included with rental:
o extra globe
o gobo holder

features:
o  sharp, "spotlight" style beam adjustable from 15° to 35°
o  4 framing shutters to shape the beam
o  gobo slot and holder to project patterns (like a cucoloris)
o  may be focused for flat or peak field

straight-talk:
The ellipsoidal spot (named after the ellipsoidal-shaped reflector within) is a traditional theatrical fixture that projects a hard, focused beam with little to no spill on the surrounding set - very much like a theatrical follow spot.

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.

A gobo is piece of sheet steel, with a pattern cut out, that is placed in a gobo holder and slid into the light path within the ellipsoidal spot.  Some examples of the many available gobo patterns that may be projected from the ellipsoidal are at left. 

When space is tight, an ellipsoidal spot fitted with a gobo can throw a pattern on the set much like a fresnel and cucoloris while requiring only eighteen inches of space.

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.

There has been much excitement about the Dedolight line of instruments of late.  These are essentially compact zoom ellipsoidals with tungsten and HMI light sources.

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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