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As to a stage - I think it is a great idea. You might even want to consider a couple of different levels on the stage.

James



Thanks James, I have been giving the stage more thought, I think I am going to make 4 ft by 4 ft stages and put them on wheels, with a device to tightly connect to sections together to make a 4X8 ft stage. This would provide the versatility of having a semi-permanent stage and the ability to move it out of the way if needed.

I am also thinking of mounting two of the background lights (with 30 in umbrellas), one on each side, from the ceiling on black iron pipe but the power pack would be on the ground for access. I would also have two other background lights (with 30 in umbrellas) to use on the ground if needed; plus the main (in softbox), fill (umbrella or solo light, and hair (snooted, when needed),total of 7 lights. Because I will use multiple power packs, I can easily turn off and turn on various light setups. I would primarily use the multiple background lights for high-key background effects.

I know this sounds very complicated and not possible with active animals but my plan is to really have this very simple with "more or less" permanent light setups that only need to be switched on or off. Of course the main and fill may also occasionally need vertical adjustments. All lights will be operated on slaves except the fill, which will be radio controlled.

Any thoughts?

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