DocBrown86 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I have done a pretty amazing light show since 2006, using PC Stage. I'm 24, and this year, I have broke down and bought LOR to open more doorways.Gotta say I'm a little intimidated by this program, going from lines of code and faders to now using these grids... I'm a little worried. But I am going to do my best and would love any tips or encouragement you LOR pros may be able to offer me. I am hoping to have an even more amazing light show then ever before, but have my doubts, seeing as how this is my first time with this program....-Doc Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBrown86 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 PS, I do a Christmas show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Gannon Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hi there, I jumped into LOR last year 2010 i had a static display prior but i bit the bullet and i tell ya, It's Fantastic! It may seem a bit daunting to start off with but it's not difficult at all! I have no electrical background, I'm just an average joe, but it is really easy! In 2010 i thought i'd just go all out so i got 32 channels and 2 CCR's, And it was easy! Welcome to LOR and the Addiction of Christmas Lighting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBrown86 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks! I've been running 108 channels since 06'I have to get the DMX converter box, as all my channels are run off of actual DMX dimmer boxes, so I really hope I set this up right for that situation. I'd hate to have to re-program everything last minute...The main thing that caught my eye was being able to create the illusion that an object created of rope lights was singing. So a custom created singing Santa is my new hook this year! I think I may need to check out this "track" feature a bit more, sounds like it might make my programming less clustered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipzach Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Download a couple free sequences and try to get a feel for how it will look in the sequence editor. LOR has a couple and lorsequences.com has tons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis p Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 doc welcome to the maddness but you gotta watch the beta testers tho thay will pull a leg or too sometimes thay love a good joke even if everybody not in on it ps stay away from the brownies.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Welcome aboard here is a link to a great post for all the newbies Sequencing Tips, Tricks and Secrets Page: 1 2 3Do not be afraid to ask questions as there are a lot of helpful people on the forum, I am sure you won't be intimidated for long the program is very user friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallleyes Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 DocBrown86 wrote: I have done a pretty amazing light show since 2006, using PC Stage. I'm 24, and this year, I have broke down and bought LOR to open more doorways.Gotta say I'm a little intimidated by this program, going from lines of code and faders to now using these grids... I'm a little worried. But I am going to do my best and would love any tips or encouragement you LOR pros may be able to offer me. I am hoping to have an even more amazing light show then ever before, but have my doubts, seeing as how this is my first time with this program....-Doc BrownWelcome aboard DocLast year was my first year and i had 208 channels and new nothing about sequencing.Doing 320 channels this year.Its pretty easy to learn.Just ask alot of questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubado Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 DocBrown86 wrote:I have done a pretty amazing light show since 2006, using PC Stage. I'm 24, and this year, I have broke down and bought LOR to open more doorways.Gotta say I'm a little intimidated by this program, going from lines of code and faders to now using these grids... I'm a little worried. But I am going to do my best and would love any tips or encouragement you LOR pros may be able to offer me. I am hoping to have an even more amazing light show then ever before, but have my doubts, seeing as how this is my first time with this program....-Doc BrownWelcome to the madness! Do you have any videos of your previous work?It is also helpful to you and us if you would please update your profile to include where you're from. Northern displays have different issues to contend with than the south and vise-versa. Someone may be near you and willing to help or may want to come see your display in season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBrown86 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 I have videos from last year, youtube keeps cutting them due to audio copyright issues. Is there another site you guys use to post videos without many issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallleyes Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Vimeo works good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scubado Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Pretty nice display. It'll be interesting to hear how you like programming with LOR compared to what you're used to. Plus to see what your new display will be like. Best of luck, and don't be afraid to ask questions, we've all been in your shoes. This is my second year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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