6 Tips for Creating a Successful Light Plot for Your Stage Production
Lighting a stage can be a daunting task, but with a little planning and creativity, you can create a lighting plot that enhances your production and sets the mood for your audience. Here are some tips for creating a good light plot: 1. Start with a blank canvas Before you start adding lights, it’s important […]
9 Film Lights Showing up on Sets in 2022
There is no shortage of lighting fixtures on film sets. Everywhere you turn, there are lights. It’s hard to walk on a set and not see a bunch of HMIs hanging out, or SkyPanel S60s everywhere, but with LED technology taking off, we’re seeing a lot of new lighting fixtures entering the scene. Here are […]
Installation – Magnum Upgrades Studio for Weather Group Studio 1C Espanyol
Weather Group Television LLC Studio 1C Espanyol Studio in Marietta, Georgia, was in need of a complete overhaul of its studio space. With the help of gear from ETC and LitePanels, we were able to create an updated studio. The Weather Group removed all of the existing fixtures in 1C Espanyol Studio. Magnum designed this […]
Install – Converting Small Studio Space for Strong Automotive Merchandise
Strong Automotive Merchandise out of Birmingham, AL called us to take a look at a small studio space they were using. The existing small studio consisted of a couple of old daylight Litepanels and a couple of Kino Flo Fluorescents plugged directly into outlets and switched on by breakers. We were able to convert the […]
Martin MAC Ultra and PXL have Arrived in Atlanta – Now in Rental Stock at Magnum
The wait is finally over. The new Martin MAC Ultra Performance and MAC Aura PXL are now in rental stock and ready to head out to your next gig. MAC Ultra Performance The MAC Ultra Performance has raised the bar for extremely bright moving lights and features benchmark output across the zoom range, a true […]
Three-Point Lighting for Non-Studio Productions: Is it really possible?
A lot changes when you step outside of a controlled studio setting. As a lighting professional, what you notice immediately is that you have less control over the ambient light sources around you — whether the production takes place indoors or outdoors. If you’ve ever struggled to force a traditional three-point lighting setup to work, […]
Adding Ambience – Using Fog and Haze on Stage
When you want to add a sense of eeriness, wonder, or magic to a stage production, fog and haze can be great options. They let you alter the look of any scene to create certain types of ambiance and make specific lighting effects easier to achieve. However, using fog and haze machines effectively can be […]
Using LED Pixel Tape on Stage – What You Need to Know
LED pixel tape is incredibly versatile. When you’re designing your stage lighting, it can be an incredibly powerful tool to have available. It provides you with far more options than classic fixtures you would use for a basic show. That makes LED pixel tape a magnificent supplement to include in your light installation if you […]
Managing Your Light and AV Installation: A How-To Guide
When you’re preparing for a production, managing your light and audio/video (AV) installation is usually a big undertaking. Not only do you need the right fixtures in the proper places, but you also have to tackle cable management, labeling, controllers, and much more. Luckily, managing your light and AV installation doesn’t have to be challenging. […]
Cable Management – The Best Tools for Keeping Your Lighting, Audio, and Video Cables in Order
When you’re working on a production, cable management is crucial. Not only does it help you stay organized, ensuring you know exactly where each line is running at a given moment, but it’s also critical for safety. When cables aren’t properly secure, they can be hazardous. A person may trip on a loose cable on […]
