hutc6407
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Hi all, hopefully this is a simple answer to this question, here's the scenario.
I am the lighting designer for a production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, and we are using a Black Sharktooth Scrim for a decent portion of the production. Of course, there is not enough space to fly out a full 20' tall drop because of the venue. We have two battens next to each other and ideally would like to double-hang the scrim there. I am not completely sure on how to do this, but definitely have an idea on how it should be done (hopefully its the appropriate way too). Here's my thoughts - any help and advice on how to do this would be fantastic.
- Hang the scrim on the downstage batten
- Insert Schedule 40 pipe into the pipe pocket
- Run aircraft cable through the side cable hems
- Attach aircraft cable to bottom pipe and the upstage batten while scrim is at full "in" trim height
This way both battens can fly out or in simultaneously (i.e. when the scrim comes in the downstage batten flys to spike mark, then the upstage batten flies in to its spike which puts the bottom of the scrim down to the stage floor) Ideally this is what I've seen before, however I am unsure if it is appropriate and/or what rigging equipment I need.
thanks a lot!
I am the lighting designer for a production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, and we are using a Black Sharktooth Scrim for a decent portion of the production. Of course, there is not enough space to fly out a full 20' tall drop because of the venue. We have two battens next to each other and ideally would like to double-hang the scrim there. I am not completely sure on how to do this, but definitely have an idea on how it should be done (hopefully its the appropriate way too). Here's my thoughts - any help and advice on how to do this would be fantastic.
- Hang the scrim on the downstage batten
- Insert Schedule 40 pipe into the pipe pocket
- Run aircraft cable through the side cable hems
- Attach aircraft cable to bottom pipe and the upstage batten while scrim is at full "in" trim height
This way both battens can fly out or in simultaneously (i.e. when the scrim comes in the downstage batten flys to spike mark, then the upstage batten flies in to its spike which puts the bottom of the scrim down to the stage floor) Ideally this is what I've seen before, however I am unsure if it is appropriate and/or what rigging equipment I need.
thanks a lot!