Difference between revisions of "Beginners"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
:*:'''[[Immutable Issues: Money and Time]]''' - Don't ignore this. This can make or break your show. | :*:'''[[Immutable Issues: Money and Time]]''' - Don't ignore this. This can make or break your show. | ||
| − | :*:'''[[Misc. Questions & Answers]]''' | + | :*:'''[[Misc. Questions & Answers]]''' - Many of your questions are probably answered here. |
:*:'''[[Where to get more info]]''' | :*:'''[[Where to get more info]]''' | ||
Revision as of 20:07, 11 September 2016
Welcome to one of the greatest hobbies in the whole world! This page is dedicated to you, the newcomer to this hobby so that you can fully understand what the animated lighting hobby is all about and what your role in it will be if you decide to join in. There's also a helpful section in our forum called Getting Started where you'll find more detailed information -- highly recommended reading!
General Information for EVERY Beginner
- How Computer Controlled Animated Lighting Works - Start here. Get a basic understanding.
- Skills you will need - Please, please, please read this.
- Tools you will need - Common tools you'll need... and some exotic ones...
- Supplies you will use/need - Build your shopping list here...
- Immutable Issues: Money and Time - Don't ignore this. This can make or break your show.
- Misc. Questions & Answers - Many of your questions are probably answered here.
If you are new to animated lighting and you plan to START with pixels, please read the above information above first. Jumping into pixels without having some background can be a big mistake. You'll find more information about pixels in the Lights & Electronics section.