Category Archives: Tutorial
Aug
Disinfection and cleanliness have been quite the prevailing topic of discussion in the industry currently. Your AV team is most likely considering the best way to guard your equipment from disease and contagion. While there might be many differing opinions on the best measures to take to prevent the spread of germs and illness, there […]
Nov
Never Use 0-10 Volt Dimming! *our rant begins at 2:40 How it started- It has been our experience that many engineers copy and paste from project to project to simplify their process, with the result being the standardization of a terrible product. 0-10v began during the transition from traditional architectural dimming of incandescent lighting to […]
Jun
Learn how to get rid of Multi-Path Interference!
Mar
As Told by Church Techs: POOR LIGHTING We did not realize how bad our lighting would appear on video. What was completely passable in person, looked terrible online. Lighting is the most important aspect of video. NO SENSE OF WHY We’ve found out that many people have no clear sense of purpose of why they even […]
Aug
This is why an experienced lighting technician is essential. Designers can spend months or years developing their next collection, and have no desire to have their work showcased poorly. THE RUNWAY STAGE The stage is placed in the middle of the audience, rather than in front. The lighting fixtures do not move, but the subjects […]
Aug
DMX is a digital protocol for the control of stage lighting and effects. It was created to address a shortage of channels in its predecessor, LMX, also known as multiplex. LMX was similar to DMX, except it was an analog signal instead of digital, and limited to 128 channels. LMX was a 3 wire protocol using standard […]
May
The Problem The Rogue R1X Spot is one of the best values in LED Moving Head Fixtures! It simply out performs everything in its price range, but those savings won’t be worth it if you have to purchase a road case that is more expensive than your lights. Having a road case is a must for […]
Dec
Here comes the sun, little darling, here comes the sun, and I say its alright Daylighting= lighting a space using natural light via windows and skylights The Cons of Sunlight Glare-The sun can be very distracting when it creates a glare. Glare on desks in classrooms, and on computer screens has been shown to negatively […]
Sep
Lighting a Stage The simplest way to create a quality stage wash is by using Three-Point Lighting, a technique that produces a balanced look and captures focus effectively. Three-point lighting utilizes three distinct light sources—a key light, a fill light, and a backlight—to add depth, emphasize the subject, and manage shadows. Stage Lighting Steps: Divide […]