Comparison should include
- counter-weight
- hemp/sandbag
- motorized
- winch
- dead-hung
- truss (free-standing)
- roll-drop
- trip-drop.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the advantages of each system?
- How are different rigging systems used in various sectors of the entertainment industry?
- What are the safety requirements for overhead rigging?
- How do you select appropriate hardware for given rigging system applications?
- How do you identify the weaknesses in your system?
- How might a designer incorporate a rigging system into a design?