

Select the moving light, correct the position and press UPDATE PATCH OFFSET to apply that offset to all the programming. The offset is applied at the patch stage and affects all programmed palettes and cues, just as if the light was hung in the correct positionĭid someone accidentally kick a floor-base during a changeover and leave the light it was supporting out of position? With MagicQ you can relax and fix this at the lighting desk without a big hassle. For example it is very quick to add a 90 degree offset to pan for a group of lights. MagicQ has a useful feature that can make it easy and quick, by supporting offsets to be applied to channels in the patch. This can throw off all the saved looks and require a great deal of reprogramming if the board doesn’t help solve the problem.


While other consoles may offer their own solutions to fill this need, the ChamSys approach is a standout feature that makes experienced operators request MagicQ as their first choice. This can be very time-consuming if the console isn’t equipped with the right tools for the job. When a show tours, or is adapted to a new venue, the lighting designer may need to substitute new fixtures for the ones the show was programmed with originally.
