Frost/Nixon, performing now through Saturday, February 17, 2018, features extensive use of media control systems to synchronize audio and camera/video devices. The central device in the video signal chain is the Extron 1616 AV composite matrix switcher. This device inputs five camera feeds (four fixed cameras and one mobile camera) into fourteen outputs (twelve televisions … Continue reading Show Control Case Study: Frost/Nixon at Strawberry Theatre Workshop
Category: Design
Stage Effects with QLab
I recently assisted Chris Walker with Holiday Inn at the 5th Avenue Theatre, where I set up a MIDI-controlled relay array for LED/solenoid valve effects in "Let's Say It With Firecrackers". As this was rented equipment from the Broadway production (Roundabout Theatre at Studio 54), the challenge was to do a bit of reverse engineering, as … Continue reading Stage Effects with QLab
Installation video wall control with QLab
Using QLab 3, Left Coast Mac programmed a continuous video wall controller for Axon's Seattle office lobby. Using event automation via AppleScript and OSC controls to control the startup, running, and shutdown of the video wall on a daily basis, the installation has been running continuously since summer of 2015. More here.
Make a texting applet for QLab and QDisplay
Make a texting applet for QLab and QDisplay – Created to solve the problem of verbal communication between a mix engineer and wireless engineer during performances. Using AppleScript, QLab and QDisplay, create a non-verbal communication method to allow the A2 to warn the A1 of wireless mic dropouts, and the A1 to acknowledge receipt without getting … Continue reading Make a texting applet for QLab and QDisplay