Ultra Scan 250 bulbs

Try putting a small piece of gel in front of the lens before the mirror. Correct to orange and neutral density or gray gels may help.

Thanks J but I don't want to distort the beam colors. I'm afraid gels may do that. I was hoping to find a 150W discharge bulb that would fit the Ultras.

I think a different wattage would screw with the electronics/ power ballast. A medium orange filter would actually bring the color temperature of the Ultra closer to theatrical standard.

Also, human sight is relative, if you dont want the spot light to be blinding bring up some general stage light (a medium blue should work well), people's irises (including the performer's) will close a little more and the spot should look better. You can also try to position the light is such a way that the performer isn't staring directly at it (30-45 deg above works well).

Thanks J. You know your stuff. Maybe I'll give the gel a shot. My Ultras are already at a 45 and bringing up ambient (pars) would lose the look I'm after at times. The 250W power doesn't bother me but some of my band mate are complaining a bit. (I tell them, just as you don't look at the sun when you're outside, don't look at the lights when you're playing!!!!!)

Yeah, people love to stare at bright lights and then complain when they're blinded.

Blah. Hate it when i look at the lighting at concerts when im up close to it. 1000w fixtures dont like my eyes.