the AUTOMATED LIGHTING PROGRAMMER'S HANDBOOK

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Ten Things Every Programmer Should Know
	#1 Understanding the Fixtures
	#2 Basic Console Operations
	#3 Patching and Addressing
	#4 Making Lights Move
	#5 Long Hours and Late Nights
	#6 Subtractive versus Additive Color Mixing
	#7 Tracking
	#8 Protect the Data
	#9 How to Admit Your Faults
	#10 Who to Call
	But Wait! There’s More …
1 Programming Philosophies
	The Automated Lighting Programmer
	The Hollywood Syndrome
	Creativity and Consistency
	Learning to Program
	Be an Artist
2 Automated Lighting Concepts
	DMX-512
	Fixture Libraries
	Crossfade
	Bump
	Parameter Abilities
	Precedence (HTP and LTP)
	Color Mixing
	Tracking
	Basic Programming Structure
	Practice Makes Perfect
3 Preparing for Programming
	Ask the Right Questions
	Preparing to Program
	Configuring the Console
	Fixture Setup
	Fixture Libraries
	Preparing the Patch
	Numbers Everywhere
	Groups
	Building a Basic Outline
	The Importance of Labeling
	Protecting Your Work
	Always Be Prepared
4 Basic Programming
	Understanding Your Fixtures
	Speed Channels
	Conventional Channels
	Palettes/Presets
	Recording Cues
	Playing the Show
5 Intermediate Programming
	Mark Cues
	Block Cues
	Cue Only
	Record Remove
	Making Copies
	Effects Generators
	Intensity Effects
	Kickin’ it Old School
	Common Chases
	Fanning
	Multi-cell Units
6 Advanced Programming
	Default Values
	Magic Sheets and Layouts
	Pixel Mapping
	Fixture Cloning
	The Power of Macros
7 External Interactions
	Visualization
	It’s Time for Timecode
	The Magic of Midi
	Operating OSC
	Other Types of Automation
	Emerging Technologies
8 Media Servers and Digital Lighting
	Content
	New Jobs
	Functionality and Terminology
	Programming Media-Based Lighting
	Working with Layers
9 The Age of Networking
	Networking Basics
	Multi-user Programming
	Network Backup and Failover
	Distributed Processing
	Connectivity
	Remote Device Management
	sACN (E1.31) and DMX-NET (E1.33): The Ethernet Protocols
	Ease of Use
10 Programming Genres
	Theatre
	Concert Tours
	Corporate Events
	Televised and Streamed Events
	Music Festivals and Busking
	Architectural Installations
11 Troubleshooting
	The Rig Check
	Common Problems
	Getting Help
12 Emergency Preparedness
	The Worst Situation
	Emergency Cues
	Planning Ahead
	Personal Safety
	The Actor’s Point of View
	Health and Safety
	Always Be Prepared
	Safety First
13 Programmer and Designer Relationships
	People Are People
	Types of LDs
	Operational Guidelines
14 Words of Wisdom from Industry Professionals
	Programming
	Design
	Demeanor
Appendix A-1: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Journal
Appendix A-2: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Twenty Years Retrospect
Appendix B-1: Workflows of Success with Earlybird
Appendix B-2: Earlybird Case Studies
Appendix C: Scott K. Tusing—Broadway Lighting Programmer
Glossary
Index