43 episodes
Circuit and Gear Creative Conners, Inc.
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5.0 • 21 Ratings
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Join Gareth and Mike as we chat about the technology used in scenic automation. We dive into machine design, programming, and electronics, and how all that stuff can be used on stage to bring motion into live performances. We also might take an occasional detour to talk about other interesting gadgets.
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Episode 43 - Big Changes
Christian is back on the show to talk about big new features that are coming to both the next iteration of Stagehand motion controllers and Spikemark software. And then we talk a lot about cameras too.
Fixing the Cue Grid in Big Show Mode
Extending the Stagehand motion controller for load cells
Adding dedicated cross-groove detection inputs to the Stagehand
Improved jogging
Addressable E-Stops
Falling down the camera rabbit hole
Mirrorless vs DSLR
Nikon, Sony, Fuji options
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Episode 42 - Austerity Measures
Mike is back joining Gareth to talk about:
Training with the Trainee
Mike’s new video training series
Austerity measures in the shop to conserve costs and carry on
This one gets a little salty in spots, especially in the blooper reel. You’ve been warned. -
Episode 41 - Creation of Trainee
Kody and Gareth get excited about the launch of Trainee (a new educational kit for scenic automation) and discuss its genesis in detail.
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Episode 40 - Big Show Mode
Kody & Gareth dive deep, really deep, on new development work inside Spikemark to make it better to use on large shows with many axes.
Problems:
- Cue grid side-scrolling
- Slow loading
- Jogging
- Facility vs production needs
Solutions
- New cue sheet
- Jog screen
- Filtering and tagging
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Episode 39 - Meet Bridget and our West Coast Office
Bridget Katzanek joins Gareth this month to chat about her new role heading up the Creative Conners West Coast Rental Office. Though we’re still bumbling around amidst the COVID pandemic shutdown, listen in to meet Bridget and learn about our Los Angeles rental operation!
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Episode 38 - Brady Bunch of Automation
We’ve got a gaggle of automation junkies this month on the show. Join Steve, Zep, Mike, Harry, Christian, and Gareth as we talk about how we’ve been bumbling through the pandemic work-wise. The past 4 months have been adventures in broadening horizons as the live events have been shut down. We’ve been working on new designs for the eventual re-opening, and new products for new markets. What have y’all been up to?
Customer Reviews
Entertaining backstage talk
Anyone who has any interest in what goes on backstage will find these guys very entertaining even when they get pretty technical.
Great for the automation nerd...
Gareath & Royal allow you a hugh peak behind the curtain in how (& why) they do stage automation. As they talk about things, they don't "dumb it down" nor do they "techno-babble" the process, allowing the listen to understand what they are discussing regardless of their background. The only unfortunate thing is they are very busy, but I look forward to each time I see a new episode in my podcast feed. Thanks for the great podcast!
Lunch Table
Its just like sitting around the lunch table with these guys. Great conversation and lots of information, you will defiantly learn a thing or two.