Fresnels in Theatre Fresnels create a wide, soft edged beam, and are traditionally used to top and backlight performers on a stage. Their soft edges allow them to blend together to make an even stage wash. They are; however, not as controllable or powerful as ellipsoidal and pars, and thus not typically used for front […]
Every year Franklin kicks off the start of the Holiday Season with the lighting of the Christmas tree. A 40 foot artificial tree, that takes city employees four days to assemble! 8,000 to 10,000 people attended the event, which is more then double the year before! There were cookies, Santa, characters, apple cider, the magic […]
LED Video Panels are mesmerizing, but Moving Head LEDs are dynamic! Our two big takeaways from LDI 2017 were ADJ’s Vizi CMY300 and Chauvet Professional’s Maverick MK Pyxis. Pyxis [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57hFh7mxiXA]Brand new, but already turning heads, Chauvet’s Pyxis has been selected for Louis the Child’s tour. Their production team had this to say, “I knew […]
In recent years, Column Speaker PA-Systems have been extremely popular among performers due to portability and a streamlined design. They look great; they sound great. Not the first to enter the market, JBL still made a splash last year with the release of their EON One. It brought the reliability and performance you would expect […]
Allen & Heath’s 16-Channel Personal Monitoring System!
We want to add light to this world. Beyond changing the way stage lighting is sold, we wanted to directly help those less fortunate. A part of every sale will go to a cause. The only question was, to what cause? In search of a movement to give ourselves to, many worthy organizations came to mind. Then […]
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, why is the world’s best selling microphone over 50 years old?
Lighting a Stage The simplest way to create a quality stage wash is by using Three-Point Lighting, a technique that produces a balanced look and captures focus effectively. Three-point lighting utilizes three distinct light sources—a key light, a fill light, and a backlight—to add depth, emphasize the subject, and manage shadows. Stage Lighting Steps: Divide […]
A case study of a sound system install for Calvary Temple International
