The first commercially available LEDs combined three base elements (gallium, arsenic, and phosphorus) to produce a dim red light when an electric current was passed through. It was not until the 1980’s that the evolution of LED technology took off at a furious pace. Today, LEDs find uses in a variety of applications and seriously … The post LED Lighting 101 appeared first on Productions Magazine ..read more

Carroll adds that it is important for directors or boosters purchasing lighting equipment for any venue to recognize there are two very important sides of this decision: the lighting itself and whatever will be used to control the lighting. He shares, “That’s always the difficult part. It isn’t hard to go out and buy a … The post Upping Your Game: Lighting and Special Effects appeared first on Productions Magazine ..read more

Sometimes the task seems overwhelming and complicated. Yet, providing the best auditorium for your students and classes, and staying on top of the return on your investments, is not that difficult, as long as your system is designed properly. If a system is designed well, you should be able to integrate new technology easily and … The post When Upgrading Performance Space, Don’t Leave Your Lighting In The Dark appeared first on Productions Magazine ..read more

When combined with your other design elements (actors, lighting, costumes, set, props, etc.), projections can expand your ability to tell your story, even if you don’t have state-of-the- art equipment in your booth. Using Vision, Passion, and Creativity to Compose Striking Images Take photography as an example: you can own the most basic and inexpensive … The post Creative Set Design for Summer Musicals appeared first on Productions Magazine ..read more