Recent content by dangreaves

Im at a school in the UK so $1000 is a bit steep for my school. I have noticed that software that comes with dongles is often very limited to effects ect. I was under the impression that you can use any software and then just get it to detect the hardware. I have found some software...

Hi, i have decided to go more computer based with the few dmx fixtures at my school but need some advice. I have (or getting) a USB-DMX Dongle so that is no problem. However, i am not sure about the software. This is a school we are talking about here so the budget is very small. I am looking...

Ok thanks Dan

Thanks, thats a great help. So based on your explanations, i can start both these fixtures on channel 1 and then i can control them both togethor as is they were one fixture? Thanks, Dan

Hi, i have been working with analogue lighting for a couple of years now at my school but we have recently decided to purchase two DMX Scanners for use in music performances. I have been put in charge of these fixtures but havent got a clue on how to set them up and what to buy. So i need to...

Hey, does anyone know where i could find short movie clips of parts of shows, Moving lights in action, that kind of thing. I am trying to find some more movies to add to my site (http://sweyneparkcrew.bravehost.com). An example of what i want is in the lighting dep area. I would also love to...

Ok i'll probably keep saving, we are thinking of running quite a few music concerts as all the musicians are itching to perform. Thanks anyway

Hi, the crew that i work in are thinking about purchasing some DMX lighting. Currently we have many anologue fixtures (school). We are thinking about purchasing 2 moving head DMX fixtures and a small DMX control board just with just enough channels to control both DMX fixtures seperately.We...