DIY Stage Lighting?
noodles This may seem like an odd idea. I’m in a trio and we’ve got this idea to make a stage lighting system. At this point, hiring or training a lighting technician is not an option. Another advantage to this project is that it’s portable and we can use it anywhere such as community centers, halls, etc. where kids of all ages can go and do not already provide adequate lighting. I know exactly what I want, but maybe someone here can shine some light on the situation. My system consists of two parts, the controller and the rig. The controller will be a flat pad with on/off switches. Think Dance Dance Revolution or the giant piano in the movie Big. The difference is that those are momentary switches and I want toggle action. The controller will basically be a floor mat I can activate with a tap of my foot. I will look silly… at the expense of great showmanship. The “rig”… right now… my idea is to have a rubber strip that lines the edge of the stage. The strip contains strings of n
