Category Archives: theater lighting

How to Buy Gaffers Tape…Does Price Impact Quality?

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Cathy Lombard

When Shopping for Gaffers Tape, Not All Gaffers Tape is Created Alike! At first glance all standard 2" rolls of black gaffers tape may look alike, but not all gaffers tape is created alike.  If you take a closer look and … Continue reading →

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Great New LED Fixtures Featured at NAB!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Cathy Lombard

Two NEW LED fixtures featured at NAB…that are also an excellent value…are from Mole-Richardson. Prices are starting to come down on the high end LED's.  These are a great example!   Mole-Richardson's NEW Vari-Mole LED 200W Variable Color fixture is … Continue reading →

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Creative Lighting Tips on a Budget: Chinese Lanterns | BarnDoor Blog

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Cathy Lombard

Are you are an experienced gaffer, lighting professional, set designer, or DP interested in lighting a tight area or looking to create a little extra accent lighting?  Are you new to product or event lighting and looking for simple, inexpensive, quality lighting tools without having to make … Continue reading →

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Creative Lighting Tips on a Budget: Chinese Lanterns and LiteGear’s LiteStix

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Cathy Lombard

Are you are an experienced gaffer, lighting professional, set designer, or DP interested in lighting a tight area or looking to create a little extra accent lighting?  Are you new to product or event lighting and looking for simple, inexpensive, quality lighting tools without having to make … Continue reading →

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The Chauvet Freedom LED Par Quad-4 IP…The Perfect Light to Dress Up Any Event!

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Cathy Lombard

  Need a simple, affordable, battery-operated, wireless RGBA color LED par event light?  Want to add a splash of color to an upcoming meeting, wedding, dance or trade show, for a more memorable event? The Chauvet Freedom LED Par Quad-4 IP is it!  At … Continue reading →

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How to Install Add a Tap or Add a Plug Male Electrical Connectors to Zip Cord

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Cathy Lombard

Need to run lightweight extension cords on a film, video or photo set?  Zip cord or lamp cord is 18/2 wire used for low wattage applications like a practical lamp or chinese lantern.  You can quickly make these cords with … Continue reading →

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LiteGear LiteMat 1 LED Panel 21 x 11.5 Inch Starting at $390.88

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Cathy Lombard

The LiteGear LiteMats are in stock and shipping now.  Available in hybrid (bicolor), tungsten and daylight and starting at just $390.88 for a 21"x11.5" LED panel.  Accessories are interchangeable thru out the line, including power supplies, dimmers, mounts and extension … Continue reading →

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Arri 150 Fresnel ON SALE Just $280.88

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Cathy Lombard

Special pre-NAB Arri Lighting SALE.  Get the Arri 150 Fresnel for just $280.88.  That's a 30% Savings.  Sale Ends April 20th.  The Arri 150 is a compact light fixture great for getting into tight places. With its 2" fresnel lens … Continue reading →

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Can’t Wait for NAB this Year. Many New LED Lights About to Be Released.

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Cathy Lombard

I can't wait for NAB this year.  There's a lot of new LED lights coming out that will be significant game changers.  The one I am most interested in is LiteMat by LiteGear.  I think it will have the same … Continue reading →

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Serious LED TV Studio Lighting Mole Richardson 250w Soft Light

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Cathy Lombard

The Mole Richardson 250W LED Soft Light is designed to match the output and spread as the original 1K Baby Soft Light.  Available in Tungsten or Daylight.  Need to replace existing lighting in a TV studio with energy efficient LED … Continue reading →

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