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Conclusion
For years the language and control structure used to control lighting systems has
been imposed upon designers by the equipment manufacturers. This was not
conducive to an enjoyable experience for anyone involved in the process. Natural
Language Control defines a common language that designers and programmers
can share and the complex processes of translating this language into DMX or
any other control protocol is taken care of for you.
This 'language' has not been defined arbitrarily or in a vacuum. We use colloquial
terms that have been used in the theatre for years and present them to the
programmer with sense and order. Confusing mode channels that change the
purpose of other channels have been eliminated and new and uniquely useful
control handles have been added. Natural Language Control allows the designer
to look at the lighting rig as a unified tool to aid in the design process. The
designer will no longer need to conform to the language of the engineers and this
allows them to diversify the lighting rig without the worry of adding complexity to
the programming process. Every light now speaks the same language and
increased communication and understanding will only lead to better lighting.