Twinseltown Theater - Page 51

As of right now, I've got everything BUT the projector running through it and it says 29 min. Of course, that number is only at idol. I imagine if the amps were making a heavy draw, the time would go way down.

I'm going to pick up an extension cord today so that the projector can be run to it. For now, I lost the benefit of the dedicated circuit for the PJ. I figure in a few years when this battery goes, I'll get a new one to protect the PJ only and use this (old) one for the rest of my rack (only providing surge protection and conditioning, not battery).

Is that a dig at how much useless drabble is on this thread?

Have some progress to report on the marquee. I have the main panel cut stained and mounted.



Installed four can lights (painted brown). Aesthetically they wash the columns and doors, but the main funtion is to light up the steps. They do a great job in both respects. I installed a double switch box (brown) on the back side of the right column with dimmer switches for the cans and the light that will backlight the sign. The photos don't do justice to the "drama" that the cans produce. Very happy with the results. Starting to impress myself.

Thanks again for the kind words. I don't post photos for the purpose of a pat on the back, but its still nice.

Brad, the column was turned so I could have access to the switches. Once wired, I spun it back in place.

Al, we've watched 3000 hours of movies during construction and should be 10's of thousands after!

JPA, I could use the supplement.

I don't have any lights in the stage itself. But I do have 5 cans in the soffit above the stage. Is that what you're asking?

On another note: I've been doing lots of research on concrete countertops. Pretty sure I'm going to give that a try in the theater. Cheaper than granite, has the same feel, and looks just as good. More to come.

Thanks for the link Al. I had not been there before. Several similar sites though. It doesn't seem all that difficult. I really like the highly polished finishes showing the aggregate. The concrete seems a bit more informal than granite while still keeping many of the qualities. Just the feel I'm after in the theater. I hope to get into the project this month.

Not sure I'm following your question?

Ding, I think I've found the letters I want to use, but have to figure out what the backdrop will be made of. I'll post a photo of the letters soon.

Ozzie, thanks man!

Scot, if you're looking for "the master", you've come to the wrong place. I'm not sure I'm following your problem? If it's regarding the length of an HDMI run, I have used a 50' cable with no problems whatsoever. I currently am using a 30'. Can't speak for 80'. Seems to be longer than most any I've heard of. Sorry I can't help more than that.

J, thanks again! Tonight we'll be watching "Revenge of the Sith" and surely some football through the weekend.

Nothing happening construction wise. Been playing with XBMC and getting my Harmony better integrated in the system. Still intend to do the concrete counters, but have been too busy to get into it.

Had a new friend from the Klipsch forum come up last week to demo the DTS10's. Two comments he had. One, he felt a lack of mid bass. Two, he said during the Flight of the Phoenix demo clip, "I can feel my organs twisting". Is that good?

Have a great weekend everyone. I'm taking my boys out to Road Atlanta tomorrow for "Petite LeMans". Looking forward to it.