Have you seen the England-based On Stage Lighting blog? Recent entries include:
- Lighting Cue Timing – Better Scene Transitions
- Inside a Moving Head - Primer
- RDM DMX - A Guide to the Basics
They’ve also got a great section called Getting Started Guides – primer-style lighting tips for beginners.
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Thanks for this info! I’ve really been getting into theatrical lighting and different stage lighting equipment lately, and this blog is like finding a gem in terms of great quality information and new ideas. It will be especially interesting to see what it can offer in terms of improving scene transitions. I know this is a delicate art and I’m always interested in new tips on the subject.