Here I will describe how I put together the show.

• Sequencing
  • After choosing the song, I create a sequence with 0.05 timing in Light-O-Rama.
  • I listen through the song usual at 1/2 or 1/4 speed and place markers whenever there is an event, such as a beat to a syllable in a word, so some effect. I often use 3 or 4 tracks for the different kinds of elements.
  • After mapping the song, I import my channel configuration for the show and start sequencing.
• Lights and Hardware
  • I am using a 16-channel Light-O-Rama showtime unit, and a 16-channel D-Light DC-16 board.
  • I also have some X-10 elements, for the radio sign, motors and such.
  • For the controlled spot lights, I am using MR-16s colored with gels. (Next year hope to use LEDs)
  • This year will be mostly incandescent lights, but I plan to slowly switch to LEDs.