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Stagecraft Digest, Issue #450

 1. Re: Dichoric Sheets (High End Color Merge)
    by "Paul Sanow" <psanow [at] vls.com>
 2. Re: Dichoric Sheets (High End Color Merge)
    by "Chris Warner" <bearz2 [at] cox.net>
 3. dichroic filter homemade unit
    by kim.hartshorn [at] plattsburgh.edu
 4. Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
    by "Ehrenberg, Steven" <StevenEhrenberg [at] clearchannel.com>
 5. Re: PDA
    by "Andy Leviss" <Andy [at] DucksEchoSound.com>
 6. Re: Library programs-Catagorization
    by J Burch <jeanburch_td [at] yahoo.com>
 7. looking for a special paint roller cleaner
    by "RICHARD FINKELSTEIN" <rfinkels [at] msn.com>
 8. Re: looking for a special paint roller cleaner
    by "Steve Jones" <steve.jones [at] glasgowplazatheatre.org>
 9. Pipe threaders
    by Michael Heinicke <mheinicke [at] sbcglobal.net>
10. Snow in a low room
    by "Kevin Linzey" <Klinzey [at] nemetschek.net>
11. Tape roller
    by Michael Heinicke <mheinicke [at] sbcglobal.net>
12. Slowing down a mirror ball
    by "Laura McMeley" <lmcmeley [at] msn.com>
13. Re: Pipe threaders
    by Richard Bakos <Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com>
14. Re: Slowing down a mirror ball
    by Richard Bakos <Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com>
15. Re: Pipe threaders
    by "Michael Diederich" <mdiederich [at] mvcc.edu>
16. Re: Slowing down a mirror ball
    by "Michael Diederich" <mdiederich [at] mvcc.edu>
17. Re: looking for a special paint roller cleaner
    by "Brian Busch" <bpbusch [at] techie.com>
18. Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
    by CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
19. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
20. Re: dichroic filter homemade unit
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
21. Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
22. Re: looking for a special paint roller cleaner
    by Scott Parker <scparker [at] gmail.com>
23. Re: Begining Production Management
    by CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
24. Re: Library programs-Catagorization
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
25. Re: Pipe threaders
    by Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net>
26. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by "Rob Carovillano" <rcarovillano [at] verizon.net>
27. Re: Beginning Production Management
    by Marty_Petlock [at] sarasotagov.com
28. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by "Kevin Linzey" <Klinzey [at] nemetschek.net>
29. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
30. Merchant accounts?
    by "Steve Jones" <steve.jones [at] glasgowplazatheatre.org>
31. Re: Snow in a low room
    by usctd [at] columbia.sc
32. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by Stephen Litterst <slitterst [at] ithaca.edu>
33. LD/ME Help Needed ASAP!
    by "Hofmann, Christopher" <chofmann [at] capecod.edu>
34. Re: LD/ME Help Needed ASAP!
    by "Jon Ares" <jonares [at] hevanet.com>
35. Re: LD/ME Help Needed ASAP!
    by "Hofmann, Christopher" <chofmann [at] capecod.edu>
36. Re: LD/ME Help Needed ASAP!
    by IAEG [at] aol.com
37. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net>
38. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
39. Re: Slowing down a mirror ball
    by "Jim at TheatreWireless.com" <stagecraft [at] theatrewireless.com>
40. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by Brian Munroe <bpmunroe [at] gmail.com>
41. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
42. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
43. Re: Pipe threaders
    by Greg Bierly <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com>
44. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
45. Lamp Question
    by "Rob Carovillano" <rcarovillano [at] verizon.net>
46. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
47. Re: Lamp Question
    by John Vink <johnnyveee [at] gmail.com>
48. Re: dichroic filter homemade unit
    by "Chris Warner" <bearz2 [at] cox.net>
49. Re: looking for a special paint roller cleaner
    by "Alf Sauve" <alf.sauve [at] mindspring.com>
50. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by Joseph Champelli <joechamp [at] gmail.com>
51. McFeelys Screws
    by "Rob Carovillano" <rcarovillano [at] verizon.net>
52. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by Richard Bakos <Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com>
53. Re: Looking for a Star Drop
    by "Dirk Van Pernis" <dvanpernis [at] olneytheatre.org>
54. Re: McFeelys Screws
    by Greg Bierly <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com>
55. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by Mark O'Brien <marko [at] email.arizona.edu>
56. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by "James, Brian" <bej [at] vt.edu>
57. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
58. Re: Snow in a low room
    by "Chad Croteau" <cpcroteau [at] kelcom.igs.net>
59. Re: still more dichroic filters
    by "John Gibilisco" <johngib [at] cox.net>
60. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by Mark O'Brien <marko [at] email.arizona.edu>
61. Re: still more dichroic filters
    by "Chris Warner" <bearz2 [at] cox.net>
62. Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
    by "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>
63. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>
64. Re: Dichoric Sheets (High End Color Merge)
    by "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>
65. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net>
66. Re: OT-Fireworks
    by "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>
67. Re: dichroic filter homemade unit
    by "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>
68. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>
69. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
70. Re: still more dichroic filters
    by "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>
71. Re: Merchant accounts?
    by Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>

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Subject: RE: Dichoric Sheets (High End Color Merge)
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 08:15:05 -0400
Message-ID: <DB9E114BBEDEDD448CFB620864279EA4066B4E [at] win2kserverky.vlsoffice.com>
From: "Paul Sanow" <psanow [at] vls.com>

> What I am looking for is a stupid idea I have to build a=20
> dichioric 3 color
> mixing system for common lighting fixtures.  I know that=20
> morpheus probably
> has a stranglehold on this market, but I have not found=20
> anything that uses
> dichioric strings.  My theory is to use a sort of 3 string=20
> stack, with the
> coating gradiant from one end of the string to another.

Actually, the product that comes to mind is the Color Merge by High End =
Systems
http://www.highend.com/products/dichroic_theatre/colormerge.asp

Paul

***********************************************************
Paul Sanow 			psanow [at] vls.com
Technical Sales			www.vincentlighting.com
Vincent Lighting Systems


1420 Jamike Ln. #2
Erlanger, KY 41018

(859) 525-2000	x211		FAX (859) 525-2050
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Message-ID: <032f01c58226$8e7249f0$6401a8c0 [at] chris>
From: "Chris Warner" <bearz2 [at] cox.net>
References: <list-23530980 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: Dichoric Sheets (High End Color Merge)
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 05:30:55 -0700

Great product, however, it only works with Source 4 fixtures.  I am hoping
to put together a device that would work in any fixture.

Chris

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From: "Paul Sanow" <psanow [at] vls.com>
To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 5:15 AM
Subject: Re: Dichoric Sheets (High End Color Merge)


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> What I am looking for is a stupid idea I have to build a
> dichioric 3 color
> mixing system for common lighting fixtures.  I know that
> morpheus probably
> has a stranglehold on this market, but I have not found
> anything that uses
> dichioric strings.  My theory is to use a sort of 3 string
> stack, with the
> coating gradiant from one end of the string to another.

Actually, the product that comes to mind is the Color Merge by High End
Systems
http://www.highend.com/products/dichroic_theatre/colormerge.asp

Paul

***********************************************************
Paul Sanow psanow [at] vls.com
Technical Sales www.vincentlighting.com
Vincent Lighting Systems


1420 Jamike Ln. #2
Erlanger, KY 41018

(859) 525-2000 x211 FAX (859) 525-2050
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Message-ID: <1120660420.42cbebc4d4d91 [at] webmail.plattsburgh.edu>
Date: Wed,  6 Jul 2005 10:33:40 -0400
From: kim.hartshorn [at] plattsburgh.edu
Subject: dichroic filter homemade unit
References: <list-23529338 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-23529338 [at] prxy.net>

Well, the only thing i am thinking is that in my experience the place where 
the dichroic filters really 'shine' is in the blue range especially with lamps 
that have a significant uv output.  I am not sure you will gain much by trying 
to make a dichroic mixing system using 'conventional' fixtures.

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Subject: RE: Where does the responsibility lie?
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 10:26:55 -0500
Message-ID: <95E1F758C14A0248B42D6FC9D67C7C3203D005B1 [at] CCUMAIL14.usa.ccu.clearchannel.com>
From: "Ehrenberg, Steven" <StevenEhrenberg [at] clearchannel.com>





Date:	Tue, 05 Jul 2005 12:21:15 -0400
Subject: Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
From:	"C. Dopher" <brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
Message-ID: <BEF02BBB.1AC49%brooklyn [at] dopher.com>
In-Reply-To: <b7318c480507040725325e0b21 [at] mail.gmail.com>

"Delbert writes:=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.

Well, she did, didn't she?  AFTER it was built? ;)  And is it really her
job, or the job of the designated Equity Deputy?

While I remain convinced in my own opinion that primary fault is with
the
PM, it has been enlightening reading the opinions of others, especially
June's.  Lots of food for thought.

It would seem that a logical case can be made to put primary blame for
the
snafu on nearly anybody involved...so at this point, I ask:  who was the
FIRST person who should've caught the problem and who was the LAST
person?

Cris Dopher"

June how do you get any speed up to chase those ambulances? I imagine it
must be difficult starting from the follow spot booth in the Hippodrome.
Even with the hospital in the next block, I am sure not too many
ambulances get that close to the booth! Maybe you are doing it on your
way to and from the Theater! Nice Post June!
I have to opt for the shared responsibility in the case described. PM/TD
and Stage manager all should have foreseen the issue as they looked at
the plans or taped the set on the rehearsal hall floor or got an
understanding (in the plan stage) of what the cast had to deal with. I
do not think the designer is one at whom to point the finger.
Practicality, constructability and safety issues are certainly something
the PM and SM should help the designer understand and correct. As far as
blaming the equity deputy, that is absurd. The deputy's responsibility
extends only to informing the union that there is an issue involving
equity members, this would certainly be after the fact in this case.
A similar situation, from an off-Broadway show a few years back (few is
a euphemism for more than I'd care to remember), involved a stage with
multiple rakes of differing steepness. I was the PM/TD on the project
and did catch the fact that some of these rake angles might be an equity
problem. I must admit my initial concern about the rake was not about
Equity, but about the difficulty in focusing the lighting plot. I was
concerned that we needed to add some focus track to accomplish initial
focus and to have easy access for maintenance over the run. Once we got
on the subject, the SM and I discussed the equity issue and brought the
model and plans to the Equity Off-Bway Rep prior to building the set.
After some discussion, we lowered the main rake to 3/4" over 1' it was
about 1" over 1' in the original design and were allowed to continue
with the steeper, much lower trafficked, smaller portions of the rake as
designed. This was acceptable to the designer, director and Equity.
Everyone was happy. Interestingly, rather than forbid the steep rake,
Equity was going to charge hazard pay for everyone who had to work on
the main rake as designed, this also got the producer and the general
manager onto the lower the rake bandwagon. I know that had the SM and I
not caught this the GM and the producer would certainly have been
blaming me, the PM, and to a lesser extent the SM as well. Let ne just
toss a number of a very classical sweet rake out to the group - I love
both visually and physically(to work on) a 1:20 rake. Thoughts?
Obviously each situation is different... etc.=20

Steven Ehrenberg=20
Director of Technical Supervision=20
Clear Channel Entertainment - Theatrical=20
220 W 42nd St. 14th floor NY, NY 10036=20
Office 917 421 5461=20
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References: <auto-000023499735 [at] prxy.net> <list-23516759 [at] prxy.net>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 11:33:53 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: PDA
From: "Andy Leviss" <Andy [at] DucksEchoSound.com>

I'm gonna heartily second all the recommendations of Palm OS devices;
they're a lot more functional then every comparable Windows ME/Pocket PC
device I've used. The programs are just generally better written, and
there is a MUCH wider variety of programs out there, from basic add-ons to
the datebook and address apps to rigging calculators and DMX control
programs.

I love my new Treo 650, but it sounds like that might be overkill for you.
If you do end up looking at Sunil's Palm V, which is not top of the line
today by any means, but still very functional and a great starter unit if
you don't need the color display or hi-res, I actually have the Palm
Portable Keyboard for it that I've been looking to sell for quite some
time--it's a laptop sized keyboard that folds up to slightly larger than
the Palm itself. Between that and a good word processing program (I
recommend WordSmith by Blue Nomad software, personally) you actually can
do a great job of word processing on it, provided you have a table surface
to work on (the keyboard can't be used on a lap).

Or, if you're looking for color and hi-res, I also have the Palm Tungsten
T3 I replaced with the Treo that I'd be looking to sell; will spare you
the sales pitch, since this isn't the place, but if you're interested in
either that or the keyboard to go with Sunil's, drop me an e-mail offlist.

Otherwise, I'd seriously consider the Tungsten E as a good middle of the
road device, or any of the Zire series, as more current models with great
feature options on the lower price range of the scale (the T5, LifeDrive,
and Treo 650 being the high end).

Best,
Andy
http://OneFromTheRoad.com
Tools, Toys, and Tales for the Theatrical Technician

No matter what you choose, though, I don't think you can go wrong with a
Palm OS device.


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Message-ID: <20050706155506.18726.qmail [at] web33301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 08:55:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: J Burch <jeanburch_td [at] yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Library programs-Catagorization
In-Reply-To: <list-23504425 [at] prxy.net>

Greetings
There are a variety of ways and programs to input
basic information - author, title, ISBN, and so forth.
 However, at one point in this thread it was brought
forth that the need arose from being able to cross
reference pictures, designers, and detailed
information within the book.  I don't have much of an
answer on how to accomplish this, and I would be
interested to hear suggestions on this as well.  It
seems as though the database would need to have table
of content info, index info, and/or appendix info
(list of pictures used for instance) for you to be
able to cross reference in this manner.  

From the responses it seems as though you can create a
form and manually input all of the information you
want (very time consuming) or perhaps use a library
program that will input information based on the ISBN
number.  Has anyone used these library programs?  How
much information about the book will they provide
about the book?  Is it possible to add content / notes
to the entries?

My other question about this topic (I am currently
re-inventorying my library as well) is if there are
any thoughts about what to do with computer content. 
Files of articles, essays, on line research, web page
content and so forth.  

Thanks
Jean Burch


		
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Message-ID: <BAY106-F5E79C989CD423E6D24627C7D90 [at] phx.gbl>
From: "RICHARD FINKELSTEIN" <rfinkels [at] msn.com>
Subject: looking for a special paint roller cleaner
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:55:42 -0400

Hi listers. I likely asked this a few years ago but never got an answer from 
anywhere so here goes again.

Our TD where I work purchased a few years back an amazing paint roller cover 
cleaner and I'd like to get one for myself but can't seem to locate the 
product. It is NOT (I repeeat NOT) that stupid contraption that works like 
an old fashion spinning top!  This device more resembles those pneumatic 
tubes that bank drive-thrus use. You first attach a special fitting to the 
sink faucet. Then when you put the roller cover in the tube and screw on the 
lid, you next screw the lid to the sink fitting. You turn on the water and 
the water comes out the bottom of the attached tube. Voila in only 10 
seconds the water is totally clean! You unscrew the tube from the faucet, 
open it up and have a perfectly totally clean roller cover!!!

I went to the paint store where the TD purchased it from but they forgot 
where they got theirs from and do not even know what it is called!  I asked 
the paint folk at Home Depot and got my least favorite answer "oh yet I've 
seen these somewhere but forgot where".

For those of you who have hated cleaning those #$%^& roller covers, I hope I 
have inspired you in the knowledge that there is a FUN way to do it, if only 
one of us can find out the name or supplier of these blasted things that do 
exist!

Richard Finkelstein
rfinkels [at] msn.com



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From: "Steve Jones" <steve.jones [at] glasgowplazatheatre.org>
Subject: RE: looking for a special paint roller cleaner
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 11:08:21 -0500
Organization: Plaza Theatre
In-Reply-To: <list-23534139 [at] prxy.net>
Message-ID: <auto-000023534295 [at] prxy.net>

How about:

   http://www.rollerwizard.com/

Steve

*************************************
Steve Jones, Director
Plaza Theatre
115 E. Main Street
Glasgow, KY  42141
Voice: (270) 361-2101
Fax: (270) 651-2511
http://www.glasgowplazatheatre.org 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf 
> Of RICHARD FINKELSTEIN
> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 10:56 AM
> To: Stagecraft
> Subject: looking for a special paint roller cleaner
> 
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see 
> <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Hi listers. I likely asked this a few years ago but never got 
> an answer from anywhere so here goes again.
> 
> Our TD where I work purchased a few years back an amazing 
> paint roller cover cleaner and I'd like to get one for myself 
> but can't seem to locate the product. It is NOT (I repeeat 
> NOT) that stupid contraption that works like an old fashion 
> spinning top!  This device more resembles those pneumatic 
> tubes that bank drive-thrus use. You first attach a special 
> fitting to the sink faucet. Then when you put the roller 
> cover in the tube and screw on the lid, you next screw the 
> lid to the sink fitting. You turn on the water and the water 
> comes out the bottom of the attached tube. Voila in only 10 
> seconds the water is totally clean! You unscrew the tube from 
> the faucet, open it up and have a perfectly totally clean 
> roller cover!!!
> 
> I went to the paint store where the TD purchased it from but 
> they forgot where they got theirs from and do not even know 
> what it is called!  I asked the paint folk at Home Depot and 
> got my least favorite answer "oh yet I've seen these 
> somewhere but forgot where".
> 
> For those of you who have hated cleaning those #$%^& roller 
> covers, I hope I have inspired you in the knowledge that 
> there is a FUN way to do it, if only one of us can find out 
> the name or supplier of these blasted things that do exist!
> 
> Richard Finkelstein
> rfinkels [at] msn.com
> 
> 
> 
> 



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Message-ID: <20050706161539.7695.qmail [at] web81708.mail.yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 09:15:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: Michael Heinicke <mheinicke [at] sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Pipe threaders

I am looking to purchase a hand operated pipe threader
to repair boom pipes and for other various uses. Since
I am wanting to use it on booms, it needs to be able
to handle 1-1/2" pipe. Can anyone recommend a
supplier? I have looked at McMaster-Carr but I would
like to see if there are any less expensive options.

TIA,
Mike H

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From: "Kevin Linzey" <Klinzey [at] nemetschek.net>
Subject: Snow in a low room
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:22:17 -0400
Message-ID: <003b01c58246$e0891910$1101a8c0 [at] nemetschek.net>


I am looking for some recommendations for making snow form a height of =
about
12ft.  I need to cover about a 30'x30' area.
My first thoughts were to use a pair of Le Maitre machines and a few =
fans to
blow the snow around.  I'm also thinking about using several Chauvet =
snow
machines and just placing them around the room to get the full coverage.

If you have tried it I'd like to hear what worked, or what didn't.

Thanks,
Kevin


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Message-ID: <20050706162740.50747.qmail [at] web81704.mail.yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 09:27:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: Michael Heinicke <mheinicke [at] sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Tape roller

In addition to the pipe threader that I just
mentioned, I am also looking to purchase a tape roller
to use when taping down our dance floor. I know that a
lot people just build their own, but I have also seen
commerically made units. Can anyone recommend a
commercial product to look at? I have already seen the
one at http://www.taperoller.com/index.htm. Any others
I should consider?

TIA,
Mike H

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Message-ID: <BAY103-F89BC24D9E1E6FBAB73914DFD90 [at] phx.gbl>
From: "Laura McMeley" <lmcmeley [at] msn.com>
Subject: Slowing down a mirror ball
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:29:56 -0500

Does anybody have any ideas on how to slow down a mirror ball. I already 
tried running it on a dimmer and a Variac. I have thought of replacing the 
motor with a variable speed motor but don't know where to find one.

Laura McMeley
LD, Dallas, TX
www.geocities.com/lmcmeley/



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Message-ID: <42CC0756.9040000 [at] StudioOneSB.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:31:18 -0500
From: Richard Bakos <Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com>
Organization: Studio One Inc.
Subject: Re: Pipe threaders
References: <list-23534457 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-23534457 [at] prxy.net>

Harbor freight has one

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38438

Michael Heinicke wrote:

>I am looking to purchase a hand operated pipe threader
>to repair boom pipes and for other various uses. Since
>I am wanting to use it on booms, it needs to be able
>to handle 1-1/2" pipe. 
>
-- 

Richard Bakos

President 

Studio One Inc.

25833 State Road 2

South Bend, In 46619-4736

VOICE 574-232-9084

FAX   574-232-2220

Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com <mailto:Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com>

www.StudioOnesb.com

 


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Message-ID: <42CC07F8.5030908 [at] StudioOneSB.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:34:00 -0500
From: Richard Bakos <Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com>
Organization: Studio One Inc.
Subject: Re: Slowing down a mirror ball
References: <list-23534674 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-23534674 [at] prxy.net>

Power the motor off an oscillator and an audio power amplifier. Change 
the frequency of the signal.
The other option is to pulse the power on and off.

Laura McMeley wrote:

> Does anybody have any ideas on how to slow down a mirror ball. I 
> already tried running it on a dimmer and a Variac. I have thought of 
> replacing the motor with a variable speed motor but don't know where 
> to find one.


-- 

Richard Bakos

President 

Studio One Inc.

25833 State Road 2

South Bend, In 46619-4736

VOICE 574-232-9084

FAX   574-232-2220

Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com <mailto:Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com>

www.StudioOnesb.com

 


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Subject: RE: Pipe threaders
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:40:52 -0400
Message-ID: <CA2E466B6CEC9B449481950C30F907E73A62F2 [at] mvcc-newexch.mvcc.edu>
From: "Michael Diederich" <mdiederich [at] mvcc.edu>

>>>>>>I am looking to purchase a hand operated pipe threader
to repair boom pipes and for other various uses. Since
I am wanting to use it on booms, it needs to be able
to handle 1-1/2" pipe.<<<<<<

I found this one with only a few attachments, but 1 1/2" is one of them,
for $40.

http://www.toolprice.com/product/7262Q



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Subject: RE: Slowing down a mirror ball
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:53:19 -0400
Message-ID: <CA2E466B6CEC9B449481950C30F907E757AEBA [at] mvcc-newexch.mvcc.edu>
From: "Michael Diederich" <mdiederich [at] mvcc.edu>

>>>>> Does anybody have any ideas on how to slow down a mirror ball. I
already=20
tried running it on a dimmer and a Variac. I have thought of replacing
the=20
motor with a variable speed motor but don't know where to find one.<<<<<

DJ sites are where to look for the more versatile mirror ball equipment.
This is probably more money than what you want to spend, but it does
have some pretty nice features that I haven't seen on a mirror ball
motor before (like 2 channels of DMX).=20

http://www.djdepot.com/lighting-mirror-balls-c-23_48.html



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From: "Brian Busch" <bpbusch [at] techie.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 10:57:11 -0600
Subject: Re: looking for a special paint roller cleaner
Message-Id: <20050706165712.B0B2DCDA74 [at] ws1-2a.us4.outblaze.com>

I believe the roller washer you are looking for is called the Roller Washer=
 and can be located at the following address:

http://www.rollerwasher.com/

Order Information
Contact:
Paint Cleaners
PO Box 700
Nunda, NY  14517
1-585-335-9099=20
Email:  rollerwasher [at] msn.com


Have a nice day,

Brian Busch
Technical Director
Coterie Theatre




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Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050706102833.00cccf20 [at] pop.west.cox.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 10:28:33
From: CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
Subject: Re: Where does the responsibility lie?

>Sorry, I guess I was being to subtle. An opera with a line of singers
>holding hands at they enter and cross - and major actors sliding from USC
>to DSC would be "musical comedy", at least to me.

'Sarright, the rest of us were giggling.  We got it. 
And to keep it on subject, I think the responsibility lies with the cause
of the PM sitting in for the TD (if I have the alpha-bits in the correct
order).  This would have the PM trying to cover all the TD's bases AND
getting the PM gig accomplished.  There is no way that something wouldn't
be expected to fall through the cracks.  If there is no 'someone'
responsible for the TD not being there, chalk it up to 'force majeure' and
consider yourselves blessed that this is the only thing that went wrong,
and no-one was hurt.
Keep in mind that the last time I was in a situation where the PM bailed,
the replacement was one of the fathers of one of the dancers. Yep, that was
his theatrical resume as well, other than he did some walk-on parts in a
certain cold-weather ballet that shall not be named.  With these
qualifications and no idea of the 'way things are' in the theatrical world,
he began the long and arduous task of relieving the company of its skilled
and experienced crew.  Little by little the good folk are leaving, starting
with me.  The first two shows after I left had sound problems serious
enough to bring in the curtain DURING each show.  The next season had
similar problems.  I don't want to know what's gonna happen next since some
of their their best flymen have moved on.
Be careful where you point the blame gun.  If someone is punished because
of personal and/or political reasons, and, at least in thier mind, they
were actually covering someone else and working thier *HONK* off, you've
just alienated the *HONK* out of him, if you haven't lost him.  You've
definitely taught him that he shouldn't try to bail you out of a serious
jam again.
				Chris "Chris" Babbie
				Location Sound
				MON AZ

Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment.  Rates
negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment...

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

Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050706104543.00cccf20 [at] pop.west.cox.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 10:45:43
From: CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks

>If the show is synchronized to music, it will be electrically fired, 

I have *never* seen this gag work well.  Ever.  I've done sound for these
gigs, and I've seen them at shows, watched 'em from the backyard listening
to the radio, and they all seemed very 'loosely' based on the rythm of the
music, at very best. A lot of this can be attributed to the fact that sound
and light travel at different speeds, but even allowing for that, 'eh' was
the best marks I've ever given a synchronize display.  Not that the
fireworks weren't beautiful, though.  Yep, that includes this weekend in NY
synchronized with the NY Phil.  The Macy's display was wonderful, and the
music was excellent (although, who can get enough of the Sousa Standards
played by a philharmonic orchestra?!?) but the timing did nothing for me. 
				Chris "Chris" Babbie
				Location Sound
				MON AZ

Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment.  Rates
negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment...

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

From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <1c3.2bfebe24.2ffd6efe [at] aol.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 13:29:34 EDT
Subject: Re: dichroic filter homemade unit

In a message dated 06/07/05 15:51:40 GMT Daylight Time, 
kim.hartshorn [at] plattsburgh.edu writes:

> Well, the only thing i am thinking is that in my experience the place where 
>  the dichroic filters really 'shine' is in the blue range especially with 
> lamps 
>  that have a significant uv output.  I am not sure you will gain much by 
> trying 
>  to make a dichroic mixing system using 'conventional' fixtures.

I think this is so. Dichroic filters work by applying alternate layers of 
high and low refractive index material to the substrate. By varying the relative 
thickness of these, a very tightly controlled pass-band can be achieved. This 
is useful for scientific work.

Why it seems to work well for the blues is probably the nature of normal blue 
gels. A quick look through a LEE swatch book shows that most of the blues 
have quite significant transmission in the red area. Dichroics would not.


Frank Wood

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

From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <1f1.3f16752c.2ffd7118 [at] aol.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 13:38:32 EDT
Subject: Re: Where does the responsibility lie?

In a message dated 06/07/05 16:27:33 GMT Daylight Time, 
StevenEhrenberg [at] clearchannel.com writes:

> I have to opt for the shared responsibility in the case described. PM/TD
>  and Stage manager all should have foreseen the issue as they looked at
>  the plans or taped the set on the rehearsal hall floor or got an
>  understanding (in the plan stage) of what the cast had to deal with. I
>  do not think the designer is one at whom to point the finger.
>  Practicality, constructability and safety issues are certainly something
>  the PM and SM should help the designer understand and correct.

I can't agree with this. If you set yourself up as a Set Designer, you need 
to be aware of all the constraints, real or possible, on your design. To take 
an extreme example, I have met a design which just did not fit on the stage. 
Beside that, an excessive rake pales into insignificance.


Frank Wood

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Message-ID: <90d9c9980507061040395b344c [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 13:40:30 -0400
From: Scott Parker <scparker [at] gmail.com>
Reply-To: Scott Parker <scparker [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: looking for a special paint roller cleaner
In-Reply-To: <list-23534296 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23534139 [at] prxy.net> <list-23534296 [at] prxy.net>

I"ve used this one and it's great!

> How about:
>=20
>   http://www.rollerwizard.com/
>=20
> Steve
>=20
> *************************************
> Steve Jones, Director--=20
Take care, Scott

=09Scott C. Parker
=09Professor/Technical Director
=09Dept. of Performing Arts
=09Dyson College of Arts and Sciences  [at]  Pace University
=09Office/shipping: 41 Park Row, 1205F
=09Mailing: 1 Pace Plaza=20
=09New York, NY 10038
=09212-346-1423  Fax: 914-989-8425

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Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050706110224.00cccf20 [at] pop.west.cox.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:02:24
From: CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
Subject: Re: Begining Production Management

> Combined with the fact
>that it's a job in the corporate world, and I've been all but directly
>told that I will not advance with this company, I've decided to start
>planning the next stage of my career.

If you have skills, especially in the corporate gig scene, you can call
your bosses competition.  Let them know that you work for their
competition, and that you've been given clear indications that you have no
where to go but else, and that you are willing to start in a subordinate
position, but wish to be 'large and in charge' as soon as you catch the
drift of things.  Nothing tastes so good as someone elses' candy.  
				Chris "Chris" Babbie
				Location Sound
				MON AZ

Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment.  Rates
negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment...

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

From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <15.481f88a3.2ffd739b [at] aol.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 13:49:15 EDT
Subject: Re: Library programs-Catagorization

In a message dated 06/07/05 16:55:49 GMT Daylight Time, 
jeanburch_td [at] yahoo.com writes:

> There are a variety of ways and programs to input
>  basic information - author, title, ISBN, and so forth.
>   However, at one point in this thread it was brought
>  forth that the need arose from being able to cross
>  reference pictures, designers, and detailed
>  information within the book.  I don't have much of an
>  answer on how to accomplish this, and I would be
>  interested to hear suggestions on this as well.  It
>  seems as though the database would need to have table
>  of content info, index info, and/or appendix info
>  (list of pictures used for instance) for you to be
>  able to cross reference in this manner.  

Cross-linked databases are the way, I think. My wife has an ambition to log 
all the operas she has seen. Every performance. Data entry is the problem, 
here. Calling up a title should produce a cast list, which needs to be filled in. 
Entering this would be tedious. But filling in the title should produce a form 
in which to fill in the cast, conductor, etc.

I know that it can be done, but lack the skill to do it.


Frank Wood

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Message-ID: <42CC1C70.46C63420 [at] cybercom.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 14:01:21 -0400
From: Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net>
Organization: The  fuzz in the back of the fridge. 
Subject: Re: Pipe threaders
References: <list-23534457 [at] prxy.net>



Michael Heinicke wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> I am looking to purchase a hand operated pipe threader
> to repair boom pipes and for other various uses. Since
> I am wanting to use it on booms, it needs to be able
> to handle 1-1/2" pipe. Can anyone recommend a
> supplier? I have looked at McMaster-Carr but I would
> like to see if there are any less expensive options.
>
> TIA,
> Mike H

    My experience with the larger pipe threaders are that you
definitely get what you pay for.   If you figure you just are
going to need it a few times a year to touch up damaged
threads on a pipe, then one of the cheapies is fine.  If you
are cutting new threads into a lot of pipe, rent a
professional grade powered unit for a day. Use *lots* of
cutting oil, and thoroughly deburr and de-sharp the pipe
after cutting.   Degrease afterwards and then use one of
the spray-on metal preservatives after degreasing to keep
the rust away.
    The degreasing solvents and cutting oil vapors can be
nasty;   well ventilated area, organic solvent respirator,
eye protection, oil-proof gloves, and wear your oldest
painting clothes that day.

   --Dale



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Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 14:40:41 -0400
From: "Rob Carovillano" <rcarovillano [at] verizon.net>
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
Message-id: <000b01c5825a$363d6d30$6401a8c0 [at] desktop>
References: <list-23535559 [at] prxy.net>

> I have *never* seen this gag work well.  Ever.  I've done sound for these
> gigs, and I've seen them at shows, watched 'em from the backyard listening
> to the radio, and they all seemed very 'loosely' based on the rythm of the
> music, at very best.

Take a trip to Disney in florida sometime.

Rob Carovillano
Technical Director - Bluett Theatre
Saint Joseph's University
(610) 660-1044
rcarovillano [at] verizon.net 


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Subject: Re: Beginning Production Management
Message-ID: <OFFC2F23A8.08DD483F-ON85257036.00660D64-85257036.006652DD [at] sarasotagov.com>
From: Marty_Petlock [at] sarasotagov.com
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 14:37:39 -0400


Frank wrote:

From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <8.6bae1339.2ffc6226 [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 18:22:30 EDT
Subject: Re: Begining Production Management

In a message dated 05/07/05 20:10:55 GMT Daylight Time, morydd [at] gmail.com
writes:

> My duties as "lighting technician" have included, among other things,
>  ordering equipment, interviewing technicians, creating and tracking a
>  budget database, acting as contact for all technical aspects of events
>  in our space, lighting design, minor set/props maintnence, running
>  sound, publishing a newsletter, and occasionally running the light
>  board.
>  Any suggestions where to look for something like an  "Assistant
>  Production Manager" sort of role?
>  Thank you.

Don't do it!  As a lighting technician, you have a well defined job. As a
PM,
you don't. Anything and everything can fall on your head. Read back on the
list: if it goes wrong, it's your fault.


Frank Wood

Actually that's not a bad definition for the PM position Frank. When
civilians ask what I do I frequently reply: "Not much, just if something
bad happens it's my fault."

Marty Petlock
Technical Facilities Manager
Van Wezel P.A.H.
Sarasota, FL.

**********
E-mail messages sent or received by City of Sarasota officials and
employees in connection with official City business
are public records subject to disclosure under the Florida Public Records
Act.
**********



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From: "Kevin Linzey" <Klinzey [at] nemetschek.net>
Subject: RE: OT-Fireworks
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 14:43:53 -0400
Message-ID: <004b01c5825a$a8c8da10$1101a8c0 [at] nemetschek.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-23535559 [at] prxy.net>


Listening to synchronized fireworks when you are not at the official =
viewing
spot can be a big let down.  I've worked with the system used to launch =
the
fireworks and it's impressive.  The firing system takes into account the
time delay of the sound and the different times it takes for the =
different
types of shells to explode.  You pick the point in the music you want to =
see
the firework and the system knows to launch the shell x seconds before =
then.

It has gotten to the point that some fireworks companies build in an
electronic time delay for exploding the shell rather then depending on a
simple time delay fuse that is lit by the lift charge.

If you want to see and hear it done right plan a visit to Disney.

Kevin


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of CB
> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 10:46 AM
> To: Stagecraft
> Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
>=20
>=20
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see=20
> <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>=20
> >If the show is synchronized to music, it will be electrically fired,
>=20
> I have *never* seen this gag work well.  Ever.  I've done=20
> sound for these gigs, and I've seen them at shows, watched=20
> 'em from the backyard listening to the radio, and they all=20
> seemed very 'loosely' based on the rythm of the music, at=20
> very best. A lot of this can be attributed to the fact that=20
> sound and light travel at different speeds, but even allowing=20
> for that, 'eh' was the best marks I've ever given a=20
> synchronize display.  Not that the fireworks weren't=20
> beautiful, though.  Yep, that includes this weekend in NY=20
> synchronized with the NY Phil.  The Macy's display was=20
> wonderful, and the music was excellent (although, who can get=20
> enough of the Sousa Standards played by a philharmonic=20
> orchestra?!?) but the timing did nothing for me.=20
> 				Chris "Chris" Babbie
> 				Location Sound
> 				MON AZ
>=20
> Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. =20
> Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment...
>=20


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Message-Id: <6.2.1.2.0.20050706114841.029e9ea8 [at] 192.168.0.13>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:52:14 -0700
From: Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
In-Reply-To: <list-23536617 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23535559 [at] prxy.net>
 <list-23536617 [at] prxy.net>

At 11:43 AM 7/6/2005, you wrote:
>It has gotten to the point that some fireworks companies build in an
>electronic time delay for exploding the shell rather then depending on a
>simple time delay fuse that is lit by the lift charge.
>
>If you want to see and hear it done right plan a visit to Disney.

Of course Disney quit using the chips and pretty much just uses standard 
shells with the  lift charge removed (they use air canons to fire the 
shells).  An e-match is taped directly to the time fuse.  When the computer 
knows the air valve is open AND the shell has started to move, then it 
fires the e-match.  No low bursts, no smoke, no flowerpots.

They test hundreds of shells in the desert to get the timing right.  That's 
known as having a budget.


----------
Jerry Durand
Durand Interstellar, Inc.
219 Oak Wood Way
Los Gatos, California 95032-2523 USA
tel:  +1 408 356-3886, USA toll free:  1 866 356-3886
web:  www.interstellar.com




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From: "Steve Jones" <steve.jones [at] glasgowplazatheatre.org>
Subject: Merchant accounts?
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 13:46:16 -0500
Organization: Plaza Theatre
In-Reply-To: <list-23535146 [at] prxy.net>
Message-ID: <auto-000023536725 [at] prxy.net>

Any of you out there that deal with selling/services that accept plastic
able to recommend a Merchant Account provider?  Preferably low fees and good
customer service - and one familiar w/ the theatre industry would be nice.

Thanks!

Steve

*************************************
Steve Jones, Director
Plaza Theatre
115 E. Main Street
Glasgow, KY  42141
Voice: (270) 361-2101
Fax: (270) 651-2511
http://www.glasgowplazatheatre.org



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Message-ID: <2522.69.162.0.57.1120676186.squirrel [at] webmail.columbia.sc>
In-Reply-To: <list-23534577 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23534577 [at] prxy.net>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 14:56:26 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Snow in a low room
From: usctd [at] columbia.sc


  I'm also thinking about using several Chauvet snow
> machines and just placing them around the room to get the full coverage

That's a huge amount of space for such little height!  I have tried using
the Chauvet machines, but they are just too loud for my taste.  Worse than
a fogger.  If you are planing on renting or buying these, make sure you
find out how loud the machines you are geting are.  Assuming that your
space is fairly intimate, you won't be able to do much scene work while
these things are running.
-- 
Eric Rouse
TD-University of SC, Columbia
Freelance Foyboy





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Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 15:00:42 -0400
From: Stephen Litterst <slitterst [at] ithaca.edu>
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
Message-id: <42CC2A5A.C74D594D [at] ithaca.edu>
Organization: IC-Dept. of Theatre Arts
References: <list-23535559 [at] prxy.net> <list-23536617 [at] prxy.net>
 <list-23536722 [at] prxy.net>

Jerry Durand wrote:
> ---------------------------------------------------
 
> They test hundreds of shells in the desert to get the timing right.  That's
> known as having a budget.

Or, that's known as having no budget.  "Just get it done, whatever it
costs."

Steve L.
-- 
Stephen C. Litterst
Technical Supervisor
Ithaca College
Dept. of Theatre Arts
607/274-3947
slitterst [at] ithaca.edu

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Subject: LD/ME Help Needed ASAP!
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 15:17:39 -0400
Message-ID: <56439B09A4ADDC46876BDFF2BBD35DF0061F2F6B [at] ex1.capecod.edu>
From: "Hofmann, Christopher" <chofmann [at] capecod.edu>

=20
The Cape Cod Melody Tent is looking for an experienced Lighting
Director/Designer to finish out their summer season.  They're loosing
their current LD sometime in the next week.  48k of conventional units/
8 Mac 550s/ Whole Hog - some "grid monkey" work as well.  One day road
shows made up of mostly B-list acts.  Anyone in the area who might be
available to help can contact the Tent or me directly.

http://www.melodytent.com/

Christopher Hofmann
Technical Director

Cape Cod Community College
2240 Iyanough Road
West Barnstable, MA 02668

508.362.2131 ext. 4356 voice
508.375.4113 fax
=20




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Message-ID: <000501c58260$5ac4ded0$0600000a [at] BRUTUS>
From: "Jon Ares" <jonares [at] hevanet.com>
References: <list-23537142 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: LD/ME Help Needed ASAP!
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:24:39 -0700

> One day road
> shows made up of mostly B-list acts.



Liza Minnelli will be so disappointed to hear she's now considered a 'B-list 
act.'

:)

 - Jon Ares
www.hevanet.com/acreative 


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

Subject: RE: LD/ME Help Needed ASAP!
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 15:27:10 -0400
Message-ID: <56439B09A4ADDC46876BDFF2BBD35DF0061F2F6C [at] ex1.capecod.edu>
From: "Hofmann, Christopher" <chofmann [at] capecod.edu>


>=20
> Liza Minnelli will be so disappointed to hear she's now=20
> considered a 'B-list act.'
=20
I said "mostly"....=20



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

From: IAEG [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <15b.5442e5bc.2ffd8b87 [at] aol.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 15:31:19 EDT
Subject: Re: LD/ME Help Needed ASAP!


In a message dated 7/6/05 3:29:11 PM, chofmann [at] capecod.edu writes:

<< 
> 
> Liza Minnelli will be so disappointed to hear she's now 
> considered a 'B-list act.'
 
I said "mostly"....  >>


I hear it depends on what night you catch her as to if she is "A" list or "B" 
list quality, , , 

very best,

Keith Arsenault

IAEG -  International Arts & Entertainment Group 
Tampa, Florida

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

Message-ID: <42CC32DF.FD03D356 [at] cybercom.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 15:37:04 -0400
From: Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net>
Organization: The  fuzz in the back of the fridge. 
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
References: <list-23536726 [at] prxy.net>



Steve Jones wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> Any of you out there that deal with selling/services that accept plastic
> able to recommend a Merchant Account provider?  Preferably low fees and good
> customer service - and one familiar w/ the theatre industry would be nice.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Steve

    A non-profit group I'm involved with uses a company called Miva.
I'm more involved in the hardware side, keeping up the swipe boxes,
and until we recently switched over to wireless boxes, dealing with
phone and programming issues.
    Are you going to be using these for online sales, telephone sales,
and or in-person sales?  What is your anticipated dollar volume per
year?  Are your transactions based around one or two events per
year, or spread more or less evenly in time?   Lots of variables that
are not obvious that can bite you in the butt.
    We have had the merchant account for over ten years, and we
had an issue bite us in the butt last year because we hadn't noticed
some of the fine print in the agreement.   Do your research.

    --Dale



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Message-Id: <6.2.1.2.0.20050706123329.02953130 [at] 192.168.0.13>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 12:35:33 -0700
From: Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
In-Reply-To: <list-23536726 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23535146 [at] prxy.net>
 <list-23536726 [at] prxy.net>

At 11:46 AM 7/6/2005, you wrote:
>Any of you out there that deal with selling/services that accept plastic
>able to recommend a Merchant Account provider?  Preferably low fees and good
>customer service - and one familiar w/ the theatre industry would be nice.

We just use PayPal and also have YowCow (but that hasn't been 
popular).  There's a rumor that Google is getting into the online merchant 
account service, too.

If you have reasonable volume, join Costco as an Executive Member and use 
their merchant services.  That way you can also get your snacks in the 
extra large size.  :)



----------
Jerry Durand
Durand Interstellar, Inc.
219 Oak Wood Way
Los Gatos, California 95032-2523 USA
tel:  +1 408 356-3886, USA toll free:  1 866 356-3886
web:  www.interstellar.com




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From: "Jim at TheatreWireless.com" <stagecraft [at] theatrewireless.com>
Subject: RE: Slowing down a mirror ball
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 15:38:00 -0400
In-Reply-To: <list-23534674 [at] prxy.net>
Message-Id: <20050706193804.JCA25800.tomts13-srv.bellnexxia.net [at] p3m866>

> Does anybody have any ideas on how to slow down a mirror 
> ball. I already tried running it on a dimmer and a Variac. I 
> have thought of replacing the motor with a variable speed 
> motor but don't know where to find one.

It sounds like your mirror ball uses a synchronous ac motor.  The speed of
this motor is derived from the frequency of ac power (hence someone else's
suggestions of using a power amp with a variable frequency oscillator).  A
dimmer or variac reduces the energy applied to the motor, but doesn't change
the frequency.  When the power level drops too low, the motor won't work
properly.

You need to use a motor that is easier to control.  In my opinion, a good
choice would be a small 90VDC motor.  You can run it from 120VAC rectified
with a diode.  You can control it's speed with a regular lamp dimmer before
the diode.  If you want to get more sophisticated, you can control it with a
pulse-width-modulation power driver.  In all cases, speed control is fairly
linear and controllable.

Perhaps a local surplus supplier can find something that will work.  In
general, you can use a smaller DC motor than the ac synchronous motor you
are replacing, because the ac motor is less efficient.

If you can only find 12V or 24V dc motors, you'll have to use a transformer
to step down your supply voltage.  Use a highly over-rated transformer if
you plan to put a dimmer on the 120V side -- a chopped wave will cause lower
efficiency and higher temperatures in the transformer, and may lead to
premature failure.

Good luck!

Jim
www.theatrewireless.com



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Message-ID: <b7aa28010507061322162ce0e2 [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 16:22:26 -0400
From: Brian Munroe <bpmunroe [at] gmail.com>
Reply-To: Brian Munroe <bpmunroe [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
In-Reply-To: <list-23536845 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23535559 [at] prxy.net> <list-23536617 [at] prxy.net>
	 <list-23536722 [at] prxy.net> <list-23536845 [at] prxy.net>

Here is a news story, with video, of a town fireworks display gone
very wrong.  According to the story, sparks from a lit fuse fell onto
fireworks on the ground, setting them all off at once.

http://www.ksdk.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=3D81427

Brian Munroe
bpmunroe [at] gmail.com

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Message-Id: <6.2.1.2.0.20050706133120.029517c8 [at] 192.168.0.13>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 13:36:50 -0700
From: Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
In-Reply-To: <list-23537970 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23535559 [at] prxy.net>
 <list-23536617 [at] prxy.net>
 <list-23536722 [at] prxy.net>
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 <list-23537970 [at] prxy.net>

At 01:22 PM 7/6/2005, you wrote:
>Here is a news story, with video, of a town fireworks display gone
>very wrong.  According to the story, sparks from a lit fuse fell onto
>fireworks on the ground, setting them all off at once.
>
>http://www.ksdk.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=81427
>
>Brian Munroe
>bpmunroe [at] gmail.com

Sounds like a reload show that didn't use a "ready box".  Reload shows are 
strongly discouraged, but if you do one, you MUST use a "ready box" or this 
WILL happen.

===
A reload show is where you put fresh shells into used mortars during the 
show.  This saves on the number of mortars you need, but you are handling 
live shells with sparks falling all around you.  There are LOT of sparks, 
that's why I'm covered in Nomex from head to toe when hand-firing.

A ready box is a plywood box that you keep the fresh shells in.  The lid 
must fall closed when you let go and must keep out sparks.  You never 
remove more than one shell at a time from the box.


----------
Jerry Durand
Durand Interstellar, Inc.
219 Oak Wood Way
Los Gatos, California 95032-2523 USA
tel:  +1 408 356-3886, USA toll free:  1 866 356-3886
web:  www.interstellar.com




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From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 21:01:00 GMT
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
Message-Id: <20050706.140128.21088.357748 [at] webmail12.lax.untd.com>


The pyrotechnics timing at the Hollywood Bowl has always been VERY precise. I have analyzed the synchronization of the attack of the appropriate played note and overlayed the audio waveform on a vectorscope containing the video information. It is virtually always in the same vitc or SMTPE timecode frame. 
/s/ Richard

>If the show is synchronized to music, it will be electrically fired, 
I have *never* seen this gag work well. 				Chris "Chris" Babbie
				

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Message-Id: <f960638dafd432c1f78191674a490bdf [at] dejazzd.com>
From: Greg Bierly <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com>
Subject: Re: Pipe threaders
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:18:11 -0400

> My experience with the larger pipe threaders are that you
> definitely get what you pay for.

I'll second that.  I have the Harbor Freight Tools kit.  As stated it 
will work fine for fixing threads and light duty but mine broke teeth 
after about the third set of new threads.


Greg Bierly
Technical Director
Hempfield HS


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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <110.4d39135b.2ffdafcd [at] aol.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 18:06:05 EDT
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks

In a message dated 06/07/05 21:23:06 GMT Daylight Time, bpmunroe [at] gmail.com 
writes:

> Here is a news story, with video, of a town fireworks display gone
>  very wrong.  According to the story, sparks from a lit fuse fell onto
>  fireworks on the ground, setting them all off at once.

Scarcely news, since it happened some years ago. But our local 'big' town, in 
France, once did a big fireworks show, on 14th July. They did it on the bank 
of the river. Unfortunately, they were using what were then rather ubreliable 
Chinese fireworks. They were all done by the local fire brigade, from one bank 
of the river. 

They dropped two in the town hall car park, and blew somebodies' front bumper 
(fender) off!


Frank Wood

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Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 18:48:38 -0400
From: "Rob Carovillano" <rcarovillano [at] verizon.net>
Subject: Lamp Question
Message-id: <000401c5827c$d9ee35f0$a8a44481 [at] rcarovil>
References: <list-23539141 [at] prxy.net>

I was going through our lamp inventory and I came across a question I 
couldn't figure out.  What is the difference between a HX600 and HX 601? 
They both say they are 115v/575w and both have the same base.  One seems to 
have a longer filament.

Rob Carovillano
Technical Director
Bluett Theatre
Saint Joseph's University
610-660-1044
rcarovil [at] sju.edu 


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Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 00:01:17 +0100 (BST)
From: Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
In-Reply-To: <list-23537426 [at] prxy.net>
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.60.0507062358440.9338 [at] viscount.richmondsounddesign.com>
References: <list-23535146 [at] prxy.net> <list-23536726 [at] prxy.net> <list-23537426 [at] prxy.net>

On Wed, 6 Jul 2005, Jerry Durand wrote:

> We just use PayPal and also have YowCow (but that hasn't been popular).

We use PayPal also and their European store is pretty new and has some serious 
teething problems but has to be recommended for relatively low fees and pretty 
good service.  Communicating with them when their automated problem reporting 
system doesn't actually produce the correct responses is horrible but not bad 
otherwise.

> If you have reasonable volume, join Costco as an Executive Member and use 
> their merchant services.  That way you can also get your snacks in the extra
> large size.  :)

Now there's an interesting idea... I'll have to see if they've got a Euro setup 
yet...

Charlie

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Message-ID: <b5fae856050706161146bbc86b [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:11:02 -0600
From: John Vink <johnnyveee [at] gmail.com>
Reply-To: John Vink <johnnyveee [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Lamp Question
In-Reply-To: <list-23539858 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23539141 [at] prxy.net> <list-23539858 [at] prxy.net>

I believe the HX-600 is  3200K and rated for 300 hours while the
HX-601 is 3050K and is rated for 1500 hours average life.

John

On 7/6/05, Rob Carovillano <rcarovillano [at] verizon.net> wrote:
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>=20
> I was going through our lamp inventory and I came across a question I
> couldn't figure out.  What is the difference between a HX600 and HX 601?
> They both say they are 115v/575w and both have the same base.  One seems =
to
> have a longer filament.
>=20
> Rob Carovillano
> Technical Director
> Bluett Theatre
> Saint Joseph's University
> 610-660-1044
> rcarovil [at] sju.edu
>=20
>

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Message-ID: <03fe01c58285$471fe120$6401a8c0 [at] chris>
From: "Chris Warner" <bearz2 [at] cox.net>
References: <list-23529338 [at] prxy.net> <list-23533241 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: dichroic filter homemade unit
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 16:48:58 -0700

The idea is to have a gel string that will virtually last forever, also if
the coating can be gradiated the entire length of the string, the smoothness
and quality of the fade will be better.  It's a long shot, but worth
researching.

Chris

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kim.hartshorn [at] plattsburgh.edu>
To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 7:33 AM
Subject: dichroic filter homemade unit


> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> Well, the only thing i am thinking is that in my experience the place
where
> the dichroic filters really 'shine' is in the blue range especially with
lamps
> that have a significant uv output.  I am not sure you will gain much by
trying
> to make a dichroic mixing system using 'conventional' fixtures.
>
>
> -- 
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Message-ID: <031c01c58286$0c1553c0$0400a8c0 [at] ALFOFFICE>
Reply-To: "Alf Sauve" <alf.sauve [at] mindspring.com>
From: "Alf Sauve" <alf.sauve [at] mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: looking for a special paint roller cleaner
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 19:54:25 -0400


 To get on my economic soap box again, I'm not sure how cleaning rollers
 with or without the "roller thing-a-ma-bob" either saves time or is neater
 than just throwing them away.

At my place there are only so many person-hours available
 each week.  All tasks must be accomplished on schedule.  No added labor (or
 overtime) may be purchased.  Anything that eats up time will cause us to
 miss schedule.  So I buy more rollers instead.

 Alf

 [Is it a cleaner for special rollers?  Or is it cleaner for rollers of
 special paint? Or a special cleaner?  What makes it special?  Can you
 purchase an ordinary cleaner?]


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Message-ID: <621d2eb00507061703195e9324 [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 20:03:38 -0400
From: Joseph Champelli <joechamp [at] gmail.com>
Reply-To: Joseph Champelli <joechamp [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
In-Reply-To: <list-23536506 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-23535559 [at] prxy.net> <list-23536506 [at] prxy.net>

Or Disney Annaheim.



On 7/6/05, Rob Carovillano <rcarovillano [at] verizon.net> wrote:
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>=20
> > I have *never* seen this gag work well.  Ever.  I've done sound for the=
se
> > gigs, and I've seen them at shows, watched 'em from the backyard listen=
ing
> > to the radio, and they all seemed very 'loosely' based on the rythm of =
the
> > music, at very best.
>=20
> Take a trip to Disney in florida sometime.
>=20
> Rob Carovillano
> Technical Director - Bluett Theatre
> Saint Joseph's University
> (610) 660-1044
> rcarovillano [at] verizon.net
>=20
>=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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Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 20:22:04 -0400
From: "Rob Carovillano" <rcarovillano [at] verizon.net>
Subject: McFeelys Screws
Message-id: <000201c58289$e77a75a0$6401a8c0 [at] desktop>
References: <list-23539141 [at] prxy.net> <list-23539858 [at] prxy.net>
 <list-23540088 [at] prxy.net>

I am switching to square drive.  Do you all pretty much use the #8 unplated 
for general purpose?
http://www.mcfeelys.com/subcat.asp?subcat=20.1.5.7.3


Rob Carovillano
Technical Director - Bluett Theatre
Saint Joseph's University
(610) 660-1044
rcarovillano [at] verizon.net 


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Message-ID: <42CC7B99.4010303 [at] StudioOneSB.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 19:47:21 -0500
From: Richard Bakos <Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com>
Organization: Studio One Inc.
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
References: <list-23536726 [at] prxy.net> <list-23537401 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-23537401 [at] prxy.net>

Dale,

So what was the issue that bit you in the but?
I ask so that I may be on the look out.

> Lots of variables that
>are not obvious that can bite you in the butt.
>    We have had the merchant account for over ten years, and we
>had an issue bite us in the butt last year because we hadn't noticed
>some of the fine print in the agreement.   Do your research.
>
>  
>

-- 

Richard Bakos

President 

Studio One Inc.

25833 State Road 2

South Bend, In 46619-4736

VOICE 574-232-9084

FAX   574-232-2220

Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com <mailto:Rick [at] StudioOneSB.com>

www.StudioOnesb.com

 


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Subject: RE: Looking for a Star Drop
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 10:00:21 -0400
Message-ID: <993D0A40B5754441B09BA4FA2A629585341DFC [at] stage.otc.olneytheatre.org>
From: "Dirk Van Pernis" <dvanpernis [at] olneytheatre.org>

Main Light in Wilmington, Delaware sells and rents.  I want to say the
Rose Brand will rent, too.

Dirk Van Pernis
Master Electrician
Olney Theatre Center for the Arts
301.924.4485 x 126
301.924.2654 fax
=20
2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road
Olney, MD 20832
=20

-----Original Message-----
From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Chris
Fretts
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 5:58 PM
To: Stagecraft
Subject: Looking for a Star Drop

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

I am looking for a star drop for the first show of our upcoming season.
The trick is that I don't have a fly house so this unit ideally is two
panels approx. 20'x20' that track open and closed. So, the curtain and
its LED/Fiber Optics/Light sources must be able to track open and closed
without becoming a Boy Scout's nightmare. I could work with a single
panel approx.
40'w 20'h if that is all that can be found.=20
=20
Hopefully I can find one out there that I could rent from someone but I
may consider investing in one to call our very own....or it may just be
a cloudy night for that scene instead.  I would need the star drop from
around Aug.
29-Oct. 15.

If anyone has a drop or knows of one please contact me directly or
respond back to the list

Thanks,

Chris Fretts
Technical Director
Indiana Repertory Theatre



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Message-Id: <6fc43e44ab75d381abaab7ddfe6ad2d4 [at] dejazzd.com>
From: Greg Bierly <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com>
Subject: Re: McFeelys Screws
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 23:19:08 -0400

> Do you all pretty much use the #8 unplated for general purpose?

I have been using the Black Oxide #8 but they don't come in 3".  
Somehow I have missed the unplated version (cheaper btw).  I think I 
try switching over on my next order.  I have been very happy with 
McFeelys and the square drive in the high school setting.   I have 
another year or two of transition where we have to keep a phillips and 
square bit on each drill.  I have also found the super wide head screws 
very handy at times.

Greg Bierly
Technical Director
Hempfield HS


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Message-Id: <28ea3a1ad2c35cc8b696c6f3d507145b [at] email.arizona.edu>
Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien)
From: Mark O'Brien <marko [at] email.arizona.edu>
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 20:30:05 -0700

At the University, we use a purchasing card system to buy most 
everything up to $1000.00  We have been warned by the p-card people 
that using Pay-pal, or any other 3rd party systems will result in a 
immediate thumping by the bookkeeper, purchasing agent, and the 
attorney general.   Just a thought for anyone wanting to deal with a 
University or a large corporation.

Mark O'Brien
Opera Technical Director
University of Arizona, School of Music
Tucson, AZ
520/621-7025
520/591-1803 Mobile


On Jul 6, 2005, at 4:01 PM, Charlie Richmond wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see 
> <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> On Wed, 6 Jul 2005, Jerry Durand wrote:
>
>> We just use PayPal and also have YowCow (but that hasn't been 
>> popular).
>
> We use PayPal also and their European store is pretty new and has some 
> serious teething problems but has to be recommended for relatively low 
> fees and pretty good service.  Communicating with them when their 
> automated problem reporting system doesn't actually produce the 
> correct responses is horrible but not bad otherwise.
>
>> If you have reasonable volume, join Costco as an Executive Member and 
>> use their merchant services.  That way you can also get your snacks 
>> in the extra
>> large size.  :)
>
> Now there's an interesting idea... I'll have to see if they've got a 
> Euro setup yet...
>
> Charlie


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Subject: RE: Merchant accounts?
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 23:48:35 -0400
Message-ID: <B856897C0D47234483A5166273B0E8C828E96D [at] fangorn.cc.vt.edu>
From: "James, Brian" <bej [at] vt.edu>

This an excellent point. We have the same issues with the University =
here that Mark indicated.

-----Original Message-----
From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net]On Behalf Of Mark
O'Brien
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 11:30 PM
To: Stagecraft
Cc: Mark O'Brien
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?


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

At the University, we use a purchasing card system to buy most=20
everything up to $1000.00  We have been warned by the p-card people=20
that using Pay-pal, or any other 3rd party systems will result in a=20
immediate thumping by the bookkeeper, purchasing agent, and the=20
attorney general.   Just a thought for anyone wanting to deal with a=20
University or a large corporation.

Mark O'Brien
Opera Technical Director
University of Arizona, School of Music
Tucson, AZ
520/621-7025
520/591-1803 Mobile


On Jul 6, 2005, at 4:01 PM, Charlie Richmond wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see=20
> <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> On Wed, 6 Jul 2005, Jerry Durand wrote:
>
>> We just use PayPal and also have YowCow (but that hasn't been=20
>> popular).
>
> We use PayPal also and their European store is pretty new and has some =

> serious teething problems but has to be recommended for relatively low =

> fees and pretty good service.  Communicating with them when their=20
> automated problem reporting system doesn't actually produce the=20
> correct responses is horrible but not bad otherwise.
>
>> If you have reasonable volume, join Costco as an Executive Member and =

>> use their merchant services.  That way you can also get your snacks=20
>> in the extra
>> large size.  :)
>
> Now there's an interesting idea... I'll have to see if they've got a=20
> Euro setup yet...
>
> Charlie


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Message-Id: <7D6FB56C-C47A-439D-A339-B14F5353DC8F [at] interstellar.com>
From: Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 21:05:39 -0700


On Jul 6, 2005, at 8:30 PM, Mark O'Brien wrote:

> At the University, we use a purchasing card system to buy most  
> everything up to $1000.00  We have been warned by the p-card people  
> that using Pay-pal, or any other 3rd party systems will result in a  
> immediate thumping by the bookkeeper, purchasing agent, and the  
> attorney general.   Just a thought for anyone wanting to deal with  
> a University or a large corporation.

We ran into that some time back with American Express.  They claim  
it's because they can't tell if the purchase is authorized by the  
corporation.  Now, if you have a personal  card or a regular  
corporate card, they are happy for you to use it with PayPal, etc.  I  
can't really see how that makes any difference, other than I'm not  
paying them the large monthly fees we used to as a merchant.  My  
response is Visa/MasterCard work fine as well as checks.



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From: "Chad Croteau" <cpcroteau [at] kelcom.igs.net>
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Subject: Re: Snow in a low room
Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 00:01:24 -0400

Hi Kevin!

The LeMaitre and Chauvet snow machines are excellent options, provided noise
isn't an issue.  These machines normally sound like a shop vacuum while
they're running, unless you get the quiet machines, which are a lot better,
but still audible.  That being said...  I saw once a snow machine that was
basically an 8" diameter pipe with 1/2" holes cut in it randomly.  It was
mounted in a kind of suspended roller system and equipped with a low rpm
motor.  The pipe was filled with snow, and end caps put on both ends.  On
cue, the motor was powered, the pipe rotated, and shredded plastic snow fell
through the holes.  Looked pretty good, and was inaudible.  If you want more
details, feel free to contact me.

Hope this helps,


Chad



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Linzey" <Klinzey [at] nemetschek.net>
To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 12:22 PM
Subject: Snow in a low room


> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
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>
>
> I am looking for some recommendations for making snow form a height of
about
> 12ft.  I need to cover about a 30'x30' area.
> My first thoughts were to use a pair of Le Maitre machines and a few fans
to
> blow the snow around.  I'm also thinking about using several Chauvet snow
> machines and just placing them around the room to get the full coverage.
>
> If you have tried it I'd like to hear what worked, or what didn't.
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin
>
>
>



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From: "John Gibilisco" <johngib [at] cox.net>
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Subject: Re: still more dichroic filters
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 23:22:00 -0500

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kim.hartshorn [at] plattsburgh.edu>

> Well, the only thing i am thinking is that in my experience the place
where
> the dichroic filters really 'shine' is in the blue range especially with
lamps
> that have a significant uv output.  I am not sure you will gain much by
trying
> to make a dichroic mixing system using 'conventional' fixtures.

In addition to the "Color Merge" there is another dichroic color mixing
system for conventional that is made specifically for a Source 4.

Ocean Optics out of Dunedin Florida has new product called the SeaChanger.
Ocean Optics manufactures the dichroic glass for the Vari LiteVL 2 and 3
thousands. The SeaChanger model we are currently using has 4 gradated color
wheels. Cyan, Magenta, Amber and Extreme Magenta. I wish it had and Extreme
Blue as well. Even so, they are quite nice. Smooth mixing, great colors,
dead quiet and built well. Check them out at:

http://oceanoptics.com/Products/seachanger.asp

John Gibilisco
Omaha Playhouse



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Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien)
From: Mark O'Brien <marko [at] email.arizona.edu>
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 21:33:47 -0700

That is true on your end, however, when I bought something from you, I 
had to use my personal Visa,   If it were for something more expensive, 
I may well have just shopped elsewhere, rather than gong through the 
reimbursement process on my end.

Mark O'Brien
Opera Technical Director
University of Arizona, School of Music
Tucson, AZ
520/621-7025
520/591-1803 Mobile


On Jul 6, 2005, at 9:05 PM, Jerry Durand wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see 
> <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
>
> On Jul 6, 2005, at 8:30 PM, Mark O'Brien wrote:
>
>> At the University, we use a purchasing card system to buy most 
>> everything up to $1000.00  We have been warned by the p-card people 
>> that using Pay-pal, or any other 3rd party systems will result in a 
>> immediate thumping by the bookkeeper, purchasing agent, and the 
>> attorney general.   Just a thought for anyone wanting to deal with a 
>> University or a large corporation.
>
> We ran into that some time back with American Express.  They claim 
> it's because they can't tell if the purchase is authorized by the 
> corporation.  Now, if you have a personal  card or a regular corporate 
> card, they are happy for you to use it with PayPal, etc.  I can't 
> really see how that makes any difference, other than I'm not paying 
> them the large monthly fees we used to as a merchant.  My response is 
> Visa/MasterCard work fine as well as checks.
>
>


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Message-ID: <045b01c582af$db791380$6401a8c0 [at] chris>
From: "Chris Warner" <bearz2 [at] cox.net>
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Subject: Re: still more dichroic filters
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 21:53:46 -0700

Same issue with the Color Merge.  What I am looking to do is create a mixing
system for PAR cans and the like, that is dichroic.  Again, a long shot.

Thanks guys.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Gibilisco" <johngib [at] cox.net>
To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: still more dichroic filters


> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <kim.hartshorn [at] plattsburgh.edu>
>
> > Well, the only thing i am thinking is that in my experience the place
> where
> > the dichroic filters really 'shine' is in the blue range especially with
> lamps
> > that have a significant uv output.  I am not sure you will gain much by
> trying
> > to make a dichroic mixing system using 'conventional' fixtures.
>
> In addition to the "Color Merge" there is another dichroic color mixing
> system for conventional that is made specifically for a Source 4.
>
> Ocean Optics out of Dunedin Florida has new product called the SeaChanger.
> Ocean Optics manufactures the dichroic glass for the Vari LiteVL 2 and 3
> thousands. The SeaChanger model we are currently using has 4 gradated
color
> wheels. Cyan, Magenta, Amber and Extreme Magenta. I wish it had and
Extreme
> Blue as well. Even so, they are quite nice. Smooth mixing, great colors,
> dead quiet and built well. Check them out at:
>
> http://oceanoptics.com/Products/seachanger.asp
>
> John Gibilisco
> Omaha Playhouse
>
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 22:07:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Where does the responsibility lie?
From: "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>

So this guy wasn't an emergency body to do what he could, but a full time
replacement? That is scary.

> Be careful where you point the blame gun.  If someone is punished because
> of personal and/or political reasons, and, at least in thier mind, they
> were actually covering someone else and working thier *HONK* off, you've
> just alienated the *HONK* out of him, if you haven't lost him.  You've
> definitely taught him that he shouldn't try to bail you out of a serious
> jam again.

I agree. No matter where the actual responsibility may lie - ALL involved
should accept part of the responsibility/blame when something goes wrong.
Of course, it helps if you have a team where everyone is willing to help
the rest and also listen to suggestions - rather than everyone jealously
guarding their own little fiefdoms as if any intrusion was a mortal
assault on their character and capabilities.

Bill


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Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 22:16:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
From: "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>

>>If the show is synchronized to music, it will be electrically fired,
>
> I have *never* seen this gag work well.  Ever.  I've done sound for these
> gigs, and I've seen them at shows, watched 'em from the backyard listening
> to the radio, and they all seemed very 'loosely' based on the rythm of the
> music, at very best. A lot of this can be attributed to the fact that
> sound
> and light travel at different speeds, but even allowing for that, 'eh' was
> the best marks I've ever given a synchronize display. . . .

If you go by the sound, there certainly problems. Another problem is that
the chemical fuses are not precise enough. I have not seen a Disney World
show, but they were working on a pneumatic system with electronic timing
for the burst. This would give at least the necessary precision to the
light flashes. Of course, it would do nothing about the delayed sound.

A system that can provide precise effects activation is Bill Ofca's "No
Match" system using shock tube and precision delays. But it still does not
correct the variable shell delay problem.

Bill


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Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 22:23:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Dichoric Sheets (High End Color Merge)
From: "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>

> Great product, however, it only works with Source 4 fixtures.  I am hoping
> to put together a device that would work in any fixture.

I believe Morpheus has a dichro color changer that will fit everything
from a PAR64 on down. Check out www.morpheuslights.com

Bill


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Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2005 02:49:17 -0400
From: Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net>
Organization: The  fuzz in the back of the fridge. 
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
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Richard Bakos wrote:

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>
> Dale,
>
> So what was the issue that bit you in the but?
> I ask so that I may be on the look out.

    We ran a convention that was quite a bit larger than our
normal annual convention.   We found out that there was an
upper limit on how much money could be processed in a
calendar month.   So we had to call our card account rep
on a saturday to get an increase on the limit.   This, of course,
had a service fee attached to it.

    --Dale



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Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 00:46:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: OT-Fireworks
From: "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>

> Sounds like a reload show that didn't use a "ready box".  Reload shows are
> strongly discouraged, but if you do one, you MUST use a "ready box" or
> this WILL happen.

Or an insufficient ready box. We used to have a head pyro who felt that a
cardboard box with a piece of canvas over it was sufficient. I refused to
work those shows.

If there were only three people on the line, that is not enough people for
doing a reload show.

Bill


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Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 01:02:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: dichroic filter homemade unit
From: "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>

> The idea is to have a gel string that will virtually last forever, also if
> the coating can be gradiated the entire length of the string, the
> smoothness and quality of the fade will be better.  It's a long shot, but
> worth researching.

Unless you are using only one gel string per fixture, the cost is going to
be rather prohibitive. Three gel string fixtures are very expensive -
although Morpheus makes them.

If you want dichro, look at the newest Morpheus changer, which I believe
uses three wheels. You get "unlimited" color choices and they even provide
reference charts for the DMX settings needed to "duplicate" popular gel
filters. The color changes can be bumped, rather than having to do them in
blackout. Wish our local theatre could afford a few.

Bill


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Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 01:18:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
From: "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>

> At the University, we use a purchasing card system to buy most
> everything up to $1000.00  We have been warned by the p-card people
> that using Pay-pal, or any other 3rd party systems will result in a
> immediate thumping by the bookkeeper, purchasing agent, and the
> attorney general.   Just a thought for anyone wanting to deal with a
> University or a large corporation.

Are you sure that just isn't the purchasing card people attempting to
protect their turf? Nor should it be the purchasing agent's business how
you fund your purchases.

Before anyone went to Paypal, I WOULD check with the accountant (not the
bookkeeper) and possibly your state attorney general. But Paypal is legal
in all 50 states, as well as a number of foreign countries.

But Paypal is NOT a credit or deferred payment system. You need to have a
credit card, bank account or cash deposit with Paypal to make purchases.
There is no Paypal charge to the customer - the merchant pays all fees.
The disadvantages are that not all credit cards are accepted and not all
merchants accept Paypal.

Bill


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Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 10:12:37 +0100 (BST)
From: Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien)
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
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On Wed, 6 Jul 2005, Mark O'Brien wrote:

> to $1000.00  We have been warned by the p-card people that using Pay-pal, or 
> any other 3rd party systems will result in a immediate thumping by the 
> bookkeeper, purchasing agent, and the attorney general.   Just a thought for 
> anyone wanting to deal with a University or a large corporation.

Is this a common thing?  What is the rationale?  I've never had any complaints 
about PayPal and many customers are already users, have a PayPal cash account 
ant even have funds in it waiting to be spent! ;-)

Charlie

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Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 02:42:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: still more dichroic filters
From: "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>

> Ocean Optics out of Dunedin Florida has new product called the SeaChanger.
> Ocean Optics manufactures the dichroic glass for the Vari LiteVL 2 and 3
> thousands. The SeaChanger model we are currently using has 4 gradated
> color wheels. Cyan, Magenta, Amber and Extreme Magenta. I wish it had and
> Extreme Blue as well. Even so, they are quite nice. Smooth mixing, great
> colors, dead quiet and built well.

Amber? Why would you need "Extreme Blue"? The extreme magenta should give
you the deeper blues and reds.

What is the price of the beasts?

Bill


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Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 10:51:34 +0100 (BST)
From: Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien)
Subject: Re: Merchant accounts?
In-Reply-To: <list-23548975 [at] prxy.net>
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On Thu, 7 Jul 2005, Charlie Richmond wrote:

> On Wed, 6 Jul 2005, Mark O'Brien wrote:
>
>> to $1000.00  We have been warned by the p-card people that using Pay-pal, 
>> or any other 3rd party systems will result in a immediate thumping by the 
>> bookkeeper, purchasing agent, and the attorney general.   Just a thought 
>> for anyone wanting to deal with a University or a large corporation.
>
> Is this a common thing?  What is the rationale?  I've never had any 
> complaints about PayPal and many customers are already users, have a PayPal 
> cash account and even have funds in it waiting to be spent! ;-)

I should have read the rest of the thread as usual, and clarified that most 
Universities and large corporations usually make their departments go through 
a purchase order process anyway so that's almost always the way we deal with 
those kinds of purchases.  PayPay/credit card sales are almost exclusively 
performed by individuals and small companies with more flexibility.
>
> Charlie
>

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