Thank you for covering laser safety regs and usage. Yes, X-Lasers is the best place to get started, for the lowest investment. Great professional laserists, great projectors, and great low prices.
I am looking to do some sort of laser box setup for a dancer to be positioned in the middle for a brief moment in a set of choreography. The stage would be dark during this segment so it would not need to cut through another light source (hopefully meaning I wouldn't need to apply for a variance). Would something like this be possible? If so, what lasers would be recommended for this kind of effect
Any laser over the basic Chauvet/ADJ/Blizzard branded lasers is going to require a variance. And of course, with the cheaper lasers the control isn't great - it's often difficult to get smooth transitions, etc. Don't be afraid of a variance, it's not that hard, something like the LaserCube might be up your alley. Or a rental laser. The variance process will also help you learn how to use the laser safely, in particular when firing it near performers.
Depends upon what "setup" means. Is it a one-off photo shoot, a public event or an ongoing permanent situation? What is a "laser box"? If that's the shape of the scanned laser effect, then you're going to need multiple laser projectors & long, thin mirrors, as well as fog to illuminate the scanned beam and some strategically positioned flood lighting to illuminate the dancer. I would recommend finding a local lighting company to advise and direct you to a laserist, who can help with your project and perhaps rent you the laser equipment you'll need. BR😎
How far away could i set the lasers so i can point them in the crowd and it doesnt harm their eyes or phone cameras ? Or this is just dangerous ? I'm asking for a buget 4 W laser from aliexpress.
Hey thank you for the clarification . I bought the x laser caliente recently but only use it for home use (hobby) and not for clubs, renting, or anything like that. I just do shows here in my home for friends and family. I shouldn't have to require one correct?
Correct. Personal usage, within your own home and family is entirely your personal responsibility and liability. So, a variance is not required. But, as soon as you involve others, then you are making yourself vulnerable to being sued for blinding someone. Perhaps a signed release of responsibility doc, like those before boarding onto carnival thrill rides, would be advised.🙄 Either way, safety training and precautions are still important. These are NOT toys for unsupervised children to be playing with. My 3 watt RGB projector burned through a screen with fire retardant and into my new 4K TV screen, within a couple of seconds, before I could get to the cutoff button. Have fun, but please play safe.😎
