included with rental:
o extra globe

features:
o  15° to 35° adjustable beam
o  may be focused for flat or peak field
o  four shutters alter the shape of the beam
o  gobos may be added to cast patterns (like a cucoloris)
o  casts very hard shadows (like a follow spotlight)
o  very little light spill outside beam

straight-talk:
The Colortran Zoom Ellipsoidal is a traditional theatrical light that delivers one helluva punch.  At its tightest 15° beam, this 1000 watt instrument equals the 5850 watt 9-light FAY's output.  At it's widest 35° beam, it matches the output of the 4-light FAY.  The 2000 watt Mole Junior runs pretty close in output to the Zoom Ellipse.

The zoom ellipsoidal's beam can also be altered between an edge-to-edge flat field (like a spotlight) and a center-peaked field (like a fresnel instrument) by adjusting the lamp position within the reflector.

Don't forget to pull the four shutters out before powering the light.  Push them in as needed once the instrument is positioned and aimed.

To make the best use of the Zoom Ellipsoidal (and any high-wattage fixture) with household power, you should have some knowledge of basic electrical calculations and on-set technique.

Learn more about powering your set by reading my article
in the May Issue of DV Magazine, or read it online here.
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