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The Perfect Programmer Recipe

The Perfect Programmer Recipe

Making the perfect programmer requires a host of carefully selected ingredients mixed together. When this recipe is followed, the result is a highly talented and creative individual capable of orchestrating his/her fingers over a lighting console to direct lighting and video elements into a carefully crafted piece of art. A perfect programmer requires much more than just knowledge of console commands, so it is essential to follow this recipe completely. Mixing the elements together to form a programmer necessitates careful selection of the correct quality ingredients. Let’s take a look at what it takes to make a perfect programmer: 

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Photo of Candace Brightman and Paul Hoffman by Joshua Timmermans

‘Deadicated’ Designers Discuss ‘Fare Thee Well’ Tour

Call her “Deadicated.” Forty-seven years ago, in 1968, Candace Brightman lit The Grateful Dead for her first time at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. Her first tour with them was in 1972, she recalls. She’s held the key as the overall production designer and lighting guru since then — keeping alive the psychedelic ballroom vibe no matter what the venue.

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Illustration by Andy Au

High Horse Hazards: The Importance of Knowing Who’s Who

We’ve all had those moments. A familiar face catches your eye and you think, “That guy looks just like fill in famous name. The thing about being backstage after a show is there is a pretty good chance that the person you’re seeing is actually who they look like. About 20 years ago, I met Sarah McLachlan after a show in Toronto. A pleasant conversation ensued between the two of us and a fellow crew member, who was lamenting on the length of our tour. When Ms. McLachlan commiserated, it got interesting.

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lighting, video and rigging for the three main stages.

Love Saves The Day Festival Helped by Fineline

BRISTOL, UK – Bristol’s ‘Love Saves The Day’ Festival moved to the new, expanded location of Eastville Park this year, dramatically increasing its capacity from the previous city center site. The move allowed for 27,000 music fans to enjoy the line-up and good weather. lighting, video and rigging for the three main stages. Fineline provided lighting, video and rigging for the three main stages.

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Ashley Salta, technical supervisor at Rockhampton’s 1,000-seat Pilbeam Theatre often employs projected media effects on their in-house produced productions to save budget, space, time and effort. Salta recently shifted to Green Hippo Hippotizer Amba, a 1RU media server that can store, warp, blend and map content in higher-than-HD resolution from multiple outputs, because it can be integrated into the lighting control system so the effects can be triggered with cues.

Rockhampton’s Pilbeam Theatre Using Green Hippo Hippotizer Amba

ROCKHAMPTON, Australia – Ashley Salta, technical supervisor at Rockhampton’s 1,000-seat Pilbeam Theatre often employs projected media effects on their in-house produced productions to save budget, space, time and effort. Salta recently shifted to Green Hippo Hippotizer Amba, a 1RU media server that can store, warp, blend and map content in higher-than-HD resolution from multiple outputs, because it can be integrated into the lighting control system so the effects can be triggered with cues.

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La Voz Espana, lit with Robe BMFL and Pointe moving lights.

La Voz Espana Makes A Pointe with BMFLs

MADRID – The third edition of La Voz Espana, the Spanish version of the popular TV singing contest, was won by Antonio José, coached by singer songwriter Antonio Orozco. The series set records for viewership and was lit for the first time by TV LD Iñaki Irastorza, who used Robe’s BMFL Spots and Pointes in his design.

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Bandit Lites once again teamed up with lighting designer Seth Jackson and the team at 3SRCreative to provide lighting for Lollapalooza in Chicago's Grant Park.

Lollapalooza Main Stage Lit with Bandit-Supplied Gear

CHICAGO, Ill – The summer of music festivals continues for Bandit Lites as they once again teamed up with lighting designer Seth Jackson and the team at 3SRCreative to provide lighting for Lollapalooza, one of the biggest musical events of every year. A record-tying 300,000 filled Grant Park to see the hottest EDM acts, legends and the music industry’s hottest chart toppers.

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Coachella Sahara Tent lit with GLP fixtures

Coachella’s Sahara Tent Lit with GLP X4 Fixtures

INDIO, CA – GLP’s X4 LED fixtures made their festival debut at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. They were used at the Sahara Tent during the two-weekend event staged April 10–12 and 17–19, where featured acts included Alesso, Porter Robinson, DJ Snake, R3hab, Oliver Heldens, Keys N Krates, Alvin Risk, Trippy Turtle, Peking Duk and DJP.

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