Automated lighting programmers are responsible for much more than just entering values into a console. We are usually also called upon to be a part of the creative team working alongside the lighting designer. We suggest looks, offer advice on what features exist within fixtures and organize the show layout among many other duties. One of the most important functions of a programmer is to complete the required programming within the allotted time. Quite often, this requires great forethought and planning to ensure that the time on-site is used most effectively. By preparing the patch, palettes/presets, cues and more, we can significantly reduce the work required once we enter the venue.
-Brad Schiller, from “Feeding the Machines,” PLSN Sept. 2015
