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X-Real-To: stagecraftlist [at] theatrical.net Received: by prxy.net (CommuniGate Pro PIPE 4.2.10) with PIPE id 23852410; Sun, 24 Jul 2005 03:01:33 -0700 X-ListServer: CommuniGate Pro LIST 4.2.10 List-Unsubscribe: List-ID: Message-ID: From: "Stagecraft" Sender: "Stagecraft" To: "Stagecraft" Precedence: list Subject: Stagecraft Digest #467 Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 03:01:12 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.0.4 (2005-06-05) on prxy.net X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, score=-4.8 required=5.0 tests=ALL_TRUSTED,AWL,BAYES_00, SARE_OBFU_MATERIALLY autolearn=ham version=3.0.4 X-TFF-CGPSA-Version: 1.4f2 X-prxy-Spam-Filter: Scanned For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Stagecraft Digest, Issue #467 1. Out of Office AutoReply: Stagecraft Digest #466 by "Muller, David" 2. Re: dmx lengths by "Nigel Worsley" 3. Vectorworks Questions by "Steve" 4. Re: Vectorworks Questions by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" 5. Re: MASONITE. by Patrick McCreary 6. Re: Vectorworks Questions by "C. Andrew Dunning" 7. Re: Vectorworks Questions by Samuel Jones 8. Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Art s by "Riter, Andrew (Head Ltg)" 9. Re: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts by Bill Sapsis 10. Re: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts by "Simon Shuker" 11. Re: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts by "chrisharris25" 12. Acoustically Transparent Projection Material? by CB 13. Re: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts by "Tom Heemskerk" 14. Re: dmx lengths by "Bill Nelson" 15. Re: Acoustically Transparent Projection Material? by Jason Romney 16. Re: Acoustically Transparent Projection Material? by Barney Simon *** Please update the subject line of your reply to use the subject *** line of the message you are replying to! Please only reply to *** one message subject in each reply. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <3FBB59451418D511B53E00B0D0AADEBDDC9BE5 [at] pa-es1.arts.ucla.edu> From: "Muller, David" Subject: Out of Office AutoReply: Stagecraft Digest #466 Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 02:54:50 -0700 In theroy I will be out of the office July 23 through August 20. I will check email every few days, and expect to come in now again to handle some equipment issues If you need immediate assistance please try Steve Keeley at 310.825.9721 otherwise I will contact you when I return. Should you need to reach me My cell phone is 310.877.7944. Thanks ------------------------------ Message-ID: <007201c58f80$2a8c49b0$0e00a8c0 [at] Nigle> From: "Nigel Worsley" References: Subject: Re: dmx lengths Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 13:15:02 +0100 "Judy" wrote: > > > >"Recommended Practice for DMX512" says 1km (3281') is the max. The book = > >also says 500m (1640') is prudent for the maximum. Use a splitter = > >beyond that. > > > Well, well, I'm really surprised to hear that. In all the stadium shows > I've done we have used splitters for anything over 100 m. Sounds like overkill to me, but it won't do any harm and it gives you the confidence to know that everything is well within spec. Using long runs of DMX is a bit like walking towards a cliff wearing a blindfold. When you stop, you don't know if the edge is a foot away or a few hundred, so most people stop after a short distance to be absolutely safe. The more adventurous walk a bit further, and the foolhardy wind up at the bottom of the cliff. How far you bend the rules depends on the cost of doing it right versus the consequences of it going wrong. A big event can easily afford to chuck repeaters all over the place, as it is much cheaper than having everything fail during the show. All the tests that I have done with RS485 have shown that the cliff edge is a lot further away than the specs say it is. I will keep on walking! Nigel Worsley Nigel Worsley ------------------------------ Message-ID: <000701c58f87$f2aa4850$5d7e7244 [at] D78YGH41> From: "Steve" Subject: Vectorworks Questions Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 08:10:47 -0500 Greetings, I am drawing a simple elevation for a client. It is just a 2-D drawing. I would like to add just a little color for presentation. There is no problem filling the hatches with color, but in the areas without hatches, if I fill with color any lines in the fill are covered. Is there anyway to adjust the opacity of the fill? Or is there something simple I am missing? Also, Renderworks has many other color and texture options. Can I use some of those options in a simple 2-D drawing? Does it have to be a 3-D drawing? I don't want to turn this elevation into a 3-D drawing. On another note, if you haven't seen/tried the sketch option in V11, do so. In the words of Ferris Bueller, "If you have the means, I highly recommend it." The sketch option loosens up any drawing and it doesn't appear so damn mechanical. Thanks in advance, Steve Schepker Southeastern Louisiana University ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" Subject: RE: Vectorworks Questions Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:33:34 -0400 Message-ID: <000101c58f8b$2301e500$6801a8c0 [at] Dell> In-Reply-To: > Greetings, > I am drawing a simple elevation for a client. It is just a=20 > 2-D drawing. I would like to add just a little color for=20 > presentation. There is no problem filling the hatches with=20 > color, but in the areas without hatches, if I fill with color=20 > any lines in the fill are covered. Is there anyway to adjust=20 > the opacity of the fill? Or is there something simple I am missing? I don't know Vectorworks, but in Visual CADD this can be done by using a = dot hatch with the scale set so that the dots are dense enough to look like = a fill, but not so dense as to obscure other elements. Hey, it worked for Georges Seurat.... ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 10:43:35 -0400 From: Patrick McCreary Subject: Re: MASONITE. In-reply-to: Message-id: <6.2.0.14.1.20050723104239.01d15990 [at] incoming.verizon.net> References:

That's a good one, Paul - can I use it in my revised glossary entry? Patrick At 01:16 PM 7/22/2005, you wrote: >For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >--------------------------------------------------- > >< >The last great open masonite mine, located just outside Ogden, Utah was >depleted sometime around October of 2003. Although trace amounts of >masonite have been found at various sites throughout the southwest of the US >and at a remote location in Northern China, the amounts discovered indicated >that extraction was not financially feasible. ................ >Laters, > >Paul > >"The prisoner escaped by climbing down a rope", said Tom condescendingly. G. Patrick McCreary Ass't. Professor - Technical Director Department of Theater and Dance Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA 15701 (Office) 724-357-2644 (Home) 724-349-4309 ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "C. Andrew Dunning" Subject: RE: Vectorworks Questions Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:57:44 -0500 Organization: Landru Design In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Steve - >There is no problem filling the hatches with color, but in the >areas without hatches, if I fill with color any lines in the >fill are covered. >Is there anyway to adjust the opacity of the fill? I think I'm understanding what you're trying to do. Have you tried selecting the solid fill (the block of color) and typing "Ctrl-B", so that whatever lines are in the space (that were being covered) are now in front of the fill? C. Andrew Dunning Landru Design - Nashville, TN - cad [at] landrudesign.com www.landrudesign.com ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <60e71ec374d64ee2f903137923ea646d [at] ucla.edu> From: Samuel Jones Subject: Re: Vectorworks Questions Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 08:02:13 -0700 Andy's suggestion is a menu selection, Tools/Send/Send to Back. It will have a menu key which is command-B on macs or ctrl-B on windows. If you have changed your workspace around it may have a different quick key or none at all. Renderworks can only be used with 3D drawings. Strangely, but fortunately, Renderworks is a subset of render options so you can still use the sketch options. Most rendering options only apply to 3D. Sam Samuel L. Jones Developer of AutoPlotVW and AutoPlot Tools for SpotLight ============================================================= On Jul 23, 2005, at 6:10 AM, Steve wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > Greetings, > I am drawing a simple elevation for a client. It is just a 2-D > drawing. I > would like to add just a little color for presentation. > There is no problem filling the hatches with color, but in the areas > without > hatches, if I fill with color any lines in the fill are covered. > Is there anyway to adjust the opacity of the fill? Or is there > something > simple I am missing? > > Also, Renderworks has many other color and texture options. Can I use > some > of those options in a simple 2-D drawing? Does it have to be a 3-D > drawing? > I don't want to turn this elevation into a 3-D drawing. > > On another note, if you haven't seen/tried the sketch option in V11, > do so. > In the words of Ferris Bueller, "If you have the means, I highly > recommend > it." > The sketch option loosens up any drawing and it doesn't appear so damn > mechanical. > > Thanks in advance, > Steve Schepker > Southeastern Louisiana University > > ------------------------------ Message-ID: <297C9E3B63B2D3119C8100508B5ED28F16020174 [at] exchange2.ubc.ca> From: "Riter, Andrew (Head Ltg)" Cc: office [at] iatse118.com ('office [at] iatse118.com') Subject: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Art s Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 08:51:07 -0700 Hi Everyone: Here is a job posting. We're a 3 venue building, focusing primarily on the 1200 seat concert hall. Three shows a week typical, everything from Yo-yo Ma to High School String Ensembles. Wage is $21 (or there abouts), with benefits, double time OT, yada yada yada. I'll answer questions, but apply to Sherri Fetterly (see below), or through the UBC website. It will be posted there in the near future. http://www.hr.ubc.ca/postings/ Good luck Andrew M. Riter Head Lighting Technician Chan Centre for the Performing Arts University of British Columbia 604-822-2372 604-822-1606 fax chanlights [at] exchange.ubc.ca _____-____-_____-_____--_____-______-______-_____-_____-_---____-_____ JOB IDENTIFICATION Job Title: Head Stage Technician Department: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts JOB SUMMARY 1: Supervising the operation of the Stage and Rigging department of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Backstage Operations. 2: During evening/weekend events or performances may be responsible for the management of the facility. 3: Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Stage and Rigging equipment within the Chan Centre. ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS Reports to the Assistant Technical Director and the Associate Managing Director for Facilities and Operations. WORK PERFORMED 1: Assist in training, overseeing, and scheduling staff. Supervision of stage technicians as required. 2: Ensures that client requirements are met in a timely manner. 3: Works within the schedule as provided. 4: Resolves, with direction from Director of Facilities and Operation, client problems related to stage, stage lighting, and backstage areas. 5: Ensures effective implementation of new and previously arranged Production Services to clients for their performances and related activities at the Chan Centre. These Services should follow within the guidelines provided in the Chan Centre Production Policy and Procedures. 6: Recommends policies and procedures to the Director of Facilities and Operations. 7: In conjunction with ticket, bar, and front of house coordinators ensures the performances and events run smoothly. 8: Oversees and ensures that negotiated client production requirements are met for each performance event. 9: Represents Chan Centre to the general public, clients, and Artist's Representatives. This includes, as required, the staff and students of Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing Departments, Ceremonies Office, and the UBC School of Music. 10: Ensures the security of the building and safety of the performers, staff, and patrons. 11: Reports deficiencies of building amenities to Director of Facilities and Operations. 12: Compiles performance and event reports and submits to appropriate staff. 13: Acts as the primary stage and rigging technician for most events. 14: Performs Maintenance as required on all Chan Centre stage and rigging equipment. 15: Maintains an inventory of all necessary spare parts and supplies. 16: Performs other related duties as required. CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR/IMPACT OF DECISIONS Errors could have a serious impact on relations with clients and patrons. Poor customer service could negatively impact these relations as well as Patron Safety and the Chan Centre's financial viability. It is expected that clients be treated in a courteous and cheerful manner at all times. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Operations SUPERVISION GIVEN Responsible for motivating, leading, casual stage and production staff. WORKING CONDITIONS Varied shift work is required. PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS 1: Diploma in a related field of arts production or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2: Minimum of five years experience in various production related facets of the Performing Arts, demonstrating progressive responsibilities. 3: Must have a minimum of two year's experience as Head Stage Technician, preferably in a "Road House" environment. 4: Proven effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, customer service, and technical skills. 5: Specific skills in Stage Rigging, Stage Lighting, and Stage Management are required. Specific skills in Stage/Music Audio are preferred but not required. Apply to: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts University of British Columbia Attention Sherri Fetterly 6265 Crescent Road Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 604-822-3036 fax ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 12:26:05 -0400 Subject: Re: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: This is in Vancouver, right? $21 hr is Canadian or USD? Hmmmm. Tempting. Very, very tempting. Anyone want to buy a business in Philadelphia? I'm only kidding!!!!!!!!! (Unless, of course, you have lots and lots of money. But if that were the case then I wouldn't need the job in BC.) Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile On 7/23/05 11:51 AM, "Riter, Andrew (Head Ltg)" wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Hi Everyone: Here is a job posting. We're a 3 venue building, focusing > primarily on the 1200 seat concert hall. Three shows a week typical, > everything from Yo-yo Ma to High School String Ensembles. > > Wage is $21 (or there abouts), with benefits, double time OT, yada yada yada. > > I'll answer questions, but apply to Sherri Fetterly (see below), or through > the UBC website. It will be posted there in the near future. > > http://www.hr.ubc.ca/postings/ > > Good luck > > Andrew M. Riter > Head Lighting Technician > Chan Centre for the Performing Arts > University of British Columbia > 604-822-2372 > 604-822-1606 fax > chanlights [at] exchange.ubc.ca > > _____-____-_____-_____--_____-______-______-_____-_____-_---____-_____ > > JOB IDENTIFICATION > > Job Title: Head Stage Technician > Department: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts > > JOB SUMMARY > > 1: Supervising the operation of the Stage and Rigging department of the Chan > Centre for the Performing Arts Backstage Operations. > 2: During evening/weekend events or performances may be responsible for the > management of the facility. > 3: Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Stage and Rigging > equipment within the Chan Centre. > > ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS > > Reports to the Assistant Technical Director and the Associate Managing > Director for Facilities and Operations. > > WORK PERFORMED > > 1: Assist in training, overseeing, and scheduling staff. Supervision of stage > technicians as required. > 2: Ensures that client requirements are met in a timely manner. > 3: Works within the schedule as provided. > 4: Resolves, with direction from Director of Facilities and Operation, client > problems related to stage, stage lighting, and backstage areas. > 5: Ensures effective implementation of new and previously arranged Production > Services to clients for their performances and related activities at the Chan > Centre. These Services should follow within the guidelines provided in the > Chan Centre > Production Policy and Procedures. > 6: Recommends policies and procedures to the Director of Facilities and > Operations. > 7: In conjunction with ticket, bar, and front of house coordinators ensures > the performances and events run smoothly. > 8: Oversees and ensures that negotiated client production requirements are > met for each performance event. > 9: Represents Chan Centre to the general public, clients, and Artist's > Representatives. This includes, as required, the staff and students of > Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing Departments, Ceremonies Office, and the > UBC School of Music. > 10: Ensures the security of the building and safety of the performers, staff, > and patrons. > 11: Reports deficiencies of building amenities to Director of Facilities and > Operations. > 12: Compiles performance and event reports and submits to appropriate staff. > 13: Acts as the primary stage and rigging technician for most events. > 14: Performs Maintenance as required on all Chan Centre stage and rigging > equipment. > 15: Maintains an inventory of all necessary spare parts and supplies. > 16: Performs other related duties as required. > > CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR/IMPACT OF DECISIONS > > Errors could have a serious impact on relations with clients and patrons. Poor > customer service could negatively impact these relations as well as Patron > Safety and the Chan Centre's financial viability. It is expected that clients > be treated in a > courteous and cheerful manner at all times. > > SUPERVISION RECEIVED > > Works under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Operations > > SUPERVISION GIVEN > > Responsible for motivating, leading, casual stage and production staff. > > WORKING CONDITIONS > > Varied shift work is required. > > PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS > > 1: Diploma in a related field of arts production or an equivalent combination > of education and experience. > 2: Minimum of five years experience in various production related facets of > the Performing Arts, demonstrating progressive responsibilities. > 3: Must have a minimum of two year's experience as Head Stage Technician, > preferably in a "Road House" environment. > 4: Proven effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, customer > service, and technical skills. > 5: Specific skills in Stage Rigging, Stage Lighting, and Stage Management are > required. Specific skills in Stage/Music Audio are preferred but not required. > > Apply to: > Chan Centre for the Performing Arts > University of British Columbia > Attention Sherri Fetterly > 6265 Crescent Road > Vancouver, BC > V6T 1Z1 > 604-822-3036 fax > ------------------------------ From: "Simon Shuker" Subject: RE: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 20:31:51 +0400 In-Reply-To: Message-Id: <20050723163200.E34735856 [at] mail05.powweb.com> It does not say per hour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...................................................for the humour challenged that is said tongue in cheek -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sapsis Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 8:26 PM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- This is in Vancouver, right? $21 hr is Canadian or USD? Hmmmm. Tempting. Very, very tempting. Anyone want to buy a business in Philadelphia? I'm only kidding!!!!!!!!! (Unless, of course, you have lots and lots of money. But if that were the case then I wouldn't need the job in BC.) Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile On 7/23/05 11:51 AM, "Riter, Andrew (Head Ltg)" wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > Hi Everyone: Here is a job posting. We're a 3 venue building, > focusing primarily on the 1200 seat concert hall. Three shows a week > typical, everything from Yo-yo Ma to High School String Ensembles. > > Wage is $21 (or there abouts), with benefits, double time OT, yada yada yada. > > I'll answer questions, but apply to Sherri Fetterly (see below), or > through the UBC website. It will be posted there in the near future. > > http://www.hr.ubc.ca/postings/ > > Good luck > > Andrew M. Riter > Head Lighting Technician > Chan Centre for the Performing Arts > University of British Columbia > 604-822-2372 > 604-822-1606 fax > chanlights [at] exchange.ubc.ca > > _____-____-_____-_____--_____-______-______-_____-_____-_---____-_____ > > JOB IDENTIFICATION > > Job Title: Head Stage Technician > Department: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts > > JOB SUMMARY > > 1: Supervising the operation of the Stage and Rigging department of > the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Backstage Operations. > 2: During evening/weekend events or performances may be responsible > for the management of the facility. > 3: Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Stage and > Rigging equipment within the Chan Centre. > > ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS > > Reports to the Assistant Technical Director and the Associate Managing > Director for Facilities and Operations. > > WORK PERFORMED > > 1: Assist in training, overseeing, and scheduling staff. Supervision > of stage technicians as required. > 2: Ensures that client requirements are met in a timely manner. > 3: Works within the schedule as provided. > 4: Resolves, with direction from Director of Facilities and Operation, > client problems related to stage, stage lighting, and backstage areas. > 5: Ensures effective implementation of new and previously arranged > Production Services to clients for their performances and related > activities at the Chan Centre. These Services should follow within the > guidelines provided in the Chan Centre Production Policy and > Procedures. > 6: Recommends policies and procedures to the Director of Facilities > and Operations. > 7: In conjunction with ticket, bar, and front of house coordinators > ensures the performances and events run smoothly. > 8: Oversees and ensures that negotiated client production > requirements are met for each performance event. > 9: Represents Chan Centre to the general public, clients, and Artist's > Representatives. This includes, as required, the staff and students of > Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing Departments, Ceremonies Office, > and the UBC School of Music. > 10: Ensures the security of the building and safety of the performers, > staff, and patrons. > 11: Reports deficiencies of building amenities to Director of > Facilities and Operations. > 12: Compiles performance and event reports and submits to appropriate staff. > 13: Acts as the primary stage and rigging technician for most events. > 14: Performs Maintenance as required on all Chan Centre stage and > rigging equipment. > 15: Maintains an inventory of all necessary spare parts and supplies. > 16: Performs other related duties as required. > > CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR/IMPACT OF DECISIONS > > Errors could have a serious impact on relations with clients and > patrons. Poor customer service could negatively impact these relations > as well as Patron Safety and the Chan Centre's financial viability. It > is expected that clients be treated in a courteous and cheerful manner > at all times. > > SUPERVISION RECEIVED > > Works under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Operations > > SUPERVISION GIVEN > > Responsible for motivating, leading, casual stage and production staff. > > WORKING CONDITIONS > > Varied shift work is required. > > PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS > > 1: Diploma in a related field of arts production or an equivalent > combination of education and experience. > 2: Minimum of five years experience in various production related > facets of the Performing Arts, demonstrating progressive responsibilities. > 3: Must have a minimum of two year's experience as Head Stage > Technician, preferably in a "Road House" environment. > 4: Proven effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, > customer service, and technical skills. > 5: Specific skills in Stage Rigging, Stage Lighting, and Stage > Management are required. Specific skills in Stage/Music Audio are preferred but not required. > > Apply to: > Chan Centre for the Performing Arts > University of British Columbia > Attention Sherri Fetterly > 6265 Crescent Road > Vancouver, BC > V6T 1Z1 > 604-822-3036 fax > ------------------------------ Message-ID: <015801c58fa4$0a291440$0b00a8c0 [at] CHRISLAPTOP> Reply-To: "chrisharris25" From: "chrisharris25" References: Subject: Re: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 12:31:55 -0400 Why is it that I never seem to be able to meet the onerous qualifications for these jobs yet the pay is nowhere near commenserate for what they are asking??? Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Sapsis" To: "Stagecraft" Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 12:26 PM Subject: Re: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > This is in Vancouver, right? $21 hr is Canadian or USD? Hmmmm. > Tempting. Very, very tempting. Anyone want to buy a business in > Philadelphia? > > I'm only kidding!!!!!!!!! > (Unless, of course, you have lots and lots of money. But if that were the > case then I wouldn't need the job in BC.) > > Bill S. > www.sapsis-rigging.com > 800.727.7471 > 800.292.3851 fax > 267.278.4561 mobile > > > > > > > On 7/23/05 11:51 AM, "Riter, Andrew (Head Ltg)" > > wrote: > >> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >> --------------------------------------------------- >> >> Hi Everyone: Here is a job posting. We're a 3 venue building, focusing >> primarily on the 1200 seat concert hall. Three shows a week typical, >> everything from Yo-yo Ma to High School String Ensembles. >> >> Wage is $21 (or there abouts), with benefits, double time OT, yada yada >> yada. >> >> I'll answer questions, but apply to Sherri Fetterly (see below), or >> through >> the UBC website. It will be posted there in the near future. >> >> http://www.hr.ubc.ca/postings/ >> >> Good luck >> >> Andrew M. Riter >> Head Lighting Technician >> Chan Centre for the Performing Arts >> University of British Columbia >> 604-822-2372 >> 604-822-1606 fax >> chanlights [at] exchange.ubc.ca >> >> _____-____-_____-_____--_____-______-______-_____-_____-_---____-_____ >> >> JOB IDENTIFICATION >> >> Job Title: Head Stage Technician >> Department: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts >> >> JOB SUMMARY >> >> 1: Supervising the operation of the Stage and Rigging department of the >> Chan >> Centre for the Performing Arts Backstage Operations. >> 2: During evening/weekend events or performances may be responsible for >> the >> management of the facility. >> 3: Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Stage and Rigging >> equipment within the Chan Centre. >> >> ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS >> >> Reports to the Assistant Technical Director and the Associate Managing >> Director for Facilities and Operations. >> >> WORK PERFORMED >> >> 1: Assist in training, overseeing, and scheduling staff. Supervision of >> stage >> technicians as required. >> 2: Ensures that client requirements are met in a timely manner. >> 3: Works within the schedule as provided. >> 4: Resolves, with direction from Director of Facilities and Operation, >> client >> problems related to stage, stage lighting, and backstage areas. >> 5: Ensures effective implementation of new and previously arranged >> Production >> Services to clients for their performances and related activities at the >> Chan >> Centre. These Services should follow within the guidelines provided in >> the >> Chan Centre >> Production Policy and Procedures. >> 6: Recommends policies and procedures to the Director of Facilities and >> Operations. >> 7: In conjunction with ticket, bar, and front of house coordinators >> ensures >> the performances and events run smoothly. >> 8: Oversees and ensures that negotiated client production requirements >> are >> met for each performance event. >> 9: Represents Chan Centre to the general public, clients, and Artist's >> Representatives. This includes, as required, the staff and students of >> Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing Departments, Ceremonies Office, and >> the >> UBC School of Music. >> 10: Ensures the security of the building and safety of the performers, >> staff, >> and patrons. >> 11: Reports deficiencies of building amenities to Director of Facilities >> and >> Operations. >> 12: Compiles performance and event reports and submits to appropriate >> staff. >> 13: Acts as the primary stage and rigging technician for most events. >> 14: Performs Maintenance as required on all Chan Centre stage and rigging >> equipment. >> 15: Maintains an inventory of all necessary spare parts and supplies. >> 16: Performs other related duties as required. >> >> CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR/IMPACT OF DECISIONS >> >> Errors could have a serious impact on relations with clients and patrons. >> Poor >> customer service could negatively impact these relations as well as >> Patron >> Safety and the Chan Centre's financial viability. It is expected that >> clients >> be treated in a >> courteous and cheerful manner at all times. >> >> SUPERVISION RECEIVED >> >> Works under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Operations >> >> SUPERVISION GIVEN >> >> Responsible for motivating, leading, casual stage and production staff. >> >> WORKING CONDITIONS >> >> Varied shift work is required. >> >> PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS >> >> 1: Diploma in a related field of arts production or an equivalent >> combination >> of education and experience. >> 2: Minimum of five years experience in various production related facets >> of >> the Performing Arts, demonstrating progressive responsibilities. >> 3: Must have a minimum of two year's experience as Head Stage Technician, >> preferably in a "Road House" environment. >> 4: Proven effective communication, organizational, interpersonal, >> customer >> service, and technical skills. >> 5: Specific skills in Stage Rigging, Stage Lighting, and Stage Management >> are >> required. Specific skills in Stage/Music Audio are preferred but not >> required. >> >> Apply to: >> Chan Centre for the Performing Arts >> University of British Columbia >> Attention Sherri Fetterly >> 6265 Crescent Road >> Vancouver, BC >> V6T 1Z1 >> 604-822-3036 fax >> > > > ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050723094342.011b1340 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 09:43:42 From: CB Subject: Acoustically Transparent Projection Material? >A colleague asked me to make a recommendation for the best material for >front projection (only ~3000 lumens) to hang in a church in front of >the organ pipes. Go with a perfed screen if you *have* to hang in front of the organ pipes. OTOH, the organ pipes shouldn't be hidden, IMHO. Look here for a bit about sound sources behind screens. Acoustically tranparent is near impossible, 'acoustically translucent' is a maybe. Make sure that the organ music isn't going to vibrate the screen enough to interrutp the viewing pleasure of your audience as well. 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: <50344.204.244.226.66.1122139044.squirrel [at] 204.244.226.66> In-Reply-To: References:

Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 10:17:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: Job Posting - Head Carpenter - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts From: "Tom Heemskerk" > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > This is in Vancouver, right? $21 hr is Canadian or USD? Don't forget that it's Canadian hours as well as $$$. th ------------------------------ Message-ID: <1872.64.28.63.188.1122140384.squirrel [at] webmail.peak.org> In-Reply-To: References:

Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 10:39:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: dmx lengths From: "Bill Nelson" > All the tests that I have done with RS485 have shown that the cliff edge > is a lot further away > than the specs say it is. I will keep on walking! Yep. Just keep in mind that the distance you will get is dependent on a number of variables, such as wire gauge, wire capacitance, cable shielding and outside interference levels. Bill ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <9c388ef50e411567a7d41c4525534954 [at] cd-romney.com> From: Jason Romney Subject: Re: Acoustically Transparent Projection Material? Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 19:20:02 -0400 On Jul 23, 2005, at 9:43 AM, CB wrote: >> A colleague asked me to make a recommendation for the best material >> for >> front projection (only ~3000 lumens) to hang in a church in front of >> the organ pipes. > > Go with a perfed screen if you *have* to hang in front of the organ > pipes. . . Acoustically tranparent is near impossible, > 'acoustically translucent' is a maybe. And remember with sound, it's not really about the holes in the screen, it's about the obstructions between the holes. If the obstructions are larger than the wavelength of the sound hitting them, the sound will not "transparently" wrap around them. The holes are merely a side effect of making the obstructions smaller. This may seem like splitting hairs but it is a very important distinction to recognize when judging the acoustic transparency of something. _______________________________________________________ Jason Romney Sound Design Instructor - North Carolina School of the Arts Vice Commissioner for Computing Industry - USITT Sound Commission jason [at] cd-romney.com romneyj [at] ncarts.edu http://www.ncarts.edu/ncsaprod/designandproduction/dtsdw.asp http://www.cd-romney.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <42E2FD02.8010907 [at] josephchansen.com> Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 22:29:22 -0400 From: Barney Simon Subject: Re: Acoustically Transparent Projection Material? References:

In-Reply-To: Stan Jensen wrote: > ....front projection...to hang in a church in front of the organ pipes. Indeed we do sell a projection screen mmaterial like this. Call me Monday, or email me off list with the specs and I can get you pricing. Barney Simon JC Hansen Company Drape, Drops and Dance Floors Rentals, Sales, and Custom Sewing 866-988-8055 FAX 212-246-8189 ------------------------------ End of Stagecraft Digest #467 *****************************