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Ok i've had some of these thoughts myself, so thanks for reinforcing the ideas. Keep cameras on manual to maintain consistency for levels - can do.What can i do to help an LD who has to design for a Full live Musical that is then streamed with multiple cameras? I can get all the cameras and...

We are looking to be streaming our shows and i've been trying to find out what i don't know about lighting. I have some basic ideas that it needs to be "brighter" but trying to find anything useful through a google search right now is worthless. (clickbait for work-from-home is "huge") Are...

So with this nasty bug going around, some of us might not be able to come into work. We are able to keep people employed but I can't ask the carpenters to build in their living rooms. What resouces are there for learning for builders/techs/costumers via computer? Are there video lists or an...

AFX casters have changed the way we build things. They solve all of our "can they dance on it" questions. Basically if feet touch it, and it moves it gets air casters, tables/desks/half the set/ect.. Everyone should own these things and throw all but two of their toggle brakes away.

I've got nothing to add to the safety of said choice.But i'd stick to eye bolts and the like for ease of hanging. If your cables are not all crimmped perfectly then you'll have a bad time. If the battens are old and wiggly... ect. Turnbuckles are my best friend and if i can't add them to the...

If time and money are available to you i swear by air casters. Lift and set the unit where you want it. Haven't used a stage brake since buying these. :D http://www.afx.bz/AirPux_2.htm I've got a carpenter who's pieced his own as well for a local highschool. Parts are easy to come by on amazon/ebay