Corporate events are their own blend of fun…and I’ve done a lot of them. Let me show you some ways to set up your console for an impressive show that is also flexible enough to deal with on-the-fly changes.
Whether you like it or not, networking is quickly becoming a necessary part of stage lighting. While you still can operate a 100% DMX system, the fact is, a lot of modern fixtures, consoles, and PC software utilize networking, and it’s a great way to send a lot of data through a simple cable.
I talk a lot about lighting consoles and software here at Above AVL, and it's one of the most common topics people ask about. Whether you run lights for a band, school, church, small or large company, a lighting console is a huge part of your setup. In fact, if you're currently frustrated with your lighting, it's probably because you're using the wrong console for your needs!
Today, it’s often more effective and a lot cheaper to run your lighting console from a PC, with various wings, touch screens and MIDI controllers acting as your “desk”. But, if you’re like me, moving to a fully PC console can be a bit scary. What if it crashes? What if some other program cuts in crashes the PC (or Mac)?
Color is by far my favorite attribute of light. Whether you’re a professional lighting designer, or just want a great show for your band, church, theater, or other type of performance, color is the most powerful tool you have to shape the mood of a room through light!
When it comes time to lay your lighting console out for live music, where do you put various cues? What cues should you even program? In this video, David goes into this and more!