Show, Not Tell
New stagehands are only as good as the person instructing them. First of all, they provide muscle. First thing I have them do is carry… Read More »Show, Not Tell
Power Play
In short, if you need to know the per-phase current in a three-phase system, then add the total wattage of the loads, multiply by 1.73… Read More »Power Play
What’s Your Resolution?
When your output device is a monitor instead of print, the screen size determines the size of the image. Since there are a fixed number… Read More »What’s Your Resolution?
Going Off-Campus
There are some new trends in the mega-church sector, and they’re worth noting by LDs and manufacturers. Second Baptist Church in Houston (Texas is the… Read More »Going Off-Campus
Break the Rules
Let’s face reality: Video elements have become implanted on most touring shows and all the industrial shows I work on. If you’re an LD and… Read More »Break the Rules
Be a Video Boy Scout
In projection, it’s all about having the glass, or, more to the point, having the right lens or selection of lenses to remedy any venue-specific… Read More »Be a Video Boy Scout
Speak Up
The key to having a show go as smoothly as possible is good communication. Simple communication requires that you tell others what you need and… Read More »Speak Up
Get Ready for the Tax Man
April 15 is coming at us faster than we realize. It’s a good time to discuss one of the big bugaboos in the entertainment business:… Read More »Get Ready for the Tax Man
Book Learnin’
Another part that I deal with a lot [in teaching] is how to make the transition out of academic training into the professional industry. I… Read More »Book Learnin’
Separate But Equal
I chose a straight front truss with five wash lights, five hard-edge lights, some Molefay blinders for crowd lighting and six Lekos for front key… Read More »Separate But Equal
You Got Served
There are a few essentials in preparing for a programming session with a digital media server. For instance, the content should be organized ahead of… Read More »You Got Served
DMX FYI
In order to fully understand the purpose of patching, you must have a notion of the basics for DMX communication. The automated lighting console outputs… Read More »DMX FYI