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    Smooth fade with Chroma Q Colorforce?

    I am working on a dance production in which I am using Chroma Q's, Color Force, as a groundrow for the cyc. My question is this... How on earth do I get them to fade smoothly or even smoother than they currently are because right now they pretty much pop straight on no matter if the fade time...
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    Creating a rock atmosphere with conventional fixtures

    Hello, Right now I am working on a project for a school show with a limited budget. The show I am working on is basically a giant beauty pagent/ talent show type thing for senior guys. Traditionally this is always a very well done show as its directed by the theatre dept. This show involve a...
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    Help me make Gel Selections

    Right now I am designing a production of the music man. I am trying to work towards creating general daylight that looks very close to natural white with a touch of color. If you have seen Newsies thats kind of what I am going for. My only issue is almost the entire set is brown to with...
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    Trans Siberian Orchestra 2012 Lighting Console?

    Does anybody know what console TSO used in this past years(2012) show? I saw the show this past December and it looked like an ETC Gio from my seat, but I could not see all that well. I am learning how to use the GIO right now and am really interested in knowing if the GIO was capable to...
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    Designing in Thrust

    Things to consider for thrust lighting design[Mod. Note: This post moved here from another location.] hello everyone right now I am working on a production in which we are placing the audience onstage. The acting area basically makes a thrust into the audience. we have 3 electrics overhead...
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    Design Need some creative ideas for a class project

    Today during stagecraft class my theatre teacher gave us a new assignment. I am tasked with coming up with a clever way to transform our theatre space into anything I can imagine. The catch is I only have 15 total minutes to use for this project. 5 minutes to set up, 5 minutes to present, and...
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