[SML] Thanks for previous input & seeking input on suitability of Elation FUZE WASH Z120s

[Steven Mclean]

Thanks for the tip!

On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 5:17 PM Riter, Andrew <andrew.riter at ubc.ca> wrote:

> On the Element, patch a channel as if there was a Z120 plugged in.
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> That should populate the encoders into the ML control window.
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> In the Settings of the Element, you should have the ability to program how
> far each “click” of the encoder moves the device.  (1 click = 5 deg, 10
> deg, 15deg).  At least, I can do that on my Ion.
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> Good luck.
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> *Andrew M. Riter*
> Assistant Technical Director, Head Lighting Technician
> Chan Centre
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> Phone 604 822 2372
> andrew.riter at ubc.ca
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> *From:* Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net> *On Behalf Of *Steven
> Mclean via Stagecraft
> *Sent:* Monday, October 23, 2023 1:00 PM
> *To:* Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net>
> *Cc:* Steven Mclean <stevenjmclean at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* [SML] Thanks for previous input & seeking input on suitability
> of Elation FUZE WASH Z120s
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> [*CAUTION:* Non-UBC Email]
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> Hey, thanks to everyone who provided advice over the last couple months as
> I work out the kinks in the lighting at the educational theatre that I now
> oversee at Grand View University in Des Moines Iowa.
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> Turns out that the 120 circuits in the theatre had nothing to do with
> dimmer doubling and everything to do to hooking circuits above 96 directly
> to dimmers 1 through 24.  I relabled the circuits on the catwalks to
> reflect that 97 was REALLY 1, & 98 was Really 2, etc...
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> The sockets in many of my Fresnel fixtures WERE toast.  I found
> replacements online and have had success replacing 6 of them so far.  I may
> have as many as 10 to 20 left to rehabilitate.
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> I also found that many of the sockets in the several S4 ellipsoidals had
> burning issues & replaced a couple of those so far as well.
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> However, what I really seek advice on is about the Elation FUZE Z120
> fixtures.  I am putting together a capital request (over $5000) for
> lighting and as you probably surmise from the inventory that I have
> related, our lighting situation is somewhat basic.  I DO have 6 ETC LINEARs
> & 2 ColorSource PARS (not sure what all can be done with just 2 of these),
> but our ability to isolate and highlight a variety of theatrical moments in
> a single play are limited by the current technology.
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> We have an ETC Element board with 2 DMX universes and I have experience at
> a small theatre in Florida with the FUZE WASH Z120s which were very handy
> for just the type of thing that I contemplate.
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> The first question revolves around the fact that that theatre only had a
> 10' grid & was something like 30' deep & 40' wide when in thrust.  My
> current theatre has a 16' grid, but only a 20'x 30 ' thrust playing area
> for the stage.  Frankly, I found that the throws in the first theatre were
> usually too shallow, but I wonder if the slightly steeper but still longer
> throws in my new space might be too much for the light output of the
> Z120s.  Thoughts
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> Also, since the ELEMENT doesn't have encoders, I wonder how arcane
> focusing these might be using the ML tab on the board.  (I have used the ML
> tab to select color for the Linears & the ColorSource PARs,  but didn't
> really see how focusing moving lights is accomplished.
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> Frankly, I am concentrating on the Z120s because of the current relatively
> low price which should allow me to source 6 or more on this request.  If
> others have any opinions of options or cautionary tales, I'd like to know.
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> Thanks,
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> Steven J McLean
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> 515-480-8461
> stevenjmclean at gmail.com
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> smclean at grandview.edu
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> designandtechtheatre.wordpress.com
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