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[Trubadix]

Hey peeps! I am on my way to build my own light console, running qlc+. Even through i use qlc+ in relatively large dimensions 2-4 universes) i dont use movingheads that often. But i want to implement some faders and knobs on my console, to have the possebility to controll them on future events. For that, it would be great to get some screenshots (showing your viritual console)/showfiles from the community to take a look how other people control them and find a way, that will work for me!
Is it common, to use a xy field and some buttons for gobos, colors and movements? Do you prefer faders or rotary encoders?

Thanks!

[Delnabla]

Was this regarding QLC+ Virtual Console? See the attached screen shot from our recent "12 Angry Men" production. The functions/buttons (whatever) included audio when necessary. It was so simple I handed it over to a novice who only had to click the appropriate button where the script was marked. Saved me being at theatre every night. If your enquiry was not about the VC in QLC+ My Bad - Sorry!

[andres robles]

hi, in terms of preferences to use fader, knob or buttons will depend on the preferences of each operator of lights and needs of the show, I personally, since I always had fader and buttons on the lighting consoles that I found in theaters, auditoriums or companies shows, knobs? few, (in sound yes, many) so I get used to the faders and buttons, the faders especially for conventional light (dimmers) and / or for complete scenes of robotics, the buttons use them as shortcuts to gobos, colors, positions, ..... (palettes) and some "next step" ....

[sandinak]

Here's my control panel for my mobile show. I have a truss, 2 trees, some front lights and some spots. The layout is predicated on the APC40 MkII I use as a control surface. I've also used APC40 Mk1 and Lauchpad with alot of success. I use this show for a Show Choir .. as well as form some quick venue stuff.

[lightweaver]

Hi Trubadix


For programming moving heads, the best way I have found so far is using a joystick or game controller mapped to an XY pad gives speedy control. Be sure the profile for your controller in the "input/output" section is set to "relative".
The joystick doesn't have to be anything flash. I'm currently using a cheap imitation playstation controller and it works great.
For most granular control, I have one XY pad for each fixture inside individual frames, with the joystick mapped to all of them. I then assign a keyboard button to enable/disable each XYpad frame so I can quickly select some or every fixture and then move them into position.

For other settings (colour / gobo / etc) I find the 'click & go' with a knob appearance is great for busking - uses minimum screen space and gives quick access to gobos / colours / etc (so long as your fixture definitions are well detailed)

Here's some screenshots from a couple of recent gigs.
Currently I have a 23 inch touchscreen desktop computer I use for running shows.
I'm on the lookout for a good controller for some hands on control.

'Cougers' is a nightclub event in a nearby country town.
8 x moving heads, 2 strobes, 2 geyers, and a fogger.

'SpiritFest' is an annual festival with workshops-by-day and bands-by-night.
6x moving head beams (imitation sharpies)
4x moving head washes
8x RGBAWU battens (groundrow)
8x LED pars, 6x S4 Juniors.
I used a friends Enttec wing for this gig.

Cheers

[rhenrie]

Trubadix,
I have tried to keep my virtual console simple because we use it at a church and volunteers all run the lights for me. I program everything and give them a cue list to run through. You can see that I also have the option to run everything manually. I use a Nankontrol2 to control everything so they can have the feel of using an actual controller.

HTH!