Dimmer Beach: This week I’m going to take a look at that wonderful time known to all designers when the rig is first loaded in and you get to start programming. Here is a bit of insight into three moments that designers have when programming a show.
And this week it is in a very particular order.
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All of these steps are very accurate. I am not a lighting designer but I’ve worked along side them as a stage manager. These steps are not just for lighting designers, I think they can apply to almost any job especially in theatre. At first everyone is excited about their designs or visions for the show. That is part of the reason why people do theatre because they enjoy it and get excited about what they are about to create. Most things seem to work out in the beginning until you take a closer look and actually start building or installing your piece. Then comes the second moment when you realize something is wrong. It does not mean that you are bad at your job if things go wrong. There are always surprises and things that come up in theatre. It is very hard to predict what might come up during tech. The best moment is when you see everything coming together and working. The best feeling is seeing your hard work paid off and you created an amazing show.
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