Comments on: DMX PC Lighting Software – Cheap Stage Light Controllers

By: Nathan

Nathan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:57:47 +0000

Esben,

not for mac but Lightfactory can do everything you want. for 3d you will need an external visualizer though, Depending on what you consider cheap….it is very powerful for the cost.

Don,

Lightfactory does that too. surprised no one has mentioned it yet…

http://www.lifact.com

I am not affiliated with LF, i just use it and love it.

By: sheldon

sheldon — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:32:08 +0000

Hi all. Thanks for all this feeds on lights I love the feeling of watching intelligent lights moving.. I am only 15 years old.. I know it sounds weird to some of you. I am willing to do this type of work for the rest of my life. I am in Durban south africa. I am looking for production work to do for holidays and / or weekends. I understand a lot about wiring lights and DMXing lights. As I have been helping a production crew a lot. I can not explain a lot on web but I can face things and do jobs as quick as possible any work for me would be great. Staging , sound , lights I can do it all.

Thanks all : sheldon.

By: JODE

JODE — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:58:18 +0000

How will i change the color of the LED using ALCORA Lighting COnsole?, And also using that console, how will i change the patterns and colors of a moving light..

For example:

In one channel i Have two LED’s Attached, How will i change the color or mix it with other channels as well?

Thank you =)

By: Steven

Steven — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 02:09:45 +0000

first of all I just found your site and it is wonderful. i think it should be required reading for all lighting designers out there, from professionals to those who just think that they are lighting designers.

second i found a new product by enttec which is a software-hardware combo package for simple lighting setups which is targeted primarily at djs and performers. it seems to be a simpler way of syncing your lights to music then venuemagic. it is called dmxis “http://enttec.com/index.php?main_menu=Products&pn=70570&show=description” and is a 512 channel controller that includes a foot switch input as well. you can use a seperate program to control it or you can opperate it as a RTS or AU plugin from inside most popular audio programs.

I found it online while price checking and will get it as soon as i can afford it.
it looks great though for a dj or other computerised audio performer.

By: JEFF

JEFF — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:05:35 +0000

ok i don’t normaly do coments on line BUT we have just bought VENUE MAGIC we have used it for our live stge show trust me it’s the best thing going there is nothing and i mean nothing it won’t do drag and drop the audio track onto the time line then drag the your lightin onto the time line q them up the lights will work in line with the music simple as that it’s not cheap but you get what you pay for just try it i’m sure you will love it we do.

By: Don

Don — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:17:52 +0000

Is there a lighting software programme that will plot lights and also project video images on stage?

Thanks

Don

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:18:12 +0000

@karl we have a list of USB to DMX Dongles on http://www.thedmxwiki.com run by the same people who run the http://www.freestylersupport.com web site for the free lighting program FreeStyler DMX

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By: Esben

Esben — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:20:34 +0000

Hi!

I have been reading threads and googling for months and months but I am yet to find a software that fits my needs, which are these:

1: I’d like to be able to plot AND program my lighting from home, so I dont have to spend precious time on-venue to program from scratch. The lighting will primarily be conventional dimmers and occationally some LED PARs and moving heads. Therefore I need a piece of software that can plot lighting plans + visualize + program theatre stack cuelists + run the show.

2: It should preferably run on a Mac, since I don’t want to have to buy a new computer just for that software.

3: I’d like to be able to use a midi interface like fx BEHRINGER BCF 2000 to control faders, GO-button etc. in the software. An option of adding a USB joystick for moving lights would also be a plus.

4: I’m on a [tight] budget…

Any suggestions for software and/or dongle?

Thanks everyone for some good insights!

By: Paul Pelletier

Paul Pelletier — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:58:04 +0000

The Maxxyz PC offers the best of both world, it can be used as a stand-alone PC software or it can be used with the MaxModule Programmer module.
With the Programmer module it is like programming on a real console but at a fraction of the cost.

Shameless plug, but it fit the topic very well!

By: PAT Testing

PAT Testing — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:54:46 +0000

Hi – is there a standard for which channel is which? For example I want to use an Elation LED Operator very simple DMX controller to control some LED strips. The Strips are channel 1- strobe, 2-Red, 3-Blue, 4-Green. Is this a standard? I realise I can change the starting value on both, but I’m worried that the controller may send out Red on Channel 1, and then the fader marked ‘Red’ will control the ‘Green’ lights etc!