Lighting & Effects

[stevmac1]

We (i) operate 2 tripods with 8 cans each on either side of stage,a little forward of the speakers. I like the idea of backighting. 

This is all controlled via a foot switch and two dimmers linked together.

Is there a way to use the cans on tripods behind us, and some sort of wash in front?

I'd like to continue to control it from stage. Can they (wash) be set to slowly change and fade from color to color?

steve

[StratGuy22]

I'd think so. Put them on either side of the drummer. Are they controlled by the same foot switch? Do they have any sort of built in chase setting?

[stevmac1]

Same footswitch. They fade from scene to scene, sometimes I have them chase.

[StratGuy22]

Should work out fine then!

[BillESC]

What kind of cans and what kind of dimmers?

[stevmac1]

Par 56 cans. Pretty nice. Colored bulbs, No gels.

ADJ T20F w/ foot pad.

steve

[BillESC]

I'd suggest ditching the gear you are currently using and picking up a couple LED Pars and small controller.  You'll have a much more interesting and varied presentation, draw less power and create little to no heat.

I'm also curious, you stated you have Par 56's with colored bulbs.  I've never seen a Par56 bulb that is colored.  Could you possibly have Par 38's?

[stevmac1]

Bill,

The bulbs are GE 85w flood. Maybe the cans are 38's.

If I went your way, could it still be controlled by the footswitch?

[BillESC]

Yes, you could use a midi note foot switch to access scenes and chases in the controller.

[Mutha Goose]

If you decide to follow Bill's advice (and I would second his advice) and go with LEDs, there are a ton of solutions that allow you to control the show from the stage with foot pedals (I've been doing it for years). Essentially the only limiting factor will be your imagination... and maybe your wallet

[stevmac1]

I think I'll do LED for backlight and leave the cans in front.

What's the difference between a Colorstrip and a ColorRail? Besides fifty bucks retail?

steve

[BillESC]

The Colorstrip has the colors of diodes arranged in blocks, this is good for eye candy as it makes chases and sequences interesting to look at.  

The Colorrail has the diodes distributed evenly across the strip.

[stevmac1]

Thank you Bill, you are aways helpful.

steve

[stevmac1]

And if I do a couple ColorStrips for back light what colors would be good for front lighting?
Should I plan on leaving them (the cans in front) static or some sort of chase or fade?
steve

[BillESC]

What kind of music do you play?

[stevmac1]

Modern rock covers.

[BillESC]

I'd gel one from each side in a Bastard Amber, another pair in a hot pink and a third pair in a blue.  That would give you a lot of "looks."