Theolux: Creating and Operating a Simple Show

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The following steps guide the reader through the process of creating and operating a very simple lighting scheme using Theolux. The description here is intended to be indicative, to suggest how Theolux is operated, rather than to provide a detailed 'instruction manual'.
For more detailed descriptions of Theolux's controls, see here.

Programming Threads and Morphs

In Theolux's Programmer Window (shown above), add and name new thread. The thread will have a single morph by default.
Assign intensity values to channels in the morph as required. (In the screenshot above, channel 16 is at 40%, and all other channels are at zero).
Assign fade in and fade out times for the morph. (In the screenshot above, the fade times are both 5 seconds).
Add further morphs as required.
Repeat for further threads.

The threads are now ready for use in rehearsal or performance.

Setting a Thread to the Required Morph

To set each thread to the required morph:

Select the thread(s) using the twelve buttons above the display screen (1).
Press the 'go' button (2) to change to the next morph on the selected threads. When the last morph is reached, pressing 'go' again 'loops back' to the first morph. The change from one morph to the next takes place over the times assigned to the morph.

Controlling Threads with the Impulse Controller

To control thread intensities with the impulse controller:

Select the thread(s) using the two rows of twelve buttons below the display screen (1); the top row selects threads to increase in intensity, and the bottom row selects threads to decrease in intensity.
Select the sub-controller to be used - in this example, the red button (2) selects the crossfade pair.
Use the levers (3) to control the thread intensities; the left-hand lever controls threads increasing in intensity, while the right-hand lever controls those decreasing in intensity.

Controlling Threads with the Chord Controller

To control thread intensities with the chord controller:

Select the time lever with the round red button (1).
Set a time value with the time lever (2), between zero ('snap') and approximately five minutes.
Use the keys (3) to control the thread intensities; the twelve keys of the left-hand octave controls threads increasing in intensity, while the right-hand octave controls those decreasing in intensity.

Alternatively, using the foot pedals:

Hold down the keys (3) for the required threads.
Use the 'accelerator' foot pedal (not illustrated) to control the speed of change, rather like driving a car.