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Help/Tips for reprogramming an entire system.

Hi! 

So, I'm (kind of) new to programming lights, and this year I've taken over an ETC ION system at a high school. The senior who left it to me messed it up A LOT. I was wondering if anyone had some instructions/tips or resources for re-patching my whole setup? It's just insanely messed up and I think starting from scratch might be best, my director also has no idea how anything works. I've watched all of the etc ion video library videos and I'm not sure where else to look. If anyone has something please let me know! 

Also, ask away if there are any questions about the system, I can (probably) answer them.

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    So some questions for you. What fixtures are in your rig? Do the fixture numbers make sense to you, such as FOH wash is 1 thru 4 (or what ever you use)? are there things already programed that work and you like such as presets, colour, focus, beam pallets and effects? You may wan to merge them into your new file. 

    There are so many ways to do this and my way may not suit you. See if you can make contact with other lighting people in your are and have a chat with them to help you understand what you need to. One thing I like about working multiple venues is the range of skills and info I can tap into from so many people and then I work out what works best for me.

    Enjoy the ride and remember that experts were once beginners.

    Regards

    Geoff 

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    So some questions for you. What fixtures are in your rig? Do the fixture numbers make sense to you, such as FOH wash is 1 thru 4 (or what ever you use)? are there things already programed that work and you like such as presets, colour, focus, beam pallets and effects? You may wan to merge them into your new file. 

    There are so many ways to do this and my way may not suit you. See if you can make contact with other lighting people in your are and have a chat with them to help you understand what you need to. One thing I like about working multiple venues is the range of skills and info I can tap into from so many people and then I work out what works best for me.

    Enjoy the ride and remember that experts were once beginners.

    Regards

    Geoff 

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