July, 2008 - On Stage Lighting

DMX Book Updated + other DMX512 Books

July 25, 2016July 29, 2008 by Rob Sayer

The comprehensive DMX book “Recommended Practice for DMX 512: A guide for users and installers” (phew) by Adam Bennette has been updated. On Stage Lighting looks at the new edition plus some other DMX books.

Rob Sayer

Rob Sayer HND PGDip FHEA is a Senior Lecturer in Technical Theatre Production, mentor, and consultant in stage lighting and education. As a professional lighting designer, Rob designed and programmed theatre performances, music festivals and large corporate events for blue chip companies while travelling all over Europe. With a background in theatre, he combines traditional stage lighting knowledge alongside fast moving lighting and video technology in the world of commercial events.

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

Wireless DMX – WiFi DMX System Review

February 25, 2016July 28, 2008 by Rob Sayer

Wireless DMX systems are getting affordable. At outdoor concerts this summer, On Stage Lighting gave up “control by wire” and got to test the Zero88 ZeroWire system. This article looks at the features of a cheap WiFi DMX solution.

Rob Sayer

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

Using Submasters for Busking Band Lighting

May 16, 2020July 14, 2008 by Rob Sayer

Following Concert Lighting Programming in 30 mins, Dimitris asked for more information on organising submasters/playbacks when lighting a concert. So here it is – ideas on how to layout your lighting console playbacks for simplicity and flexibility.

Rob Sayer

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

Glastonbury 2008 Update – The Tea Boy Returns

December 4, 2017July 9, 2008 by Rob Sayer

At the end of June we heard from 18 year old Joshua Simms who was about to start a summer job with the lighting crew at Glastonbury 2008. We’ve managed to track Josh down to ask him about his first festival experience. Did he make the tea or what?

Rob Sayer

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

What Do You Want From On Stage Lighting? – Interactive

July 9, 2008 by Rob Sayer

On Stage Lighting is 1 year old today. We are asking our valued readers what kind of things they want, so come on and let us know what you would like to see here in the future.

Rob Sayer

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

Concert Lighting Programming in 30 Minutes

June 21, 2017July 6, 2008 by Rob Sayer

In the middle of summer(?) music festival madness, On Stage Lighting gives you a 30 minute schedule and a cheat sheet to help program up your lighting desk for three days of bands. The mud has been removed from this article for reasons of hygiene.

Rob Sayer