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Stagecraft Digest, Issue #448

 1. Re: Library programs
    by Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
 2. Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
    by Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
 3. Re: PDA
    by "C. Dopher" <brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
 4. Re: Library programs
    by "C. Dopher" <brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
 5. Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
    by Joseph Champelli <joechamp [at] gmail.com>
 6. Re: Library programs
    by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
 7. Re: PDA
    by "Jon Ares" <jonares [at] hevanet.com>
 8. Re: PDA
    by Sunil Rajan <squeakypig [at] earthlink.net>
 9. library programs
    by "RICHARD FINKELSTEIN" <rfinkels [at] msn.com>
10. Re: Library programs
    by Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
11. Re: PDA
    by "holyoak1" <holyoak1 [at] comcast.net>
12. Re: Library programs
    by Steve Larson <tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com>
13. Re: library programs
    by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
14. Re: Library programs
    by Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
15. Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
16. Re: Library programs
    by Samuel Jones <sjones [at] ucla.edu>
17. Re: Library programs
    by June Abernathy <jea00321 [at] yahoo.com>
18. OT-Fireworks
    by Bruce Purdy <bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>
19. Dichoric Sheets
    by "Chris Warner" <bearz2 [at] cox.net>
20. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>

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Message-ID: <b7318c4805070406394738f7ed [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 09:39:14 -0400
From: Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
Reply-To: Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Library programs
In-Reply-To: <list-23489706 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23489706 [at] prxy.net>

Richard,

My wife is a high school librarian and can advise you.  I know that
she uses a PC based program called Winnebago Spectrum by Sagebrush

http://www.sagebrushcorp.com/tech/spectrum.cfm.

This is probably a lot more than you need, but she can probably help
you find the right program.  She is on a email listserve (similar to
this one) with thousands of librarians, so someone on that list will
have some suggestions.

I will give her your email address and have her contact you privately.

BTW, she uses an inexpensive bar code program to print bar codes for
all the books in her library.  And if you ask her nicely, she might
even help you find the ISBNs for books in your library that do not
have them (she can search the Library of Congress, and other sources
for this type of information).

Good luck.

-Delbert


On 7/3/05, ladesigners [at] juno.com <ladesigners [at] juno.com> wrote:
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>=20
>=20
> My private library is getting out of control again with 1,000+ scripts an=
d every theatre tech and design book that I could afford. The result is my =
research time has been increasing. Does anybody have a Library program that=
 can help me with the indexing? It could be a program that works with 'Micr=
osoft Access', or it could be something that works like 'Google', 'Picasa',=
 or 'Desktop Search', or it could be some other program that creates a rela=
tional database. Any ideas, anyone?
> /s/ Richard
>=20


--=20
Delbert Hall
Phone: 423-773-4255

------------------------------

Message-ID: <b7318c480507040725325e0b21 [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 10:25:55 -0400
From: Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
Reply-To: Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
In-Reply-To: <list-23484482 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23483968 [at] prxy.net> <list-23484482 [at] prxy.net>

This is an interesting thread.  I think this problem could (should)
have been caught and prevented by many people along the way.  Since
the problem relates to an Equity rule, it seems to me that the
stagemanger was responsible for catching and preventing  this problem.
 The stagemanager certaily knew that the stage was raked, and should
have known the angle of the rake. Since the stagemanger is a member of
Equity, is responsible for the actors' wellfare, and is responsible
for the company following Equity rules, I think the stagemanger
deserves most of the blame for this problem getting to the point it
did.  If the stagemanger had done his/her  job properly, he/she would
have brought this problem of the attention of the director, the set
designer, and the production manager as soon as he/she saw the design.
 At the very least, as soon as the stagemanager knew that a raked
stage was involved, he/she should have advised the production manager
of the Equity rule.

I can understand why many of you want to place the responsibility on
the production manager, but I feel that if the Equity stagemanager did
nothing to catch and prevent the problem, this is where the
responsibility lies.

-Delbert



On 7/3/05, Seth Richardson <sarvernon [at] adelphia.net> wrote:
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>=20
>=20
> On Sunday, July 3, 2005, at 01:05 PM, Tyler Smith wrote:
>=20
> > The thing to realize is that the Equity "rules" are entirely vague
> > when referring to the acceptable angle / slope for any given rake or
> > ramp. All of these items are addressed on a case by case basis. Yes,
> > this means you are supposed to have your design approved by Equity.
> > This makes it virtually impossible to know what maximum angle is
> > acceptable, without having prior experience with the Equity deputy in
> > your cast / venue.
> >
>=20
> <http://www.actorsequity.org/Library/rulebooks/LORT_Rulebook_02-05.pdf>
>=20
> "Raked Stages. Prior to the construction of any raked stage where the
> incline will be
> greater than 3/4 inch per foot, the Theatre shall promptly notify
> Equity, in writing, of such
> plans and provide such information as Equity may reasonably request. It
> is understood
> that when a Theatre is utilizing a set from a prior production, said
> notice may not be
> possible, and the Theatre agrees to notify Equity as soon as a
> determination is made that
> such set will be utilized."
>=20
> It's a simple rule that anything more the 3/4 a lot of people are going
> to have to be consulted to get approved.
>=20
>=20
> "When a raked stage of greater than 3/4 inch per foot is used, an
> instructor, such as a
> physical therapist, sports therapist, or other qualified instructor,
> will give instructions to the
> cast, prior to opening, as to how to perform on the raked stage in
> order to minimize the risk
> of injury."
>=20
> Any one here a qualified instructor?  What should someone know to
> minimize the risk of actors to injury them self's?
>=20
> Seth Richardson
>=20
>=20


--=20
Delbert Hall
Phone: 423-773-4255

------------------------------

Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 11:17:09 -0400
Subject: Re: PDA
From:	"C. Dopher" <brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
Message-ID: <BEEECB35.1ABD1%brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
In-Reply-To: <42C812BE.1030001 [at] uwosh.edu>

On 7/3/05 12:30 PM, "Mick Alderson" <alderson [at] uwosh.edu> wrote:

> Paul wrote:
> 
>> What do you all recommend for a PDA.
>> I owuld like to have the basic address book, calndar and be able to do some
>> word processing.  Sketching / drawing would be a plus as well.
> 
> If you intend to interface with a Mac at some point, then you probably
> need a PDA running the Palm OS. I don't believe anything running Windows
> Pocket PC can sync to a Mac (no surprise).
> 
> I use a Palm T3 myself. It came with Dataviz Docs2Go, and does
> everything you asked for pretty nicely. I DON'T like the Graffiti 2
> handwriting recognition software as much as I did the original Graffiti
> on my old Palm Vx.

I agree about the Graffiti 2.  I hear that people who learn it first have no
problems; but people who learned the old Graffiti first find the new one
very difficult.

As for word-processing, get a PDA that you can also get an accessory
keyboard for.  I had one with my Palm Vx way back when.  Was great.  Also
had the modem accessory (this was before Bluetooth and WiFi).

Now, my PDA is in my phone.  All I use the PDA for is datebook and
addressbook and a handful of memos anyway.  Perhaps if I was aiming to have
wireless lighting control, I'd go back to a full, separate PDA.

Cris Dopher


------------------------------

Date:	Mon, 04 Jul 2005 11:32:59 -0400
Subject: Re: Library programs
From:	"C. Dopher" <brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
Message-ID: <BEEECEEB.1ABD2%brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
In-Reply-To: <20050703.203644.2340.325100 [at] webmail05.lax.untd.com>

On 7/3/05 11:36 PM, "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com> wrote:

> 
> Dear Seth,
> I am a PC user, most of the scripts do not have barcodes, and the older
> scripts do not have ISBN numbers. (Alas, very few first additions and no First
> Folios <g>) I do not have a copy of the 'Filemaker' program. All I really need
> to do is index scripts, including plays appearing in script anthologies, by
> title, author, publisher, date, and a page number if the play appears in an
> anthology.
> /s/ Richard

Um... Excel, maybe?

Sounds like a job for a local Library Sciences student needing an
independent study credit...

Cris Dopher


------------------------------

Message-ID: <621d2eb005070408516361483d [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 10:51:28 -0500
From: Joseph Champelli <joechamp [at] gmail.com>
Reply-To: Joseph Champelli <joechamp [at] gmail.com>
Cc: delbert.hall [at] gmail.com (Delbert Hall)
Subject: Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
In-Reply-To: <list-23496650 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23483968 [at] prxy.net> <list-23484482 [at] prxy.net>
	 <list-23496650 [at] prxy.net>

To catch this rake problem in time to prevent the financial burden of
rebuilding the set requires someone who is involved with concept
meetings and design reviews.

Part of the TD's job is to review preliminary drawings and provide
feedback.  To provide the perspective of physical and financial
reality.  If the designer shows a 20 foot unsupported bridge with 1/4"
thick platforms the TD's job is to guide the design into safe and
buildable terms.

This thread started with the statement that the regular TD was AWOL
and the PM took over the duties of TD.  So as a rule, responsibility
lies with the TD, in this case, the PM.

Joe


On 7/4/05, Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com> wrote:
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>=20
> This is an interesting thread.  I think this problem could (should)
> have been caught and prevented by many people along the way.  Since
> the problem relates to an Equity rule, it seems to me that the
> stagemanger was responsible for catching and preventing  this problem.
>  The stagemanager certaily knew that the stage was raked, and should
> have known the angle of the rake. Since the stagemanger is a member of
> Equity, is responsible for the actors' wellfare, and is responsible
> for the company following Equity rules, I think the stagemanger
> deserves most of the blame for this problem getting to the point it
> did.  If the stagemanger had done his/her  job properly, he/she would
> have brought this problem of the attention of the director, the set
> designer, and the production manager as soon as he/she saw the design.
>  At the very least, as soon as the stagemanager knew that a raked
> stage was involved, he/she should have advised the production manager
> of the Equity rule.
>=20
> I can understand why many of you want to place the responsibility on
> the production manager, but I feel that if the Equity stagemanager did
> nothing to catch and prevent the problem, this is where the
> responsibility lies.
>=20
> -Delbert
>=20
>=20
>=20
> On 7/3/05, Seth Richardson <sarvernon [at] adelphia.net> wrote:
> > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/=
>
> > ---------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
> > On Sunday, July 3, 2005, at 01:05 PM, Tyler Smith wrote:
> >
> > > The thing to realize is that the Equity "rules" are entirely vague
> > > when referring to the acceptable angle / slope for any given rake or
> > > ramp. All of these items are addressed on a case by case basis. Yes,
> > > this means you are supposed to have your design approved by Equity.
> > > This makes it virtually impossible to know what maximum angle is
> > > acceptable, without having prior experience with the Equity deputy in
> > > your cast / venue.
> > >
> >
> > <http://www.actorsequity.org/Library/rulebooks/LORT_Rulebook_02-05.pdf>
> >
> > "Raked Stages. Prior to the construction of any raked stage where the
> > incline will be
> > greater than 3/4 inch per foot, the Theatre shall promptly notify
> > Equity, in writing, of such
> > plans and provide such information as Equity may reasonably request. It
> > is understood
> > that when a Theatre is utilizing a set from a prior production, said
> > notice may not be
> > possible, and the Theatre agrees to notify Equity as soon as a
> > determination is made that
> > such set will be utilized."
> >
> > It's a simple rule that anything more the 3/4 a lot of people are going
> > to have to be consulted to get approved.
> >
> >
> > "When a raked stage of greater than 3/4 inch per foot is used, an
> > instructor, such as a
> > physical therapist, sports therapist, or other qualified instructor,
> > will give instructions to the
> > cast, prior to opening, as to how to perform on the raked stage in
> > order to minimize the risk
> > of injury."
> >
> > Any one here a qualified instructor?  What should someone know to
> > minimize the risk of actors to injury them self's?
> >
> > Seth Richardson
> >
> >
>=20
>=20
> --
> Delbert Hall
> Phone: 423-773-4255
>=20


--=20
Joseph Champelli
University of Tennessee
Entertainment Technology
865.974.7069 office=20
702.429.5859 cell=20
775.206.6078 fax
champelli [at] knology.net - home                             =20
jchampel [at] utk.edu - office

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From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 15:55:32 GMT
Subject: Re: Library programs
Message-Id: <20050704.085621.22320.327180 [at] webmail17.lax.untd.com>


Dear Cris,
I have Excel, but it takes a huge amount of keystrokes and mouse manipulation to input the volume of information required without automatic prompting provided by a 'shell' over 'Access', for example. I might actually be able to ask Laura Bush, who has an MLS, when she comes to LA in a couple of months, but I do not wish to wait that long.
/s/ Richard

Um... Excel, maybe?

Sounds like a job for a local Library Sciences student needing an
independent study credit...

Cris Dopher



------------------------------

Message-ID: <000901c580ba$190f9090$0600000a [at] BRUTUS>
From: "Jon Ares" <jonares [at] hevanet.com>
References: <list-23497232 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: PDA
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 10:02:02 -0700

> I agree about the Graffiti 2.  I hear that people who learn it first have 
> no
> problems; but people who learned the old Graffiti first find the new one
> very difficult.


I (kinda) learned the old Graffiti - then had to move to Graffiti 2 - and it 
still drives me crazy.  Graffiti 2 thinks my 'S' is a 'G' or a '5'.

    - Jon Ares
www.hevanet.com/acreative 


------------------------------

In-Reply-To: <list-23493892 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23493892 [at] prxy.net>
Message-Id: <D79332CE-ECB2-11D9-848F-000A95BD64AC [at] earthlink.net>
From: Sunil Rajan <squeakypig [at] earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: PDA
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:41:24 -0400

if the original poster wants to email me offlist, I have a Palm V that 
I no longer use and is going on eBay soon.
Perhaps we could work something out?

Cheers,
Sunil Rajan
Freelance Audio Mercenary

On Jul 4, 2005, at 6:01 AM, Stagecraft wrote:

> Paul wrote:
>
>> What do you all recommend for a PDA.  I am looking for an inexpensive 
>> unit
>> that will interface with my PC and perhaps a MAC later.
>>
>> I owuld like to have the basic address book, calndar and be able to 
>> do some
>> word processing.  Sketching / drawing would be a plus as well.


------------------------------

Message-ID: <BAY106-F484A28EB2B87B5B840BCDC7E70 [at] phx.gbl>
From: "RICHARD FINKELSTEIN" <rfinkels [at] msn.com>
Subject: library programs
Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 13:46:02 -0400

I have been indexing my collections of books, recordings, images, video, for 
many years and have used most every product imaginable.

For the suggestion of indexing scripts in a personal library for personal 
use, indeed something like filemaker works fine. But I'd suggest an 
alternative for ease of input and retrieval of what you need...

Just placing the info you need, freeform, into your friendly word processor. 
  I am assuming that what you really need most from your data is whether you 
already have a particular play; or a search by playwright; or what anthology 
a specific play may be in; or name of playwright associated with a play 
title or visa versa.

All these are easy to do using your word processor, but one BIG advantage is 
that for the anthologies you can just scan in the tables of contents and 
then use even a generic character recognition program to feed that info into 
your word processor. This would save the huge step of having to then cut and 
paste forewver into proper database fields!

I used this technique almost 2 decades ago to index my early Theatre Crafts. 
I simply scanned in the tables of contents and then used character rec and 
saved to a wordperfect file. Every once in a while I still use that file, 
just doing a word search in the document and voila!

For single-script acting editions you can also consider what many folk do, 
simply alphabetizing by title or author right on the shelf.

And for others researching in the library, I forgot the specific database 
title but there IS such a thing that your librarian can help you use to 
locate specific play titles WITHIN anthology collections! Many folks do not 
know that such an animal exists.

RichardF
rfdesigns.org
artslynx.com



------------------------------

Message-ID: <b7318c4805070410463b69f15e [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:46:00 -0400
From: Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
Reply-To: Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Library programs
In-Reply-To: <list-23497864 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23497864 [at] prxy.net>

Richard,

Check out http://www.primasoft.com/pro_software/church_library_software_1.h=
tm

There is a free 30 trial to see if you like it.

-Delbert



On 7/4/05, ladesigners [at] juno.com <ladesigners [at] juno.com> wrote:
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>=20
>=20
> Dear Cris,
> I have Excel, but it takes a huge amount of keystrokes and mouse manipula=
tion to input the volume of information required without automatic promptin=
g provided by a 'shell' over 'Access', for example. I might actually be abl=
e to ask Laura Bush, who has an MLS, when she comes to LA in a couple of mo=
nths, but I do not wish to wait that long.
> /s/ Richard
>=20
> Um... Excel, maybe?
>=20
> Sounds like a job for a local Library Sciences student needing an
> independent study credit...
>=20
> Cris Dopher
>=20
>=20
>=20


--=20
Delbert Hall
Phone: 423-773-4255

------------------------------

From: "holyoak1" <holyoak1 [at] comcast.net>
Subject: RE: PDA
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:04:58 -0500
In-Reply-To: <list-23499431 [at] prxy.net>
Message-ID: <auto-000023499735 [at] prxy.net>



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-----Original Message-----
From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Sunil Rajan
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 12:41 PM
To: Stagecraft
Subject: Re: PDA

For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
---------------------------------------------------

if the original poster wants to email me offlist, I have a Palm V that 
I no longer use and is going on eBay soon.
Perhaps we could work something out?

Cheers,
Sunil Rajan
Freelance Audio Mercenary

On Jul 4, 2005, at 6:01 AM, Stagecraft wrote:

> Paul wrote:
>
>> What do you all recommend for a PDA.  I am looking for an inexpensive 
>> unit
>> that will interface with my PC and perhaps a MAC later.
>>
>> I owuld like to have the basic address book, calndar and be able to 
>> do some
>> word processing.  Sketching / drawing would be a plus as well.




------------------------------

Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 14:16:08 -0400
Subject: Re: Library programs
From: Steve Larson <tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com>
Message-ID: <BEEEF528.6522%tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-23489706 [at] prxy.net>

I have several friends who prefer FileMakePro over
Access.  We use FileMakerPro here at the theatre
for our database.  It's easy to use, friendly to
PC and Macs.

Steve

> From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
> Reply-To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
> Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 02:51:49 GMT
> To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
> Subject: Library programs
> 
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> 
> My private library is getting out of control again with 1,000+ scripts and
> every theatre tech and design book that I could afford. The result is my
> research time has been increasing. Does anybody have a Library program that
> can help me with the indexing? It could be a program that works with
> 'Microsoft Access', or it could be something that works like 'Google',
> 'Picasa', or 'Desktop Search', or it could be some other program that creates
> a relational database. Any ideas, anyone?
> /s/ Richard
> 
> 


------------------------------

From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:34:21 GMT
Subject: Re: library programs
Message-Id: <20050704.113457.15360.327517 [at] webmail16.lax.untd.com>


Dear Richard,
Thank you for the advice. Right now, the scripts ARE organized by author, then title, then publisher or edition. I would need a system appropriate for 5000+ books if I include by law library, but I have already partially transitioned over to electronic research, as most lawyers have, and much of the case law and other legal data is on CDs. Where I am running into difficulty is finding a way to properly find images in my various scene design, costume design, projection design, lighting design, mask design, make-up design and other 'coffee table' -style oversize books that contain images of the work of some great stage designers. For example, I might wish to research the Svoboda versus Rosenthal versus Mielziner approach to the design of the same show. Some of these 'coffee table' editions are almost as expensive and hard to get as first-edition Audubon wildlife picture books <g>, but they do me no good if I can't find what I am looking for when I am seeking inspiration while designing a show, or even a whole theatre.
/s/ Richard

For single-script acting editions you can also consider what many folk do, simply alphabetizing by title or author right on the shelf.
RichardF


------------------------------

Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 14:46:17 -0400
Subject: Re: Library programs
From: Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
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We have used FileMakerPro for as long as I remember and it's always been
reliable.  Extraordinarily reliable.  I'd highly recommend it.

Bill S.
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On 7/4/05 2:16 PM, "Steve Larson" <tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com> wrote:

> I have several friends who prefer FileMakePro over
> Access.  We use FileMakerPro here at the theatre
> for our database.  It's easy to use, friendly to
> PC and Macs.



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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <104.645baa4f.2ffae03f [at] aol.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 14:55:59 EDT
Subject: Re: Where does the responsibility lie?

In a message dated 04/07/05 03:18:28 GMT Daylight Time, billn [at] peak.org writes:

> Was this an opera that had the problem? I have always like musical comedy.

No, an opera. I remember 'Thais', but may be wrong.

Frank Wood

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From: Samuel Jones <sjones [at] ucla.edu>
Subject: Re: Library programs
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:24:38 -0700

I have to say that a database program is what you want.  There are so 
many ways to manipulate and query the information you put in, and this 
kind of manipulation and list making is poorly done by a word processor 
or a spreadsheet.  Filemaker is much friendlier than Access.  My 
favorite database is Panorama by ProVUE.  It is RAM based and is 
insanely fast.  Don't worry about it being RAM based.  There are 
Panorama databases out there with hundreds of thousands of records.  It 
has a load of input shortcuts one of which is clairvoyance and works 
really well.  It is easier to create forms in Filemaker, but you can 
make forms smarter in Panorama.  Either one would work well for you, 
and both are cross platform (mac/pc) compatible.  One of the drawbacks 
of a database is that you have to decide what is important and craft 
your records and forms appropriately.  That is also their advantage; 
you get to decide.  Both programs can be made relational, but I fail to 
see the need for a relational set of tables here.  Did you have a set 
of different collections of info that were related in mind?

Sam,

Samuel L. Jones
Technical Director,
Dance Program, Dept. of World Arts and Cultures, UCLA.
sjones [at] arts.ucla.edu
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Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 20:32:49 -0700 (PDT)
From: June Abernathy <jea00321 [at] yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Library programs

Richard writes:

>Does anybody have a Library program that can help me
>with the indexing? It could be a program that 
>works with 'Microsoft Access', or it could be
>something that works like 
>'Google', 'Picasa', or 'Desktop Search', or it could
>be some other program that creates a relational
>database. Any ideas, anyone?
>/s/ Richard

If you already have Microsoft Access, it really isn't
too hard to build your own database. It's even pretty
easy to build a little form to make inputing data
easy. I managed it after a weekend skimming through
"Microsoft Access for Dummies", so I'm sure you could
put one together in no time.




June Abernathy
IATSE #321 (Tampa, FL)
FOH Electrician
The Lion King National Tour (Gazelle)

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Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:05:25 -0400
Subject: OT-Fireworks
From: Bruce Purdy <bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>
Message-ID: <BEEF7F44.8510%bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>

    Jerry, or others that deal with fireworks; I hope you can settle my
curiosity.

    At this weekend's local fireworks display (and others that I recall),
for about an hour or more before the show starts they fired off a percussion
shell (No visual firework, but a LOUD bang!) every few minutes.

Do they do this:

a]  to attract attention and let people know that the fireworks are going to
happen?
   
b]  To test wind speed / direction so they can adjust the mortars?

c]  To toy with those idiots that insist on turning on their car alarms?

d]  Other (Why) ?

Just curious

Bruce
-- 
Bruce Purdy
Technical Director
Smith Opera House



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Message-ID: <012e01c5811d$cc13c6d0$6401a8c0 [at] chris>
From: "Chris Warner" <bearz2 [at] cox.net>
Subject: Dichoric Sheets
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 21:55:42 -0700

 Hey guys, anybody know of a source of Dichoric Color filters in sheet form?
IE common GEL filters?

Thanks in advance.
Chris Warner



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From: Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 23:59:06 -0700


On Jul 4, 2005, at 9:05 PM, Bruce Purdy wrote:

>     At this weekend's local fireworks display (and others that I  
> recall),
> for about an hour or more before the show starts they fired off a  
> percussion
> shell (No visual firework, but a LOUD bang!) every few minutes.
>
> Do they do this:
>
> a]  to attract attention and let people know that the fireworks are  
> going to
> happen?

Yes.

>
> b]  To test wind speed / direction so they can adjust the mortars?

Sometimes, maybe, but by that time it's pretty much too late to do  
anything about it.

>
> c]  To toy with those idiots that insist on turning on their car  
> alarms?

I like that one!

>
> d]  Other (Why) ?
>

Why not?  :)

> Just curious

Just back from hand-firing 70 4" shells as part of the Hollister,  
California show.  I also helped choreograph it as second-in-command  
at the show.  We let a relative newbie (he's done some hand work  
before) fire off 130 3" shells.  He did just fine.

Pictures when I get some rest, this is the second show in two days.



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