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Follow spots - type, size, suppliers etc

Sun, 18 Jan 2009, 04:57 am

Hi all I note the predominant users of this site are "sand gropers"; “theatre people” seems to be the medium in Victoria. I do note some Vics also by the way… Moi, I now reside in Qld for my sins....but an ex (Vic) Mexican…………WhitehorseMusicalTheatre….. Guys n' Dolls re those familiar will know I am their “Gaffer” Production Designer/ Manager extraordinaire. We are sourcing 2x Follow Spots supply. The auditorium we use has a longish throw - some 100 feet - and I want something with style, grunt, colours would be nice. I saw these iSolution 1200 (1200w) spots in Federation Square Melbourne a few years ago and was impressed. Didn't see them lit up but their technical’s were ab fab. This control panel at the back provides everything. Anyone with the knowledge of a decent "dome" as they are called in some parts would be appreciated. Obviously budget is the underlying factor........ Good chatting with some of you Peter Probert

iColour Solutions

Sun, 18 Jan 2009, 01:28 pm

Taurean

You are correct, they are quite a robust, self contained handy rig, but they use glass dichroic lenses rather than gels, so the colour capacity is limited to pre-programmed mixes in the unit itself (at least that is the situation that I have using the iColor 4 wash box and I am led to believe that it is a common fault).

I agree with Tony, Prolite are in your neck of the woods if you are looking for a "cash&carry" sale. Alternately, if you want a GOOD price and don't mind waiting for the delivery to arrive, try contacting David Ashton of "All Things Theatre" via this website. He sells a LOT of Selecon equipment over here and has a reputation in Perth as one of Community Theatres best suppliers.

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Thread (14 posts)

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Follow spots - type, size, suppliers etc— Peter Probert18 Jan 2009

prolite— Logos18 Jan 2009
iColour Solutions— Taurean18 Jan 2009
Follow spots— David Ashton18 Jan 2009
So long and thanks for all— Don Allen18 Jan 2009
Well this turned into a— Walter Plinge19 Jan 2009
Keng, I studied lighting— Na19 Jan 2009
Na,this was not directed— Walter Plinge19 Jan 2009
- Well, I personally don't— Na19 Jan 2009
OK Keng So long and thanks— Don Allen19 Jan 2009
Na, you suggest a lot of— Walter Plinge20 Jan 2009
The only thing I care to— Na20 Jan 2009
If you are still looking— Barbizon27 Jan 2009
importing lights— David Ashton27 Jan 2009

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