If You are Too Quiet, You are NOT the Rigger
Riggers are boisterous. They speak up when they know that they need to be heard. A soft-spoken “stop” will never convince anyone to do anything… Read More »If You are Too Quiet, You are NOT the Rigger
What’s In Your Rack?
Designing systems and racks encompasses a wide array of tasks: Adding cables between devices, labeling cables, creating cable reports, creating cable schedules, maintaining a symbol… Read More »What’s In Your Rack?
KAOS Erupts with Special Effects in Las Vegas
KAOS, the spectacular new entertainment experience at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, seamlessly blends the dayclub and nightclub experience via a massive retractable glass… Read More »KAOS Erupts with Special Effects in Las Vegas
Brainstorming for the Worst Possible Idea
As far as brainstorming ideas go, you could do worse that start off by brainstorming for the “Worst Possible Idea.” WPI is a design-thinking technique… Read More »Brainstorming for the Worst Possible Idea
A Heavenly Reception for ‘Hadestown’ at the Tony Awards
As Bryan Reesman’s “Inside Theater” article on the lighting and scenic design for Hadestown was going to press last month (“To Hadestown and Back”), it… Read More »A Heavenly Reception for ‘Hadestown’ at the Tony Awards
How Schmee Helped Jerry Meet Sammy
In an industry filled with mind-boggling tales of how somebody randomly fell into this business, this might be the zenith: Taking care of one of… Read More »How Schmee Helped Jerry Meet Sammy
ThisGen or NextGen, Networking Still Rules
Max McDougall, the latest up-and-comer to be profiled in PLSN’s new NextGen series, notes that good old fashioned networking is still crucial for getting the… Read More »ThisGen or NextGen, Networking Still Rules
LED Panels and Durability for the Long Run
Okay, here’s how I see it. The next wave is going to be focused on durability. It’s as though they’ve been selling us half-baked modules… Read More »LED Panels and Durability for the Long Run
Choose Colors Wisely
Color can be very subjective, and there will be many opinions about your color selections. Sometimes you will need to custom mix colors for productions… Read More »Choose Colors Wisely
Have Something to Say? Do It with Projection!
Projection bombers are blowing up the landscape and detonating excitement. Modern technology has made this form of public self-expression accessible to anyone with a flair… Read More »Have Something to Say? Do It with Projection!
“Merrily We Roll Along,” Backward in Time
Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along was a bit of a flop for its original Broadway run, having played for only 16… Read More »“Merrily We Roll Along,” Backward in Time
Setting the Scenes for an Inspirational Film with Light
PLSN: As the cinematographer for Breakthrough, how did you approach the concept of light for this film? Zoran Popovic: “This movie was the perfect vehicle… Read More »Setting the Scenes for an Inspirational Film with Light