mrchevyrat
New Member
Hi everyone, I am new to all of this, and I have been doing all the research in order to be able to start a business, doing portable show. and I have noticed that the information that I have read so far, is at best is mind boggling. As I want to be safe, and have my clients be safe while enjoying the lasers, I have so many questions, and I don't know where to start.
part of my problem is that most of what I am reading, is written as if the user is doing shows for large venues, as I am on a limited budget, I am starting out small, with two 1 watt RGB 30k analog scanner's and using Quick Show, and two FB3's. as I haven't started doing any commercial shows yet, I have been doing free shows for the kids at the school that my children attend. doing just animated shows with the scanners behind the kids projecting on to the projector screen. here's the thing when i start doing shows for my business, i know that I will need to have a more likeable show, that would include scanning the audience. look I am not looking for any shortcuts by any means, but I would like to know if all the work that goes in to a large venue, is the same for say show that would be for a private party, like a wedding, or a birthday party. like I said, I am starting out doing small shows, with little start up cost. I will be purchasing a laser power meter, so i can at least know that the lasers that are scanning the audience, will be safe for viewing. i have seen laser power meter's for as little as say around $150. up to $850. and beyond, i am not looking to to take any short cuts here, but I would like to know which laser power meter would be best for me and my lasers. as i am aware that you get what you pay for, I don't want to spend a dime on something that will not work for me. it is just that i don't want to buy a laser power meter that has so many options that I can't understand it. this is only one of my concerns. I don't want to have my business shut down before I get started. any suggestions for someone like me just starting out, would be appreciated.
part of my problem is that most of what I am reading, is written as if the user is doing shows for large venues, as I am on a limited budget, I am starting out small, with two 1 watt RGB 30k analog scanner's and using Quick Show, and two FB3's. as I haven't started doing any commercial shows yet, I have been doing free shows for the kids at the school that my children attend. doing just animated shows with the scanners behind the kids projecting on to the projector screen. here's the thing when i start doing shows for my business, i know that I will need to have a more likeable show, that would include scanning the audience. look I am not looking for any shortcuts by any means, but I would like to know if all the work that goes in to a large venue, is the same for say show that would be for a private party, like a wedding, or a birthday party. like I said, I am starting out doing small shows, with little start up cost. I will be purchasing a laser power meter, so i can at least know that the lasers that are scanning the audience, will be safe for viewing. i have seen laser power meter's for as little as say around $150. up to $850. and beyond, i am not looking to to take any short cuts here, but I would like to know which laser power meter would be best for me and my lasers. as i am aware that you get what you pay for, I don't want to spend a dime on something that will not work for me. it is just that i don't want to buy a laser power meter that has so many options that I can't understand it. this is only one of my concerns. I don't want to have my business shut down before I get started. any suggestions for someone like me just starting out, would be appreciated.
