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Follow Spot Operator Neded In Perth

Thu, 1 Jan 2004, 10:52 pm
Walter Plinge5 posts in thread
Is anyone available to operate a follow spot for the ITA awards this year 2004.
Tech runthrough is Sun 4 Jan 2004 from 2 to 6 pm at Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre (Perth)
Show is Saturday 10 Jan 2004 with runthroughs from 2 to 5 pm and show from 7.30 to about 10.30 pm.
Training available if you have always wanted to have a go but do not know what to do. (other lighting training provided if you want it)
Unpaid but fun activity for the holidays.
Contact Don Allen on 92751220 or 0402570952 or allen_dc@iprimus.com.au

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Walter PlingeThu, 1 Jan 2004, 10:52 pm
Is anyone available to operate a follow spot for the ITA awards this year 2004.
Tech runthrough is Sun 4 Jan 2004 from 2 to 6 pm at Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre (Perth)
Show is Saturday 10 Jan 2004 with runthroughs from 2 to 5 pm and show from 7.30 to about 10.30 pm.
Training available if you have always wanted to have a go but do not know what to do. (other lighting training provided if you want it)
Unpaid but fun activity for the holidays.
Contact Don Allen on 92751220 or 0402570952 or allen_dc@iprimus.com.au
Walter PlingeSun, 4 Jan 2004, 08:44 pm

We Have A Follow Spot Operator Thanks

We have a follow spot operator thanks, Brian from Marloo is helping with the ITA awards night which will help the atmosphere thanks.

Don
Walter PlingeMon, 5 Jan 2004, 11:00 pm

Correction To A Follow Spot Operator Thanks

Brian is from KADS, not Marloo,... close, but not close enough.
Don
HeatherSat, 27 Mar 2004, 02:51 pm

Re: Correction To A Follow Spot Operator Thanks

what is a spot operator
Walter PlingeSun, 28 Mar 2004, 10:21 am

Re: Correction To A Follow Spot Operator Thanks

Heather the ‘Spot Operator’ refers to Follow Spot operator. Also known as the ‘Domes’ or ‘Limes’ meaning the person who works a ‘follow Spot light’, ‘Drummond Light’, ‘Limelight’ or ‘Domelight’ because of it’s location in the auditorium of most theatres.. The ‘Lime’ light, which was arguably discovered/invented in 1808 by a Pohmy Chemist Sir Humphrey Davy. Who discovered that if a ball of Lime (Calcium Oxide) is heated to a high temperature by a stream of 2 burning mixed gases [[Oxygen & Hydrogen (Coal Gas)] an intense white light was produced. . From this in 1816 Thomas Drummond developed/invented a lenes Lamp that could be moved & focused to highlight the main performers on the stage, used in Theatre’s in 1837, hence the name ‘Drummond spotlight’.
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