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 The first two floors of one historic building in Macon, GA were opened April 1, 2005 as the Georgia Children's Museum. It is the vision of Dr. Thomas Glennon, the executive Director of the Mid-State Children's Challenge Initiative. The basement of the museum was to house hands-on exhibits for children to learn about theatre in different cultures with a black box theatre playing center to the exhibits. There were two predominant lighting challenges on this project. First, Barbizon was to create lighting positions without interfering with the acoustics. Second, was integrating a system with a single control interface that would provide exemplary lighting for current exhibits while allowing for growth with future renovations. Plans were made to layout lighting for the first two floors of the museum with the ability to upgrade as additional floors are completed. Barbizon Atlanta's Systems Integrator, Amy Lee, used WYSIWYG by Cast Software to create the final renderings of the project. Because of acoustical issues, the black box theatre could have no rigging attached to the ceiling structure. Barbizon turned to Total Structures Inc. who designed a truss system which attached to the walls of the theatre and allowed for a pipe grid to be constructed within the truss members. The project was turned over to Barbizon's Project Manager Rob Dillard, who was responsible for insuring the measurements of the space were exact and that the truss would fit once delivered to the space. ETC dimming and control were used for the blackbox, as well as the exhibit areas along with a substantial theatrical fixture package consisting of Source IV Ellipsoidals, Selecon Acclaim Fresnels and Martin Mac250's. The basement and first floor exhibits are lit with 2-circuit Global track and downlights provided by Electrol Engineering. In addition, Selecon Ardiis fixtures mounted on track are used to provide highlights and patterns throughout the exhibit areas. Barbizon was asked to integrate all exhibit lighting for current and future renovations into one control system. There are keyed entry stations at every stairwell, Portable LCD plug-ins at every level and an LCD touchscreen control station located in the security room which can access any light on any level of the museum.  One of the more eye catching parts of the museum is its outer sidewalk. Memorial bricks were laid in six plots across the front walk. Centered in each plot are two Color Kintetics iColor Tiles which are controlled by Light System Manager software. Programming of the iColor Tiles, as well as control system configuration for the entire museum was done by Barbizon Atlanta's Field Service Technician, Geoff Will.
With four additional floors left to renovate, Barbizon provided a complete lighting system which not only serves the immediate needs of the Georgia Children's Museum, but will also serve its future needs. Pathway has been left to accommodate upper floors and the control system is more than capable of handling the needs of those floors as they are completed.
ETC recently expanded their line of products to include the Smart Line dimming and control products. These products are more affordable to smaller venues, without sacrificing any of the ETC trademark for quality products.
 The SmartFade is a two-scene preset board. This is a compact console with serious built in power. Take it to a job or make it your back-up board in a DMX system. Available in three configurations, SmartFade gives you big ETC lighting control quality at a compact price. Easy to use, powerful to play with - including a rich special-feature set when you need it. You don't have to be a lighting professional to use SmartFade.
Smartbar is familiar dimming technology with a host of operational features such as distributing your dimmers wherever you want them throughout your venue. 
 ETC's SmartModule combines a proven dimmer design with portable packaging to provide yet another economical Smart Solution. Available with either six 1200W dimmers or four 600W dimmers, SmartModule comes in a convenient convection-cooled package, with your choice of output connectors. An integrated control module includes local control capabilities and 20 pre-programmed chases for unattended operation. Each dimmer curve may be changed at the control module, which also provides a DMX in and thru Connector.
 SmartPack Portable Pack is the simple-to-use dimming solution for small entertainment events, school and church productions, or road show applications. SmartPack does DMX, RDM, and SmartLink architectural control using the optional rack-mounted SmartLink Station Power Module and LinkPower Supply. Plug in the SmartFade lighting console for easy programming, let SmartPack run on its own, or access the 32 built-in Presets and internal sequencer remotely via SmartLink button stations. With a wide range of output options and multilanguage capability as standard options.
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Rololight Softbox - lighting that you can roll up. Unlike conventional light sources consisting of fluoresent tubes installed on a panel or in a case, Rololight Softbox is a flexible module using fluorescent T5 type tubes. This portable, compact system can be rolled up or folded, and can be separated into as many units as the module contains, making it easy to carry and to integrate lighting into many different environments. It is both lightweight and sturdy. Made of extruded PVC, each section links together by a PVC rod. Its energy consumption is negligible. Each ballast draws only .28 amps from a conventional power source. This improved version is designed as an integral upgrade to digital video and photography technologies. Rololight Softbox Shortcut offers new features and improved accessories, including a stainless steel sliding fixture and a 6" spigot adapted for use in conventional studios as well as the most highly specialized TV and film studios.
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Matthews new Camera Dolly provides a very stable camera platform on which you can mount tripods, bazookas, or even sit with a Steadicam. All this without track and the ability to make a 6" diameter circle creates an innovative camera point of view. The applications are varied. It can be used as a camera platform (with or without track), in studio or on location, as an equipment hauler, and for the truly adventuresome, between takes as a racing vehicle. The Doorway Dolly is very cost effective when compared to the costs of renting a camera dolly. Also, other camera dollies do not have the flexibility of wheels or track. The versatility is unmatched in the studio or on location! See the video on the Camera Dolly on the Matthews website.
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As lighting designers and specifiers continue to seek out application-specific LED lighting solutions that meet aesthetic challenges, ColorGlo is a brand that is gaining attention. It offers integration flexibility, ease of design and cost effectiveness. Designed and manufactured by California-based J&J Electronics Inc., the ColorGlo line is presently being incorporated into designs and installed in a wide range of public venues, commercial and industrial sites, as well as in casinos, clubs, theaters and touring set designs. Click here for more details, along with specific applications and systems solutions.
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DMX over Cat 5 Cable is becoming more prevalent in the entertainment lighting industry. When using DMX over Cat 5, keep in mind that there is no standard pin-out and DMX over Cat-5 can only travel up to 300'* before the signal is repeated while DMX signal through DMX cable can travel up to 1500' before being repeated. Whichever cable you choose, always remember to terminate!
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Did you know NO job is too small?!....At Barbizon, we work with budgets of all sizes. Our job is to ensure you get the best products for your application. It is a priority at Barbizon to give each project the attention and professionalism it deserves! Check out our installations at www.barbizon.com.
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