darkmaterials
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I'm hoping to build some custom light fixtures, and my local sources for advice are swamped at the moment. I'm not a designer/electrician by trade -- I make small scale shadow theatre/puppetry shows with a variety of effects, and I'm looking to do something similar to what was discussed in this thread: http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/lighting-electrics/27024-silhouette-dancers.html
However, I have a basic design from my friends in Italy, Teatro Gioco Vita: Teatro Gioco Vita For their design, I'll want to use between 150 and 400 watt halogen bulbs (alternatively, I could use intense LEDs to get the same effect, but I don't know what type I would need or a good place to source them), resulting in essentially a Linnebach Projector (as referenced in that post). The bulbs will be housed vertically inside a non-reflective fixture with no lens or filter, creating an intense point of light.
Does anyone have advice on how I need to wire the lights? The fixtures will be free-standing in a venue that's not equipped to support theatrical lighting -- just everyday power outlets. Again I'm out of my element here but can't call on the designers I know so the expertise of everyone on here would be much appreciated!
However, I have a basic design from my friends in Italy, Teatro Gioco Vita: Teatro Gioco Vita For their design, I'll want to use between 150 and 400 watt halogen bulbs (alternatively, I could use intense LEDs to get the same effect, but I don't know what type I would need or a good place to source them), resulting in essentially a Linnebach Projector (as referenced in that post). The bulbs will be housed vertically inside a non-reflective fixture with no lens or filter, creating an intense point of light.
Does anyone have advice on how I need to wire the lights? The fixtures will be free-standing in a venue that's not equipped to support theatrical lighting -- just everyday power outlets. Again I'm out of my element here but can't call on the designers I know so the expertise of everyone on here would be much appreciated!
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