Technical notes

Technical Notes

Technical notes on lighting programming, media servers, show control, broadcast workflows and production technology.

Technical notes

Technical notes

Selected technical notes on lighting programming, control workflows, media servers and production technology.

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Tools for the Lighting Programmer

Ross Williams · Jun 29, 2026 · 7 min read

Tools for the Lighting Programmer

A practical look at the drawing, data exchange, pre-visualisation and timecode tools that help lighting programmers move from concept to show file.

AI and the Lighting Programmer

Ross Williams · Sep 15, 2024 · 2 min read

AI and the Lighting Programmer

Will Artificial Intelligence take our jobs? A look at lighting programming, machine learning and the future of console workflow.

The Best Lighting Controller

Ross Williams · May 1, 2018 · 2 min read

The Best Lighting Controller

Which is the best lighting desk? A practical answer for students and those starting out in the industry.

The Moving Light Programmer

Ross Williams · Mar 15, 2018 · 11 min read

The Moving Light Programmer

What does a moving light programmer do, and what skills or qualifications do you need to become one?

The Media Server

Ross Williams · Mar 15, 2018 · 4 min read

The Media Server

Discussing the role of the media server in entertainment technology, lighting and video convergence.