Author Archives: Alexander D Carney

UNIT/DIMMER/CHANNEL Explanation Slides

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTsM7i-CPhggGc2XeQlQwgDvtQj22XOBv881borYCe2zJ0ULgKADXWEx7Van_bbOEOoQivaVDYp1P5x/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

CONCERT RIGGING

A short video that details basic concert electrics rigging techniques

There’s a ton more to this but EVERY hand MUST know this at bare minimum

OLD DOG HANGS LIGHTS

Very experienced hand hangs lights. SALTY!!!

Old dog, old tricks

How to Hang an ERS (Ellipsoidal Reflecting Spotlight)

Very cool video that makes it VERY clear how to go about putting a Leko on a pipe.

RIGGING AN ELECTRIC

This is an excellent, step-by-step guide about how to rig an electric.

Rigging-An-Electric-Checklist

INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING

Stage lighting creates effects, focuses attention, and tells stories

This section introduces you to the discipline of stage lighting. We’ll cover the following:

What is Light?
How To Measure Light
Light and Electricity
Basic Electrical Theory
What is Color?
Basic Color Theory
- Additive Lighting Mixing
- Subtractive Light Mixing
Instruments
Cable
Consoles/Control
System Overview
Safety
Basic Lighting Design