Follow spots - type, size, suppliers etc
Sun, 18 Jan 2009, 04:57 amPeter Probert14 posts in thread
Follow spots - type, size, suppliers etc
Sun, 18 Jan 2009, 04:57 amHi 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
Follow spots
Sun, 18 Jan 2009, 02:45 pmAs usual there are no simple answers, all the newer and cheaper Chinese made hmi follow spots are very bright and cheap, but are all noisy being fan cooled,and have ballasts, so are not good in an open theatre.Selecon make a Pacific 80 volt unit which is silent bright and about twice the price.No point in talking about most other gear it's way dearer.I quite like Prolite gear but I have yet to see a good follow spot from them, their 1kw units are less than impressive.I did convert a 765 to a 1200 hmi and that worked well but is not a simple answer unless you have a couple in your shed.