si_cole Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Hi, First off let me say, I hate using mirrorballs but thats just a personal thing I have a mirrorball (approx 9" diameter) that the producer wants to put above the audience to give the effect of being in a disco (audience holds about 300 so not very big). I have experimented with various locations for the two spots which are down on the floor to give the best angle for reflection. However, I am not getting the right effect. What's the best place to site a mirror ball and associated spots? TIASi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadhippy Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I like it on the celling in the middle of the audiance, lit from sevral sources at diffrent angles,however the correct way is to use sevral 100 movers to just light the mirror ball as it decends slowly whilst opening to reaveal another inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kid Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 If its to go over the audience then what about around the front of the audience row 1/2 and have the spot (what sort pf spot pin or normal double lense?) on the FOH bar pointing at the lower side of it.ORif you have some verticle bars have the ball in the same place but use these. I really want to use some pictures to show what I meen but I cant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_b Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 If you can, don't put it over the audience, which is effectively behind them, but put it where they can see it. The, when it's lit, with a little haze if possible, it will become more obvious. If you can, swap it for a bigger one (18" for example) they're dirt cheap from places like CPC anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Ideally, a position INFRONT of the audience is there for higher visibility, as said. If this is possible, then you can proceed to light from the front - like, two Profiles at a 45° Angle to the mirror ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Definitely try to get a larger ball, like minimum 24". For best light source other than movers, try low-voltage 500W beamlights - they make great ring-shaped reflections! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djbarryblue Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I Hate mirror balls too! you think 1 is bad we have 8 14" mirror balls in our panto!5 get flown in to the audience ! we are just using a mixture of pin spots with black wrap round them and zoom profiles irised right down! I have to say for as much as I hate mirror balls for the 15 second wow factor effect it works a treat ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V*L Ben Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 I Also hate mirror balls, but I actually find that a mirror ball in fornt of the audience with the lanterns at about the same height or lower. Thats what works the best for me, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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