samcoombes Report post Posted January 16, 2006 Hi Guys I'm looking for tips on the best way to light a cyc.... Basically we use lots of Pars with scrollers, or Mac 300's when we can afford to hire them in :-D I'm just after some advice on how to get a nice, even spread on the cyc.... It's only 4m High and 9m Wide, but I can never get a nice, even spread :-( Any pics would help too! Moderation: Moved to Venues and Events forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Report post Posted January 18, 2006 The problem with using any light source which generates a conical beam of light is that when you point it down the cyc you end up with a tapered area of light which gets wider top to bottom (if top lit). That's why in theatre or tv we use proper cyc floods. For the size you have I guess you don't have much room around the cyc. If you must use the sources you have then you could try having an equal number top and bottom you should be able to even out the spread. The beams will need to overlap. Warning - very bad ascii art follows.... O O ^ ^ -------/-----//-----/---Top of Cyc / // / / // / / // / / // / ---/-----//-----/-------Bottom V V O O where O is your light soure and ---------------- is the top and bottom of the cyc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samcoombes Report post Posted January 20, 2006 ah isee, i'll give that a try! I've never heard of Cyc floods - whats the difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Soemthing like these... http://www.strandarchive.co.uk/lanterns/nocturne.html ...they use a linear lamp (just like your typical outdoor security light) and have a reflector that is shaped to distribute the light evenly down a cyc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
