"It depends on the show, programming time, which console.... etc... I've also been playing around with splitting this up differently now that I have more toys....
I basically do two types of shows. Corporate theater and…"
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Playback Preferences? Your Opinion.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Cole Oct 4, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
This should get some hits. How do you set up your playback? Live bands vs DJ's? Regular club nights vs Cirque? Stadiums vs clubs? Huge rigs, small rigs. Overrides, sub masters, inhibitives, chases…Continue
Worst place to run lights from?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dean Faciana Sep 30, 2011. 11 Replies 1 Like
Where was the worst location you had to run the show from? My desk at Fortune Sound Club is in the stage left wing. Great to see the show from, terrible to design and operate from. That and all the…Continue
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Dean Faciana replied to Geoff's discussion Worst place to run lights from?
"I Operated a Corporate Awards Ceramony in a Utility Closet Once. The FOH area was not nearly as large as spec'd and the Audio Engineer brought out a huge analog desk. I cracked the door and had 2 spot ops with coms who helped me…"
Martin Thomas replied to Geoff's discussion Worst place to run lights from?
"Behind 6'4" FOH Engineer Jon Smeltz in a flat floor situation... The man needs roller skates to mix... To the left, to the right..."
Al Williams replied to Geoff's discussion Worst place to run lights from?
"the Hilton in Vegas... The house LD is 7' tall, and has his Maxxys set to be comfortable at his height.
I'm 5'6, and had to stand on my tippy toes to look over that Maxxys to see the stage. I couldn't see jack.
I…"
cody stoltz replied to Geoff's discussion Playback Preferences? Your Opinion.
"left to right varying on how many playbacks I have the more I do.
Intensitys
circle pan and tilt playbacks
a rainbow effect If I have room on my main console
Then on the play back wing
Static colors for cmy fixtures
matching color effects
Static…"
Justin Lang replied to Geoff's discussion Playback Preferences? Your Opinion.
"I typically have two types of setups for my desk. One for busking or live playback and the other for theatrical playback. Don't get me started on all the different desk that I have "master" show files for! Generally,…"
Geoff replied to Geoff's discussion Playback Preferences? Your Opinion.
"That sounds like a sound guy comment.
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Geoff replied to Matthew Doherty's discussion Education
"Apprenticeships have worked for centuries. Why change now. The best way to learn from industry pros is working with industry pros. Shop work is an awesome way to learn the gear. I volunteered at a local theatre, gained experience, they started…"
Geoff replied to Auggie Hill's discussion What are the best lower budget LED fixtures?
"I have some Chauvet LED Splash 200b's. The blues started dieing after about a year of regular stage use.. They have a 2 year warranty so I will soon find out about repair/replacement.I've used the American DJ 64's, I've also had…"
Geoff replied to Justin Lang's discussion Color Contest - Light Beams!
"Last post, I swear. Some cell phone shots
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Geoff replied to Justin Lang's discussion Color Contest - Light Beams!
"Not worth the win but had to be posted."
Geoff replied to Justin Lang's discussion Color Contest - Light Beams!
Geoff replied to Justin Lang's discussion Color Contest - Light Beams!
"Aloe Blacc. "I need a dollar, dollar, dollar. A dollar is what I need." Hey Hey!"
Geoff replied to Dylon Prettyman's discussion starting my own business!!!
"It's budget dependent. We went with having a small inventory with intelligent control. If there are bigger shows to do you can use the rental companies. The power of the show is the talent, skills, and artistic view of the design and production…"
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- What's your current occupation?
- 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?
- Theatre, cruise ships, touring etc
- What's your favorite new technology?
- Pixel Mapping
- Do you have any words of wisdom for your fellow lighting pros?
- Walking around on deck whilst staring up into your rig can be catastrophic.
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Sold Out Show
Posted on June 14, 2011 at 11:29pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The show sold out. It was a crazy night of dancing hipsters. Time for the club to invest in a crash barrier. I'm waiting for the photographer to hit me with the photos. Ill post em then.
Miami Horror Tonight
Posted on June 12, 2011 at 10:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Right now I'm waiting for Miami Horror to take the stage. Adding another electro band to the roster of artists. I missed sound check so I have no idea what to expect.
Van City Lighting Joins Pro Lighting Space
Posted on June 12, 2011 at 10:11pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Good to be here. This site seems really cool. I have a feeling I will be here quite often, waiting for showtime.
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