James's Pointless Lighting Videos -- Christmas Special 2011

Just made it in before Christmas! Yes, I'm back with a festive pick of events that I've been doing since I last saw you all. And of course there's another riveting light show at the end. So it's Merry Christmas from me, and a Happy New Year...from him!

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[mariaTubo]

Hello Friend, Good As I enter d in Touch With You, For We talked about The Mojo Scan 3 Apparatus

[TomJohnson121]

Great to see you back James , we love these productions -& the humour > hope your headed for T.V or more - and from me only knowing the basics of DMX -now I know most of it ( DMX 512 ) on moving heads -LED washes and YES EVEN laser animation> 2 web sites -Hope you do get to the top of the ladder - I have seen what you can do -one thing -pos a " TIP " why ar'nt you on LINKED IN ?? and if theres a web site -where is it ??? John @LIVE4AIR.com & John @oxford Event lighting Best regards :)

[djscottdog1]

@jamesb1919 see the dmx interface you mentioned , the one from marlin , is that the one you have to build your self. lol i love soldering

[TheDJDamski]

hi great vid funny as always your a genius!, you should do more :) your vids inspired me to get into the world of dmx programing, im using magicq pc off your recommendation, just about getting to grips with the basics, iv got simple cue stacks looping but havent got a clue on how to make stand alone shows to songs ect like the ones in your vid, would be very appreciated if you could help or even do a video on your wizardry programing ha, keep up the good work and good luck in your 3rd year, adam

[jamesb1919]

@djscottdog1 no problem sir.

[djscottdog1]

@jamesb1919 thanks alot m8 , you have helped me out heaps

[jamesb1919]

@djscottdog1 @djscottdog1 ooh yes get a touch screen - all the more fun! there is actually a 'touch' view on it that makes all the buttons bigger so it's easier to press! It works with many different interfaces - i've got the bargain basement maplins velleman one, but it also runs with at least ten other popular models. I was asked about this by 'lampshadej' last year – user called James – he tried it out on a touchscreen - might want to give him a shout. James.

[djscottdog1]

@jamesb1919 sounds gr8 might get it , dose it work with any dmx interface block thingy and do you think it would be an idea to use a touch monitor with it, thats what i might do ,because the one thing that has always put me of software is having to use mouse with faders and especially rotary pots. ill send im my subscription fee next week lol

william

[jamesb1919]

@djscottdog1 oh thanks! Yes its very good software for free - when you use it on a computer it is evident that all the buttons line up around the screen as if your monitor was the screen on the desk, which makes things a bit fiddly sometimes. The best way i'd describe it is that it's mainly 'theatre-based' - you would ideally sit in front of it lifting faders onscreen (ie. manually) - but it is possible to set up 'standalone' shows that can loop - like you saw in the video. James

[djscottdog1]

@jamesb1919 yer i know they are expensive, wouldn't mind one, is the software good because that was some awesome programing. looking for a better solution for controlling my lights and this looks like it has impressive results. thanks for replying

William