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    Long and boring show

    it's a student director and has no comprehension of how lights look. she wants a certain feel but can't describe it. i miss my old person director!!!!
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    Long and boring show

    how do i make a long play that only has lights up, lights down at the end not so dull. the director doesn't like any of my design ideas.
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    Colortran

    How does colortran differ from strand lighting?
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    Portfolios

    thanks, but do i need to add that i helped build the show, hung lights for the show and ran lights for the show?
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    Portfolios

    i might have asked this before but i can't remember... how do i set up a lighting portfolio. i'm so lost. :?:
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    Black and White

    sorry for the bitterness. :oops: the twilight zone like the old tv show?
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    strand lighting ???

    we accidentally put one in and the board wasn't completly off. how long are fuses supposed to last?
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    Cheap but good mic's

    i love our akg mics, they are extremely durable. but i picked them up at a garage sale for 15 a pop
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    A little late

    it's a nickname. my boyfriend and i wanted petnames for each other, he's germany, i'm switzerland. we barely ever use them unless we email each other. a couple of other people have joined in.
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    Board operator vs Stage Manager

    thanks. i'm just worried about handing over what's been life for 3 years to an immature freshman. maybe i'll luck out and get a mature one. we are getting a new board this year and i don't want to see it trashed by someone. is it wrong to want to stand over the kid during the spring show? I'm...
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    Board operator vs Stage Manager

    I'm a high school student and this is my senior year. As head tech it's my job to train someone else on the lighting equipment. My problem is I don't know when to let them loose. If I'm not comfortable with them on the board then i probably won't let them loose. Is it wrong to be a stage manager...
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    Black and White

    i'm not doing a cold prison scene though. we are doing the twilight zone.
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    A little late

    I'm from the land of rare theatres, Virginia. i've already mad a couple of posts and never even realized this was here until it was pointed out to me. So, hi! :P
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    Gel for general wash

    I'm quite fond of rosco 02 and rosco 63. we also layer gels in scoops to give more depth. use a purple and a blue
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    Black and White

    My director wants to do the twilight zone in black and white. Are there any tricks to incorporate gray colors or give it that feel. I do realize the set will have to be painted in black and white and so will the actors. But any tips will be great.
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