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"Lightning" effect on stage - any tips for equipment?

Sat, 5 July 2008, 01:01 pm

thecowis4010 posts in thread

Hi, Staging a production of Agatha Christie's And then there were none. Am hoping to have the visual effect of flashes of lightning. We hope to syncronise this with an audio track, however this is not necessary. small-medium theatre, 200ppl. Has anyone had any experience, or know of any really good equipment? I am trying to avoid the standard "flash x times a second" type of strobe light. Reply here, or email me at sono_maschile@yahoo.it Thanks, adam

I find that strobes look a

Thu, 4 Sept 2008, 02:58 pm

Walter Plinge

I find that strobes look a naff as they flash too regularly. Stage lightening looks best when it comes from two or three different sources at different times and rates. Parcans do the job best as they flash on and off much quicker than Fresnels etc. Put some out front, some to the side and some behind. Stick em on flash buttons and play them like piano keys. With a bit of practice this can look very effective.

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"Lightning" effect on stage - any tips for equipment?— thecowis405 July 2008

Other than a strobe?... You— Na5 July 2008
Strobe not required...— Taurean5 July 2008
Is your lightning on stage— Don Allen6 July 2008
Strobes— JacobB088 July 2008
I find that strobes look a— Walter Plinge4 Sept 2008
Yea for the old school — Taurean5 Sept 2008
You could use a— Walter Plinge5 Sept 2008
If you want a realistic— Walter Plinge7 Sept 2008
Hi, If you would like to— Walter Plinge8 Sept 2008

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