When you first start up your console for a show, one of the biggest time savers you can employ is the "groups". Watch today to learn how to use it, and how they can save you time!
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Video Specs:
Video Shot On Canon Rebel SL1: http://geni.us/tWzADD
Shotgun Mic: Vidpro XM55: https://geni.us/5qMGmf
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phtaTvg0en4
The 2D Plan view in Onyx is a great tool to learn with, and to "visualize" your lighting in a basic form.
Learn how to set it up in this video!
Links:
Full Post on Learn Stage Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/how-do-i-begin-with-onyx/
Take your Onyx skills up a notch with my FREE FX deep-dive:
https://www.learnstagelighting.com/onyx-signup/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAuDrpkcvcU
D-Pro is a great piece of lighting software, and it's one of my top picks when you want an intermediate-level console for a really reasonable cost!
But, there are a few things I wish I knew before I began with D-Pro - watch the video to learn what they are!
Links:
Full Post on Learn Stage Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/begin-enttec-d-pro/
Grab Your FREE Guide to Begin with Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/
Video Specs:
Video Shot On Canon Rebel SL1: http://geni.us/tWzADD
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px20sprcLrs
Want to control LED pixels, but only take up 17 channels of DMX? Enttec's Pixel Port allows you to easily setup a "Simple Mode" over Art-NET or sACN.
In this video, David controls the Pixel Port via Enttec's simple lighting software DMXIS, using an Enttec ODE to translate the DMX into Art-NET.
Links:
Buy the ENTTEC Pixel Port here: https://geni.us/Vx4Dl
Grab Your FREE Guide to Begin with Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/
Full Review of Pixel Port on Learn Stage Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/review-enttec-pixel-port/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9RPpWzHcNg
In this video we walk you through different types of Atmosphere Effects like smoke machines, haze, bubbles and more! We guide you in how to use them and show you what they look like!
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Different types of Atmosphere Machines
01:51 The most common effect, Haze
03:47 Faze Atmosphere Effect
05:35 Standard Fog Effect
06:37 Upright Fog Effect
07:38 Low Fog Effect
08:58 Bubble Mania!
10:00 When to use Atmosphere and Effects?
11:23 Fire Alarms!
14:30 Closing
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 Sony ZV-E10: https://geni.us/lkqnAg
Airwave Wireless Microphone: https://www.airwavetechnologies.com/collections/camera-mics/products/aw-tech-mobile
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 TX5 for Pattern on Backdrop: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/products/tx5-led-250-hybrid
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
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Thanks for understanding!,
-David
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE-pkg7KkAY
LiveTraker is a great program for running backing tracks along with visuals, lyrics, lighting, and more for your band. Start learning here!
Download Free Trial of https://livetraker.com/?v4=11&campaign=YTTutorials
Buy LiveTraker- https://livetraker.com/shop/?v4=11&campaign=YTTutorials
Coupon Code - Use davidsls for 5% off!
(Affiliate Links)
Audio/Video Credits:
Video loops from Beeple - Licensed under Creative Commons: https://www.beeple-crap.com/vjloops
Audio Clips from Camtasia Included Assets
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://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=WNV7GrUC3y4
LiveTraker is one way to run tracks and visuals for a band show, from stage. Here's how to connect it with DMXIS...
Links:
Download, Demo, and Buy LiveTraker: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/LTYT
Get 5% Off With Coupon Code "davidsls" at the link above!
More info about DMXis: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/how-to-program-with-dmxis/
Reaper Audio / MIDI software: https://www.reaper.fm/
LoopMIDI: https://www.tobias-erichsen.de/software/loopmidi.html
Grab Your FREE Guide to Begin with Lighting: https://www.learnstagelighting.com/
Learn Stage Lighting LABS: https://lp.learnstagelighting.com/learn-stage-lighting-labs/
Learn Stage Lighting Patreon: http://learnstagelighting.com/patreon
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
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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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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
Splitters and Nodes are a big role player in Today's lighting, when should you choose on over the other? What is the best choice for you and what should you consider when making a decision?
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
Gear referred to in this video:
Netron EP2: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/collections/obsidian-control-systems/products/netron-ep2
Netron EN4: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/collections/obsidian-control-systems/products/netron-en4
RDM10: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/collections/obsidian-control-systems/products/rdm-10
Enttec D-Split: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/products/enttec-d-split-2x3-2x5
00:00 Introduction
00:34 DMX Splitters
01:07 DMX Nodes
02:00 Is a DMX Splitter still useful?
03:12 Splitters are useable but less applicable
04:48 RDM Control
06:15 What is right your you?
07:41 Closing
Video Specs:
Video Shot On Sony ZV-E10: https://geni.us/lkqnAg
Airwave Wireless Microphone: https://www.airwavetechnologies.com/collections/camera-mics/products/aw-tech-mobile
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 TX5 for Pattern on Backdrop: https://www.learnstagelightinggear.com/products/tx5-led-250-hybrid
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 follow-up 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=-MK4X-nuKfw