On Stage LightingOn Stage LightingA blog for anyone interested in or learning stage lighting and lighting design written from withing the live event industry. Articles
Small Lighting Desk Review - Zero 88 Jester DMX Lighting Control
2008-02-08 15:10:00 Away from the ?glamourous? world of intelligent stage lighting, the humble manual lighting desk is still the cornerstone of small venue and school lighting control. The Zero88 Jester is actually a rather sophisticated DMX memory lighting controller aimed at a budget market who need control of a small conventional lighting rig. On Stage Lighting recently ... More About: Review , Small , Control , Desk
Small Lighting Desk Review - Zero 88 Jester DMX Lighting Control
2008-02-08 15:10:00 Away from the ?glamourous? world of intelligent stage lighting, the humble manual lighting desk is still the cornerstone of small venue and school lighting control. The Zero88 Jester is actually a rather sophisticated DMX memory lighting controller aimed at a budget market who need control of a small conventional lighting rig. On Stage Lighting recently ... More About: Review , Small , Control , Desk
Moving Light Control - Palettes - Lighting Desk Basics 4
2008-01-25 11:54:00 Programming moving lights on a modern intelligent lighting console involves some new techniques for the novice console operator, not least the use of ?Palettes?. Using palettes is an important method for efficiently programming intelligent fixtures and organising their attributes such as colours, gobos, pan, tilt etc into manageable chunks. On Stage Light ing explains the principles ... More About: Moving , Control , Desk
Moving Light Control - Palettes - Lighting Desk Basics 4
2008-01-25 11:54:00 Programming moving lights on a modern intelligent lighting console involves some new techniques for the novice console operator, not least the use of ?Palettes?. Using palettes is an important method for efficiently programming intelligent fixtures and organising their attributes such as colours, gobos, pan, tilt etc into manageable chunks. On Stage Light ing explains the principles ... More About: Moving , Control , Desk
DMX Fault - Finding and Fixing DMX Problems
2008-01-18 12:40:00 DMX512 is the most common stage lighting control system that can control both intelligent lighting and DMX dimmer systems. A DMX control system is pretty simple and robust and DMX faults are a less common problem in stage lighting, compared to blown lamps etc. If you do have a fault in your DMX chain, it ... More About: Problems , Fault
DMX Fault - Finding and Fixing DMX Problems
2008-01-18 12:40:00 DMX512 is the most common stage lighting control system that can control both intelligent lighting and DMX dimmer systems. A DMX control system is pretty simple and robust and DMX faults are a less common problem in stage lighting, compared to blown lamps etc. If you do have a fault in your DMX chain, it ... More About: Problems , Fault
Led Moving Light Review - Studio Due NanoLED
2008-01-03 20:02:00 The Studio Due NanoLED (.pdf) was shown as this years PLASA Show 2007 in London amongst a truckload of LED stage lighting fixtures that are coming on to the market. So what’s up with this tiny, manic waggly LED thing? More About: Review , Moving , Light
Led Moving Light Review - Studio Due NanoLED
2008-01-03 20:02:00 The Studio Due NanoLED (.pdf) was shown as this years PLASA Show 2007 in London amongst a truckload of LED stage lighting fixtures that are coming on to the market. So what’s up with this tiny, manic waggly LED thing? More About: Review , Moving , Light
Stage Lighting Stands - Easy Rigging Equipment
2008-01-03 18:57:00 A commonly used method of rigging stage lighting, the lighting stand is safe, flexible and can be cheap. Perhaps you looking to buy your first set of lighting stands for your own mobile rig. If so, read on at the On Stage Lighting guide to using and abusing stage lighting stands? More About: Equipment , Easy
Stage Lighting CAD - Theatre Lighting Symbols - DWG
2007-12-15 20:17:00 Stage and theatre lighting design uses your technical and artistic skills to specify equipment and create the look of a production. Planning lighting positions and communicating your ideas used to involve what was called techincal drawing but pens and paper have given way to CAD - Computer Aided Design. So, where do you get some ... More About: Lighting , Theatre , Stage , Symbols
Moving Light Control - Groups ? Lighting Desk Basics 3
2007-12-12 11:40:00 The third part of the Light ing Desk Basics series, On Stage Lighting looks at the elements of moving light control. Article 2 - Intelligent Lighting Control , looked at the first steps of controlling moving lights, fixture personalities and patching. Using Groups to control your ?heads? is the next step in console programming like the professionals. More About: Moving
Beam Angle Calculator
2007-12-11 21:18:00 On Stage Lighting presents a simple Beam Angle Calculator to help you find the correct spotlight for your show.
LDI Trade Show - Live Design and Lighting in the USA
2007-11-29 13:28:00 The LDI 2007 Trade Show and Conference took place in Orlando, USA in November. A stage lighting and production equipment extravaganza, similar the UK’s PLASA show, LDI showcased all that is new and shiny to lighting designers in the US. More About: Design , Lighting , Live
Intelligent Lighting Control - Lighting Desk Basics 2
2007-11-22 18:00:00 A top end professional intelligent lighting control desk and the moving light section on a cheap lighting control have common features. Understanding these elements, while not teaching you to become a moving light operator, can help a beginner learning any intelligent lighting desk. In the second part of the Lighting Desk ?series, On Stage Lighting starts looking ... More About: Intelligent , Control , Basics
Avolites Pearl Tiger, Anyone?
2007-11-12 15:16:00 The new Avolites Pearl Tiger lighting control was launched in the UK at PLASA 2007. The price tag brought the idea of owning an Avolites lighting control within reach of a new budget market. On Stage Lighting looks at the features of the Avo Pearl Tiger Moving Light Controller and ?the Avolites way? for anyone ...
Lighting Desk Basics - Beginner?s Guide to a Stage Light Control - 1
2007-11-08 20:40:00 The lighting control, “board” or “desk” is the a key part of any stage lighting set up and it is using the lighting desk that an operator is able to control the equipment. This can range from adjusting the “levels” on stage lighting dimmers to controlling complex intelligent lighting systems and media servers. Although there ... More About: Lighting , Beginner , Guide , Light , Control
Lighting Desk Basics - Beginner?s Guide to a Stage Light Control - 1
2007-11-08 20:40:00 The lighting control, “board” or “desk” is the a key part of any stage lighting set up and it is using the lighting desk that an operator is able to control the equipment. This can range from adjusting the “levels” on stage lighting dimmers to controlling complex intelligent lighting systems and media servers. Although there ... More About: Lighting , Beginner , Guide , Light , Control
What Stage Lighting Should I Buy? Intelligent Or Conventional Lights?
2007-10-29 11:40:00 Stage lighting equipment is increasingly cheap to buy. This means that some new lighting equipment, intelligent lighting in particular, is now within reach of your youth group, drama society, school or church hall. The question of “What Intelligent Lighting Should I Buy?” is often asked when the time comes to upgrade your existing lighting rig. But there are some things to ... More About: Lights , Stage , Gent
What Stage Lighting Should I Buy? Intelligent Or Conventional Lights?
2007-10-29 11:40:00 Stage lighting equipment is increasingly cheap to buy. This means that some new lighting equipment, intelligent lighting in particular, is now within reach of your youth group, drama society, school or church hall. The question of “What Intelligent Lighting Should I Buy?” is often asked when the time comes to upgrade your existing lighting rig. But there are some things to ... More About: Lights , Stage , Gent
PAR 64 Bulbs - A Guide to PAR 64 Lamp Sizes
2007-10-11 14:33:00 For years the PAR Can has been the great workhorse of the stage lighting industry, particularly in band/DJ lighting. The 1000w PAR 64 Can is the daddy of the PAR family and PAR 64 lamps (the bulbs that go inside the Can) are available to buy in different beam widths. On Stage Lighting takes a look at ... More About: Guide , Lamp , Guid , Bulbs
PAR 64 Bulbs - A Guide to PAR 64 Lamp Sizes
2007-10-11 14:33:00 For years the PAR Can has been the great workhorse of the stage lighting industry, particularly in band/DJ lighting. The 1000w PAR 64 Can is the daddy of the PAR family and PAR 64 lamps (the bulbs that go inside the Can) are available to buy in different beam widths. On Stage Lighting takes a look at ... More About: Guide , Lamp , Guid , Bulbs
Band Lighting Gels - Best Filter Colours To Light Your Gig
2007-10-10 12:09:00 Thinking about lighting for your band, you think colour. A few really cheap PAR cans with coloured gels in them can transform the mood of your stage. Stage lighting filters are available in hundreds of different gel colours so On Stage Light ing did an unscientific straw poll of some stage lighting designers to find out their best filter colours for lighting a ... More About: Band , Colours , Filter
Band Lighting Gels - Best Filter Colours To Light Your Gig
2007-10-10 12:09:00 Thinking about lighting for your band, you think colour. A few really cheap PAR cans with coloured gels in them can transform the mood of your stage. Stage lighting filters are available in hundreds of different gel colours so On Stage Light ing did an unscientific straw poll of some stage lighting designers to find out their best filter colours for lighting a ... More About: Band , Colours , Filter
DMX PC Lighting Software - Cheap Stage Light Controllers
2007-10-04 12:41:00 Stage lighting control has got complicated. The availability of cheap intelligent lighting fixtures, LED colour mixers and other sophisicated lighting effect has made good DMX lighting control even more necessary. Luckily cheap stage light controllers, in the form of DMX lighting software for PC, are everywhere these days and are available to buy (or download for ... More About: Software , Lighting , Light , Cheap , Controllers
DMX PC Lighting Software - Cheap Stage Light Controllers
2007-10-04 12:41:00 Stage lighting control has got complicated. The availability of cheap intelligent lighting fixtures, LED colour mixers and other sophisicated lighting effect has made good DMX lighting control even more necessary. Luckily cheap stage light controllers, in the form of DMX lighting software for PC, are everywhere these days and are available to buy (or download for ... More About: Software , Lighting , Light , Cheap , Controllers
Learn Stage Lighting - The Best Way?
2007-10-02 15:12:00 If you want to learn stage lighting, there are many different ways do it. Learn ing lighting theory, technical equipment and lighting design can be hard enough but with a vast amount of technical terms and jargon too, stage lighting can seem pretty hard to get into. On Stage Lighting takes a look at some of ...
Learn Stage Lighting - The Best Way?
2007-10-02 15:12:00 If you want to learn stage lighting, there are many different ways do it. Learn ing lighting theory, technical equipment and lighting design can be hard enough but with a vast amount of technical terms and jargon too, stage lighting can seem pretty hard to get into. On Stage Lighting takes a look at some of ...
LED Stage Lighting - Why Buy LED Stage Lights?
2007-09-22 21:41:00 LED lighting for stage and theatrical use has never been so cheap to buy. It seem like every major stage lighting manufacturer has dived into the LED lighting fixture market while cheap imported lights mean that even a small band or DJ can get a slice of the RGB colour mixing action. On Stage Lighting ... More About: Lights
LED Stage Lighting - Why Buy LED Stage Lights?
2007-09-22 21:41:00 LED lighting for stage and theatrical use has never been so cheap to buy. It seem like every major stage lighting manufacturer has dived into the LED lighting fixture market while cheap imported lights mean that even a small band or DJ can get a slice of the RGB colour mixing action. On Stage Lighting ... More About: Lights
PLASA 2007 - Was It Worth It?
More articles from this author:2007-09-12 14:11:00 Another year goes by and the PLASA trade show at London’s Earls Court brings together a world of production lighting and sound equipment to the drooling masses of the laminate ‘n’ Sharpie wearing brigade. The PLASA show is the biggest showcase of the new lighting equipment that allows ”lampies” to poke and prod new kit while drinking a bit ... More About: Worth , Wort 1, 2, 3 |
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