sam.henderson Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Hi, I am sure I saw a thread on this a while back but I can't seem to find it any where! So just wondered where hired (apart from Elstree and Richard Martin who only hire to TV and film) ChromaPanel's nad possibly ChromaDeck. Many Thanks, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb12345 Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Im not sure if they do it not but I think I recall Stage Electrics name being mentioned at the same time as ChromaPanel... but at the moment my memory isnt something to be trusted much :S Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baldwin Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 For Chromadeck you'll probably want to try Litestructures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcT Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 From what I recall, a "ChromaPanel" is the building block of a "ChromaDeck". Anyways, as Tom says - talk to litestructures about ChromaDeck. I think they do dry hire. Cheers, Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmath Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 AVC Productions in slough are the biggest stockholder of chroma panels in the uk after RML. Litestructures are also the only hirer of Chromadeck regards Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.henderson Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 OK Thanks everyone, I have sent off some emails and hopefully I will receive some replies on Tuesday when everyone returns from the Easter Break. Another question regarding ChromaPanels; How are they attached to the floor or surface?? My idea is to attach ChromaPanels to some steeldeck and use that as a sort of ChromaDeck equivalent because panels are easier to get hold of and cheaper afaik and also you can put legs on steeldeck to elevate up a bit. Do you think this is possible and a good idea?? Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmath Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 In chromadeck they are surrounded by aluminium extrusion cleverly making them into 2ft squares. To fix them to a surface they have m6 (I think) enabling you to fix them to a frame, or fit an eyebolt to hang. If you are going to do 'homemade' chroma deck beware that you will need to take the corners that hold the fronts on off to make them but together nicely, then you have the problem of the legs..... If you want chromadeck at height then you need to sit it on litedeck of a slightly lesser height for it to be flush with the rest of your stage. having done 2 shows where production wouldn't pay for chromadeck I can safely tell you that the aggro of doing it your self isn't worth the pittance you save doing it! regards tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinT Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Sam I used to work for Litestructures and was always using ChromaPanels and Decks The panels have holes in the back for fixing in the vertical you CANNOT stand on them If you are putting them on a steel deck then I would strongly suggest you use ChromaDecks - they are chroma panels enclosed in an aluminum frame with a perspex top you can walk/dance/jump on. They are 610mm square and are designed to sit on steeldeck/LiteDeck. They have adjustable feet for leveling and can bolt together. A row of 12 is about the max for handling, we tended to put webbing straps around the outside if used as a dancefloor to stop it. moving. As an aside remember that each chromazone controller operates upto 12 units so it's important to figure out your pattens and layout otherwise you can end up in trouble. Fast chases (say on an 8 x8 square going from the centre out ) can get out of sync as DMX can't keep up IF I can be of any further assistance let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.henderson Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 I didn't realise you couldn't stand on ChromaPanels- I swear I saw somewhere that they were fine to be stood on- never mind!! So that sort of throws my idea out of the window! So when you say each chromazone controller operates up to 12 units, do you even need these controllers if you are controlling them via DMX?? I really don't want to go down a seperate controller route on this sort of show! Also can you remember roughly how much a pannel was and roughly how much a deck was?? Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomLyall Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 It isn't a controler as such, more of a power supply. Very much the same idea as with scrollers. You give the chromazone DMX and power, set addresses and then run 'chroma'-cable to each of the panels. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.henderson Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 OK- Right so its like a Scroller PSU! Can you give each panel a DMX and control them Individually like that?? Guessing not from what I have heard so far. Another product I am looking at, at the moment which is very similar is the 'MultiLeds'. These were the people with the very impressive stand which was like a box of these things up on the top deck at PLASA '04. I can't seem to find anyone who hires them and there isn't much helpful info on there website either so any help would be gratefully received. Anyone know of any products similar to these two?? Thanks, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomLyall Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Indervidual control is possible. http://www.pulsarlight.com/ChromaRange.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.henderson Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 Thanks- Any other experiences with products mentioned would be more than appreciated! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinT Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Chroma zones use up to 46 channels dependent on mode but have inbuilt chases (the first 10 channels are for inbuilt patterns and dimming the following 36 are RYB on each deck. As I recall the Chroma Decks are £40 each but discounts can be done LiteStructures had 150 at last count Richard Martin has a ton of panels but is reluctant to hire outside the TV industry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
730 doors Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 you could use something like ClearDeck from lite structures whic has a clear perspex top on it which you can stand on and light it from beneath whith led battens or panels of your choosing. or if budget wont stretch to leds, you could use some gelled floods or pars and with some frost and colour mix the old fashioned way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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