What is the typical situations with guests/girlfriends/wifes? Do they pay a smaller fee or how does that work?
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What is the typical situations with guests/girlfriends/wifes? Do they pay a smaller fee or how does that work?
Hey Dude -
No, pretty-sure the LEM's are always 'PL-Members-only' pay, but, of course, if the 'significant-others' are gonna eat / drink, it would only be fair to have the coupleQuote:
Originally Posted by instinct
'pitch-in' a little-extra towards the food / sundries costs, make sense? [popcorn]
But, please-do note that, for safety / liability-reasons 'guests' / GFs etc need to be Over 18 :cool: ...So, sorry, but that 'really hot 16 yr-old you've been pining-for', is gonna have to stay home... *retardo KIDDING!!!! :)
capeach? :)
j
Moved this from the sign-up thread.
http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...390#post180390
We really need people to pop over there and make a decision and commit.
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I dislike the idea of this falling apart at this late date. Let's see if we can motivate a few more to commit and then pay.
I have a few things here to offer as incentive. They will go to the first 15 who pay (as judged by posting time of the payment). Of course, you will have to commit before you can pay ;)
I have:
7 @ ca$hipro projectors that are missing the blue. These have all the optics (dichros, lenses, mirrors) and the red LED
6 @ sets of dichros out of ca$hipro projectors. These are full size, NOT cut down
2 @ sets of dichros from Snoctony (round - 15mm dia.)
In addition I have a few pen-style green and a few pen-style violet pointers that I can add as incentive for any more than 15 paid attendees.
Hopefully this will help offset the cost for y'all
Peace,
dave
Mmm, I see the draw for the 'concept', but I'm quite-certain they won't want a 'rave' there... 'typical events' there are like weddings / chilled-out private parties, etc - andQuote:
Originally Posted by newaje
No way I am going to open this to the 'public', with my name / rep / liability-policy on it, Sorry... :)
You don't have to - come for what you can / want, and if you wanna 'put in less', well, then-do... I'm not gonna set a 'parking meter' on ya, ;) but if you set-up on Fri (which would 'logistically' be ideal / the-plan - Sat will not be for set-up, unless you wanna get in there early-early....) and stayed on Sat, it seems like it would only be 'fair' to put in what everyone else is... Sun, being there or at VNYs, will *totally* depend on how-many sign-ups / paids we actually get - Heck, if we got 25-30 DEFINTE LEMers - the cost would go-down, significantly...Quote:
Originally Posted by newaje
The 'problem' is not the venue / cost of it, but that we don't have enough for-sure support... And no worries, if you 'for-sure' come, we'll leave the DF-50s home and bring the water-based fogger - not like we really need much, in that space, anyway...
Dunno - how hard is it? You tell me... :confused: I suggested this place, cause this LEM has been 'on the boards' since last Sept, just swirling-round in the bowl, and 'percolating' in thread-discussions for 1+ years... At *some point* you have to '*warn or get off the pot' ;) so, we're trying to make this happen, and I even put it out to 'vote' with the Poll, and this weekend 'won'...certainly not a 'rushed-attempt', imo... Yes, of course we can - and I'm sure will - make SoCaLEM v2.0 bigger, badder, etc, etc... 'Burningman PreOp', on the beach, there, is a great idea... Get it rolling and let us know! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by newaje
You make the call of what is best for you / yours, Bud.... :) Unless everyone all signs-in, and CANCELS this coming-week...well, seems like we'll give it a shot... :cool:
peas..
j
Also, I've called around other places, and the rate that Jon is getting is VERY reasonable.
anyone going that has any interest in non-coherent light i.e. LED lights? I've got a a little bit of experience with that kind of stuff and can bring a few. :)
Hey Kats -
OK, so, what are thoughts / suggestions for 'Dinner' on Fri nite?
My thinking was that if most-everyone is 'tight' on their Budget, we can get a 'PartyPak' from such places as 'El Pollo Loco' and/or 'Baja Fresh' / 'Chipotle', etc all at a fairly-reasonable price, overall.. And since the 'Metronome' has a full kitchen / food-storage area, it might be more 'time-efficient' than coordinating all going-out, etc...
Though, if all vote to go out to a local-place, there are some decent-eats, in the area, there, with 'party-capacity', ie: Shakey's Pizza, or - my vote - 'California Pizza Kitchen' http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...ons/icon14.png
What thinkums you?
j
California Pizza Kitchen sounds fine too me, but I'm up for anything.
Also, for those that haven't been to LA, like myself, here's an eHow article on how to blend in with the local wildlife:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2209597_dres...s-angeles.html
I look forward to going to what's shaping up to be a very proper LEM. I could imagine making this a yearly affair to make up for SELEM only being an annual event, so far.
I'll be bringing my 3 watt green projector. Will there be a lighting stand or PAR can mounting clamp handy? I can use both, but don't typical fly with either.
-Jonathan
anyone interested in a isomet AOM (model 1205C-2) I pulled off a HeNe? I've got no ways to power it so It's free to anyone interested.
looks like I won't really have a laser to bring to this meet. I will have normal lights, though! :)
Well-
Cant do it. Sorry everyone. :( Too much came up and it would not be too wise for me to travel cross country. Had water coming into my basement to fix. Roof seems to be leaking from this 400 feet of snow we have gotten. ended up booking a show with what seems to be a pretty good client to keep VERY happy. :) and just dont think it would be smart to be too far away from all of this for a weekend.
I hope you ALL have a blast!! someonme drink a beer for me. Jon- really sorry man. Trust me, wish i could come but just cant right now.
-Marc
Yadda and I are paid up! And the chance of us making it out there Friday night is looking better and better ... see you all soon!
Would anyone have any interest in doing a *garage sale* of laser related items sort of thing>?
I have 3 Spectra Physics 127 high mileage tubes (the big loong ones) three red tide spectrometer systems, a gold mirrored ruby rod,an Nd-glass rod and 6 uniphase 155Sl he-nes. I also have a museum quality holography setup.Its a real solid high end system.
anyone have thoughts? is this a bad idea? a good idea? a stoopid idea>?*retardo
also, I have an ALC 60 X that is not doing well. would someone be interested in helping me out to get it running at full power again? it runs at a constant low idle. I replaced the tube this spring.it has a marlin gold box.
lemme know! worst case scenario its just a bunch of cool lasery stuff.
Nate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdFQ7q6j2qE *retardo We'll miss ya buddy... if you should somehow find yourself 'compelled' to send-along a Kvant 10 or 20W Blue forQuote:
Originally Posted by gottaluvlasers
" evaluation / review ", very-well...I accept! :)
Call me up re: " that show " we were discussing... and that's an order from
http://dauntlessmedia.net/wp-content...er-300x225.jpg *retardo
Excellent... :cool: this LEM is shaping-up quite nicely... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by josh
@ sugeek and Vidal - Gr8 ideas guys - suggestion: (...and *not* cause this 'isn't the thread for it', or something silly... :) Start a 'SoCaLEM 2011 SwapMeet' thread, that-way, your fine offerings won't get 'buried' in-here... :cool: I'll be starting the 'SoCaLEM Rigs n Shows' thread, as soon as I get thru my 47 PMs... :p
ciao
j
Does anybody know what Bill Arkin's been up to recently? Holospectra is down the street from Canoga Park and I wonder if he'd be interested in showing up.
I ran into him at Photonics West. I mentioned the LEM as I noticed his name tag said Van Nuys but as I recall, he said he's busy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin
Somebody that knows him better should coerce him to join in!
- Jonathan
hey - is anyone bringing any sort of camera capable of HD recording? I'm trying to figure out wether I need to borrow one or not.
[popcorn]
I had mentioned this to his brother Bob last month. Let me pay them a visit to see if they would like to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin
Ivan
Yeah ... let's get the Arkin Brothers here!!! They're a huge part of the history of laser light shows, lasers and holography. I bought my first spatial filters from them in the early '80s. They have a great collection of vintage lasers and holography equipment. And Bob, who I know better, is the kind of individualist that makes our profession so interesting.*retardo
I will have a *startlingly awesome* reflection hologram they produced at the LEM - won't say what the 'subject matter' is - I'll leave that as a nice 'surprize'... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Eidetic
RE: Arkins - yessir - highly-experienced Gents, both http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...ons/icon14.png (just do me a favor and don't 'hype' Laserium / the show-presence...you know - 'old competitor-sentiments die hard'...*retardo
j
One would hope that after 20+ years of water under the bridge, the fingers could stay in their holsters for a few hours. :th_cool:
Well spoke, Sir.... :cool: Excellent line to mention to a certain Mr. 'B.A.', if he shows... :) Certainly won't be any 'gunz a blazin' from Cap'n Ivan's holster... :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Eidetic
...and I only pack a machete... *retardo
j
camera body with video capabilities acquired.
can someone help me with the music? might want to replace the recorded audiostream with the good stuff ;)
5mbit upload at the dorms - hell yes :)
Do you know when you plan to get moving Saturday morning?
I am driving down Saturday from UCSB, and want to get an idea of when I should arrive. 10am, noon?
Hey Dude..
Soon as we 'get over' Fri nite.... *retardo jk...Quote:
Originally Posted by krazer
I'd guess ~9-10am-ish... but the place can-be open, earlier, if we ask on Fri... we'll al chat it up mañana... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by krazer
cya
j
Certainly better weather than St. Louis. Should be a great time if anyone's still on the fence it's time to jump down...
Sugeek and swami have left arrakis and are headed to socalem. We've got thumpers and are keeping watch for sandworms.
Third stage guild navigator is folding space....
May the wind be at your backs and the worms fall by your wierding modules... *retardo Fold safely... :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by swamidog
K, things are running a *tad* behind, we're but catching-up quickly - dealing with a few bumps with some and their travels, etc - I will be at the Venue ~ 4-5pm (!) Venue owners' name is Mory and Tel is 818.709.8080 - not-often answered, but leave a message, they call-back frequently...
My direct cel is FIVE EIGHT FIVE, 230 1038, sometimes, can't answer due to being on 7 calls simultaneously, ;) also, please leave a message...
The Light Must Flow... :)
j
I'll be getting there a little later tonight, probably after 8:00pm.. Anything I should bring besides the obvious (lasers)? Table? Extension cords? Clamps? Fog Fluid? Blow up doll?
Edit: Also, did we figure out a time/date for dinner?
hehe - we will probably need more extension cords! pictures of the venue to follow.Quote:
Originally Posted by instinct
this is what the entrance looks like:
http://lumensreview.com/uploads/0620...4_15.31.12.jpg
77 miles to LA....
Got video stream? *vigil
I cannot seem to get internet outside this box, so here's what I've got! Sorry about the quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by allthatwhichis
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/socalem-2011
Hey Jon - got any idea which version of The Dark Side of the Moon you used?
I've got...
I'm going to stick with the original release for now.. I am re-doing the audio for the videos.Code:Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon [1973]
Original Release
1973 - Alan Parson's Quadraphonic Mix
1973 - Toshiba-EMI / EOP-80778 / Japan
1973 - Harvest / Q4SHVL 804 / UK / Quad
1973 - Harvest / SMAS-11163 / US
1979 - Alan Parsons Quad Master in Stereo
1979 - Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab / MFSL 1-017 / MFSL Half-Speed Master
1981 - Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab / UHQR 1-017 / 200g Audiophile Half-Speed Master
1983 - Toshiba-EMI / CP35-3017 / Japanese Black Triangle (De-emphasized)
1983 - Toshiba-EMI / CP35-3017 / Japanese Black Triangle Pressing (pre-emphasis)
1983 - Toshiba-EMI / CP35-3017 / Japanese Black Triangle (De-emphasized)
1984 - Harvest / CDP7460012 / Japan Black Harvest
1984 - Harvest / CDP 7 46001 2 / UK / 1st UK issue
1987 - Capitol / C2 46001 / Canada
1988 - Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab / UDCD 517 / 24 Karat Gold CD MFSL Mastered
1993 - EMI / 0777 7 81479 2 3 / 20th Anniversary Edition
1994 - Capitol / CDP 0777 7 46001 2 5 / Remastered
1994 - EMI / 7243 8 29752 2 9 / Remastered
2000 - EMI / 0777 7 80566 2 1 / Remastered Limíted Edition + 3 Bonus Tracks
2001 - Toshiba-EMI / TOCP-65740 / Japan Mini-LP Remaster
2003 - EMI / 7243 582136 1 4 / 30th Anniversary Edition 180g Vinyl
2003 - Capitol / CDP 7243 5 82136 2 1 / 5.1 Remastered SACD Hybrid
2003 - Euroton / EUCD-012 / HU
2003 - Capitol / CDP 7243 5 82136 2 1 / Remastered SACD Hybrid
Pink Floyd - Brain Damage-Dark Side Of The Moon Live, Hammersmith 1974 [1985]
Original Release
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon 1972 Studio Rehearsal [1972]
Original Release
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon Studio Rehearsals [1972]
Original Release
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon: Collectors Edition [1973]
1998 - 4 Channel Records
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon Live at Wembley [1974]
Original Release
i took a few pictures. mostly I just walked around with a huge grin on my face.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/swamido...0129/lightbox/
big thanks to dslijon and spec and to sugeek for not wrecking us. it was grand meeting all of you and putting humans to the ascii.
more words later. trying to sleep, but every time i close my eyes i see some magic.
-swami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVZan3CVL9w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94sq8Fx4fzg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utTw2bZh6p8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XpMWUVhJjw
If the video suddenly cuts out it is because my DSLR overheated, or I ran out of memory card space. Please just wait for the video to come back, I am very sorry for the inconvenience.
Also, I occasionally reposition the camera to get a better view. sorry about the movement. The quality of the video isn't the best, either. It is hard to capture lasers.
The recorded audio was replaced as my camera's mic does not sound very good. I spent 4 hours getting all the parts synced up but I make mistakes often. Hopefully you won't notice too many.
Some more photos...
http://www.photonlexicon.com/gallery...erist/SoCaLem/