Stagemaster Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 In the past I'm sure I have seen a lighting effect which gives the appearance of pale clouds moving slowly across the cyc at the back of the stage. I would like to use this effect in a forthcoming show. Can anyone give me some idea of how this is done? Is it a specialised light that I hire in (if so, is there a name for it) or is it done by a clever combination of different lighting effects? Any information (no matter how tenous) would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Dunc Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 An effects wheel mounted on an effects projector will do what you need. Fairly standard thing, available from most hire co's EDIT: see hither http://www.stage-electrics.co.uk/Category.aspx?id=30719 note, stage LX was the first place that came to mind. I have no affiliation with said supplier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GridGirl Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 It's usually done with effects projectors - most hire companies have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitlane Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 You want something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagemaster Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Thanks very much for such a quick response - I've looked at the SLX site and now know what to ask for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 It can often be worth, obviously budget, space (size of cyc) and relative light depending, using 2 or 3 effects projectors gelled slightly different colours, to give more of an illusion of depth to your cloud projection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Normally a Patt. 252 or Toccata EP is used as the lantern for this purpose, but you can use a Source 4 PAR as well. With the right adapter plate on the VSFX unit. It would probably be cheaper too, maybe allowing you to hire a couple of VSFX units to create a deeper effect as David suggests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Normally a Patt. 252 or Toccata EP is used as the lantern for this purpose, but you can use a Source 4 PAR as well. With the right adapter plate on the VSFX unit.S4 Par??I wouldn't have thought a Par would have had the focus to drive an effects wheel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 It's a Tim Mitchell favourite, check out ETT's 'The Grapes Of Wrath', touring from the week after next. If I get the chance I will take photos during the focus in Wimbledon. I believe it is going to Birmingham Rep in about four weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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