Blackmagic multi-stage festival setup
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Blackmagic multi-stage festival setup

The Festival Experience from the comfort of your sofa!  Several years ago, I was part of a team responsible for the video production at the Beverly Folk Festival in the UK. The client’s request was simple: capture interviews with the artists post-performance and, if possible, some footage of the performances. With a talented crew of…

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Will we ever see modular ARM-based PC Components?

We may have some annoyed PC Building enthusiasts if not.  As I was wrapping up my post on completing my PC build, a thought struck me. How amazing would it be if PC building enthusiasts could purchase ARM-based components separately for their builds, instead of being limited to a single SoC (System on a Chip)?…

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Blackmagic multi-cam setup for permanent install

Event Rigging Series: Part 6  Exploring the use of Blackmagic gear for events has been off my radar for some time, as I’ve been focusing on the lighting side of things. Now, I’m delving into the necessary equipment for a permanent multi-camera installation. The goal is to create a straightforward setup, yet versatile enough to…

Large LED lighting rig

<![CDATA[n Rigging for events: Part 6  n Welcome to another edition of the Rigging for Events series. This time I’m going to be looking at how I would rig a larger venue using LED fixtures. If you’d like to view more posts in the Rigging for Events series then please check out the posts below….

A Busy couple of weeks

<![CDATA[n Birthdays, Driving and shopping   n Please excuse the short post this week but it’s been a bit manic and I’ve not been able to make much progress on either of the two posts I’m writing at the moment, stay tuned for those in the coming weeks.  n If you’re interested they are, a continuation…

A Garden make over

<![CDATA[n About a year ago, we moved into our new home, and it’s been a whirlwind of DIY projects ever since. n We kicked things off with a fresh coat of paint and began swapping out the old sockets and switches – well, mainly the switches. I still have a bag full of sockets waiting…

Theatre LED Lighting Rig

<![CDATA[n Rigging for events: Part 4  n Today, I’ll be extending my ‘accidental’ Rigging for Events series – though at this point, it’s less of an accident and more of a saga. For those eager to backtrack through this thrilling journey, my previous posts await your perusal right over here: n Today’s adventure takes me…

Go and Vote!

<![CDATA[n Today is a significant day for those in the UK, as it’s your opportunity to influence the next five years of our nation’s trajectory. It’s Polling Day, and your vote holds immense power. n You might feel that a single vote is inconsequential, or that it won’t prevent a particular party from winning. However,…