2022 is On its Way in Real Time
Hi friends! I’m easing back into writing again after our columns were put on hiatus in March 2020, and it’s no small task to narrow… Read More »2022 is On its Way in Real Time
On with the Shows!
Well, hello again! Where do I even begin? It’s been over a year since my last column in PLSN, and my goodness, a lot has… Read More »On with the Shows!
Using DMX Merge for Pixel Mapping
With today’s productions relying more and more on visual impact, the video and lighting elements of a show play huge roles in creating those wow… Read More »Using DMX Merge for Pixel Mapping
Evolving Workflows
We’ve all heard the saying, “the only thing you can count on is change.” And change is constant in the world of entertainment technology. So… Read More »Evolving Workflows
Two Kinds of Technical Wizardry
In today’s rapidly changing landscape of labels for lighting and video technicians, there are two terms emerging in our industry that I find fit many… Read More »Two Kinds of Technical Wizardry
Video Testing Images
While video test images are typically used during setup, they are just as important to a successful show as the actual video content in the… Read More »Video Testing Images
Into the Rabbit Hole of Visual Design
Ladies and gentlemen, I have an announcement to make. I have decided to leave the comfortable and begin a new adventure.. As of July 2019,… Read More »Into the Rabbit Hole of Visual Design
GDTF: Finding Common Ground for an Efficient Workflow
Back in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, the digital era of the lighting industry had yet to define a standard for unifying data exchange… Read More »GDTF: Finding Common Ground for an Efficient Workflow
What’s In Your Rack?
Walking around NAB this year, I saw a demo for software that provides a specific toolset for designing systems and AV racks. I started thinking… Read More »What’s In Your Rack?
Organizing Your Game
Whether you’re programming lighting or video, one of the most important aspects of driving a lighting console is organization. If your workflow doesn’t match the… Read More »Organizing Your Game
Getting to Know Hippo v4.4
Earlier in the year, I attended a Hippotizer training course in Los Angeles with instructor Graham Whipple to get up-to-speed on Green Hippo’s latest software,… Read More »Getting to Know Hippo v4.4
Visualizing Your Media
When it comes to pre-programming the lighting elements of a show, programmers have several options to choose from that allow the programmer to create a… Read More »Visualizing Your Media