Followspot Basics - Stagehand 101 - Spotlight Cues & Controls

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Followspot Basics - Stagehand 101 - Spotlight Cues & Controls

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A quick walkthrough of the basic operation of a followspot for live productions. Veteran Stagehand Tim Ramsay talks about and demonstrates the basic functions of a spotlight and discusses interfacing with bands, tour LDs (lighting directors), and house LDs. A discussion of basic lighting cues for the spotlights and various settings and options. It's not just a matter of turning the light on and pointing it. It can be an intricate part of a concert or theatrical production.
The follow spot being demonstrated is a Strong Intl ( Phoebus ) Ultra Arc II long throw spot. It has adjustable optics to allow it to work for shorter throws as well as longer throws in larger venues.
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@AlanHamiltonAudio Жыл бұрын

This video features stagehand Tim Ramsay speaking about live production followspot operation basics. It's part of the Stagehand 101 series. A playlist of videos speaking directly to new and aspiring stagehands and techs. Or anyone, musician, actor, etc. wanting a little more insight. Stagehand 101 Playlist- kzfaq.info/sun/PLWtgwSNlxTjONNAuznRD7DyeojqxxpGv4 Patreon Page- www.patreon.com/AlanHamiltonAudio Facebook- facebook.com/groups/livesoundproduction

@oliverjones8856 3 ай бұрын

being called in as a spot operator, im usually an audio guy so this is super useful!! thank you

@jaysong.8398 5 ай бұрын

New to the industry. Didn’t get any formal training this I’m extremely appreciative of fellows like yourself sharing the wealth of knowledge and skill! Kudos

@AlanHamiltonAudio 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@geraldwatkins3543 Жыл бұрын

I haven't worked a large show in a long time. All of the major houses here in Pittsburgh went union when I got a public school teaching gig. Unfortunately, I dropped out of the game. I used to love climbing towers and running spot lights. I thought all of this would be automated and controlled by computers by now. Thanks for the videos.

@AlanHamiltonAudio Жыл бұрын

Well, there's definitely some automation out there these days with tracking and the like. There are also remote stations and monitors where the spot ops aren't actually sitting at or touching the physical light they are controlling. So all the spot ops can be in one room with their control station and coms, and not even in the same room as the lights!

@geraldwatkins3543 Жыл бұрын

@@AlanHamiltonAudio sweet.

@djabthrash Жыл бұрын

Great video

@FormulaOneLeclerc Жыл бұрын

Always informative. Thank you!

@AlanHamiltonAudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@huntercurry Жыл бұрын

Hi Al!

@AlanHamiltonAudio Жыл бұрын

Good morning Hunter! :)

@SF_Curious 10 ай бұрын

Is there one that can be controlled remotely with or without WiFi with its own remote control?

@AlanHamiltonAudio 10 ай бұрын

Yes, remote controlled followspots are definitely out there these days. While automated tracking is a thing too... there are definitely remotely operated followspots that still require operators too, and they still get cues from the LD and all of that, but the spot ops aren't physically hands on with the spotlight. They are in some room/area with coms and controllers. For lack of a better description, think of something along the lines of PTZ cams as far as call and control goes.