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What's On Your Bookshelf?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Cadena Feb 7, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
A good library of technical books obviously isn't built overnight, but I'm looking to begin gradually expanding mine. Browsing the bookshelf on PLSN feels overwhelming because there are so many…Continue
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Brit Manning commented on Wayne Lambert's blog post HOW TO BE A LOSER
"WOW! It never ceases to amaze me how some people really just don't get it."
Brit Manning commented on Justin Lang's blog post New PLSN Stickers
"I'd love a sticker for my new workbox. Headed to Christie Lites Orlando next week to prep my tour. Unfortunately it's two weeks too late to hit up LDI too."
Brit Manning commented on Kirk Garreans's blog post Back ups
"Generators! Whether they're for a festival out in the middle of a field or a building that simply doesn't have enough power, having a "genny" die can mean instant death to the show. A lot of the companies I work for…"
terry schwartz left a comment for Brit Manning
"yes still at KCA & loving it. Going to ETC CUE next week. Look for my BLOG"
Brit Manning replied to Clark Wilbanks's discussion Recommended DMX network tester?
"I'll second the Swisson recommendation. I just got one about a month ago and it has come in super handy. Especially when I want to do a quick dimmer check without running back and forth to FOH. Purchased mine…"
Brit Manning left a comment for terry schwartz
"Not too bad, thanks Terry. I seem to be doing a lot more concerts and corporate type shows these days than theater. But it keeps life interesting and pays the bills. You still at KCA?"
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Brit Manning commented on Wayne Lambert's blog post 10 ELECTRICAL THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER LICK
"Three pieces might be enough unless they put too much tension on said trick line and snap it as I saw happen the other day. Ooooo watch it spin! What do they need a center fill for anyway? The arrays SL and SR are so loud…"
Brit Manning commented on Kirk Garreans's blog post A very bad day
"Very good point. It's so easy to lose perspective sometimes. I'm actually rather saddened by how many birthdays, weddings, and other holidays I've missed because of gigs I just couldn't get out of. This spring though…"
Brit Manning commented on Brandon Creel's blog post Practice Makes...
"Over the last couple weeks I've been learning the ETC EOS. I really like the console but don't quite have all the syntax down yet. Learned the hard way tonight not to hit [GO TO CUE] to jump around cues in blind. It was…"
Brit Manning replied to Justin Lang's discussion Lighting Quotes - Lampies vs Ampies
"and on four you have to dance.
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Brit Manning commented on Justin Lang's blog post Scheduled Chat on PLS - What do you want to talk about?
"I randomly found myself at a student theater festival in England recently (long story for another day) and one of the speakers gave a very interesting presentation on the convergence between video and lighting. He predominantly talked about…"
Brit Manning replied to Justin Lang's discussion Implementing IPoAC for lighting control
"Brilliant! Can't imagine why we aren't see it more widely used yet. I'm sure as reliability increases more people will catch on."
Profile Information
- What's your current occupation?
- stagehand, electrician, technician, lighting programmer, lighting designer
- Where did you learn your craft?
- on-the-job-training
- Who have you worked for or where have you worked in the past?
- Axxis Inc, Troika Entertainment, IATSE Local 346
- What's your favorite new technology?
- Virtual versions of concoles make programming practice so much easier
- Do you currently subscribe to PLSN?
- Yes
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What's an iTune?
Posted on April 8, 2011 at 3:58pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
So I was running lights for a corporate business meeting the other day. At the end of the meeting there was a raffle giveaway. One of the prizes was an iTunes gift card. This was very puzzling to the presenter (an older gentleman). Before announcing the winner he asked in a thick southern accent, "What's an iTune? I'm gonna have to ask my wife about that. She keeps up with this stuff." All of us sitting at FOH almost lost it.
New Production of Porgy and Bess Features Projection on Moving Screens
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 12:25pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday, I loaded in a very interesting new production of Porgy and Bess yesterday that is being mounted by the University of Kentucky Opera Department. The key components of the set are two giant rolling projection screens, one 15'x24' the other 32'x24'. "Rolling screens? Where do you put the projectors?" one might ask. Simple! Mount them to the back of the frames the screens hang from. The software (originally conceived by the military) was further developed by UKY's Center for…
Continue Tis the Season for TSO
Posted on December 2, 2010 at 11:04pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I'm a member of IATSE Local 346, Lexington, KY. Yesterday I had the pleasure of working both the load in and out for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra here at our arena. I have to comment on how well the day went. Their crew is great. A hard working, well organized, friendly bunch of guys who really know their stuff. Truly a pleasure to work with. Their rig is massive, as usual. But we still got all 19 trucks loaded in under three hours. And of course they put on a terrific show too. Lazers, pyro,… Continue
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- At 9:29am on July 21, 2011,
terry schwartz said… - yes still at KCA & loving it. Going to ETC CUE next week. Look for my BLOG
- At 5:20am on June 27, 2011, terry schwartz said…
- how life in the theatre world?
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