If you work with incandescent stage lights, you’ve probably heard the rumor that you aren’t supposed to touch the halogen lamps that power many theatrical lighting fixtures.
By far, one of the worst things that can happen when you’re working with stage lighting is this: your lights just don’t work right. Maybe they’re not doing what you told them to do. Maybe they’re showing the wrong color, or worse—not responding at all. So, how do you fix it? Where do you start? And what’s the most reliable way to get them working again?
Planning for a new audio, visual, or lighting (AVL) system is both a process that you can't start too soon, and you also can't be too careful with your planning.
This topic is a fun one for me - talking about tools! Whether you're a hobbyist just starting out with lighting, someone who occasionally has to work on stage lights, or a professional stagehand or lighting technician, investing in good tools can make your life much easier.
You might be wondering, what does waterproof REALLY mean? It's actually fairly simple - EVERY device has an IP rating (or could be rated). This stands for "Ingress protection", and it's a set of 2 single-digit numbers.
When you're looking to purchase audio, video, or lighting equipment, you might not think to check if the dealer or installer is a dealer for more than 1 brand of the item you're buying, but it's actually a really good idea.