How Do You Use Lasers Legally and Safely? Can You Point Them at the Audience?
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- Lasers are dangerous, and safety is very important. Here are the basic things you need to think about before using lasers in your show.
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Laser Variance
2:46 - Laser Safety
4:28 - Using Lasers Properly
5:57 - Laser Warning Signs
6:46 - Wrap Up
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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?
That would be what we call a gray area. It's better to have one than to not.
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.😎
What are the lasers you see scanning the crowd and dance floor?
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.
@@LearnStageLighting (Shhh!! Never say "fire" show lasers, as if they're weapons. Show lasers are safely "projected" or "scanned".)😎
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😎
do I need a variance to use two of the Laser Moving Head 3000mW RGB 3in1 by shehds?
it depends on the watt output of the lazer
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.
4W is a very powerful laser and should never be pointed at people's eyes