David gives 3 tips that you need before you run your first lighting show live for a band. What to program, where to program it, and most importantly, how to stay on track with what the band is doing on stage.
This method of running lights will apply to any music you light - whether it's a rock band, worship music, or even DJ/EDM music.
Working with a network doesn't have to be difficult. In this video, David shares some of the most common networking terms you will see and tells you what they mean to you.
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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
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Once you've got your fixtures grouped together, it's time to organize. Step 1 - make a plot view on paper or your console so that you can easily find the light you need when you are programming!
Links:
Fixture Numbers Post: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/what-are-fixture-numbers/
Create Plot Views in M-PC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9frF_FWKQA
Create Plot View in D-Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_GEdscZ3xM
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IFCB is the 4-letter acronym that I use every time I need to make a change on my stage. I use it to help myself create fresh looks on stage - watch the video to find out how!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtRyX7LiGsQ
Can you run a lighting show with 100% automation as a gigging band? In this video, We Three and David collaborate to show you how to make a very dynamic show happen in LightKey!
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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
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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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Thanks for understanding!,
-David
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DMX Terminators have been around forever, and there's a myth that evolves around them that you need to use them in your lighting rig - we'll here's what we found and think of using Terminators. #shorts
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-David
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You need to get great control of LED tape and pixels. What are the best programs and ways to do this?
0:00-Introduction
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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!
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Thanks for understanding!,
-David
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Want a DMX test device and so much more - all from the palm of your hand? Move over, expensive old-style handheld testers, the DMXcat has arrived!
David reviews the DMXcat and lets you know what he likes about it...and should you buy it?
Links:
Full Post on Learn Stage Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/review-city-theatrical-dmxcat/
Full video from City Theatrical showing the capabilities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRoD7LaU0oA
Buy the DMXcat on Amazon: https://geni.us/PDrU (affiliate link)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTW0Dly7ch0
If you're looking for uplights for your stage, should you use a par-type uplight or a "uplighter"? In this video, David covers the pro's and con's of each type of light and what you should look for to choose.
0:00-Introduction
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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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Video Card: GTX1050 TI: https://geni.us/odrWk7O
Backdrop - ENTTEC 8P-60 Pixel Tape: https://www.enttec.com/range/led-strips/led-pixel-strip/
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