How Do You Control Lasers - IDLA, Mercury, FB4, Lasercube?
If there's something that makes me want to pull my hair out, it's all the possibilities that lasers have for control. Figuring them out can seem complex, so let me boil it down for you in this video!
0:00 - Introduction 0:20 - How Do You Control Lasers 1:26 - Controlling with DMX 4:36 - ILDA 6:37 - Laser OS 8:48 - Mercury 11:49 - Wrap Up
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One of the top questions I get about visualizers is this - how do I add in my lights and room? Do I need anything special to connect to a visualizer? In this video, I'll answer these and more!
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Getting DMX to Your Visualizer
2:05 - How to Build in a Visualizer
4:28 - Bringing in Your Fixtures
5:20 - Programming with a Visualizer
5:36 - Wrap Up
Full article on Visualizers: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/want-lighting-visualizer/
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Video Specs:
Video Shot On Canon M50: https://geni.us/VuLCB
Shotgun Mic: Rode VideoMic NTG: https://geni.us/v2snsb
Voiceover Mic: Heil PR-40: https://geni.us/fcN0hAO
Lighting Visualization By Capture: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/want-lighting-visualizer/
Video Card: GTX1050 TI: http://geni.us/WBTe
Backdrop/Ambient lighting:
Eliminator Par Mini RGBW: https://geni.us/QKXI
Pixels Driven By ENTTEC Pixel Octo: https://geni.us/Lf7R
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Join us in Learn Stage Lighting Labs and get premium support + over 28 hours of step-by-step video training.
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Thanks for understanding!,
-David
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dvSYV7QLp4
With rising channel counts, running your DMX over ethernet can be the best way to go. In this video, David shares the basics on Art-Net and sACN - the 2 primary ways to run ethernet over DMX and why it may or may not make sense for you.
Full Post on Learn Stage Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/art-net-sacn/
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Video Specs:
Video Shot On Canon M50: https://geni.us/VuLCB
Shotgun Mic: Rode VideoMic NTG: https://geni.us/v2snsb
Voiceover Mic (HIGHLY recommended for the price) SE Electronics V7: https://geni.us/RI06IiT
Lighting Visualization By Capture: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/want-lighting-visualizer/
Video Card: GTX1050 TI: http://geni.us/WBTe
Backdrop/Ambient lighting:
Eliminator Par Mini RGBW: https://geni.us/QKXI
Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links.
Comments Policy: Be nice, and treat others well. While my focus is on creating great videos and articles, I do reply to comments about once per week.
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We typically answer Labs member questions within 48 hours (many times MUCH faster), plus we’re able to dialogue through your followup questions -not just answer (1) simple question!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLoaaZa5vn8
Finding the right fit in both size and quality of lights can be really difficult when you're looking at different lights to buy. Here's an approach to figure out exactly what you need!
Full Post on Learn Stage Lighting:
Grab Your FREE Guide to Begin with Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/
Learn Stage Lighting LABS: https://lp.learnstagelighting.com/learn-stage-lighting-labs/
Video Specs:
Video Shot On Canon M50: https://geni.us/VuLCB
Shotgun Mic: Rode VideoMic NTG: https://geni.us/v2snsb
Voiceover Mic: Heil PR-40: https://geni.us/fcN0hAO
Lighting Visualization By Capture: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/want-lighting-visualizer/
Video Card: GTX1050 TI: http://geni.us/WBTe
Backdrop/Ambient lighting:
Eliminator Par Mini RGBW: https://geni.us/QKXI
Gamma Starburst Pars for backlight: https://geni.us/R84UceB
Gamma TX4-250 for Pattern on Backdrop: https://www.gammaledvision.com
Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links.
Comments Policy: Be nice, and treat others well. While my focus is on creating great videos and articles, I do reply to comments about once per week.
Remember, creating these videos takes a TON of time and effort, and I am not always available to answer questions here personally.
Here is how we can get your questions answered:
Join us in Learn Stage Lighting Labs and get premium support + over 28 hours of step-by-step video training.
https://lp.learnstagelighting.com/learn-stage-lighting-labs/
We typically answer Labs member questions within 48 hours (many times MUCH faster), plus we’re able to dialogue through your followup questions -not just answer (1) simple question!
Many of the questions that come in here can also be answered by simple searching on Learn Stage Lighting .com via the Search Bar in the top right corner: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/all-posts/
Thanks for understanding!,
-David
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxL9se29Kf8
Grab your FREE Guide and learn the secrets to program a great show for your specific type of lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/D-Pro
Links and Resources:
Full D-Pro Article on Learn Stage Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/begin-enttec-d-pro/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtlYiq5QnHI
Finding the right gobos to use in haze or projected on surfaces can be tough - in this video, David breaks down how to choose the right gobos for the right situation (and how to tell if a fixture you are considering has the right gobos for your needs)
0:00-Introduction
Full Post on Learn Stage Lighting:
Grab Your FREE Guide to Begin with Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/
Learn Stage Lighting Labs: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/labs
Learn Stage Lighting GEAR: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/gear
Video Specs:
Video Shot On Canon M50: https://geni.us/VuLCB
Shotgun Mic: Rode VideoMic NTG: https://geni.us/v2snsb
Voiceover Mic: Heil PR-40: https://geni.us/fcN0hAO
Lighting Visualization By Capture: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/want-lighting-visualizer/
Video Card: GTX1050 TI: http://geni.us/WBTe
Backdrop/Ambient lighting:
Eliminator Par Mini RGBW: https://geni.us/QKXI
Gamma Starburst Pars for backlight: https://geni.us/R84UceB
Gamma TX5 for Pattern on Backdrop: https://www.gammaledvision.com
Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links.
Comments Policy: Be nice, and treat others well. This channel has grown a lot, and if I want to keep up with helping folks in-depth, I can't reply to the comments personally.
Creating these videos takes a TON of time and effort, and I am not always available to answer questions here personally.
Here is how we can get your questions answered:
Join us in Learn Stage Lighting Labs and get premium support + over 28 hours of step-by-step video training: learnstagelighting.com/labs
We typically answer Labs member questions within 48 hours (many times MUCH faster), plus we’re able to dialogue through your followup questions -not just answer (1) simple question!
Many of the questions that come in here can also be answered by simple searching on Learn Stage Lighting .com via the Search Bar in the top right corner: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/all-posts/
Thanks for understanding!,
-David
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e_sIXIfoDk
Let David show you some quick wins and ways to bring energy to your stage with lighting.
Read more here: http://www.learnstagelighting.com/the-basics-of-band-lighting/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxtYOdPhWIY
What is DMX512? Are you new to lighting? Here, David explains what DMX is and how it works with your lights.
Get the post right here: http://www.learnstagelighting.com/what-is-dmx-512/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWHQFtEgv1s
Are PC's and consoles the same? Which one do you need for your lighting? Find out in this video!
Consoles Mentioned:
LightShark: workpro.es/lightshark
ONYX: https://obsidiancontrol.com
DMXIS: https://www.enttec.com/product/controls/dmx-lighting-control-software/dmxis/
Learn Stage Lighting Labs: lp.learnstagelighting.com/learn-stage-lighting-labs/
Full Post on Learn Stage Lighting:
Grab Your FREE Guide to Begin with Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/
Learn Stage Lighting LABS: https://lp.learnstagelighting.com/learn-stage-lighting-labs/
Video Specs:
Video Shot On Canon M50: https://geni.us/VuLCB
Shotgun Mic: Rode VideoMic NTG: https://geni.us/v2snsb
Voiceover Mic: Heil PR-40: https://geni.us/fcN0hAO
Lighting Visualization By Capture: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/want-lighting-visualizer/
Video Card: GTX1050 TI: http://geni.us/WBTe
Backdrop/Ambient lighting:
Eliminator Par Mini RGBW: https://geni.us/QKXI
Gamma Starburst Pars for backlight: https://geni.us/R84UceB
Gamma TX4-250 for Pattern on Backdrop: https://www.gammaledvision.com
Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links.
Comments Policy: Be nice, and treat others well. While my focus is on creating great videos and articles, I do reply to comments about once per week.
Remember, creating these videos takes a TON of time and effort, and I am not always available to answer questions here personally.
Here is how we can get your questions answered:
Join us in Learn Stage Lighting Labs and get premium support + over 28 hours of step-by-step video training.
https://lp.learnstagelighting.com/learn-stage-lighting-labs/
We typically answer Labs member questions within 48 hours (many times MUCH faster), plus we’re able to dialogue through your followup questions -not just answer (1) simple question!
Many of the questions that come in here can also be answered by simple searching on Learn Stage Lighting .com via the Search Bar in the top right corner: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/all-posts/
Thanks for understanding!,
-David
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BzC5qyKkYo