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The Hardline / Re: HELP! MY CAST IS NUDE!!

« on: Mar 17, 2008, 03:41 pm »

Somewhere there is a thread about how one should deal with this on a personal level.
It do not recall seeing anything having to do with contracts or rules though.

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Question about - "No Sex Please, We're British"

« on: Mar 13, 2008, 08:55 pm »

By "hatch" do you mean?
A) shortened version of hatchet(a small axe type implement)
B) a small hinged door

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Overhead Mics

« on: Mar 13, 2008, 08:53 pm »

135 deg F
http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Products/WiredMicrophones/us_pro_mx202_ug

That's the maximum operating range for the element, the cable should be good for way more than that.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Wireless Headset

« on: Mar 10, 2008, 04:19 pm »

www.eartec.com...exactly what you're looking for.

Wow, that's stupid cheap!

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Wireless Headset

« on: Mar 08, 2008, 02:01 pm »

If you have wireless simplex two way radios, you can use this-
http://www.beltpack.com/ad913.html
One radio hooks in at the base station, but you can just use a standard two way ear piece and PTT mic on the other radios.

Price-
$325 from Springtree Media
http://springtree.net/catalog/production-intercom-wireless-icom-unterface-ad913-p-2000.html

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Calling from a moniter

« on: Mar 02, 2008, 03:48 pm »

With an analog system you should have almost no latency.
There would definitely be an advantage to using a split screen system.
IR on one side, conventional on the other side.

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Cast Gifts/Thank Yous?

« on: Mar 02, 2008, 12:24 am »

The cast and crew appreciate food, trust me.

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The Hardline / Re: Equity SMs: Running LX?

« on: Feb 29, 2008, 05:24 pm »

Might I inquire as to what the "few other things" are?

Life and office supplies.

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The Hardline / Re: Equity SMs: Running LX?

« on: Feb 28, 2008, 05:25 pm »

Thanks for all the replies.  You've definitely helped me shed some light on the subject.

Charlie, who let you in?
 

I'm glad you're learning to go right to the source when you need info.
This is place to be for information about stage management and a few other things.

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SMNetwork Archives / Re: Set Stuff for sale

« on: Feb 28, 2008, 05:22 pm »

You might try calling a few party rental places to see if they can use anything like this.
They look to be in excellent condition.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: i discovered the best SM/backstage shoes ever

« on: Feb 13, 2008, 03:05 pm »

I hit the jackpot the other day and found steel capped volleys! Black ones at that! I actually cannot describe how excited I was! A lot of places I work at have policies requiring tech'ies to wear steel caps as part of their OH&s and I usually make my crew where them regardless so now I can wear steel caps and still look cool!

Ehh....you've hit the classic issue right on the head.
Steel caps do not a safety shoe make.
The integrity of the whole shoe is much more important than just the caps.
Say something hits the edge of the cap and ends up on the material just behind it, if that material is thin and the object is sharp you are in serious trouble.
Thick leather(real or synthetic) and steel caps make a good safety shoe.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Business Cards

« on: Feb 12, 2008, 09:53 pm »

Equity's Director of Policy says no.

Which is the only logical policy, as impersonation would run rampant otherwise.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Business Cards

« on: Feb 11, 2008, 11:31 pm »

I got tempted to put a quote on the bottom at one point, or something like the AEA logo (which I don't think you can even use legally),

Does anybody know the answer to that? I can't find anything on the AEA website.

It is simply copyright.
You would need to ask for a release from the copyright owner.

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Sound effects

« on: Jan 29, 2008, 11:49 pm »

I record effects as a side job.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Fire extinguishers on the catwalks

« on: Jan 29, 2008, 11:48 pm »

Make sure they are in their proper brackets or approved cabinets.
http://www.ameraproducts.com/store/p/1122-Surface-Mounted-Fire-Extinguisher-Cabinet-Model-100.aspx
Type ABC Multi Chemical dry powder is what you should have.(inform someone if you see something else)
Check the gauge as frequently as you can remember.
Impeding the use of an extinguishing device will get you fined!