Recent content by SeanR

Thank you, I hadn't thought of that. Now here's the catch, I need to secure it to keep it closed during the rest of the show.

Currently working on Accomplice. I'm looking for ways to build a trap door that an actor can step on and it opens. The actor is supposed to die from stepping in the trap, so being able to fall without really hurting his leg is important. The actor remains onstage. The trapdoor will be in a...

Someone was nice enough to loan me an enttec pro dongle. Now it's just a matter of getting the software to talk to the dimmers. I have been reading everything I can about magic Q to see if I can get that to connect. I've tried lights up and it hasn't wanted to cooperate. I imagine it's just...

Okay, I realize this may be totally unnecessary, but I always feel like I need to throw this point in.I can't tell you how often I read a contract that someone wrote on their own and I can't understand a word of it. People seem to think that contracts need to sound fancy because lawyers have...

Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for the latest and greatest board. I don't have the knowledge or talent to design a show that uses that kind of tech. There are two reasons that I have been looking for a different option. The first is because I can't find anyone who knows how to program...

Thanks to both of you. Derek, it just occurred to me that by editing my original post you might not have noticed. I apologize for the hectic and vague original post. It was four hours before show time. Generally I wouldn't even think about making a change at that point but the board we have...

Hey guys, I got my hands on an adapter for a closed dmx to usb adapter. How is this going to effect what software I can run the show with?Ok let me edit this. First as is probably already apparent, I don't have a ton of knowledge about DMX. Someone is loaning me their dongle but says that...

I agree! Unfortunately in this case, they had the sound board on hand and it was free. It is actually rather commical to look at our booth. on one side of the table is a board that could do studio quality recordings and on the other side is, well, lets face it, a rather large on/off switch...

Our company has a small budget. Without a DRAMATIC change from the powers that be at the rental place, I doubt we'll be using this space again anyway.

Unfortunately renting something better is out of the budget.

We're using the board in the rental space and all conventionals. Its a new performing arts center and although they have great equipment in their main theater, that theater seats 600. We are the first to use the new space (seats 50-60) and they haven't invested in the space yet, so we are...

Great, thanks guys. unfortunately renting a board is a little out of our budget (as is someone who knows what theyare talking about) so magicq it is.

Ok so here's the deal. The current show we have going up is in a space with more dimmers than I could ever want, really nice instruments, it's a rare treat. The catch is that the only board we have available is a 16 channel Light Station 2 American DJ board. I am trying to figure out...

Thanks guys. It is worth pointing out that there is no special finish on the floor.

We have a blackbox with a concrete floor. When we paint it for shows, getting the paint to not flake off easily is a challenge. For example, a set piece on the paint that is jostled will pull the paint up. Any suggestions on how to deal with this without repainting before every show? This...