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For the nickname given to stage crew, see Theatrical Technician.
Techie is a term, derivative of the word technology, for a person who displays a great, sometimes even obsessive, interest in technology, as well as high-tech devices, particularly computers. Some techies express a disregard for any technology that could possibly be considered obsolete, even if the technology or process in question might only be considered obsolete within the techie community. Consequently, techies are also often early adopters. With the increased spending power of techies, a few media outlets exist that cater solely to them, most notably Wired, Slashdot, and, while it existed, TechTV. Geeks or nerds are often also considered to be techies; however, the reverse is not necessarily true and more people who would not be considered "geeks" are becoming techies, especially with the advancement of technology in recent years. Another possible and less common use of the word is as a replacement of the description of a person as ignorant, especially when technology of some kind is involved. For instance, consider a person who believes that he or she knows the proper way of performing something (with technology, like creating a circuit board.) However, he or she actually does not know how to properly perform the task, but is unwilling to listen to suggestions from more knowledgeable people. This person could be considered a "techie." The tone of the word is similar to that of "geek" or "nerd." "Techie" is also used as a nickname (without pejorative connotations) for a student from a university with the name "Technology" in its title, such as Cal Tech, Georgia Tech, MIT, IIT, FIT and Virginia Tech.
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| bmwwxman | Running Sound and Lights for "The Nerd" | 0 | May 16 2008, 8:13 PM EDT by bmwwxman | |
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I got my first chance to run sound and lights for this show. I thought it might be useful for me to add the sequences for bringing up the sound and light system and for shutting it down after the show. I'll rough it in for now and double check it for accuracy later...
When you enter the control booth, the sound system is to your right and the light board on the far left. Here's how to bring everything up for cold iron. 1. Sound first... on the tall rack in the corner with all the patch cords on it, select the "ON" button at the top of the rack. Press it in. The rack will power up and will simultaneously power up the sound board (with all the knobs and sliders on it) and put power on the sound and video computers located between the board and the tall rack. 2. Under the counter below the two computer monitors are the CPUs for the sound and video computers. Press the power buttons for each and they will boot up in windows. Thereafter you can select whatever software system you intend to use (ex. PowerPoint on the Video computer or ________ on the sound computer). 3. Now go to the light board on the other side of the control booth. Beneath the two computer monitors and under the counter is the CPU for the light computer. Press the power button and it will power up. Wait until it is completely finished on the right hand monitor, then reach behind the light board directly behind the right hand work light stalk. There is a toggle switch which turns on the board. The way the lights are currently set up, SUB 2 brings up the saftey lights in the theater. There is a small white box on the wall to the right of the two light monitors. Button one (top left) will bring up the house lights. I'm running out of space and need to check all these instructions for accuracy. Will add more later.... Cheers!! Jim Johnson
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