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Stagecraft Digest, Issue #955

 1. Re: Projector position
    by "Alf Sauve" <alf.sauve [at] mindspring.com>
 2. Re: disabled
    by "Bill Conner" <bill-conner [at] att.net>
 3. disabled
    by b Ricie <b_ricie [at] yahoo.com>
 4. Re: disabled
    by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
 5. Re: flashlight geekdom
    by <productionmanager [at] minnesotaballet.org>
 6. Re: Projector position
    by Stephen Rees <stephen.rees [at] fredonia.edu>
 7. Re: disabled
    by Bruce Purdy <bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>
 8. Re: disabled
    by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
 9. Re: MiniMags, Switches, and LEDs (was Re: Cue Lights)
    by Stephen Litterst <litterst.stagecraft [at] gmail.com>
10. Herrick, Pom Poms , Cheerleaders and Spandex....
    by KEITH ARSENAULT <iaeg [at] aol.com>
11. Re: Projector position
    by Stephen Litterst <litterst.stagecraft [at] gmail.com>
12. Re: mini-mag re fit
    by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
13. tension /  iris / light levels
    by KEITH ARSENAULT <iaeg [at] aol.com>
14. Re: tension /  iris / light levels
    by Bruce Purdy <bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>
15. Re: tension /  iris / light levels
    by KEITH ARSENAULT <iaeg [at] aol.com>
16. Re: mini-mag re fit
    by "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>
17. Re: tension /  iris / light levels
    by "Joe Saint" <joe [at] imcdlighting.com>
18. Re: Projector position
    by Dorian Kelly <dorian [at] essex.ac.uk>
19. Re: tension /  iris / light levels
    by "Idaho Scenic & Rigging" <idahoscenic [at] earthlink.net>
20. Re: Projector position
    by Stephen Rees <stephen.rees [at] fredonia.edu>
21. Re: Herrick, Pom Poms , Cheerleaders and Spandex....
    by Herrick Goldman <Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
22. Re: mini-mag re fit
    by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
23. Re: disabled
    by SS <cueonego [at] gmail.com>
24. Spinning person / knife throwing bit
    by "Gerald George" <gdgeorge [at] salisbury.edu>
25. Re: Herrick, Pom Poms , Cheerleaders and Spandex....
    by Rigger <rigger [at] tds.net>
26. Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
    by "Frank E. Merrill" <Lamplighter [at] tcon.net>
27. Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
    by Bruce Purdy <bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>
28. Re: [user_group] Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
    by "Jim at TheatreWireless.com" <stagecraft [at] theatrewireless.com>
29. Free Solid Edge 2D Drafting Program
    by "Dan Culhane" <d.culhane [at] secoa.com>
30. Re: Flashlight geekdom
    by Clive Mitchell <bigclive1 [at] ntlworld.com>
31. Re: disabled
    by Clive Mitchell <bigclive1 [at] ntlworld.com>
32. Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
    by "Curtis L. Mortimore" <clmortimore [at] bsu.edu>
33. Re: Free Solid Edge 2D Drafting Program
    by Rigger <rigger [at] tds.net>
34. Re: Projector position
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
35. Re: CD-80 Dimmer Pack flickering Problems
    by "Aaron W. Braun" <ABraun [at] ArdeeDesign.com>
36. Re: CD-80 Dimmer Pack flickering Problems
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
37. Re: disabled
    by "Occy" <OneOccy [at] hotmail.com>
38. God of Hell Blue Flashes
    by Davy Davis <wdavis [at] du.edu>
39. Re: God of Hell Blue Flashes
    by "Occy" <OneOccy [at] hotmail.com>
40. Re: God of Hell Blue Flashes
    by "Idaho Scenic & Rigging" <idahoscenic [at] earthlink.net>
41. Re: [user_group] Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
    by "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>
42. Re: Projector position
    by "Ken Romaine" <ken.stagecraft [at] gmail.com>
43. Re: God of Hell Blue Flashes
    by "Matthew Breton" <theatricalmatt [at] hotmail.com>
44. Re: God of Hell Blue Flashes
    by Michael de Almeida <humhead [at] comcast.net>
45. Driving a truck in Manhattan
    by Stephen Lee <mouse [at] fieldmousepro.com>
46. Re: Driving a truck in Manhattan
    by Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
47. Re: Driving a truck in Manhattan
    by megironda [at] att.net (Gerry G.)
48. Re: Driving a truck in Manhattan
    by CAPTF53 [at] aol.com
49. Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
    by "Steven Santos" <steven [at] simplycircus.com>

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Message-ID: <08d901c6db16$573396c0$0300a8c0 [at] ALFOFFICE>
Reply-To: "Alf Sauve" <alf.sauve [at] mindspring.com>
From: "Alf Sauve" <alf.sauve [at] mindspring.com>
References: <list-35011814 [at] prxy.net> <list-35013406 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: Projector position
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 07:32:18 -0400

I'd opt for using a mirror.  Go with a first surface mirror, which I think 
is available from educational suppliers, like Edmond Scientific.  I have a 
6"x6" one, I think was only $20.

Alf

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>
To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 1:15 AM
Subject: Re: Projector position


> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
>> I'm considering options for projecting images on the floor of a thrust
>> stage. Does anyone know if it is possible to mount a projector on it's
>> side,
>> so it projects straight down. Will it create heat or other problems with
>> the
>> filament of the lamp? I have also thought of mounting the projector in 
>> the
>> usual upright position and using a mirror to redirect the image. Has
>> anybody else tried this? Any other ideas?
>
> Every modern projector I have encountered has a strong fan for cooling. I
> have not tried it, but there should not be any problem with mounting the
> projector with the lens downward - except the lens focus mechanism might
> not hold focus well in that position. Be sure to check the instruction
> manual to make sure that the lamp does not have to be mounted in a certain
> position to protect the lamp seal.
>
> I have used beam benders with ERs containing patterns - and they have
> worked well. The same idea should work fine with a projector.
>
> Bill
>
> 



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Message-ID: <002501c6db17$b51f3590$6401a8c0 [at] BCA1>
Reply-To: "Bill Conner" <bill [at] bcaworld.com>
From: "Bill Conner" <bill-conner [at] att.net>
Subject: Re: disabled
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 06:43:48 -0500

Jerry posted:  What sort of rule-making body writes rules hoping people will 
disregard them?

Well, I wouldn't say "hoping" as much as planning for.  There is also the 
subtle issue that people with disabilities want to be able to be 
independent. That principle is one that makes regulations for assembly 
seating difficult.  Depending on the venue, we all rely on ushers and house 
management for some assistance yet much accessibility regulation is based on 
people with disabilities being able to help themselves without assistance. 
Maybe one of the clearest issues is the notion that in seating paces for 
people in wheelchairs, no one else can cross the wheelchair space.  We all 
shuffle or stand to allow people to pass in an aisle accessway so why can't 
a person who uses a wheelchair roll back a few inches to let someone pass or 
assume that person will move in an emergency just as regulations assume 
other people will move in an emergency?  What's especially unfortunate in 
assembly seating is that the ability to be this "independent" works against 
designs that better integrate wheelchair spaces into the seating.

It makes sense that someone with a disability should be allowed to act 
independently in places where people without disabilities must act 
independently.  But unless you're the janitor or the college t.d. or a few 
rare other positions, it's not often you are alone in a theatre  (or church 
or stadium or arena and so on).

Bill C. ASTC, ETCP CR-T 


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Message-ID: <20060918121448.75177.qmail [at] web50605.mail.yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 05:14:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: b Ricie <b_ricie [at] yahoo.com>
Subject: disabled
In-Reply-To: <list-35023430 [at] prxy.net>

>>>And that is the concept of many fire and building
codes - to provide a 
area 
of refuge or area of rescue assistance - I can't
remember which is the 
currently politically correct term - where a person
with a disability 
(please - not "wheelchair-bound")  can wait.<<<

Sorry folks, but if I ever have the mis-fortune of
being in a burning building, the last thing I am gonna
be is PC. In an attempt to make everyone feel warm and
fuzzy the Political correctness police are putting
lives in jeopardy. What could possibly be wrong with
the term wheelchair bound? If I am running up three
flights of stairs to help a person in need of
assistance, I want to know if they are in a
wheelchair, have a broken leg or are just less than
mobile. That is all important and valuable
information. Knowing if someone is in a wheelchair
could be the deciding factor to send extra help to
rescue that person. I positive that the person in need
would not be offended if they found out the reason
their three knights is shinning armor arrived was
because they were "wheelchair- bound".


Brian Rice 
508-685-0716
b_ricie [at] yahoo.com
"Blessed are the cracked: For it is they who let in the 
light."

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Reply-To: <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
Subject: RE: disabled
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:22:19 -0400
Message-ID: <002201c6db1d$1bafd300$6501a8c0 [at] Dell>
In-Reply-To: <list-35027909 [at] prxy.net>



> I positive that the person in need
> would not be offended if they found out the reason
> their three knights is shinning armor arrived was
> because they were "wheelchair- bound".

Nor would they be offended if the reason were that they were "wheelchair
users," which is a less-offensive term and costs most of us nothing to use
instead.

After all, "PC" *really* stands for "politely considerate."


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Message-ID: <000f01c6db20$289f4200$0600a8c0 [at] lpt>
From: <productionmanager [at] minnesotaballet.org>
References: <list-35023430 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: flashlight geekdom
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 07:44:18 -0500
Organization: Minnesota Ballet

Jim wrote: "I also like and own headlamps (LED and dual mode), but I usually 
don't wear
them on my head because I get a headache from the straps and blind everyone
I look at."

That's why I put my headlamp sewn into a baseball cap with the Minnesota 
Ballet logo on it. Just made a little cut out where the bill meets the 
cloth, and it can point down under the bill, or up over the bill looking 
straight ahead. It's very comfortable and doesn't blind people because of 
the bill. When loading a 24' truck with crappy lights in the box I also wear 
a set of gloves with little LED's on the fingers. These things are great 
because the light always points where my hands are working and they also are 
comfortable.

Kenneth Pogin
Production Manager
Minnesota Ballet 



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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:53:28 -0400
Subject: Re: Projector position
From: Stephen Rees <stephen.rees [at] fredonia.edu>
Message-ID: <C1340F08.16E8%stephen.rees [at] fredonia.edu>
In-Reply-To: <list-35011814 [at] prxy.net>

You didn't say if the projector was LCD or slides but in either case,
orienting the projector normally and then then shooting the image into a
mirror to direct it downward might work.  The image will be reversed and you
must compensate for that.

Steve Rees


On 9/18/06 12:20 AM, "Laura McMeley" <lmcmeley [at] msn.com> wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> I'm considering options for projecting images on the floor of a thrust
> stage. Does anyone know if it is possible to mount a projector on it's side,
> so it projects straight down. Will it create heat or other problems with the
> filament of the lamp? I have also thought of mounting the projector in the
> usual upright position and using a mirror to redirect the image. Has anybody
> else tried this? Any other ideas?
> 
> Laura McMeley
> Freelance LD, Dallas TX
> 972-333-5016
> http://www.geocities.com/lmcmeley/
> 
> 


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References: <list-35028221 [at] prxy.net>
Message-Id: <6943F753-BEBA-43D5-99AD-33361BA49851 [at] rochester.rr.com>
From: Bruce Purdy <bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>
Subject: Re: disabled
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:07:44 -0400


On 18 Sep 2006, at 08:22, Jeffrey E. Salzberg wrote:

> After all, "PC" *really* stands for "politely considerate."

	Is this a new PC definition of "PC"? That takes PC to a whole new  
level! ;-)

Bruce
____________________
Bruce Purdy
Technical Director
Smith Opera House




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From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:13:27 GMT
Subject: Re: disabled
Message-Id: <20060918.061328.15735.446272 [at] webmail30.lax.untd.com>

No, I did not notice. Have you noticed that PC has been used as more =

of a sword than a shield lately, particularly around college campuses?
/s/ Richard
_________________________________
> After all, "PC" *really* stands for "politely considerate."

	Is this a new PC definition of "PC"? That takes PC to a whole =

new level! ;-)

Bruce



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Message-ID: <450E9BE2.3090605 [at] gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:15:14 -0400
From: Stephen Litterst <litterst.stagecraft [at] gmail.com>
Organization: University of Delaware
Subject: Re: MiniMags, Switches, and LEDs (was Re: Cue Lights)
References: <list-35007018 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-35007018 [at] prxy.net>

Andy Leviss wrote:
> ---------------------------------------------------
  > But of course, sir! Crazy here, full time at the shop, and mixing shows
> on top. I did, however, get the chance to be in the same room as
> Herrick, ten pompoms, and a few spandex cheerleader outfits last week,
> so it isn't all bad!

Tell me there were cheeleaders in the room, too.  Don't leave me with 
the image of Herrick in a spandex cheerleader outfit.

Steve L.
-- 
Stephen Litterst			Technical Operations Supervisor
litterst [at] udel.edu			Center for the Arts
302/831-0601				University of Delaware

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References: <list-35007018 [at] prxy.net> <list-35030713 [at] prxy.net>
Message-Id: <87C08E31-5A6E-42CA-9760-960EA70DCEEC [at] aol.com>
From: KEITH ARSENAULT <iaeg [at] aol.com>
Subject: Herrick, Pom Poms , Cheerleaders and Spandex....
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:17:40 -0400

was that a porno shoot ?


On Sep 18, 2006, at 9:15 AM, Stephen Litterst wrote:

> ---------------------------------------------------
  > But of course, sir! Crazy here, full time at the shop, and mixing  
shows
> on top. I did, however, get the chance to be in the same room as
> Herrick, ten pompoms, and a few spandex cheerleader outfits last week,
> so it isn't all bad!




Keith L Arsenault
Tampa, Florida

813 831 3465  office
813 205 0893  cellular
iaeg [at] aol.com




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Message-ID: <450E9D7D.90007 [at] gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:22:05 -0400
From: Stephen Litterst <litterst.stagecraft [at] gmail.com>
Organization: University of Delaware
Subject: Re: Projector position
References: <list-35029768 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-35029768 [at] prxy.net>

Stephen Rees wrote:
> ---------------------------------------------------
> You didn't say if the projector was LCD or slides but in either case,
> orienting the projector normally and then then shooting the image into a
> mirror to direct it downward might work.  The image will be reversed and you
> must compensate for that.

Most modern video projectors have menu settings to reverse the image 
within the projector.

Steve L.
-- 
Stephen Litterst			Technical Operations Supervisor
litterst [at] udel.edu			Center for the Arts
302/831-0601				University of Delaware

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From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:21:01 GMT
Subject: Re: mini-mag re fit
Message-Id: <20060918.062152.15735.446349 [at] webmail30.lax.untd.com>

It could be that the director may wish to see the more subtle nuances =

of the actor's expressions, and not just see their faces...
/s/ Richard
___________________________________
>>so there is a benefit to increased brightness, within limits
_____________________________________
> As my post 45 eyes will attest to.
___________________________
This must not be universal.
Many times, when I am setting light levels, the director will tell me =

the scene is too dark to see the actor's faces, yet the facial =

features are easily visible to me. This is with directors whom are =

much younger than my almost 60 years of age.
Bill 


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References: <list-35031174 [at] prxy.net>
Message-Id: <5383E4AB-54D1-410A-BB77-C5EA804C8CBF [at] aol.com>
From: KEITH ARSENAULT <iaeg [at] aol.com>
Subject: tension /  iris / light levels
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:28:34 -0400

I  work with a choreographer regularly, who always approved of light  
levels with no problems
in tech and dress rehearsals, , but had a habit of running back stage  
on opening night
in a panic that the levels were way too low.. and that couldn't have  
been the levels we
had in rehearsal   ( when of course it was )

then I heard a report, that stress levels can cause the iris to  
constrict,  thus
making it appear darker on stage than it really is / was .

( don't ask me for the source or a re print, , I don't have it )

once I mentioned that to him, , , ,   he no longer had issues on  
opening night



On Sep 18, 2006, at 1:21 PM, ladesigners [at] juno.com wrote:


It could be that the director may wish to see the more subtle nuances
of the actor's expressions, and not just see their faces...
/s/ Richard
___________________________________
>> so there is a benefit to increased brightness, within limits
_____________________________________
> As my post 45 eyes will attest to.
___________________________
This must not be universal.
Many times, when I am setting light levels, the director will tell me
the scene is too dark to see the actor's faces, yet the facial
features are easily visible to me. This is with directors whom are
much younger than my almost 60 years of age.
Bill

Keith L Arsenault
Tampa, Florida

813 831 3465  office
813 205 0893  cellular
iaeg [at] aol.com




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References: <list-35031174 [at] prxy.net> <list-35031485 [at] prxy.net>
Message-Id: <9778F7B0-43F7-45EF-A422-731CD03D7614 [at] rochester.rr.com>
From: Bruce Purdy <bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>
Subject: Re: tension /  iris / light levels
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:46:59 -0400


On 18 Sep 2006, at 09:28, KEITH ARSENAULT wrote:

> I  work with a choreographer regularly, who always approved of  
> light levels with no problems
> in tech and dress rehearsals, , but had a habit of running back  
> stage on opening night
> in a panic that the levels were way too low.. and that couldn't  
> have been the levels we
> had in rehearsal   ( when of course it was )

	You often have to increase volume once the audience arrives, since  
the bodies absorb sound. Perhaps the bodies absorb light as well? ;-)

Bruce
____________________
Bruce Purdy
Technical Director
Smith Opera House




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Message-Id: <6745C07C-E54A-462B-90EF-60FAEC06529E [at] aol.com>
From: KEITH ARSENAULT <iaeg [at] aol.com>
Subject: Re: tension /  iris / light levels
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:50:14 -0400

let me forward that to Stephen Hawking, , , ,   not in my realm of  
expertise.......


On Sep 18, 2006, at 9:46 AM, Bruce Purdy wrote:

    You often have to increase volume once the audience arrives,  
since the bodies absorb sound. Perhaps the bodies absorb light as  
well? ;-)

Bruce




Keith L Arsenault
Tampa, Florida

813 831 3465  office
813 205 0893  cellular
iaeg [at] aol.com




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Message-ID: <2349.205.215.255.18.1158587952.squirrel [at] webmail.peak.org>
In-Reply-To: <list-35031174 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-35031174 [at] prxy.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 06:59:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: mini-mag re fit
From: "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>

> It could be that the director may wish to see the more subtle nuances
> of the actor's expressions, and not just see their faces...

Not unless the director wanted to be able to count the actor's eyelashes.
The features were clearly and easily visible.

Bill



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

From: "Joe Saint" <joe [at] imcdlighting.com>
Subject: RE: tension /  iris / light levels
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:00:16 -0400
Message-ID: <006301c6db2a$c50b4f80$640fa8c0 [at] D3G47461>
In-Reply-To: <list-35031485 [at] prxy.net>

All kidding aside, there are two more possible reasons for this
choreographer's reaction:
1.  Psychologically, he/she is viewing the piece differently amidst an
audience.  This happens all the time and is a large reason why previews
happen -- any of us see the piece differently in a room surrounded by
hundreds of people as opposed to when we sit alone (or surrounded by just a
smattering of technical/artistic staff.
2.  If you are taking awhile to tech, your eyes may be adjusting to the
lower light levels by opening irises wider.  During a performance, with
shorter time frames, your irises don't open as wide, and the cues seem
dimmer.

Joe Saint
President
IMCD Lighting
646-415-7588
www.imcdlighting.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of KEITH
ARSENAULT
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 9:29 AM
To: Stagecraft
Subject: tension / iris / light levels

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

I  work with a choreographer regularly, who always approved of light  
levels with no problems
in tech and dress rehearsals, , but had a habit of running back stage  
on opening night
in a panic that the levels were way too low.. and that couldn't have  
been the levels we
had in rehearsal   ( when of course it was )

then I heard a report, that stress levels can cause the iris to  
constrict,  thus
making it appear darker on stage than it really is / was .

( don't ask me for the source or a re print, , I don't have it )

once I mentioned that to him, , , ,   he no longer had issues on  
opening night



On Sep 18, 2006, at 1:21 PM, ladesigners [at] juno.com wrote:


It could be that the director may wish to see the more subtle nuances
of the actor's expressions, and not just see their faces...
/s/ Richard
___________________________________
>> so there is a benefit to increased brightness, within limits
_____________________________________
> As my post 45 eyes will attest to.
___________________________
This must not be universal.
Many times, when I am setting light levels, the director will tell me
the scene is too dark to see the actor's faces, yet the facial
features are easily visible to me. This is with directors whom are
much younger than my almost 60 years of age.
Bill

Keith L Arsenault
Tampa, Florida

813 831 3465  office
813 205 0893  cellular
iaeg [at] aol.com





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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:00:38 +0100
From: Dorian Kelly <dorian [at] essex.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: Projector position

>For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
>---------------------------------------------------
>
>>  I'm considering options for projecting images on the floor of a thrust
>>  stage. Does anyone know if it is possible to mount a projector on it's
>>  side,
>>  so it projects straight down. Will it create heat or other problems with
>>  the
>>  filament of the lamp? I have also thought of mounting the projector in the
>>  usual upright position and using a mirror to redirect the image. Has
>  > anybody else tried this? Any other ideas?


No the (very very) expensive lamp is likely to burn out prematurely, 
usually at an embarrassing time , always use diverter mirrors and 
there will be no tears before bedtime. Remember to flip the image if 
using one mirror.

dk

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From: "Idaho Scenic & Rigging" <idahoscenic [at] earthlink.net>
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Subject: Re: tension /  iris / light levels
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:01:52 -0600

So does that mean we will need to wear SPF 30 during a R & R show?

I have noticed that it doesn't seem as bright when you get a bunch of
dull people in a room.

Rob't

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "KEITH ARSENAULT" <iaeg [at] aol.com>

> On Sep 18, 2006, at 9:46 AM, Bruce Purdy wrote:
>
>     You often have to increase volume once the audience arrives,
> since the bodies absorb sound. Perhaps the bodies absorb light as
> well? ;-)
>
>
> Keith L Arsenault
> Tampa, Florida
>
> 813 831 3465  office
> 813 205 0893  cellular
> iaeg [at] aol.com
>
>
>


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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:01:27 -0400
Subject: Re: Projector position
From: Stephen Rees <stephen.rees [at] fredonia.edu>
Message-ID: <C1341EF7.1701%stephen.rees [at] fredonia.edu>
In-Reply-To: <list-35031098 [at] prxy.net>

True. True.  But old-school 35mm slides would need to be flopped over.
Steve


On 9/18/06 9:22 AM, "Stephen Litterst" <litterst.stagecraft [at] gmail.com>
wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Stephen Rees wrote:
>> ---------------------------------------------------
>> You didn't say if the projector was LCD or slides but in either case,
>> orienting the projector normally and then then shooting the image into a
>> mirror to direct it downward might work.  The image will be reversed and you
>> must compensate for that.
> 
> Most modern video projectors have menu settings to reverse the image
> within the projector.
> 
> Steve L.


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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:26:56 -0400
Subject: Re: Herrick, Pom Poms , Cheerleaders and Spandex....
From: Herrick Goldman <Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
Message-ID: <C13424F0.12316%Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
In-Reply-To: <22081703.1158585629507.JavaMail.root [at] m41>

Nope Musical. 

I believe Klyph saw it. Andy designed the sound.


On 9/18/06 9:17 AM, "KEITH ARSENAULT" <iaeg [at] aol.com> wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> was that a porno shoot ?
> 
> 
> On Sep 18, 2006, at 9:15 AM, Stephen Litterst wrote:
> 
>> ---------------------------------------------------
>> But of course, sir! Crazy here, full time at the shop, and mixing
> shows
>> on top. I did, however, get the chance to be in the same room as
>> Herrick, ten pompoms, and a few spandex cheerleader outfits last week,
>> so it isn't all bad!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Keith L Arsenault
> Tampa, Florida
> 
> 813 831 3465  office
> 813 205 0893  cellular
> iaeg [at] aol.com
> 
> 
> 
> 

-- 
Herrick Goldman
Lighting Designer, NYC
www.HGLightingDesign.com
917-797-3624
"To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in
light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS



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From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:30:08 GMT
Subject: Re: mini-mag re fit
Message-Id: <20060918.073048.833.458788 [at] webmail34.lax.untd.com>

OK; I agree that we need not count an actors nose hairs, ear hairs or =

eyelashes, but maybe the director wanted to make sure that the whole =

audience can see the actors sweat and the wireless microphones in use.
/s/ Richard
_________________________________

> It could be that the director may wish to see the more subtle =

nuances of the actor's expressions, and not just see their faces...

Not unless the director wanted to be able to count the actor's =

eyelashes. The features were clearly and easily visible.

Bill 


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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:32:26 -0400
From: SS <cueonego [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: disabled
In-Reply-To: <list-35027909 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-35023430 [at] prxy.net> <list-35027909 [at] prxy.net>

>>>>Sorry folks, but if I ever have the mis-fortune of
being in a burning building, the last thing I am gonna
be is PC. In an attempt to make everyone feel warm and
fuzzy the Political correctness police are putting
lives in jeopardy.<<<<


I wouldn't worry about the PC Police so much. If the building is
burning, surely that will take care of the "warm and fuzzy" thing you
were talking about!
:)



-SS
TTS-EKU
"Short summary of every Jewish holiday: They tried to kill us, we won,
let's eat."

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Message-Id: <s50e7d25.058 [at] mail2.salisbury.edu>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:03:53 -0400
From: "Gerald George" <gdgeorge [at] salisbury.edu>
Subject: Spinning person / knife throwing bit

Hi again folks,

Here's an interesting one... 

For our second production this semester, the director is interested in
incorperating a carnival / circus knife throwing gag.  This would
require a cast member to be attached to a large wheel, be spun, and then
having knives appear as if they had been thrown.  I'm thinking along the
lines of a steel frame surfaced with wood, a good set of bearings, and
somehow spring loading a set of hinged "knives" and having them pop up
on cue. I'm not at all sure how the thing will stand up, or, for that
matter, how the wheel part attaches to the bearing surface and to the
frame unit...

Has anyone done anything similar?

Cheers,
Jerry

G. D. George
Technical Director and Lighting Designer
Department of Communcation and Theatre Arts
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD  
21801

gdgeorge(at)salisbury(dot)edu


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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:10:39 -0400
From: Rigger <rigger [at] tds.net>
Subject: Re: Herrick, Pom Poms , Cheerleaders and Spandex....

At 9:17 AM -0400 9/18/06, KEITH ARSENAULT wrote:

>>  But of course, sir! Crazy here, full time at the shop, and mixing shows
>>  on top. I did, however, get the chance to be in the same room as
>>  Herrick, ten pompoms, and a few spandex cheerleader outfits last week,
>>  so it isn't all bad!
>
>  was that a porno shoot ?


GMTA

-- 
Dave Vick
rigger [at] tds.net

     Discipline is never an end in itself, only a means to an end.

                                -- Robert Fripp

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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:31:35 -0400
From: "Frank E. Merrill" <Lamplighter [at] tcon.net>
Reply-To: "Frank E. Merrill" <Lamplighter [at] tcon.net>
Message-ID: <1935885100.20060918113135 [at] tcon.net>
Subject: Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
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References: <list-35036370 [at] prxy.net>

Howdy !

Monday, September 18, 2006, Jerry George wrote:

> the director is interested in incorperating a carnival / circus
> knife throwing gag.

I first saw that in a production of...oh what was the show...PICNIC?
about...oh...forty years ago, except the target wasn't spinning and
the thrower character was completely drunk.

The gimmick still works, though.  Plywood backing; "knife" slots cut
in backing; new paper laminated over the backing for each production.
"Knives" cut from wood lath, sanded and painted, were attached to lath
"springs" on the back side of the backing.  The "knives" were pulled
back against the "springs" which were held in place by small blocks of
wood.

The thrower mimics the action and the trigger blocks are pulled out,
allowing the spring to poke the knife through the paper laminate.  An
added bonus is the wood lath spring makes a satisfying slap against
the backing.

Why yes.  As a matter of fact it IS important to have the target actor
properly located on the backing board and timing IS cruicial to the
effect.

Spinning the target board does make pulling the trigger blocks more
difficult...LOL 

Best regards,
  Frank E. Merrill
  MERRILL STAGE EQUIPMENT
  Indianapolis
  Established 1946
  www.merrillstage.com 

  Running THE BAT!  Natural e-mail system v.3.65.03          mailto:Lamplighter [at] tcon.net

   



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From: Bruce Purdy <bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:43:01 -0400


On 18 Sep 2006, at 11:31, Frank E. Merrill wrote:

> Why yes.  As a matter of fact it IS important to have the target actor
> properly located on the backing board

	This can be ensured by having (At least) wrists and ankles strapped  
to the board. You'll need to do this anyway if it's spinning.

Bruce
____________________
Bruce Purdy
Technical Director
Smith Opera House




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From: "Jim at TheatreWireless.com" <stagecraft [at] theatrewireless.com>
Cc: Lamplighter [at] tcon.net ('Frank E. Merrill')
Subject: RE: [user_group] Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:57:47 -0400
Message-ID: <008d01c6db3b$2f9b2d10$7f9bfea9 [at] p3m866>
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> Spinning the target board does make pulling the trigger 
> blocks more difficult...LOL 

A similar effect was used in The Pajama Game on Broadway last winter/spring.
They used RC4 wireless dimmers to trip solenoids on the knife mechanisms.
One receiver will do 4 separate knives.

Jim
RC4


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From: "Dan Culhane" <d.culhane [at] secoa.com>
Subject: Free Solid Edge 2D Drafting Program
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:00:23 -0500
Organization: SECOA, Inc.
Message-ID: <005101c6db3b$8ff52940$b60101c0 [at] SECOA81>

This ran came across my desk recently and thought that many people on the
list could benefit from having a free 2D cad program.

Cadalyst Magazine had the following article:

UGS Releases Free Solid Edge 2D Drafting

UGS shook up the 2D CAD industry last week by announcing that its new Solid
Edge 2D Drafting tool, valued at $995, will be available for download at no
charge to users who register. Support and automatic upgrades are available
for a nominal cost. The stand-alone product contains all Solid Edge 2D
drawing functionality and is not limited by print restrictions or
watermarks, UGS reports. Capabilities include drawing layout, diagramming,
annotation and dimensioning controls that automatically comply with drafting
standards such as ISO, ANSI, BSI, DIN, JIS and UNI. Wizards are provided to
assist with file transfer from AutoCAD and other drafting applications. An
engineering sketch pad allows users to sketch ideas and turn freehand
sketches into accurate 2D dimension-driven (variational) drawings. UGS plans
to provide Solid Edge 2D drafting in ten languages; only the English version
is available now.


http://www.solidedge.com/free2d/



Dan Culhane
d.culhane [at] secoa.com


SECOA, Inc.
The Stage Equipment Company
8650 109th Avenue North
Champlin, MN 55316
Phone: 763-506-8800
Fax: 763-506-8844
www.secoa.com  



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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:25:01 +0100
From: Clive Mitchell <bigclive1 [at] ntlworld.com>
Subject: Re: Flashlight geekdom
References: <list-34990182 [at] prxy.net> <list-35000628 [at] prxy.net>
 <list-35000966 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-35000966 [at] prxy.net>

In message <list-35000966 [at] prxy.net>, Jerry Durand 
<jdurand [at] interstellar.com> writes
>I see this is a lot smaller than the 7-LED police one I have.  A 
>problem I have is my hardhat has a flip-up face shield (for when I'm 
>working with things that go bang) and that would knock the lamp off 
>the helmet.  Any thoughts on if the Tikka would mound on or behind 
>(shining through it) the face shield
>
You could always do what I did once and drill holes in your hard hat and 
mount LEDs in it.  Not particularly safety compliant, but it did look 
good.

>> I'm beginning to sound like an advert for Petzl now!  I'll counter 
>>it by saying that they're quite expensive.  (But so much better   than 
>>the Chinese knock-off's!)
>
>$25 on Amazon.com, doesn't seem all that high.

That's a good price.

-- 
Clive Mitchell
http://www.bigclive.com

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Message-ID: <5TP7mpBbcsDFFwwY [at] ntlworld.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:19:39 +0100
From: Clive Mitchell <bigclive1 [at] ntlworld.com>
Subject: Re: disabled
References: <list-35028221 [at] prxy.net> <list-35030354 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-35030354 [at] prxy.net>

In message <list-35030354 [at] prxy.net>, Bruce Purdy 
<bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com> writes
>> After all, "PC" *really* stands for "politely considerate."
>
>       Is this a new PC definition of "PC"? That takes PC to a whole 
>new level! ;-)

How about Patronising Crap, Politically Crass, Pathetically 
Childish.....

-- 
Clive Mitchell
http://www.bigclive.com

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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:39:31 -0400
Subject: Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
From: "Curtis L. Mortimore" <clmortimore [at] bsu.edu>
Message-ID: <C1344403.3113%clmortimore [at] bsu.edu>
In-Reply-To: <list-35036370 [at] prxy.net>

Jerry,

Run down to your local auto salvage place. Either nice talk the folks there
or take 20-30 bucks with you. Run around in the yard until you find some old
front drive car that is ten seconds away from the crusher. Snag either of
the rear wheel assemblies. You don't really care what kind of a car it is
off of and the closer it is to the crusher the less valuable the part is to
them. Once you have the hub, beg them for one of those space-saver spares to
fit the bolt pattern, don't pay more than $5 for the spare and you have a
nice large piece of metal to attach your wheel to. Obviously the larger the
car the heavier the bearings and all are going to be. If you're lucky enough
the parking brake mechanism might also be useful for stopping the wheel in
an appropriate position. That being said, many auto manufactures are moving
toward bolt-on sealed wheel bearing/hub assemblies for both front and rear
axles. Any of which could work quite nicely as a heavy duty pivot for the
device you describe.

-- 
Curtis L. Mortimore
Technical Director
Ball State University
Department of Theatre and Dance
Muncie, IN 47306
765-285-8750
<clmortimore [at] bsu.edu>


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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:47:56 -0400
From: Rigger <rigger [at] tds.net>
Subject: Re: Free Solid Edge 2D Drafting Program

At 11:00 AM -0500 9/18/06, Dan Culhane wrote:

>Cadalyst Magazine had the following article:
>UGS Releases Free Solid Edge 2D Drafting
>
>http://www.solidedge.com/free2d/


"Solid Edge 2D Drafting requires Windows XP."

PHBHT!!!

-- 
Dave Vick
rigger [at] tds.net

  If Helen Keller had psychic ability,
    would you say that she had a "fourth sense"?

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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <53b.420a1680.32402b24 [at] aol.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:02:28 EDT
Subject: Re: Projector position

In a message dated 18/09/06 05:20:48 GMT Daylight Time, lmcmeley [at] msn.com 
writes:

> I'm considering options for projecting images on the floor of a thrust
>  stage. Does anyone know if it is possible to mount a projector on it's 
side,
>  so it projects straight down. Will it create heat or other problems with 
the
>  filament of the lamp? I have also thought of mounting the projector in the
>  usual upright position and using a mirror to redirect the image. Has 
anybody
>  else tried this? Any other ideas?

Mounting the projector at an odd angle will probably impair the convective 
ventilation, and may well upset the lamp filament. All this depends on the 
detail design, which I don't know. There is also a danger of the slide falling out.

Myself, I think that the mirror option is better. It needs to be little 
larger than the front of the lens, if you can contrive to mount it very close. 
Strand used to do an attachment for their old Patt.252 projectors.


Frank Wood

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From: "Aaron W. Braun" <ABraun [at] ArdeeDesign.com>
Subject: RE: CD-80 Dimmer Pack flickering Problems
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:01:27 -0500
Message-ID: <EGEMKCCELEEMDAPDPDFPMELICGAA.ABraun [at] ArdeeDesign.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-34968749 [at] prxy.net>

If the problem only happens when running certain circuits, try swapping the
addresses on the two packs.  See if the problem moves to the same dimmer
location on the other pack.  If it does, you have a control issue.  This
could be a weak/broken connection in the control wiring, or it could be a
fader going bad in the console.  Sometimes, a bad fader will cause
cross-talk with other faders.

The other thing you may want to verify is that you don't have any shared
neutrals in the system.  Shared neutrals, especially when shared with
dimmers on other phases, will cause flickering or non-dim behavior out of
dimmers.  They also have the potential for overheating and burning up the
neutral.  These are some of the reasons that dimmer manufacturers require
discreet neutrals on all circuits fed by their dimmer racks.

Aaron Braun
Ardee Design Group, LLC
Nashville, TN

-----Original Message-----
Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:36:32 -0400
From: Charlie Fraser <charlie [at] charliefraser.com>
Subject: Re: CD-80 Dimmer Pack flickering Problems

I ran a quick light check and I noticed the ominous flickering was back. I
remembered I put 2 new 750 watt fresnels on the pipe that hadn't been on
before and on a lark I took down dimmer 11 and brought the lights back up
and the flickering was gone. I quickly went backstage and patched the 2
fresnels into another dimmer and at least as far as I could see the
flickering was gone. Could a dimmer be going bad? Now that I remember the
bad flickering started when these lights were installed but I had reports
that flickering had happened  before but no where nearly as frequently or
noticeable. Any thoughts? Should I still replace the TA4M connectors on the
XLR cable ? (which I planned to do after this run ended).

Charlie



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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <55c.6aada8f.324076dc [at] aol.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:25:32 EDT
Subject: Re: CD-80 Dimmer Pack flickering Problems

In a message dated 18/09/06 19:04:50 GMT Daylight Time, 
ABraun [at] ArdeeDesign.com writes:

> The other thing you may want to verify is that you don't have any shared
>  neutrals in the system.  Shared neutrals, especially when shared with
>  dimmers on other phases, will cause flickering or non-dim behavior out of
>  dimmers.  They also have the potential for overheating and burning up the
>  neutral.  These are some of the reasons that dimmer manufacturers require
>  discreet neutrals on all circuits fed by their dimmer racks.

It took me a while to understand this post, since our whole stage power feed 
comes in on four wires, plus earth. This is the standard UK method, and has 
caused us no trouble in forty or more years.

As for the wiring on the output side, the engineer who does our annual wiring 
inspection, including all the 'domestic' side, insists that each and every 
outlet has its own neutral, run in the same route as the live all the way back 
to the distribution board. The UK 'ring main' system complicates this slightly, 
but given that, every outlet gets its neutral, and its earth too, from the 
same distribution. This carries through all the way back to the main incoming 
feed from the substation.

For the earths, there are a few exceptions. The safety earth, to which all 
exposed metalwork is bonded, follows the rule I have stated. But sound gear 
often needs a clean earth connection, for cable screens and so on. This often uses 
a different style of connector, whose earth is eventually bonded straight 
back to the plate or spike.


Frank Wood

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Message-ID: <BAY110-DAV6B14FBB6F6EC8A5A409CFBD2D0 [at] phx.gbl>
From: "Occy" <OneOccy [at] hotmail.com>
Cc: bill [at] bcaworld.com (Bill Conner)
References: <list-35026797 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: disabled
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:37:15 -0700

This is hard to deal with as ADA has helped all of us, including mothers 
with strolers. I just wish that house designers would give a couple more 
inches where 2 wheel chairs are to pass in a aisle or hall way. Yes the 
disable do get a lot of help, I know having my primary right hand was 
destroyed 6 months ago, and it back to being bandage up to look like a club 
in my opinion after the last operation.

Or the stage technician doing his routine safety check for talent he does 5 
days a week at 5 am that falls to his death and the cleaning people are the 
ones that find him, and not one of his own.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Conner" <bill-Conner [at] att.net>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Well, I wouldn't say "hoping" as much as planning for.  There is also the
> subtle issue that people with disabilities want to be able to be
> independent. That principle is one that makes regulations for assembly
> seating difficult.  Depending on the venue, we all rely on ushers and 
> house
> management for some assistance yet much accessibility regulation is based 
> on
> people with disabilities being able to help themselves without assistance.
> Maybe one of the clearest issues is the notion that in seating paces for
> people in wheelchairs, no one else can cross the wheelchair space.  We all
> shuffle or stand to allow people to pass in an aisle access so why can't
> a person who uses a wheelchair roll back a few inches to let someone pass 
> or
> assume that person will move in an emergency just as regulations assume
> other people will move in an emergency?  What's especially unfortunate in
> assembly seating is that the ability to be this "independent" works 
> against
> designs that better integrate wheelchair spaces into the seating.
>
> It makes sense that someone with a disability should be allowed to act
> independently in places where people without disabilities must act
> independently.  But unless you're the janitor or the college to.a. or a 
> few
> rare other positions, it's not often you are alone in a theatre  (or 
> church
> or stadium or arena and so on).
>
> Bill C. ASTC, ETCP CR-T
>
> 

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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:05:36 -0600
From: Davy Davis <wdavis [at] du.edu>
Subject: God of Hell Blue Flashes
Message-id: <450F2640.8040006 [at] du.edu>

We are doing the regional premier of Sam Shepard's God of Hell and I'm 
interested in suggestions for how to do the "blue flashes" that are an 
integral part of the script.
Sam calls for one character to emit blue flashes from his hand when he 
touches certain things on stage and then later after he has been 
tortured his groin emits blue flashes.
We are doing this in a small thrust environment with the closest 
audience members maybe 10 feet from where the flashes occur.
All weird and wonderful ideas welcome.
Thanks,
Davy
-- 
William Temple (Davy) Davis; Chair
Department of Theatre
University of Denver
wdavis [at] du.edu
303-871-3164


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From: "Occy" <OneOccy [at] hotmail.com>
References: <list-35057263 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: God of Hell Blue Flashes
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 16:44:15 -0700

Simple very carefully focus lighting or to Spencer's gifts in the mall and 
get that ion thing that makes a beam ion when you touch the surface or the 
glass and incorporate  the device into your props


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Davy Davis" <wdavis [at] du.edu>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> We are doing the regional premier of Sam Shepard's God of Hell and I'm
> interested in suggestions for how to do the "blue flashes" that are an
> integral part of the script.
> Sam calls for one character to emit blue flashes from his hand when he
> touches certain things on stage and then later after he has been
> tortured his groin emits blue flashes.
> We are doing this in a small thrust environment with the closest
> audience members maybe 10 feet from where the flashes occur.
> All weird and wonderful ideas welcome.
> Thanks,
> Davy
> -- 
> William Temple (Davy) Davis; Chair
> Department of Theatre
> University of Denver
> wdavis [at] du.edu
> 303-871-3164
>
> 

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From: "Idaho Scenic & Rigging" <idahoscenic [at] earthlink.net>
References: <list-35057263 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: God of Hell Blue Flashes
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:04:56 -0600

Davy
After all the talk of LED's the past week it seems like it should just
fall in place.  There were some bulbs I saw that don't shoot their
beam straight out.  hmm.  incorporate those inconspicuously,..  and
because of their small power needs,  shouldn't be too hard to provide
(ahem) a flash in the pants.

 Ideas, you asked for weird and wonderful...

Rob't

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Davy Davis" <wdavis [at] du.edu>
To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 5:05 PM
Subject: God of Hell Blue Flashes


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> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> We are doing the regional premier of Sam Shepard's God of Hell and
I'm
> interested in suggestions for how to do the "blue flashes" that are
an
> integral part of the script.
> Sam calls for one character to emit blue flashes from his hand when
he
> touches certain things on stage and then later after he has been
> tortured his groin emits blue flashes.
> We are doing this in a small thrust environment with the closest
> audience members maybe 10 feet from where the flashes occur.
> All weird and wonderful ideas welcome.
> Thanks,
> Davy
> -- 
> William Temple (Davy) Davis; Chair
> Department of Theatre
> University of Denver
> wdavis [at] du.edu
> 303-871-3164
>


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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:04:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [user_group] Re: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
From: "Bill Nelson" <billn [at] peak.org>


There is a way to avoid the problems of mounting a strong enough disc on a
strong shaft and pillow blocks.

Use a large drum type setup, where the person is strapped to the face of
the drum. The other side is open. The drum rolls on two rollers, one of
which is driven by a motor.

It is possible to get around the problem with the releases by having one
line pull all of them in sequence. Pull it to the first stop and the first
spring is released. Pull to the second stop and the second is released
etc. Just make sure that the release line does not twist too much - a
swivel would be handy.

Bill


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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:23:06 -0400
From: "Ken Romaine" <ken.stagecraft [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Projector position
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Laura:

I'm going to assume you're talking video projector.  If you're not,
maybe this will help someone else.

Most (note this exception) video projectors have an acceptable tilt
range.  This can vary depending on cooling, mechanics, the type and
orientation of the lamp, and possibly other considerations.  This
information is (usually) available in the owner's manual and/or from
the projector manufacturer.

The currently available line of Barco projectors which are designed
for the live events market all can point straight down.

You'll also need to consider how to mount the projector in the desired
orientation.  Sometimes, this is the factor that tilts the decision
towards a mirror.

Hope this helps.
-- 
Ken Romaine
Business Development Manager
Barco Media & Entertainment
The opinions expressed here are mine - all mine - no matter how
much I want to impose them on the rest of the world.


On 9/18/06, Laura McMeley <lmcmeley [at] msn.com> wrote:
>
> I'm considering options for projecting images on the floor of a thrust
> stage. Does anyone know if it is possible to mount a projector on it's side,
> so it projects straight down. Will it create heat or other problems with the
> filament of the lamp? I have also thought of mounting the projector in the
> usual upright position and using a mirror to redirect the image. Has anybody
> else tried this? Any other ideas?
>
> Laura McMeley
> Freelance LD, Dallas

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From: "Matthew Breton" <theatricalmatt [at] hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: God of Hell Blue Flashes
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:30:39 -0400

More information, please.

Does the character emit flashes from one hand or both?  Does he have clothes 
on (this is especially important for the groin flashes), or long sleeves or 
gloves?  Does the groin flashing emit through his clothing, or are nudity 
laws lax where you are?

On a technical level, you might be able to cannibalize a flashlight that 
runs off of a 9v battery, and create a bulb assembly that fastens around a 
wrist-strap.  Wires would run up his sleeve to some sort of squeeze-switch 
by his armpit (think a bagpiper and his bellows), then run down to the belt 
line where it would get power from an old "stick" style rechargeable battery 
for a 9v screwgun.  (Maybe they're 9.6v; the voltage difference shouldn't 
matter.  Much.)  I'm assuming some sort of costume change is in order 
post-torture, so a separate rig could be made up including the groin-light.

You could also jury rig something using rechargable AA batteries; at 10 
feet, the light source (probably) doesn't have to be all that bright.  The 
length, duration, and brightness of the flashes would all weigh in 
determining what sort of power source and what sort of lamp is needed.

Human comfort is a serious consideration here, not merely to make sure 
there's no chafing, but that the actor isn't worried about the elctrocution. 
  The low voltages help somewhat in this matter.

Hope that helps,


-- Matt

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From: Michael de Almeida <humhead [at] comcast.net>
Subject: Re: God of Hell Blue Flashes
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:46:32 -0400

Hello,

	I would do it with a blue LED and a watch battery.  Run 2 small  
wires to the finger tip to make a switch.  You can conceal it with a  
little piece of latex and spirit gum or flesh painted medical tape.   
You just have to find the best place to put the LED and battery.  For  
the groin, is the area exposed?  What's happening during the scene?


- Mike de Almeida
ATD/ME/MA
Theaterworks, Hartford





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Message-ID: <450F5B8D.5090709 [at] fieldmousepro.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:53:01 -0500
From: Stephen Lee <mouse [at] fieldmousepro.com>
Subject: Driving a truck in Manhattan

For those of you privy to the quirks of Manhattan regulations, a question:
I'll be driving a 16' straight-truck from Philly to the Chelsea Piers 
area.  Where are the "no go" areas for box trucks?
So far, I've got:

- West Side Hwy
- FDR drive
- All of the tunnels
- Some of the bridges (I think)...

Anything I missed?

-- 
Stephen Lee

Today's location:
Houston, TX


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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:08:12 -0400
Subject: Re: Driving a truck in Manhattan
From: Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
Message-ID: <C134D75C.12040%bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-35064658 [at] prxy.net>

Uh, I'm afraid you have been misinformed.  Assuming the 16' part of the box
truck is the length and not the height you are not allowed in the Holland
Tunnel nor are you allowed on the FDR drive.

You are allowed in the Lincoln Tunnel and the West Side Highway below 56th
street.

You are allowed on the GWB but you shouldn't need to be up that way.  Same
goes for the Verrazano.  You are not allowed on the Brooklyn Bridge and I'm
not sure about the Battery Park Tunnel.  ( I almost never use it unless I'm
on my motorcycle).

Mid Town tunnel, Manhattan bridge and the 59th street bridge are all OK.
Same for the Tri-Borough but again, if you're that far north..your lost.

Be prepared to open the back up for inspection at any time.  We never lock
our trucks when we go into the city.  At least not till we get to where
we're going.

And you should be careful at Chelsea Piers.  They have serious and not all
that obvious height restrictions.  We did a show there last week and my
driver ripped the pipe rack off the pick-up truck.

If I were you I'd go in the Lincoln Tunnel (far right lane in the far right
tube), take the downtown exit to 34th street.  Turn right, go to West Street
(if you get wet you went too far) and turn left.  The entrance to Chelsea
Piers sneaks up on you on the right before 23rd street.  And yes, you will
have to pay for parking.

Zat help?

Bill S.
ETCP Certified Rigger - Theatre
www.sapsis-rigging.com
800.727.7471
267.278.4561 mobile




On 9/18/06 10:53 PM, "Stephen Lee" <mouse [at] fieldmousepro.com> wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> For those of you privy to the quirks of Manhattan regulations, a question:
> I'll be driving a 16' straight-truck from Philly to the Chelsea Piers
> area.  Where are the "no go" areas for box trucks?
> So far, I've got:
> 
> - West Side Hwy
> - FDR drive
> - All of the tunnels
> - Some of the bridges (I think)...
> 
> Anything I missed?



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From: megironda [at] att.net (Gerry G.)
Subject: Re: Driving a truck in Manhattan
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 03:19:45 +0000
Message-Id: <091920060319.8148.450F61D10005446800001FD421602806510E0B02019D07090A03 [at] att.net>

Probably one of the most valuable pieces of information ever off the newsgroup. (if you live in NJ)
Gerry G.
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Uh, I'm afraid you have been misinformed.  Assuming the 16' part of the box
> truck is the length and not the height you are not allowed in the Holland
> Tunnel nor are you allowed on the FDR drive.
> 
> You are allowed in the Lincoln Tunnel and the West Side Highway below 56th
> street.
> 
> You are allowed on the GWB but you shouldn't need to be up that way.  Same
> goes for the Verrazano.  You are not allowed on the Brooklyn Bridge and I'm
> not sure about the Battery Park Tunnel.  ( I almost never use it unless I'm
> on my motorcycle).
> 
> Mid Town tunnel, Manhattan bridge and the 59th street bridge are all OK.
> Same for the Tri-Borough but again, if you're that far north..your lost.
> 
> Be prepared to open the back up for inspection at any time.  We never lock
> our trucks when we go into the city.  At least not till we get to where
> we're going.
> 
> And you should be careful at Chelsea Piers.  They have serious and not all
> that obvious height restrictions.  We did a show there last week and my
> driver ripped the pipe rack off the pick-up truck.
> 
> If I were you I'd go in the Lincoln Tunnel (far right lane in the far right
> tube), take the downtown exit to 34th street.  Turn right, go to West Street
> (if you get wet you went too far) and turn left.  The entrance to Chelsea
> Piers sneaks up on you on the right before 23rd street.  And yes, you will
> have to pay for parking.
> 
> Zat help?
> 
> Bill S.
> ETCP Certified Rigger - Theatre
> www.sapsis-rigging.com
> 800.727.7471
> 267.278.4561 mobile
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 9/18/06 10:53 PM, "Stephen Lee" <mouse [at] fieldmousepro.com> wrote:
> 
> > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> > ---------------------------------------------------
> > 
> > For those of you privy to the quirks of Manhattan regulations, a question:
> > I'll be driving a 16' straight-truck from Philly to the Chelsea Piers
> > area.  Where are the "no go" areas for box trucks?
> > So far, I've got:
> > 
> > - West Side Hwy
> > - FDR drive
> > - All of the tunnels
> > - Some of the bridges (I think)...
> > 
> > Anything I missed?
> 
> 



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From: CAPTF53 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <564.616ce09.3240be71 [at] aol.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:30:57 EDT
Subject: Re: Driving a truck in Manhattan

In a message dated 9/18/2006 10:09:56 PM Central  Standard Time, 
bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com writes:
I'm
not sure about the  Battery Park Tunnel.  


I've used the Battery Park w/ my 10 footer and was stopped at the entrance  
on the Brooklyn side. 

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From: "Steven Santos" <steven [at] simplycircus.com>
Subject: RE: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:21 -0400
Message-ID: <FDEPKKINFFFAJOOJMIKBKEBGDGAA.steven [at] simplycircus.com>
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You could always just throw knives...

http://www.harrymknives.com/knife_throwing_video.html
http://tutorials.simplycircus.com/manipulation/knife_throwing.htm

(yes, its a joke, don't even think about it, unless you are hiring a pro)

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Director, Simply Circus, Inc.
Email: Steven [at] SimplyCircus.com
 Mail: PO BOX 620753
       Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 781-799-4938
 eFax: 309-214-0899
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net]On Behalf Of Gerald
> George
> Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 11:04 AM
> To: Stagecraft
> Subject: Spinning person / knife throwing bit
> 
> 
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Hi again folks,
> 
> Here's an interesting one... 
> 
> For our second production this semester, the director is interested in
> incorperating a carnival / circus knife throwing gag.  This would
> require a cast member to be attached to a large wheel, be spun, and then
> having knives appear as if they had been thrown.  I'm thinking along the
> lines of a steel frame surfaced with wood, a good set of bearings, and
> somehow spring loading a set of hinged "knives" and having them pop up
> on cue. I'm not at all sure how the thing will stand up, or, for that
> matter, how the wheel part attaches to the bearing surface and to the
> frame unit...
> 
> Has anyone done anything similar?
> 
> Cheers,
> Jerry
> 
> G. D. George
> Technical Director and Lighting Designer
> Department of Communcation and Theatre Arts
> Salisbury University
> Salisbury, MD  
> 21801
> 
> gdgeorge(at)salisbury(dot)edu
> 
> 
> 

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