I have a friend that is an excellent programmer, in fact he is a much better tech than I am. He can tear apart a light fix, almost any problem on a job, and put it back together. This is an extremely valuable skill. He and I have worked together on multiple occasions, and it has always been a breath of fresh air when he is on a job with me.
but...
He has a problem... He is a tech/programmer first. He sees things differently from me. I envision the scene and then figure out how to make that happen. As a result my looks are more artistic in nature. Now I know that in time he will develop this ability, he is very smart and creative.
To the point...
When I approach a scene I think of color combinations, fade times, whether or not I want to see the light move or should it move in black. I then think about the next scene and the previous scene before I start to program. It is very important from a technical stand point that I do this. If I don't it can cause major problems when in tracking mode on a console. In think about what i am trying to convey, is it a soft moment, is it frantic, is there video to think about. Most importantly I think about the client. Is this what they would want. Many times I have programmed scenes or looks counter to my best judgement because the client would want it to look a certain way.
It is very important as a lighting designer/programmer to use your tools to bring your vision to life. With the proper tools they will work for you. Do not be limited by what you believe your equipment has to offer. Its amazing what you can accomplish when you really put your mind to it.
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