An introduction to the Compulite Vector lighting control, a guest article by UK Vector trainer Joe Bleasdale. If you don’t really know much about the Vector, a favourite in control [ … ]
Category: Stage Lighting Equipment
Stage and Theatre Lighting Equipment Reviews, Information and Articles.
Lighting Control – Where Are We Going?
Our guest is international LD, Paul Smith as he shares his dream of a revolution in lighting control and asks if we aren’t stuck in a timewarp of cue stacks [ … ]
PLASA 2010 – Show Report
To bring you a PLASA Show round up for 2010, On Stage Lighting braved the crowds and sensory assault that is two exhibition halls stuffed with the brightest and most [ … ]
Stage Lighting Skills And The Myth of Pro Lighting
Taking common lighting complaints of our readers, On Stage Lighting looks at the really vital skills you will need to succeed as a stage lighting professional and finds a surprising [ … ]
PLASA London 2009
On Stage Lighting returns from two days of too much walking, too much talking and a certain amount of beer to bring you the essential features of the the PLASA [ … ]
Is Something Wrong With U and I?
A quick look at the past, present and future of user interfaces (UI) in lighting console design with the question “Are we actually doing it right?”
Jands Vista – An Owner / Operator Speaks
UK based touring LD Mark Wynn-Edwards takes time for a chat and to tell us why, despite years of being an Avo man, he now owns and uses a Jands [ … ]
Stage Lighting On A Budget – Technical Workarounds
In Stage Lighting Maintenance… we looked at improving the performance of your lighting gear and getting the best from what you’ve got. Continuing the “budget lighting” theme, we uncover tricks [ … ]
Stage Lighting Maintenance – Your Rig, Only Better
With financial belts tightening, people are getting reluctant to spend money on new kit. On Stage Lighting looks at getting more out of your existing lighting equipment – lantern maintenance [ … ]
Media Servers and Digital Stage Lighting
On Stage Lighting has a beginner’s guide to media servers, digital lighting and some extra skills that could become vital for future stage lighting technicians. Plus, are us lampies now [ … ]
PLASA08 – Show Review
While this years PLASA is in full swing, On Stage Lighting samples free beverages and meets up with old chums. Oh, and looks at some lighting equipment in an attempt [ … ]
RDM DMX – A Guide to the Basics
A guide to the basics of RDM (Remote Device Management) DMX. How it works and what it does.
Wireless DMX – WiFi DMX System Review
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 [ … ]
Wide Mode – Get Extra Channels Free For Your Lighting Desk
An explanation of the “Wide” mode that is found on a range of lighting consoles including budget models. Wide mode is useful because it doubles the number of control channels [ … ]
ChamSys MagicQ PC – Free Lighting Control Software
On Stage Lighting has always liked the ChamSys MagicQ and MagicQ PC, the free PC lighting control software, is the cheapest way to get your hands on a professional console. [ … ]
ETC Source Four PARNel – To Buy or Not To Buy?
In 2009 it will 10 years since the award winning ETC Source Four PARNel was launched. A interesting “wavy” lens was added to the original S4 PAR casing to produce [ … ]
DMX Over Ethernet – The Ethernet To DMX Converter
DMX over Ethernet has been around in stage lighting control for quite a while. The concept of sending DMX512 universes over a network, using Cat5 cable or Wireless, has some [ … ]
Small Lighting Desk Review – Zero 88 Jester DMX Lighting Control
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 [ … ]
DMX Fault – Finding and Fixing DMX Problems
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 [ … ]
Stage Lighting Stands – Easy Rigging Equipment
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 [ … ]