Cables Galore in the Festival Bone Yards
PLSN editor Nook Schoenfeld caught up with BML Blackbird crew chief Russ Felton and asked about his plan of attack for handling a gig requiring… Read More »Cables Galore in the Festival Bone Yards
For Some, EZcast Might Serve as BYOD Solution
The concept of BYOD (“Bring Your Own Device”) is becoming increasingly important in video and business circles. When you walk into a meeting room, the… Read More »For Some, EZcast Might Serve as BYOD Solution
Defying the Safety Risks of Gravity
Gravity and its related safety hazards never sleep, so crews working at height need to be vigilant about protecting themselves and others. Mountain Productions is… Read More »Defying the Safety Risks of Gravity
Lightning: Bright, but Dangerous
One flash of lightning is brighter than 10 million 100W lightbulbs combined — and for a split second, a single flash of lightning can pulse… Read More »Lightning: Bright, but Dangerous
Staggering A “Peel” Can Entice the Eye
One of the most magical and simple effects to create on stage is a “peel,” where a series of fixtures makes changes, one after the… Read More »Staggering A “Peel” Can Entice the Eye
New Solution for Real Time Monitoring of Power
Whirlwind now offers a monitoring solution for projects that need accurate and reliable real-time power utilization feedback. The PL-PM1 power meter is a 2-RU rack-mount… Read More »New Solution for Real Time Monitoring of Power
Striving Toward Patching Perfection
A patch is a set of instructions that assign specific controls on the desk to fixtures and their attributes in the real world, and it’s… Read More »Striving Toward Patching Perfection
Touring Life, When You Don’t Look Like The Other Boys
My name is Becky Pell and I am an anomaly. I’m a live sound engineer, and I’m a woman. It’s an unusual combination, but I’m… Read More »Touring Life, When You Don’t Look Like The Other Boys
Three Common Uses for Masking Fabrics
Rose Brand notes that its masking fabrics can be used for a variety of purposes and projects. They are the versatile element that we see our customers using in almost infinite ways.
Nook’s Tidbits: Strobing Safely
Strobe lights have been known to occasionally cause seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy, particularly if strobes operate at speeds exceeding 15 flashes per second.… Read More »Nook’s Tidbits: Strobing Safely
The Art of Lighting Chrome and Brushed Metal
Sparkle can be good or it can be bad. If a sparkle turns into a glare, it can actually distract you from directly looking at… Read More »The Art of Lighting Chrome and Brushed Metal
Nook’s Tidbits: Podium vs. Lectern
Contrary to popular opinion, they are not the same. A podium is the raised platform on which the speaker stands to deliver his or her… Read More »Nook’s Tidbits: Podium vs. Lectern