Entertainment Rigging
Discussing great performers to work with, unexpected hazards of the job, and the math involved in entertainment rigging.
- Safety and regulations when setting up.
- When safety equipment was optional.
- Close calls when rigging.
- Overcoming fear through gradual exposure.
- What a lighting director co-ordinates during the show.
- Greatest danger during event set up and where the safest spot is.
- Best job on the set up.
- How to recharge and what can help with focus.
- Managing your own focus and composure along with everyone on your team.
- Strange demands some artists have.
- Surprise meeting with your childhood hero.
- The ratio of job proficiency to communication skills.
Entertainment Rigging Terms
Rigging Bridle
- Steel aircraft cable hung between beams.
- Used to mount a chain hoist to lift lights, speakers, trusses etc.
- Adjust length by adding or subtracting links of deck chain.
- Cable is generally 3/8″ or 1/2″.
- 3/8″ breaking strength of 14,400lbs.
- 1/2″ breaking strength of 24,000lbs.
Deck Chain
- Chain with 3.75″ links.
- Working load limit between 12,000lbs to 15,000lbs.
Class III Harness
- Has 5 points of contact.
- Shoulders, waist, and legs.
- Dorsal d-ring to attach to fall arrest system.
Tensile Strength
- Amount of force material can withstand through stretching or pulling.
Breaking Strength
- Amount of force required to break a material through stretching or pulling.
Working Load Limit
- Amount of weight equipment can handle before breaking.
- 5 to 1 ratio in this episode.
- Can be between 4-10 to 1 ratio.