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wiki:lighting:lighting_desk [2023/08/08 13:45] – [The Lighting Desk] Magicstarwiki:lighting:lighting_desk [2026/03/09 00:20] (current) James A
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 ====== The Lighting Desk ====== ====== The Lighting Desk ======
  
-//This page is a (recently started) work in progress!//  +<del>StageSoc's lightng desk is the ETC Element 40. \\
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-StageSoc's lightng desk is the ETC Element 40. \\+
 We also have an ETC Nomad which allows a laptop to be used like the lighting desk (and is our backup in case the desk breaks) We also have an ETC Nomad which allows a laptop to be used like the lighting desk (and is our backup in case the desk breaks)
  
 The Element uses EOS software version 2.8.1 Build 6. Fixture library version 2.8.0.59\\ The Element uses EOS software version 2.8.1 Build 6. Fixture library version 2.8.0.59\\
-The software is available to dowload for free onto your laptop/PC - Note that the most recent version of EOS will not be compatible with the desk as they are newer!+The software is available to dowload for free onto your laptop/PC - Note that the most recent version of EOS will not be compatible with the desk as they are newer!</del> 
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 +In December 2025, StageSoc purchased an [[https://www.etcconnect.com/Products/Consoles/Eos-Consoles/Accessories/Programming-Wings/Features.aspx|EOS Programming Wing]]. It has the same control surface as an Ion Xe but contains no compute power, so we pair it with a Dell mini-pc that runs EOS and our Nomad dongle to enable DMX output.
  
 //This page is not a complete guide for using the desk, it's a quick reference for when you've forgotten how to do something //This page is not a complete guide for using the desk, it's a quick reference for when you've forgotten how to do something
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 E.g. to do the cues a total of 5 times you need loop number = 4 \\ E.g. to do the cues a total of 5 times you need loop number = 4 \\
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 +=== Scene labels ===
 +Scene markers allow you to mark sections of cues with a heading and adds a green line. This is useful for shows with a lot of cues!
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 +The scene marker appears above the selected cue. 
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 +**Cue [number of first cue of new scene] 
 +S1 (Attributes)
 +S3 (Scene)
 +Type the label text, Enter**
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 +Scene end is done in a similar way, selecting the "scene end" soft key instead. This adds a green line only, with no text. It is not necessary to end a scene before starting the next.
  
 ==== Effects ==== ==== Effects ====
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