ARRI Academy “Lighting Systems Control” with Lighting Professional/Author Richard Cadena go over the basics of digital lighting control technologies. Whether you are starting out in the lighting industry or looking to streamline your production workflow, this 11-lesson video course is the ultimate guide to get you up and running with digital lighting control, using DMX, RDM, Wireless DMX, and ethernet–based networks.

DMX

In the first lesson of the course, Richard Cadena goes over the basic applications and facts of DMX. DMX is a standard lighting control protocol for digital communication networks that are commonly used to control effects, stage, studio and set lighting.

Building DMX network

Richard Cadena explains how to build a bulletproof DMX network, along with the essential terms and tools, such as DMX universe, fixture personalities, and more.

Troubleshooting DMX network

In this module, we will take an in-depth look at the best practices of setting and troubleshooting DMX network.

RDM

Most modern fixtures have built-in Remote Device Management capabilities, which allows users to send a variety of commands without a need to climb the ladder and adjust settings through the menu. In this lesson, Richard explains the ways RDM protocol can be used to streamline your lighting workflow.

Wireless DMX

With so much new technology becoming more reliable, it’s easier than ever to build your lighting system using wireless DMX. In this episode, Richard Cadena explains best practices for setting your own wireless system and explores the most common issues.

Intro to ethernet-based networking

Live events, broadcast studios and big movie sets require larger lighting systems that demand multiple universes of DMX. To enable higher performance and efficiency for these lighting systems, Ethernet is the go-to. Richard Cadena explains the concept and necessary equipment for building ethernet lighting networks.

Testing ethernet-based networks: PING and IPCONFIG commands

Follow along this live demonstration of PING and IPCONFIG commands to get you started on a journey to learn how to test and troubleshoot ethernet-based networks.

Art-Net

In this module, you will get a deep dive into one of the open ethernet protocols - Art–Net.

sACN

Learn the difference between Art-Net and Streaming ACN, and how to choose a protocol that will be right for you.

Consoles

In this module, Richard Cadena explores types of consoles, software, and basics of console programming to start creating lighting designs.

ARRI LED Ecosystem

ARRI’s Systems Engineer Patrick Schulze introduces the ARRI LED ecosystem that consists of four elements: software, hardware, communication and control. You will learn about SkyPanel and L-Series fixtures’ software, wireless DMX system SkyLink and a control app for iOS and Android – Stellar.

Richard Cadena, Lighting Professional / Author, is a working professional in the live event production industry. With many years in the industry as a tech, designer, consultant, and electrician in film, TV, theatre, corporate and live event industries, Cadena became a highly praised educator and ETCP-recognized trainer. Praised for his classes and workshops internationally, Richard has written highly acclaimed books, such as "Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light," "Electricity for Entertainment Electricians & Technicians." While still enjoying working concerts, television, movie production, theatre, and corporate events, Cadena’s greatest joy in life is sharing knowledge and information through his classes, workshops, books, and magazine articles.