ojc123 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I went to see Les Miserables yesterday in London. I'd finally given in and wanted to see what the fuss is about. Obviously very popular and a good show, but I still don't see what all the fuss is about. Loved the set, lighting and sound though. Javert's suicide was a brilliant bit of theatre and the lighting effect was inspirational. They had follow spots which were very subtle and gave a beautiful effect. They looked like a smaller version of a WW2 searchlight. Can anyone tell me what type of fixture it was? Is there is a smaller version? I've tried to Google but it's hard when one doesn't know what to search for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Les Mis is spotted with beam lights, I don't know which exact model but Reich Vogel are popular for spotting, along with the older Strand models back to the Patt 750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojc123 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 That's the thing! Thanks. I have huge gaps in my knowledge of lighting kit. That's one gap that's a bit smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 David Hersey is the original Lighting Designer for 'Les Miserables' and used the DHA Digital Beamlight as a follow spot for many of his shows, so could be that. I think that they use a lamp similar to an R&V, a 24V 500W crown silvered lamp. One of the models had a scroller fitted to the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Les Mis at the Queens uses R&V beamlights as followspots. I have to admit to a fondness for beamlight followspots - they have a beautiful subtlety and softness (in terms of the general quality of their light, not just the edge of the beam) to them when used well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroneousblack Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Seeing as this is in the "Next Generation" section, and will be read by people who won't have seen the show. Maybe you should have put "spoilers alert" before telling everyone what happens to one of the major characters! Just saying like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojc123 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Wise words. Sorry about that, I never gave it a thought. If a Moderator would add that to the topic title that would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Wise words. Sorry about that, I never gave it a thought. If a Moderator would add that to the topic title that would be helpful.Or you could edit your original message to remove that which shouldn't be there.CheersGerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Or you could edit your original message to remove that which shouldn't be there. Probably not possible at this stage due to the time-out on editing posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Or you could edit your original message to remove that which shouldn't be there. Probably not possible at this stage due to the time-out on editing posts.Wasn't aware there was a time out.How long is the time out?CheersGerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbuckley Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 How long is the time out? I believe the correct terminology is "not very long" :) Its OK for fixing the howlers you only notice after pressing post, but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojc123 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 I tried to edit it at the time. It had timed out. I suspect it may also time out if someone replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbuckley Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 They looked like a smaller version of a WW2 searchlight. The first theatre I ever witnessed used these exact fixtures as followspots. The (then) beautiful Brooklands Bowl in New Plymouth. The followspots were at the back of the natural amphitheatre. They worked a treat, with the op having gels about two foot square, hung on the front of the lamp, changed manually. Movement by cranking handles. Carbon arc. Fabulous. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7464968728_3cd397db0c_z.jpg The Seekers concert, Bowl of Brooklands (February 1968). credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erroneousblack Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I tried to edit it at the time. It had timed out. I suspect it may also time out if someone replies. Well we know best for next time. Now of to see Zero Dark Thirty, so don't tell me if anyone dies in that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Well we know best for next time. Now of to see Zero Dark Thirty, so don't tell me if anyone dies in that! As Stephen Fry said at the BAFTAs last night I went to see "Zero Dark Thirty" not knowing quite what to expect, having not seen the previous 29 episodes in the "Zero Dark" franchise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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