{"product_id":"group-training-session-intro-to-sequencing","title":"Group Training Session - Intro to Sequencing: Creating Your First Sequence","description":"\u003ch6\u003eClass Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Understanding Sequencing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a sequence?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA sequence is the set of instructions that tells your Light-O-Rama controllers what your lights should do and when they should do it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe sequence is synchronized to music or another timing source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEach light or lighting group is represented by a row of channels or props on the sequencing screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe basic concept:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusic → Timing → Effects → Lights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. The Parts of a Sequence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Light-O-Rama sequence consists of several important components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMusic\/Audio\u003c\/b\u003e – The song or audio track driving the sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTracks\/Props\u003c\/b\u003e – The lights and elements that make up your display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChannels\u003c\/b\u003e – Individual controllable lighting outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming Grid\u003c\/b\u003e – Determines when lighting events occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEffects\u003c\/b\u003e – Define what the lights actually do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSequence Settings\u003c\/b\u003e – Control information such as timing, sequencing mode, and other properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnderstanding how these pieces fit together is the foundation of sequencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Timing — The Heart of Sequencing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTiming determines \u003cb\u003ewhen\u003c\/b\u003e something happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe will look at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMeasures and beats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTiming marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFixed timing versus musical timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSelecting appropriate timing intervals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWhy timing does not have to be extremely precise to create an effective sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey concept:\u003c\/b\u003e Good sequencing is not about putting an effect on every possible timing mark. It is about using timing to make the lights work with the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Adding Your First Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe'll introduce the basic Light-O-Rama effects used to control lights, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn \/ Off\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShimmer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwinkle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBasic movement and other effects as appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe will discuss when and why you might use different effects rather than simply demonstrating where to find them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Sequencing to the Music\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA good sequence complements the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe'll discuss:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eListening for the beat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIdentifying musical sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFinding major musical changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eUsing lighting effects to emphasize vocals, instruments, and beats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRepeating patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreating visual \"phrases\" rather than sequencing every individual note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThink like a musician:\u003c\/b\u003e Listen first, then sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Creating a Simple Sequence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe'll walk through a basic sequencing workflow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSelect a song.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreate or open a sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eConfigure the sequence and audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdd your props\/tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEstablish timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAdd basic lighting effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePreview the sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMake adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSave and test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe emphasis will be on understanding the \u003cb\u003eworkflow\u003c\/b\u003e, rather than creating a complicated finished show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Preview, Test \u0026amp; Refine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBefore putting a sequence into your display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePreview it in the Light-O-Rama software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLook for timing problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCheck for effects that are too busy or distracting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVerify that the lights behave as expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTest the sequence on your actual hardware when possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemember:\u003c\/b\u003e Your first version doesn't have to be perfect. Sequencing is an iterative process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Sequencing Tips to Remember\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStart simple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eListen to the music before sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDon't try to sequence every note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eUse repetition to create visual patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLeave some elements inactive so important effects stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDon't be afraid to experiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSave your work frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWatch your completed sequence from the audience's perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Goal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBy the end of this class, you should understand the basic sequencing process and be comfortable opening Light-O-Rama and creating your own simple sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusic + Timing + Effects + Creativity = Your Light Show\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light-O-Rama","offers":[{"title":"Oct. 7th (Wed) - 1:00-2:00PM Eastern","offer_id":50442314285301,"sku":"TSGRP-IntSeq-1","price":14.48,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oct. 14th (Wed) - 9:00-10:00PM Eastern","offer_id":50442314318069,"sku":"TSGRP-IntSeq-2","price":14.48,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oct. 17th (Sat) - 12:00-1:00PM Eastern","offer_id":50442326769909,"sku":"TSGRP-IntSeq-3","price":14.48,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oct. 23rd (Fri) - 1:00-2:00PM Eastern","offer_id":50442326802677,"sku":"TSGRP-IntSeq-4","price":14.48,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oct. 29th (Thurs) - 7:30-8:30PM Eastern","offer_id":50442326835445,"sku":"TSGRP-IntSeq-5","price":14.48,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/2969\/1125\/files\/GRP_-_Intro_to_Sequencing.png?v=1790273192","url":"https:\/\/store.lightorama.com\/en-au\/products\/group-training-session-intro-to-sequencing","provider":"Light-O-Rama","version":"1.0","type":"link"}