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Kim Guibord

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Blinders
« on: May 26, 2015, 07:53:02 AM »

Where can I find Blinders, Not interested in the led models, I am looking for the old school type.
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Re: Blinders
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2015, 12:25:19 PM »

Rent? Buy?


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Kim Guibord

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Re: Blinders
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2015, 08:11:46 PM »

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Buy
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Re: Blinders
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2015, 08:14:31 PM »

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Re: Blinders
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2015, 12:03:40 AM »

As an Audiance member I hate blinders. It destroys the show for me.
Sun glasses and earplugs do not a pleasant indoor experience make.

The blinders that seem to be popular in the stage set are the worst. They make it so you cannot see the act you paid to see.

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Re: Blinders
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2015, 09:43:38 AM »

As an Audiance member I hate blinders. It destroys the show for me.
Sun glasses and earplugs do not a pleasant indoor experience make.

The blinders that seem to be popular in the stage set are the worst. They make it so you cannot see the act you paid to see.

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I tend to agree, although there are some times when they're appropriate. They're a useful way to finish off a set and hide the musicians leaving the stage, and you can get some cool silhouette effects with them

For the most part, they're over used though!
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Re: Blinders
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2015, 05:51:16 PM »

As an Audiance member I hate blinders. It destroys the show for me.
Sun glasses and earplugs do not a pleasant indoor experience make.

The blinders that seem to be popular in the stage set are the worst. They make it so you cannot see the act you paid to see.
I tend to agree, although there are some times when they're appropriate. They're a useful way to finish off a set and hide the musicians leaving the stage, and you can get some cool silhouette effects with them

For the most part, they're over used though!
 
I know you're probably not looking to get opinions on whether blinders are appropriate or not, but I agree with the others.  Audiences typically don't like bright lights in their eyes!  When I use blinders (which is rarely), it's only once or twice over the entire course of the show, and usually as part of a special effect (AC/DC Cannon Salute for example).  As far as what to get, of course others have already pointed you to dedicated blinders, though to help save inventory I just use banks of Par 38s in the quantity that available power allows.  Hope this helps!
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Re: Blinders
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2015, 10:53:34 AM »

 
I know you're probably not looking to get opinions on whether blinders are appropriate or not, but I agree with the others.  Audiences typically don't like bright lights in their eyes!  When I use blinders (which is rarely), it's only once or twice over the entire course of the show, and usually as part of a special effect (AC/DC Cannon Salute for example).  As far as what to get, of course others have already pointed you to dedicated blinders, though to help save inventory I just use banks of Par 38s in the quantity that available power allows.  Hope this helps!
I am not a fan of blinders myself, But 2 of my Client's have requested them, So I do not care if the rest of the forum likes them or not, My question was were can I find them.
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Re: Blinders
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2015, 12:14:21 PM »

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Re: Blinders
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2015, 01:36:56 PM »

For giggles, an early mention of blinders.
http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/gear/pa/lighting.html

funny that you linked this, cos seeing the who's lighting guys name there, i have worked alongside roger searle a couple of time in recent years. he's a great guy. learnt a lot of tips and tricks from him...IMO you can never learn enough tips and tricks...
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