 Chris Stuba, former LD for ZZ Top (currently freelancing as an LD) was once calling followspots at a show. One of the followspots was brighter than the other, and it was too late to adjust them. But he wanted the stronger of the two on the lead singer, so he asked the two followspot ops to change positions. Out of the corner of his eye, he just happened to notice each of them get up and walk over to the other followspot. That wasn't what he had in mind.
To continue reading other stories about calling followspots and LD Chip Monck's recommendations for preparing to call followspots, click here.
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 Larry Grenzicki wrote: "I was watching a video that had some rehearsal footage in it. At the end of the song the director called for an 'umbrella fade.' The entire stage went to black except for a special on the star. After the stage had gone out except for the special, then the director called the blackout. Is this a new term I hadn't heard of or is that call unique to that director? It looked good." To read how LD Stefan Graf (formerly LD for Grand Funk Railroad, currently owner of Illuminarc and Fantasee Lighting), click here. |
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Some days it doesn't pay to get out of bed
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 Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right? Then you'll appreciate this comedic segue featuring Arthur Max calling followspot cues on an old Pink Floyd show, animated by Cliff Port and produced by Simone Kay. To watch the video, click here. |
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