Lappy Screens at Star Parties

[leon]

Hi Guys.

Although I have been to other Star Parties, this will be the first time i will be using my Lap Top for imaging.

Could someone please suggest what would be the best to use as a light blocking screen, out in the field, so as not to upset other people.

Thank You.

Leon :thumbsup:

[xstream]

I would use a red gel screen and a cardboard box shield.

[leon]

Thanks John, now I'm going to ask the obvious question, what is red gel, would that be like a cellophane of some sorts, the box i understand :whistle:

Leon :thumbsup:

Edited, and where would one purchase the stuff, please

[xstream]

You can get lighting gel from here (http://www.videoguys.com.au/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=224)

[[1ponders]]

HereyagoLeon.

The Great Man Dennis wrote an article awhile ago on just this subject. http://www.iceinspace.com.au/index.php?id=63,213,0,0,1,0

I use both the red gel or the neutral density depending on the situation and who else is around and what they are doing. Visual observerse I use the red, other imagers I use the neutral density. One my own.....filters???? what filters???? :D

[xstream]

Thanks Paul, I forgot Dennis had written that article.

[leon]

Well Thank You gentlemen, :thumbsup: I will now have to hurry to get some before BSG ;)

Leon :thumbsup:

[beren]

http://starstuff.com.au/pcstrff.html

[leon]

Thanks Guys, just ordered the stuff, hope it arrives before i leave for BSG.

Leon

[erick]

Leon, If you've had to buy umteen dozen big sheets, much more than you could ever use, let us know. I'd buy some red filter and neutral density filter from you. Thanks Eric

[[1ponders]]

How much are you getting Leon? You should be able to get a sheet of Red gel 0.6mx0.5m for $8.80

[leon]

Paul, I have ordered a Red monitor screen from starstuff.com.au, it is the one that beren suggested, hope it is the right one, it was $22.00 and is 350mm x 280mm and is 3mm thick

Leon