rigging

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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...

Has anyone worked with Hoffend and Sons "Live Pipe" self-climbing hoists? On the spec sheet, it says its the next iteration of their Prodigy line, which you can get through ETC. I'm not finding any info or reviews on Live Pipe though. Anyone know anything about it? Our contractor is suggesting...

Hello all! Long time reader, first time poster.We have a production coming up in a few months where we will need to fly a couple of clouds side to side as well as up and down. I've been involved on the flyrail in a production where we've had this effect before, but I was not part of the...

Hello, I was looking for some advice on a tension block problem I have been having with my main curtain. very recently and within a very short time frame the tension block on my main curtain is capable of being lifted by simply pulling the rear line out toward the operator. I have inspected the...

Ok, who didn't see this malfunction coming? Really cool, but statistically speaking.... http://www.cnn.com/videos/entertainment/2016/01/02/tommy-lee-motley-crue-stuck-upside-down-orig-vstan.cnn

Hi, I am highly interested in expanding my skill set to include rigging. I will be focusing mostly on ground rigging, but also wish to be a competent up rigger. The problem is I am a young female and have concerns about the physical aspect of rigging and some tech work. I weight lift 3-4 times a...

Hello,We're planning on using rice on stage as fake rain. We've got about 200kg of long-grain rice that I'm planning on dropping over 3 flown bars. One down stage, one mid stage and one up-stage. It dropping on to the floor is fine as the audience never see it and we have a scene change...

I have been looking at purchasing some F32 ladder truss from Global Truss. I have found their load tables for the horizontal position of the truss, but I cannot find any data on how much weight each truss stick can take when oriented vertically, either from global truss or any other truss...

Hello,I am in need of a rigging certification. My goal is to be ETCP certified. I'm having a very difficult time locating an actual rigging school in the Los Angeles area that specializes in rigging for the entertainment industry. I'm not looking for any college classes, just a school...

hello, i was wondering if anyone could help me out ?i am looking for some CAD software that will work on a mac ?i am design lighting and sound and av at college and i need to make cad drawings !please help me and recommend some mac software and window but i Haven't t got that match space...