Victory402 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I've seen videos in garages, I've seen videos of stars, I've seen examples of sequences, I've seen videos of them rolled up on the floor.Does anyone have a real life video of a CCR arch in action, incorporated into this years display? No close ups either. I'm trying to get a feel for one, but nothing has jumped out at me yet that says, WOW, that's the shizzle fo sure.I hope I'm not sounding negative, but at 250 a pop, I want to see some POP!Come on guys "show me the money"!I've searched all the sites, perhaps I'm missing something?Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMeBobO Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Believe me I want to post it too! Soon ! It will be soon.I have been slow due to multiple other snags to deal with.I think the Bond and Music Box dancer show it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory402 Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Ok...That's what I'm talking about! I feel your excitement. Excuse my impatience.Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhays Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I have been waiting to see one in action too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowshock Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Ditto here...I'm thinking of doing a couple of arches and if I can use 1 CCR for both arches then then it would be actually cheaper.....My display is 2 color red and green2 arches, 8 channels per color per arch, 2 colors --> 32 channels or 2 controllers = ~ $410 plus lights.One CCR --> $250The math is easy, but I'm concerned about the look..9/16" seems small to really stand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melwelch Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Here are a lot of videos showing the CCR in action in a display... Granted these are just close ups of the CCR only... After Christmas I will have the finished videos...http://vimeo.com/8240965Here is a link discussing the videos...http://christmascarolina.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584Come by the house and see it live... In Raleigh, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melwelch Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Bowshock wrote: Ditto here...The math is easy, but I'm concerned about the look..9/16" seems small to really stand out.The LEDs are so bright that when I had the CCR Star in my living room my wife joked she needed goggles to protect her from the radiation... Outside the Star is on the second floor of the house.... Well it is so bright I have a 'Yard Wash" now..... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed P Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 The sound on my video is not the best but it does show my CCR arches.The color is so much brighter and vivid when you see them in person.http://www.vimeo.com/8097877I have been meaning to go video another song or two but this is only one I videoed so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melwelch Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I love the smothness in the arches..When you take a video like this where there is a lot of darkness, set your camera to a setting like "Fireworks" or "Dusk". If your camera does not have these type of settings then turn your "Gain" down to about a -3.In your video your camera is trying to lighten up all the dark areas.... In turn all your colors in the lights are over exposed and washed out and look white... Some people will wait till dusk or dawn to take their videos to compensate for the exposure.... I like the darkness with bright colorful lights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory402 Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Ed,Thank you very much. HOLYCOW!!, I had no idea they would be that bright!I love the look, very smooth. Nice glow to them too. With all the programing options I know I can get wild with a few of these.That's the POP I was looking for,Yes,Yes, I'm sold!Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Noe Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I've got 3 ccr's in action. The circle above my front door and the poles on either side of my house. Sorry, no arches. Did those last year and was looking for something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 This is not very good and about all you can see is the ribbon. I've attached a picture that gives you an idea of the 16-channel display? We have 64 more channels in different displays and another CCR.http://www.pleasantgrovechristmas.com/Nutcracker_WMV%20V9.wmvhttp://www.friendsnfamily.net/PLACES/Greene_County_IN/PleasantGrove/Christmas_Lights_2009/cwdata/2009%20Christmas%20-%2003.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melwelch Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I use to always loved shooting firework displays around water. You display reflecting in the water is awsome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 melwelch wrote: I use to always loved shooting firework displays around water. You display reflecting in the water is awsome...Thanks! It is only 16 cannels but I repeated the first 8 on either side of center, then I get an entire duplicate set in the water reflection. The CCR then almost becomes a circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory402 Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Nice color...I'm really impressed. You did a great job with only 16 channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I braved the cold to get some shots. Poor quality and It's not wide angle. I am spread over 13 acres and a quarter mile of drive. This shot is on the town square.http://www.pleasantgrovechristmas.com/wmv/You can watch the lake display live but no sound (starts 5:25 EDT):http://farm.bbsworld.com:47449Login as MerryPassword is Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrayam Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Just posted2 CCR'sCarol of the Bells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory402 Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 WOW!I'm amazed at how bright they are and the colors are very vibrant. I guess the days of wrapping arches are over. The time saved in constructing arches is going to be a big plus.I'm also thinking that smaller pvc can be used because the ribbons are so light. My incadecent arches are bulky, heavy and a pain to store.Will you leave the CCR's on the pvc pipe when it comes time to take your lights down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrayam Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 When I set up my arches, I set the PVC in place, then loosely attached the CCR. I will remove the CCR's and store them separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed P Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Victory402 wrote: Will you leave the CCR's on the pvc pipe when it comes time to take your lights down?I am planning on leaving them attached. I am still not certain of the durability of the plastic they are contained it and think leaving them on the PVC will be less stressfull than taking them on and off every year. I tried to make my ties as tight as possible with little pinching of the clear plastic tubing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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