lighting

Hello all,I am a freelance lighting designer and I work on several different consoles depending on availability at the venue, mostly the ETC Ion. I currently own an ETC Expression 3 (I know...I need to catch up with the time. Not very helpful when it comes to movers and leds) paired with...

So in constant pursuit of the perfect Tech Rider, me and my assistant are trying to clarify our crew requests. She redlined my usage of "Lighting Opp" proclaiming the correct usage would be "Op". Though I agree grammatically, I feel the industry standard points to "Opp". Can the community help...

Hey guys,I was just wondering what people's thoughts where on an ETC Element 40, 500 lighting board. I am looking to eventually replace, an older ETC express 48/96. As we are looking to use more dmx controlled devices, and LED based lighting fixtures (which can hog channels). This seems like...

I've been trying to control a ION light board with Qlab and a USB to MIDI wire. I have all the licenses. But nothing happens when I press go.

Hi All,Recently 5 of my 6 Rosco DMX Irises, being used in 750w Source 4 units in Mode 1, have been seizing up, jamming in place and making a lovely grinding noise. When I go turn the silver knob on the back of the irises, they work for the day, but tend to stay the problem over again after...

Hello all,We have a Secoa Maestro orchestra shell that seems to have some phantom lights. The lights are integrated in the ceiling panels and operate on tip switches. The first panel has 18 lights, controlled by 6 dimmers, the second and third each have 8 lights controlled by 3 dimmers...

I am looking to use a different visualizer. I used to use Martin Show Designer but I can't stand it anymore. I have been looking a Wysiwig ,LD Assistant, and Capture mainly because of their capabilities to do the special effects. I work heavily with special effects on top of my lighting so that...

I was made aware of different ways that the stage managers and deck managers give the "clear" for scene changes. This one guy I talked to was explaining that on both sides of the deck his theatre had a small box with 2 lights, a red and a green one. This was a simple way to say clear. Green, go...

I am breaking into controlling much larger rigs. Also looking to expand into much larger venues. When you go into a large stadium and do semi-perm installs with lights rigged all around and lights on the ground, what is the preferred way to control all of the lights? I am somewhat familiar with...

I'm designing a pipe grid layout for a basement space below an existing theatre. The coffered concrete ceiling is between 7'-6" to 9'-0" clear to the floor. The grid will be installed professionally by a theatrical rigging company.There's no question that I am asking for a 1.5" ID Schedule 40...

Hi, this is my first thread here and I want to get some insight on the best approach on cleaning socket terminals. At my high school we've got 8 source fours with 575w bulbs in them to light our stage and pit. After the source fours were installed, the old 360Qs were retired. Still lying around...

Hi Guys!Just a question! Im currently doing lightings in a church installation setting. Basically, i currently switch on the lights via the normal wall switches or power iso. I also have access to the power db. So which do you guys normally use? I would prefer the db as i feel that the wall...

Hey all,Looking for some advice about a specific effect. LDing an opera and the director asked for a 'lunar eclipse' effect and I'm trying to think how to do this technically.The plan is to have a glass moon gobo on the cyc. Having multiples isn't an option budget wise, so can anyone think...

Hello, guys our school just recieved a Panasonic PT_ EZ770Z U Projector with a huge snap on screen by DA- Lite products. We want to knw what softwares are out their to create a similar video effects to Beyonce Video shown below?

Hi folks,I am designing a production of Mary Poppins this summer, and it is (apparently) my task to find a solution for the shooting star at the end of the show. I've asked around but am still not very sure where to begin and would like some ideas/suggestions. It should be noted that...

I am looking for a company/individual who could come to my theater and let me know what kind of lighting is possible. It is a school facility. Looking for someone near Savannah, GA, although Macon, GA or Atlanta, GA would be okay. We would be budgeting for a new light system, rewiring, and...

Hi folks! I have not been on this site in years. This is because I have not had a job as a drama instructor from then until now (teaching English instead,) but here I am, with a theater and a budget. I now need to upgrade the lighting system in our theater. Currently, our theater is very...

Hi all, I work for River Pointe Church in Richmond TX and we're looking for a lighting designer who has experience. It can be theatre, concert, or any other venue in which you either programmed, and/or ran lights.This is a paid position. We would only need you for the weekend, and could...

Hi, I'm a junior in high school and I am very interested in lighting. Does anyone have any suggestions for finding a job where I can work or be an intern at age 17? My interest in lighting is concerts or festivals, but anything would do regarding technical theater. Thanks!