ABSTRACT
As lighting consoles continue to incorporate more and more features for video control, the job of the programmer gets more complex. Lighting programmers are primarily responsible for mood, and we create mood through the use of movement, color, intensity, and texture. On a show utilizing a media server, the role of lighting programmer has changed significantly. For example, the programmer is not only responsible for making sure that content used in the show meets the client’s expectations, he or she may also be somewhat responsible for the technical aspects of how the video will be presented through factors like screen reflectivity, size and placement, content preparation, and formatting. In these situations, the lighting programmer with a general working knowledge of video technology will have an advantage over ones who do not, and, in some cases, they may be able to help minimize the number of technical errors in the video playback.
