Blue Room technical forum: Blue Room technical forum

General Technical Chat

General backstage production issues that don't fit into any of the discipline-specific forums in the Technical section

• Yesterday, 08:48 AM
• In: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
• By: Paul O 

The Office

Discussion of non-technical issues related to working backstage: insurance, accountants, working overseas etc.

• 11 April 2018 - 05:42 PM
• In: Venue 'claw backs' ...
• By: Seano 

Lighting

Lighting forum - for all things that glow

• Today, 06:20 PM
• In: Eco landfill.
• By: richardash1981 

Sound

Here we can talk about sound - speakers, mixing desks, replay, etc.

• Today, 06:15 PM
• In: BBC Sound effects
• By: richardash1981 

Video & Projection

For discussion of Video & Projection - content sourcing, mixing, editing, etc.

• 11 April 2018 - 04:07 PM
• In: Projectors installed perman...
• By: sandall 

Effects & Pyro

Pyros, Smoke, Appeals for ideas, etc... discuss them all here

• 31 March 2018 - 10:37 AM
• In: My Fair Lady - flame effect...
• By: ImagineerTom 

Staging & Rigging

Talk about the specifics of staging, rigging & flying - truss, decking, flying etc.

• 10 April 2018 - 11:23 AM
• In: Ladders And Working At Heig...
• By: Stuart91 

Stage, Technical & Production Management

For the discussion of Stage, Technical and Production management related issues.

• Today, 03:10 PM
• In: Tecpro Master Station Call ...
• By: sandall 

Props & Wardrobe

Talk about making, mending, buying, sourcing props, wigs, wardrobe and all things costume.

• 18 April 2018 - 01:00 PM
• In: Fake grass edging
• By: andy_s 

Safety

A forum for the discussion of Safety related issues. Warning

• 19 April 2018 - 01:40 PM
• In: Be safe .....
• By: adam2 

Beginners Please

New to work backstage? Got a basic question? Start here.

• 08 April 2018 - 08:47 PM
• In: What Skills Do Employers Ac...
• By: Just Some Bloke 

Training & Qualifications

Somewhere to discuss Training and Education, and a place where students can ask for help with their course content.

• 22 February 2018 - 12:06 PM
• In: PLASA NRC
• By: kitlane 

Research Help Wanted

Need to do some academic research for your course? This is the forum for you.

• 30 March 2018 - 09:49 PM
• In: Dissertation Research - Sta...
• By: akirk97 

The Library

Just like a real library but without any books. No talking aloud or allowed.

• 26 November 2017 - 08:43 AM
• In: ICOPER
• By: Just Some Bloke 

Training Courses Offered

Look here for the latest training course news. All posts will need approving by a moderator.

• 09 January 2018 - 02:23 PM
• In: Live Sound Training for 2018
• By: JRow 

Free Ads

Maximum £500 per ad. No commercial sellers. You need a minimum of 5 posts elsewhere before you can post here. All ads require moderator approval.

• 16 April 2018 - 01:06 AM
• In: SmartLynx VGA over CAT 5 di...
• By: Stuart91 

Classifieds

Technical equipment and related items for sale and wanted.

Subforums:

1. For Sale
2. Wanted

• Yesterday, 03:22 PM
• In: Wanted: Patt 243 barndoors
• By: Jevans 

Jobs

Situations vacant, technicians seeking work and graduates & students available for work.

Subforums:

1. Situations Vacant
2. Situations Wanted
3. Graduates & Students Available For Work

• Yesterday, 03:35 PM
• In: EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE S...
• By: garytrav 

Commercial Announcements

Posts in this forum have been submitted and approved by a moderator, and appear subject to a donation to the Blue Room's chosen charity.

• 09 October 2017 - 04:28 PM
• In: Walkie talkie repairs
• By: WalkieTalkie 

Software Release Announcements

Software Release Announcements, keep up to date with the latest software releases here

• 22 March 2018 - 07:58 PM
• In: ZerOS Software (FLX & F...
• By: jonhole 

Forum News

Updates and news about the Blue Room.

• 13 November 2017 - 12:35 AM
• In: Situations Vacant
• By: Bryson 

Forum Policies

Official Blue Room policies can be found here.

• 25 May 2012 - 10:10 AM
• In: Terms and Conditions
• By: Blue Room Admin 

The Workshop

Blue Room Labs, where the future is being made today.

Subforums:

1. Bunsen Honeydew's Laboratory
2. The Projects Zone
3. Beaker's Cupboard

• 16 April 2018 - 10:06 PM
• In: BlueClone - The Blue Room...
• By: sunray