Simon MFR Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Firstly, I dont know the first thing about lighting. Dont get me wrong, I could plug it into the mains, and ensure its the very last thing that gets taken down after the gig, but as a whole, I'd rather call it ignorance. However, when promoting an event, Im your man. Because thats exactly what Im doing. The event is next Saturday, and my 'Mr Light Man' has just let me down, Ive discovered a very reasonable local company who rent lighting rigs (?) out, and I was hoping that some-one would be able to help. So. The room is 7m tall, about 15m/w x 30m/l with a pretty big stage at one end. I will be filling it to capacity of 150 (only three fire-exits). I deally I would like lights to cover the audience and stage arenas, but as my ignorance spans to most things containing bulbs (if it hasnt got a volume control I just dont know) I wouldnt know if this is possible. The theme is of the "Rock" kind....the link below is from the companies website. Would any/all/none of these be suitable? Please clicky... http://www.soundbarriersystems.com/equipme...Can%20Kits.html Mods: I am in no way affiliated with, or know of anyone who works within this company, and I am not here in an advertising capacity, as I appreciate regs such as this in forums are frowned apon. My event however I would advertise, but its aimed at 13-19 year olds, and I doubt the BR audience comes in cose to this age-range. Am I allowed to put a link to the Myspace page? Please remove if not....x http://www.myspace.com/nuffsedpromotions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Dunc Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 youd be surprised about the age of members in here. theres a large contingent of "13-19" year olds as you put it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon MFR Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 Perhaps I should have been a little clearer in my question... I was not asking for help in finding a lighting rig, but advice in the kind of rig I should be using for a venue of the above size etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 If, as you say, you are ignorant of things with lamps in them: Why not hire a freelance lighting technician and let them sort it out? You'll probably end up with a much better end result than if you throw something together on the vague advice given on an online forum. This kind of event is not really about the lighting rig itself - it's more about how the rig is used during the event.You can spend many millions of pounds on the most versatile and extensive lighting rig in the history of the world, but if you don't have a good designer and operator it will look terrible. Conversely, if you have a good designer/operator, they can make a fairly simple and cheap rig look very good. At the end of the day - it's the people that count.Get yourself good lighting people, and let them do what they do best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Tomo's advice is pretty well spot on (pun intended). Turn it around. How would the event sound if you let one of the lighting people specify, organise and operate sound? Pretty grim - even if they could actually make sound come out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightsource Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I assume that you're looking at the 16x par56 rather than the 8x par56 (a little lacking for a venue this size). Yes they will do the job but there are a few things to be aware of.(however if you have the funds available I'd still get someone in) Placement of the cans - placing the lights behind the band will cast shadows so try to get some in front of the band Electricity Supply - The venue may be 'challenged' electrically speaking and 16 par56 with all the backline and FOH PA system could draw rather a lot of ekylekytricity (remember I'm from up north :) ) Placement of T-Bars - The age group of your audience tend to act like chimpanzees or gorillas, ( remember we are 97% DNA compatible), ensure all lanterns are out of reach (they get hot), that all cables can't be tripped over, and that the lighting stand legs are barriered if possible.... so basically pay attention to your H&S / Risk assessment policy. You will need someone to operate the lighting desk, and I assume that being the promoter, you will be busy elsewhere on the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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