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[Matt Johnson]

I was thinking a scanner might be a lot easier to mount and less expensive.  But I wouldn't go with a DJ-Scan or any ultra low-end scanner.  Those do not move smoothly enough for a spot application, in my opinion.

[Duane Massey]

Depending upon your budget there are any number scanners that would probably work for you. Do not get the DJ Scan! Consider the following fixtures (in no particular order):

ADJ Scan250 Deluxe
ADJ Peformance Scan (similar to Scan250, but has rotating gobos and a separate shutter/dimmer channel)
Chauvet Intimdator 2.0
Martin SCX 600

The above are all halogen lamp fixtures.

ADJ AccuScan
Chauvet Q-Scan250

Both are 250w discharge lamps.


One of the keys to movement can also be the controller. 8-bit motors are not as smooth as 16-bit, but the joysticks on most controllers really suck. If you are using a controller that allows the use of sliders, practice using these. Once you get the hang of it, the "live" response will be much faster and smoother. Of course, YMMV....

[Bobby Welliver]

We have installed hundreds of moving heads and have always either used aluminum o-clamps or heavy duty c-clamps. Make sure to put a safety cable on fixtures you are hanging, it only takes one bad time to feel the pain from not doing so.

Bobby

[brian dunard]

Say I wanted to mount a design spot 250 on top of an 8' tall piece of truss with base plate.  Are there any tricks to getting it up there without a ladder?

[Karl P(eterson)]

Use scafold?

Karl "I'll get my coat" P