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ChamSys MagicQ PC – Free Lighting Control Software

December 11, 2020May 23, 2008 by Rob Sayer

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. What makes MagicQ PC so great and why is it worth learning?

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

DMX Over Ethernet – The Ethernet To DMX Converter

July 13, 2020February 9, 2008 by Rob Sayer

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 advantages but an ethernet to DMX converter has not been cheap. As a new low cost ethernet to DMX gateway enters the market, On Stage Lighting looks at the use of DMX over a network.

Rob Sayer

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

Small Lighting Desk Review – Zero 88 Jester DMX Lighting Control

November 18, 2009February 8, 2008 by Rob Sayer

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 a rather sophisticated DMX memory lighting controller aimed at a budget market who need control of a small conventional lighting rig. On Stage Lighting recently took a Zero88 Jester 12/24 on the road as part of a UK tour and noted the good and bad points of this small lighting desk.

Rob Sayer

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

DMX Fault – Finding and Fixing DMX Problems

December 11, 2020January 18, 2008 by Rob Sayer

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 faults are a less common problem in stage lighting, compared to blown lamps etc. If you do have a fault in your DMX chain, it can be tricky to find the source so On Stage Lighting has this guide to troubleshooting DMX, how to spot a DMX fault and how to trace and solve the problems – and without a DMX tester.

Rob Sayer

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Avolites Pearl Tiger, Anyone?

August 13, 2008November 12, 2007 by Rob Sayer

The new Avolites Pearl Tiger lighting control was launched in the UK at PLASA 2007. The price tag brought the idea of owning an Avolites lighting control within reach of a new budget market. On Stage Lighting looks at the features of the Avo Pearl Tiger Moving Light Controller and “the Avolites way” for anyone who doesn’t really know much about the Pearl.

Rob Sayer

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

DMX PC Lighting Software – Cheap Stage Light Controllers

May 10, 2020October 4, 2007 by Rob Sayer

Stage lighting control has got complicated. The availability of cheap intelligent lighting fixtures, LED colour mixers and other sophisicated lighting effect has made good DMX lighting control even more necessary. Luckily cheap stage light controllers, in the form of DMX lighting software for PC, are everywhere these days and are available to buy (or download for free!!).

Rob Sayer