Movers & Hazer Pre-visualization?

[Chris Chapman]

I'm working with movers for the first time and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good way to pre-visualize looks without having to burn lamp time and hazer juice? I'm getting basic move looks okay, but switching into gobo looks on top of everything else has me a little concerned. It's "High School Musical" and for the first pass for Tech, programming has taken me longer than it does for conventional lights.

Clues for the Mover Newb?

 

[sk8rsdad]

You may find this collaborative article on visualizers a useful starting point.

Personally, I use Capture Polar Solo. The Solo edition provides a full library of fixtures but only a single universe. Trying to squeeze a rig full of movers and LEDs into a single universe is a struggle but I can't justify spending more than that on a hobby. They have a Student edition which provides 2 universes of visualization with a very limited selection of fixtures.

 

[cbabbman]

I run the lights for our band so it's a hobby for me also. I have to do this while playing bass throughout the show.

I also use Capture Polar Solo and it has been a lifesaver and has allowed me to program up our show without having to find somewhere to setup all my truss and lights.