperate voice commands. Just hook up a wireless mic and tell your virtual board-op what channels you want. @derekleffew: i believe you are referring to a VPN. I'm not positive how it works, exactly but I'm definitely...
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    Control/Dimming Non-Permanent Shutdown Procedures

    If the lights you've rented arent operating properly, you should contact the rental company. Most REPUTABLE companies stand behind their equipment and will do their best to make sure that you get what you asked for (i.e. working equipment) If there IS something wrong with the fixture...
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    Automated Fixtures Which movers are preferred?

    Vari*lite fixtures generally have the best optics, which is why their output is superior. The VL1000 while silent makes a significant amount of noise when moving especially when moving quickly. But as stated by others, it will mix well with your conventional rig. The VL3500Q is the quiet...
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    Disabling the Trackpad on an ETC Express?

    Its not like the thing is even under warranty anymore. If you are confident in your electronic skills, i'd say crack it open and see if theres a ribbon cable to pull.
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    Control/Dimming Non-Permanent Shutdown Procedures

    IMHO, equipment should never be left on overnight. Especially moving lights. In reality, you will have less issues by shutting them down. This gives them a chance to cool and re-calibrate every morning. If you are not shutting them down at night then I pray that you are at least lamping them...
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    Tie-in at a venue

    I think by "Engineering Proposal" they are looking for and idea of what you will be bringing into their space. Power requirements, rigging (if any), scenery. Anything that your production brings with you that could have any effect on the building. I would say write out a basic plan listing how...
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