dmx programming tutorial

On Stage Lighting has been writing about DMX programming and stage lighting lighting control since 2007. Relevant articles are listed in reverse date order below.
If you are a beginner, then starting with our Lighting Control Guides is probably the best place get you up and running.
If you are looking for more advances programming stuff, then things like our series of experimental articles Essential Busk Pages or our BUSK201 course is probably for you.

DMX Fault – Finding and Fixing DMX Problems

December 11, 2020January 18, 2008 by Rob Sayer

DMX512 is the most common stage lighting control system that can control both intelligent lighting and DMX dimmer systems. A DMX control system is pretty simple and robust and DMX faults are a less common problem in stage lighting, compared to blown lamps etc. If you do have a fault in your DMX chain, it can be tricky to find the source so On Stage Lighting has this guide to troubleshooting DMX, how to spot a DMX fault and how to trace and solve the problems – and without a DMX tester.

Rob Sayer

Rob Sayer HND PGDip FHEA is a Senior Lecturer in Technical Theatre Production, mentor, and consultant in stage lighting and education. As a professional lighting designer, Rob designed and programmed theatre performances, music festivals and large corporate events for blue chip companies while travelling all over Europe. With a background in theatre, he combines traditional stage lighting knowledge alongside fast moving lighting and video technology in the world of commercial events.

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

Moving Light Control – Groups – Lighting Desk Basics 3

December 11, 2020December 12, 2007 by Rob Sayer

The third part of the Lighting Desk Basics series, On Stage Lighting looks at the elements of moving light control. Article 2 – Intelligent Lighting Control, looked at the first steps of controlling moving lights, fixture personalities and patching. Using Groups to control your “heads” is the next step in console programming like the professionals.

Rob Sayer

www.onstagelighting.co.uk

Lighting Desk Basics – Beginner’s Guide to a Stage Light Control – 1

December 11, 2020November 8, 2007 by Rob Sayer

The lighting control, “board” or “desk” is the a key part of any stage lighting set up and it is using the lighting desk that an operator is able to control the equipment. This can range from adjusting the “levels” on stage lighting dimmers to controlling complex intelligent lighting systems and media servers. Although there are many different types of lighting control, a great deal of the features are common to most and On Stage Lighting explains these features in the first part of beginner’s guide to the lighting desk.

Rob Sayer