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

    • Full-frame or APS-C


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

    • Theatre vs Show

Pre-release screenshots

These features may never ship as shown, but you can visualize some of what we’re discussing on the show.

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?

Episode 37 - Crossing the streams with Ethan Gilson

This weeks episode we dive, (or is it move?) into the world of automation with Gareth and Ethan Gilson. We discuss the differences between traditional rigging and automation, how it's implemented, and how and when it can be a useful tool.

https://creativeconners.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Scenic-Automation-Handbook-Gareth-Conner/dp/1138850276

https://www.amazon.com/Automated-Performer-Flying-State-Art/dp/081535214X

http://entertainmentriggingservices.com/podcast.html