Tools for techies
Mon, 14 July 2008, 04:36 pmNa21 posts in thread
Tools for techies
Mon, 14 July 2008, 04:36 pmNaughty Na
Shame, shame, shame.... not sharing the site earlier.... (just kidding Naomi!)
Deffinately a worthwhile site to visit for those with a credit card that is burning a hole in your pocket....
Believe me, the stuff they DON'T have... you just dont need!
(Pity about the cost and mailing factors though!!)
"Joke 'em if they can't take a f*ck!" - Robin Williams
The boss, she won't let me
The boss, She won't let me use the credit card these days, to buy new tools & worker play things!
This is great Link Na - here is another with Techie fashion accessories Set wear ;-
Ah, well, sharing...
What about this
What we need is a 'CLUB
What we need is a 'CLUB TECH' or at least a Crew Fo'c'sle 'Toolbox' meet?
Now There is an idea! Something where Techies can gather every now & then. at say one of the ITA member theatre venues on a prearranged date & time, each month or when ever.
This could be an adjunct to 'TAP'?
{Not long to go then I'll be a #223 on the point score}
Maglite - upgrade
Then there is the DMX
Don I would think, rather
Don I would think, rather than a Fusion Coffee brewer, Garrick Theatre could get a 'Froffy' coffe machine. They can get fairly cheap ones these days, even a cion op coffee vending machine.
Especialy with before & after show, so punters can have a cuppa, rather than just drinks at the Bar. Interval is well cattered for with a free cuppa & also soup. [Great Idea]
http://www.myshopping.com.au/PT--296_Small_Kitchen_Appliances_Metallic_Coffee_Machines__fs_4077_6567_e__
Even a Cafe Bar which are available with vending options - for the non-drinkers!
But you can't run them on
HA HA HA! I'm sure with
HA HA HA!
I'm sure with the talented techies you have there, they could gaffer something up?
Just a think though - While a lot of the Froffy Coffee Vending Machines are in fact digital, in most instances they really are still a 'Direct Mechanical Xchange'! [Although I know the Café Bar give no change ('X' change) at all]
A brillaint site
"Roadies Rags" have been one of my favourite clothing sites for years!....
Keith and the crew not only produce some of the best "commentary" T-Shirts that apply to Theatre and the Performing Arts, but they are also willing to accept ideas from the global populace for new designs and slogans...
Check them out people... I am sure you will enjoy what you find!
"Joke 'em if they can't take a f*ck!" - Robin Williams
Here is a link that has
Here is a link that has proved useful from time to time.
How ever you must keep in mind that it is a POHMY site, while there is not a lot of difference here, there is the odd term used that differs, not as much as it does with the Yanks!;- http://www.blue-room.org.uk/wiki/Main_Page
While I'm not a fan of the main 'Blue room' forum site, mainly because of their lack of tolerance, especialy with students just asking questions & being pilloried for doing so. It is a good resource to check in on now & then.
Ooh, that's a good one.
Terminology is an important
Terminology is an important tool. I'm positive this old cocker has been done over that many times. But if your inclined - add to it if you like! [Probably end up like the light globe adages?]
TECHNICAL THEATRE TERMS EXPLAINED
In is down, Down is front
Out is up, Up is back
Off is out, On is in
Left is right and Right is left
A Drop shouldn't and a Block and Fall does neither
A Prop doesn't and a Cove has no water
Tripping is OK and also Breast Drops happen regularly
A Running crew rarely gets anywhere
A Purchase Line buys you nothing
A Tank Trap isn't an ambush, for fish nor for armoured vehicles
A Dip is not finger food
The flys can't and a Blofli wont
Nor do Birdies, Wings or larks heads help either
Tabs can’t be smoked
Cans can’t be opened but Parcans can
Books have no pages & Pages ain't for books
Lines aren’t read or House Rags used as wipes
Domes are not round ceilings
Drumonds lamp is not a personalised light
Tormentors don’t nor do Teasers titillate
There is no customs control on a Dutch Border
A Dutchman is not a native of Holland
there’s no snow in Drifts, horses in Bridles
nor egg in Yolks or standing on Legs
Boarders have no immigration
Flats stand erect and walk if no braces used
A TV[Studio] Flat is not a plasma screen in an apartment
To Lash, Whip & Thwacking are a desired practise
French Braces are no a fashion statement
Ledgers won't prove accounts
A Flat Iron won't put creases in clothing
an apron is not protective clothing
You can screw a Boss, grip a Stud & pickle a truss
while a Stage &/or Tech Screw is not an orgy
Trucks have no engines but can be steered
Tweaks,Trimmers and Gels do nothing for hair
Shotguns and Rifles don’t fire
and there’s no Barns for their doors
Barrels are empty
there is no beer in a Half
Pipe, Bar or Batten is not to smoke, drink or fight with
Heads up is not a n elevated toilet
an Iron will drop in a fire
you can Smother a Stage with Tabs
A Gridiron has nowt to do with US football
The Cyclorama is no a scenic bicycle ride
A Stile is not for a gate or a Rail used for a train
Strike is work& Bump In & Out is a grind
A Bio Box is not live TV
Gobo is not cheering on a friend, nor a bogo
Iris is not a flower
or a Top Hat formal wear
A Lime is not a colour or a fruit
you don't eat a Doughnut
To Dowse & Dampen is not to become wet
A Profile is not any outline
A Channel is not a TV Station
A Patch won't mend or cover up anything
Hang the Blacks till Dead is not discrimination
Bastard Prompt is nothing to do with the prompts birth
Thank gawd a Green Room isn't, but the commons are a green sward
Now that you're fully versed in Theatrical terms, be appreciated by breaking the Legs & Toi Toi Chookas.
I've always loved that
I forgot!Oilio is not a
I forgot!
Oilio is not a brand of Olive Oil Or Oleo a breakfast cereal.
Tumbler is not to drink out of.
Thinking of Oilio [Oileo],
Thinking of Oilio [Oleo], back drop, cyc, & cloths in general.
Rather than using the old home made devices, usually 2 bits of ply, a bolt, wing nut & sash cord. To stretch that cloth ;-
Try the 'Hold On' in future ;
http://www.balancedtech.com.au/holdon/
Bulbs grow flowers, so
Bulbs grow flowers, so here is a UK site that can be useful to techies blowing 'Bubbles'.
http://www.donsbulbs.com/bulbs/g632/other/puzzles.html
http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/d.pl/volt_amp_watt_animations.html
Besides the the 1st puzzle being down to logic, the second could almost drove you around the twist.
The animation page is a very good in going some way to understanding Ohms Law.
Oly Stadium roof
Oly Stadium roof projection.
PLSN emag info on the Olympic Opening 'Bird cage' stadium roof screen.
http://www.plsn.com:80/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3061&Itemid=1
Franston Arts Centre Victoria has piece in the FOH Emag;-
ttp://fohonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1669&Itemid=1
China Olympics Opening Ceremony lighting pictures