SELEM 6: Show Q & A

[Stuka]

I figure we're close enough to SELEM that a Show Q & A section would be appropriate.

Questions concerning the auditorium setup:

• Is there 'official' word as to whether a 3rd (center) RGB beam projector will be available on stage?
  (I could bring mine, but at only ~ 850mw, I figure it probably won't be quite up to par with the left/right beam projectors that will be on stage )
  
  
• DZ - in lieu of that, would there be any problem using your graphics projector to target a 12"x24" FS bounce mirror panel, centered and just below the main graphics zone?

Thanks!

BTW -
For quick reference, here's the link to the description of DZ's graphics projector setup:

http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...100#post233100

Frickin' awesome...

[Stuka]

Bounce -Mirror array for auditorium

If anyone other than just me would be interested in using it, I have a 10-ft "DJ truss" we could set up on stage, in front of and below the main projection screen, for use as bounce-mirror array. It can height adjust from just a few inches to around 8' off the ground.

I can equip it with a pretty decent assortment of FS bounce mirrors ~
If memory serves correctly, I should have at least (10) 2" mirrors, (4) 6" mirrors, (1) 8" mirror, and (1) 12" x 24" panel.

It should be available for setup early Friday afternoon...

Anyone else interested?

[buffo]

[*]Is there 'official' word as to whether a 3rd (center) RGB beam projector will be available on stage?
(I could bring mine, but at only ~ 850mw, I figure it probably won't be quite up to par with the left/right beam projectors that will be on stage )

Need to talk to Aaron about this. The original plan was to have a pair of 1 watt Kvant projectors left and right, so an 850 mw RGB would fit right in as a center beam projector. (Graphics will be handled by DZ's dual-head gas rig.)

However, Aaron was talking with Justin at Pangolin about bringing some more projectors to support some new beam shows he's done that need more projectors on stage. I haven't heard anything more about it though, so we need Aaron to chime in here.

Note: In the interest of pleasing the folks who wanted to have the auditorium shows be as "balanced" as possible, I was planning to put the higher power projectors (Marc's, Frank's, etc) in the cafeteria. (Since there's no way we'll be able to match either of those two projectors in terms of power.)

in lieu of that, would there be any problem using DZ's graphics projector to target a 12"x24" FS bounce mirror panel, centered and just below the main graphics zone?

I don't see this as being a problem. If we don't have a center beam projector we can do this instead.

If anyone other than just me would be interested in using it, I have a 10-ft "DJ truss" we could set up on stage, in front of and below the main projection screen, for use as bounce-mirror array. It can height adjust from just a few inches to around 8' off the ground.

This might be more usable in the cafeteria, but we'll have to see how things go. After going through all the trouble to get the cafeteria area arranged, I'd hate to end up with two "club SELEM" areas...

I like the idea of bounce mirrors though.

Adam

[Stuka]

Definitely not looking for a 2nd "Club SELEM" -

No hanging lights (although selective use looks pretty cool with some shows...)

The whole idea of using the truss is to have a fairly wide-spread array of bounce mirrors that could be targeted during shows. I figured a single height- adjustable truss would make it pretty easy to match the rig to just about any projector arrangement needed in the auditorium, and the larger mirrors should make it easier to hit the targets with other than just "beams" (which is especially easy in Beyond...).

I also have several portable lighting tripods and light bars that could be used, all of which are pretty easy to setup (at least prior to mounting & adjusting the mirrors).

I'll add this gear and the projector to the "might be needed for SELEM" list...

[Bradfo69]

I'll have two Kvant Spectrum 1.6's w/ CT's there and, can bring a number of bounce mirrors if desired as well. Mine are mainly 4 and 6 inches. Maybe a dozen or so.

[DZ]

Bounce mirrors would be awesome! It'd be no problem to hit them with my projector or perhaps have someone connect their QM2K to one scan head while I run effects with the other scan head and have another projector (or 2) hitting bounce mirrors. There are plenty of ways we can set this up and make it very interactive.

Regarding the actual projector layout in the theater, I don't know if I mentioned it, but my intention is to have my projector sitting in the audience area and not on stage. Somewhere near the last row of seats in the front section. I'd opt for the balcony if I thought I had enough fiber though I am slightly concerned with divergence.

[Stuka]

I'll have two Kvant Spectrum 1.6's w/ CT's there and, can bring a number of bounce mirrors if desired as well. Mine are mainly 4 and 6 inches. Maybe a dozen or so.

Cool!

Are you planning to set your gear up in the auditorium, or "Club SELEM"?

It's a good thing we're into lasers - otherwise, hoarding bounce mirrors would probably be considered weird...

[Stuka]

Bounce mirrors would be awesome! It'd be no problem to hit them with my projector or perhaps have someone connect their QM2K to one scan head while I run effects with the other scan head and have another projector (or 2) hitting bounce mirrors. There are plenty of ways we can set this up and make it very interactive.

Regarding the actual projector layout in the theater, I don't know if I mentioned it, but my intention is to have my projector sitting in the audience area and not on stage. Somewhere near the last row of seats in the front section. I'd opt for the balcony if I thought I had enough fiber though I am slightly concerned with divergence.

Sounds good!

IMHO, your projectors placed "low and in back" should make for a very cool arrangement for the graphics and bounce mirror effects!!
I used a similar arrangement for my Christmas show this past year, with the source beams all shooting low and toward the screen and bounce mirrors, with all the bounce shots turned back overhead above the audience.

Kind of a 'different' setup compared to wait we've used in the past -
but I had 40+ attendees at my Christmas show, lots of smiles, zero complaints!

Here's may plan for the 'populating' the truss if we use it:

• (4) 4" bounce mirrors, evenly spaced along the length of the truss.
• (1) 4", 8" or 12" mirror, centered and mounted on the lower truss bar - possibly with a difraction grating on it...
• (1) 12"x 24" panel, centered and mounted on the top half of the truss
• 2" mirrors, as needed, for additional bounce targets ~ like maybe from a 1-watt green sitting low on the stage...

[Stuka]

Auditorium Chaos Manager

So, other than Adam, has it already been decided who is going to wrangle the schedule, setup, equipment, network, etc., etc., for the auditorium?

I figure with now TWO venues, Adam will have more than his hands full -
and feel probably someone needs to assist in both the auditorium, and from the "Club SELEM" side of the house, as well!

I'll throw my hat in to assist in the auditorium if needed...

[Bradfo69]

Are you planning to set your gear up in the auditorium, or "Club SELEM"?

It's a good thing we're into lasers - otherwise, hoarding bounce mirrors would probably be considered weird...

They can go wherever Buffo see's fit. I don't really care. I suspect the cafeteria, as the plan for the auditorium has been pretty much been formulated. If for some reason the other Kvants fall through or there is an issue, I was just indicating I'll have two available as well. For the auditorium, I'm guessing the only thing of mine will be computer or DAC related if I run any shows, as I have a lot of things not Pangolin based - like Gabe's Moncha shows for example.