On Oct. 10, 2007, the ANSI Board of Standards Review approved as American National Standards two new documents from ESTA's Technical Standards Program: E1.35, Standard for Lens Quality Measurements for Pattern Projecting Luminaires Intended for Entertainment Use, and E1.36, Model Procedure for Permitting the Use of Tungsten-Halogen Incandescent Lamps and Stage and Studio Luminaires in Vendor Exhibit
Read More »So once again I have a band that has been talked into buying some UV painted drops for their stage set. And once again I find myself thinking about the con man who just made a pretty penny peddling garbage.
Read More »One thing to consider when programming for a permanent installation is the perspective of the audience. First, there are the multiple viewing angles. Rarely does… Read More »Programming at Permanent Installations
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Soooooo now that Denver/Telluride (I just got this cool pic from the Telluride Fest above, enjoy) is out of the way we headed out to good ole California for a few dates. We started in San Diego at a local college which turned out to be a really cool gig. The college radio station aired the show live and had a great stage to work with. When we loaded in there were several students who were instructed to help me setup and shadow what I was doing and how I set my rig up. Thus began my first teaching experience which was awesome considering the guy hasn’t got the chance to work with automated lighting yet. I guess a lot of those cats only get introduced to the traditional theater style with par, ellipsoidal, fresnel, source 4 lighting, etc. So I explain it to the best of my ability and get everything ready.
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Robe’s new ColorWash 2500E AT moving light fixture is the sister of the ColorSpot 2500E. It is designed for use in large lighting rigs and for venues and installations of all types needing a punchy moving moving light effect. It is also designed for outdoor applications including washing large surface areas (like walls and buildings), and as a searchlight effect.
Read More »So I light this fashion Gala every year. It's a big show with various theme segments and entertainment mixed with good old fashioned runway modeling. But this year I had the extra pleasure of lighting a professional stripper doing her burlesque act.
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Lighting Designer Abigail Rosen Holmes: “I was very pleased to be asked to work with Martina again. She’s very involved in the design and very clear about what she likes, and really knows what is going to feel right for her and the music. Martina’s great production team and crew, Trevor included, were just fantastic to work with. They make touring a show like this look a lot easier than it is!”
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Who: Dennis Mirabella, marketing manager arts & entertainment business unit
What: Manufacturer and converter of pressure-sensitive tapes
Where: Edison, New Jersey
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What the heck is genlock … (and where can I buy one)?
I actually overheard that very question at a recent training session and thought that I might be able to shed some light on the mystery. For us propeller-heads in the video world, we’ve grown up with the knowledge of “genlock,” so it’s not a foreign concept to us. But for those in the lighting and projection realm who are now dealing with video equipment on an ever-increasing basis, the mysterious genlock connector might need some clarification.
Read More » If you’ve been reading my blog, The Complex, you may have caught that I’ve recently relocated to the city that never sleeps, New York. (And if you haven’t been reading my blog, along with the other great stuff on PLSN.com… get to it!)
The day that we got to our new apartment in Manhattan, I told my wife that one of the things I was going to make a point of seeing was the “Tribute in Light.” I did, and this month I’m going to reflect a little on one example of technology intertwining with humanity.
But first, a little background…
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