re: flashy lights and cool effects with an ETC express
tons...
record loops (cues set to link to each other in quick sequence)
this is a personal lighting choice but i like to go with primary colors and insturments EVERYWHERE!!
Try to add to a simple set with dramatic angles - ie:
point a
par at about 60 degrees to a chain link fence, put a red
gel on it and
call it awesome.
Also, thought it takes a while to program, you could always run almost any intelligent light
fixture using the board. It comes with several pre-programed in under [setup] -> [15 - moving fixtures]
the above would only be if you had a small budget to rent...heh...and if you were to rent some, make sure to get plenty of
DMX cable!!
hope that's something to start with...