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
Na, you suggest a lot of
Tue, 20 Jan 2009, 08:14 amWalter Plinge
Na, you suggest a lot of alternatives, all of which I know about and have looked at, and I agree they are all very good websites. So you can't tell me I don't use this website and all it's facilities and links.
Can I just make it clear that I'm not saying that people who don't know a thing about lighting should look to this website as a means to learn from scratch. And it's not myself that I am referring to. I also, like yourself, understand the concepts behind lighting design, but for those who are 'half-way-there' and need some further explanation and understanding on these theories and practices might be seeking it in the simplest form.
I know that as I was "growing up" and trying to learn as much as I could, it certainly did not help to have something explained in the most complex manner possible without it being reiterated in a plain english.
Im not complaining about this site, and I would be interested to see where (in my previous posts) you have made that conclusion. There is no need to be so defensive about your website, it is a good base for people to get information, network and keep up to date on Australia's theatre scene.
There are many different types of people. As an example, there are those who lead, those who follow and those who are in between pushing the leaders and pulling the followers. You and Don are people who lead, there are plenty of people on the site who are followers, but I would consider myself and in-betweener, simply because I can't find the time and don't have the capacity to write my own FAQ/Glossary page but I do encourage those with the capacity and leadership to do so! And if you think there is something wrong with that then fine, continue to push and shut out people who are just trying to give constructive critism and help, get back on you high-horse and continue on your merry way.
And if you have never heard of people high-horsing themselves in terms of theatre production, then unblock your ears and have a look at yourself and the industry that you are in.