Setting the Stage for Special Needs Kids
Children in wheelchairs not only have special needs, they need special design consideration when they’re part of a show – getting them in and out… Read More »Setting the Stage for Special Needs Kids
It Can Pay to be Flexible on Fees
People are always asking me what to charge for a gig. I have my certain rates for various jobs and prefer when I can obtain… Read More »It Can Pay to be Flexible on Fees
A Mega-Pod of B-Eyes for Lady Gaga
Not every tour can splurge on the latest head-spinning fixtures out there like the B-Eye K20 from Clay Paky, with a list price well over… Read More »A Mega-Pod of B-Eyes for Lady Gaga
Projection Basics: 2D Masking vs. 3D Mapping
The popularity of projection mapping continues to grow, but when clients ask for video projection, do they want true 3D mapping projection, or are they… Read More »Projection Basics: 2D Masking vs. 3D Mapping
Magic Sheets + Mobile Devices = Smiling Programmers
One of the newest automated lighting features that is getting talked about often is the Layout View, or Magic Sheet. While this feature has been… Read More »Magic Sheets + Mobile Devices = Smiling Programmers
The Art of the Change
Most producers think that once the show is programmed that changing the lighting fixtures will have a very minimal effect. Of course, most designers and… Read More »The Art of the Change
IF/THEN’s Magic Mirror Doubles the Scenery
The most prominent set piece for the new musical, If/Then, which explores the two different paths that newly divorced urban planner named Elizabeth (Idina Menzel)… Read More »IF/THEN’s Magic Mirror Doubles the Scenery
Accepting Travel Vouchers Has Its Pros and Cons
In LD Richard Dunn’s case, he got a $400 voucher (pro) but had to wait for a subsequent flight. Then he got bumped from that… Read More »Accepting Travel Vouchers Has Its Pros and Cons
Don’t Pretend to Know Everything
There was once a programmer who was asked to change all the green lights to blue. When the LD noticed the programmer looking at the… Read More »Don’t Pretend to Know Everything
A Plea from Nook: Hope for the Best, but Plan for the Worst
Personal note here: In the last few months our concert industry has lost some friends who tragically passed before their time. Some left nothing but… Read More »A Plea from Nook: Hope for the Best, but Plan for the Worst
An Uplifting Idea for Rigging Productivity (and Safety)
A new safety device has been introduced to our business from Scotland recently, and has been making waves on this side of the Atlantic as… Read More »An Uplifting Idea for Rigging Productivity (and Safety)
Giving a Touring Production Access to a Venue’s House System with Their Console
One of the great advantages that an Ethernet network gives you is flexibility in configuration, so rather than having to pull different cables to alter… Read More »Giving a Touring Production Access to a Venue’s House System with Their Console