BlackoutGo
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I'm at a smaller professional theatre (small in the sense of technical crew) and was curious and want input as to how other head of lighting/electric handle the requests for practicals? Currently the problem I'm experiencing is set/prop designers requesting that items 'light up'. When pushed about the desired effect they will wait until the lighting designer is in the building to have further discussions, thereby causing longer days for myself during programming days and q2q.
I am looking at creating a check sheet for all practicals that are needed, please add any suggestions to the list;
Is it actor controlled or Lighting console control?
Has it been discussed with the director and lighting designer?
What is the desired effect?
What is the intent of the light. (glowing, spotlighting, intense, color changing)?
Is it being handled roughly or in a normal fashion?
Is it wired or is it wireless?
How bright is the light needing to be?
How long is it on for?
How big is the practical?
Are we able to cut open or add a base/area big enough for the battery and possible controller
However, I'm unsure how else to approach this without making the designers feel like children. TD understands my frustrations, but is new to the position this year and is waiting to implement his changes.
Thanks
I am looking at creating a check sheet for all practicals that are needed, please add any suggestions to the list;
Is it actor controlled or Lighting console control?
Has it been discussed with the director and lighting designer?
What is the desired effect?
What is the intent of the light. (glowing, spotlighting, intense, color changing)?
Is it being handled roughly or in a normal fashion?
Is it wired or is it wireless?
How bright is the light needing to be?
How long is it on for?
How big is the practical?
Are we able to cut open or add a base/area big enough for the battery and possible controller
However, I'm unsure how else to approach this without making the designers feel like children. TD understands my frustrations, but is new to the position this year and is waiting to implement his changes.
Thanks