MagicQ

On Stage Lighting first got to see and use the Cham Sys MagicQ when it was still a prototype and at the time we were blown away by what at the time was a game changing lighting control platform.
Since then, many other desk manufacturers have stepped up to the plate and we have a huge range of choice. However, the MagicQ system still has many benefits for learning and using a moving light control in a cost effective and transferrable way.

Happy Birthday On Stage Lighting

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Today, on our third birthday, we take a look at the past three years, reveals some top secret statistics about this site and have some very exciting news too.

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MagicQ Tutorial Part 3 – Cues, Timing and FX

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In the final part of our Cham Sys MagicQ PC Getting Started tutorials, we work to the final stage of preparing our show for the fictional 3 piece band using a simple rig of PARS. If you haven’t already done so, work through MagicQ Tutorials Part 1 and 2 before tackling this one.
In this tutorial we will create another page of playbacks, a short opening sequence using a theatre cue stack and use the FX generator to quickly make some snazzy effects with the Beam Fans. We will also look at some of the theatre stack timing options.

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MagicQ Part 2 – Controlling Fixtures and Recording Memories

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In Part 2 of our Cham Sys MagicQ tutorial series, we’ll take our work from Part 1 – Getting Started and continue to build a show.

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MagicQ Tutorial – Getting Started

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MagicQ tutorial Part 1 takes it from the top. An anti-quick start guide, we take it slow so as not to miss the scenery.

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Cham Sys MagicQ PC Tutorial – Introduction

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In the first of our long awaited series of tutorials, On Stage Lighting has a beginner’s guide to the MagicQ PC. A sightseeing tour rather than a how-to, this article looks at the interface and concepts of the Cham Sys lighting desk.

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ChamSys MagicQ PC – Free Lighting Control Software

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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?

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