Intelligent Lighting 101 tips?
I'm making my first leap into the world of intelligent lighting moving head fixtures as part of my semi-annual Christmas laser and light show.
I'll be using a pair of Chauvet Intimidator Spot 150 LED's, controlled with Enttec D-Pro DMX software (and triggered via MIDI from Beyond).
I have several PAR-56 LED fixtures to go with them, along with a couple of Chauvet Swarm FX lights.
Current plan is to fly everything from 10-foot truss system.
Nothing too extravagant, but plenty for my hobbyist-size shows and a hobbyist-size (and usually blown!) budget
I'll be depending heavily on visualizer software (Light Converse) for most of my pre-show planning, since I really don't have the time/place to setup the rig ahead of time for experimenting.
I understand the technical aspect of programming everything, so what I'm looking for is perhaps some effective techniques to use when programming the intelligent lights -
i.e. tips on positioning, color / dimmer / gobo transitions, etc. - basically, how to make things look good, without being too "over the top".
Any tips for making the most of the gear I have available would be most appreciated!
Thanks!
Randy
Last edited by Stuka; 12-09-2014 at 08:29.
RR
Metrologic HeNe 3.3mw Modulated laser, 2 Radio Shack motors, and a broken mirror.
1979.
Sweet.....