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PSW Lighting Board. Join in the discussion of topics relating to stage lighting and applications of lighting for live events.

PSW Ken's Links. Close to 400 direct links to lighting information and suppliers web sites.

Focus On Technology: Data Terminators. DMX signals can be made much cleaner and error-free with the use of data terminators, as Richard Cadena explains.

What is DMX? An explanation of DMX 512, the protocol by which theatre lighting control desks can communicate with lighting equipment.

Becoming an Independent Lighting Director.

Inside DMX 512. The technical aspects governing control of light offers deeper understanding lighting command information.

A History of Color Changers. All but gone are the days that working with large color palettes meant truckloads of par cans...

Metal Halide Lamps. An explanation of the technology and application of these devices, which differ from other traditional fixtures.

Lighting a Show. Visibility, composition & mood - the ‘brighter’ side of theatrical lighting. The complete A to Z.

The f-Stop and TV Studio Lighting. Helping to understand camera lenses as they relate to lighting techniques.

Useful Formulas. Light output & beam calculations, unit conversions, voltage drop rates, light ICAL calculations, power calculations and more.

Dichroic Filters FAQ. What are they, how are they used, how do they differ from gel filters, terminology, theory. Illustrations.

Light Basics Defined. A lengthy listing designed to clear up any confusion regarding myriad terms, techniques and technologies.

 

 

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