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ETC Element 2

Contents

Foreword


Foreword

Necessary reading for understanding this document.

This document aims to illuminate the operation, navigation, and conceptual understanding of the ETC Element 2. Much like every other document in this book, this one is ever-expanding and will prioritise in delivering everything one requires in their independent use of the console. It is recommended that you read through this introductory section, for you and this document to achieve the intended outcome.

Reading Commands

Consider the following example: 

LIVE:   [n] [Record] [Group] [x] ([Label] [y]) [Enter]
^       ^^   ^                   ^
1       23   4                   5

Firstly, all commands will appear in code-blocks like this one, save for the arrows and numbers in the second and third lines. On those numbers:

  1. Each command will open with a leading string (LIVE: in the above command) to indicate the current mode of the command line, and the EOS system overall. These will end with a colon (:), but be aware of circumstances where an additional string further identifies the current state (e.g. BLIND: Cue 1/:)
  2. All commands that can be input on the ETC desk are enclosed within square brackets []
  3. Lowercase characters/strings (n, x and y in the above command) indicate a value subject to user input, the meaning for which is further explained in each tutorial
  4. Strings beginning with an uppercase character ([Record], [Group], [Label] and [Enter] in the above command) indicate EOS built-in functions, found either in keys on the desk or in softkeys on the EOS software
  5. Parenthesised inputs (([Label] [y]) in the above command), indicate optional inputs for further specification of the command. While these inputs are not a requirement, they will improve workflow

Performing Exercises

You'll find that, for each concept delivered throughout this document, a series of exercises will be delivered, enabling you to learn the system in a practical manner.

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Groups

A set selection of fixtures used for fast recalling of specific channels.

Recording

Syntax

LIVE:   <source> [Record] [Group] <target> ([Label] <label>) [Enter]

Where:

  • <source> is the channel(s) and/or group(s)
  • <target> is the target group index, and
  • <label> is the target group label

Examples

Record to a group:

LIVE:   [n] [Record] [Group] [x] ([Label] [y]) [Enter]

Record all channels with non-home values to a group:

LIVE:   [Record] [Group] [x] ([Label] [y]) [Enter]

Record all channels excluding n to a group:

LIVE:   [-] [n] [Record] [Group] [x] ([Label] [y]) [Enter]

Record channels with manual data to a group:

LIVE:   [Record Only] [Group] [x] ([Label] [y]) [Enter]

Where:

  • n is a fixture channel, multiple fixture channels, a group or multiple groups
  • x is the target group index, and
  • y is the label name

Selection

Syntax

LIVE:   [Group] <group> ([At] <intensity>) [Enter]

Where:

  • <group> is the group index(es), and
  • <intensity> is the specified intensity value

Examples

Selecting a group:

LIVE:   [Group] [n] [Enter]

Selecting a group, and sets all containing channels to a specified intensity value:

LIVE:   [Group] [n] [At] [x] [Enter]

Where:

  • n is a fixture channel, multiple fixture channels, a group or multiple groups
  • x is the target intensity value

Deletion

Syntax

LIVE:   [Delete] [Group] <group> [Enter] ... [Enter]

Where:

  • <group> is the group index(es), and
  • ... indicates a prompt for the user to confirm the command
    • A responding [Enter] input confirms this, or
    • A responding [Clear] input denies

Examples

Deleting a group:

LIVE:   [Delete] [Group] [n] [Enter] ... [Enter]

Deleting channels from a group:

LIVE:   [c] [Delete] [Group] [n] [Enter]

Where:

  • n is a group or multiple groups
  • c is a fixture channel or multiple fixture channels

Opening the Group List

Syntax

LIVE:   [Group] [Group]

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Cues

A recorded configuration state comprised of channels with associated parameter data.

Recording

Syntax

LIVE:   [Record] [Cue] <cue> ((<param>) [Time] <time/up> ([Time] <down>)) [Enter]

Where:

  • <cue> is the target cue index, with the applicable values of
    • 0 to 9, or any combination thereof
    • [Next], which:
      • Inserts a new cue at the end of the list, or
      • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the next cue in the list
    • [Last], which:
      • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the previous cue in the list
  • <param> is the specific parameter for which a set duration is applied, which includes:
    • Beam
    • Color
    • Focus
    • Intensity
  • <time/up> is the duration of the cue in seconds, or
    • If an additional duration is applied ([Time] <down>), this refers to the up time of the cue, in seconds
  • <down> is the down time of the cue, in seconds

Examples

Recording a cue:

LIVE:   [Record] [Cue] [x]

Where:

  • x is the target cue index
    • Applicable values can include a specific number (0 to 9, or any combination thereof), or:
      • [Next], which:
        • Inserts a new cue at the end of the list, or
        • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the next cue in the list
      • [Last], which:
        • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the previous cue in the list

Selection

Syntax

LIVE:   [Go To Cue] <cue> [Enter]

Where:

  • <cue> is the target cue index, with the applicable values of
    • 0 to 9, or any combination thereof
    • [Next], which:
      • Inserts a new cue at the end of the list, or
      • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the next cue in the list
    • [Last], which:
      • Prompts the user to input [Enter] to confirm overwriting the previous cue in the list

Examples

Jump to a specific cue:

LIVE:   [Go To Cue] [n] [Enter] ([Time] [x])
  • n is the target cue index
    • Applicable values can include a specific number (0 to 9, or any combination thereof), or:
      • [Next], to go to the next cue
      • [Last], to go to the previous cue
  • x is the transition time to the specified cue

0 returns the configuration to its initialised state, which could be a blackout, or an alternative configuration bespoke to the show file.

The [Go To Cue] function does not follow the timings declared in the cue list, and must be explicitly declared in the command line.

Modification

Syntax

LIVE:   <>

Where:

  • <> is

Examples

Modifying the cue duration:

LIVE:   [Cue] [n] [Time...] [x]
  • n is the cue index
  • [Time...] indicates the ability to input [Time] continuously, to navigate to a specific parameter in the following sequence:
    1. All affected parameters
    2. Down
    3. Focus
    4. Color
    5. Beam
    6. Intensity, and
  • x is the target duration value, in seconds

Before a cue receives a specific time, it will follow the standard duration, configured in the show file.

Cue durations that are grayed out, with no border, indicate that—despite an explicit duration being provided—there are no changes being made over the course of the transition. Examples of such circumstances include (but are not limited to):

  • A fixture or group of fixtures transitioning from an Intensity value of FL to an Intensity value of FL, in 5 seconds.
    • Changing either Intensity value to anything other than FL would "illuminate" and set a border around the Duration value.
  • A fixture or group of fixtures transitioning from a Color Palette value of 1 to a Color Palette value of 1, in 2 seconds
    • Changing either Color Palette value to anything other than 1 would "illuminate" and set a border around the Duration value.
  • And so forth...

Updating a cue:

LIVE:   [Update] ... [Enter]

Where:

  • ... indicates a revealed list of changes to be committed to the cue, confirm all is correct before further input

Opening the Cue List

Syntax

LIVE:   [Cue] [Cue]

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Palettes

Application

Examples

Applying a color palette:

LIVE:   [n] [Color Palette] [x]
  • n is the fixture channel or a set of fixture channels, and
  • x is the color palette index


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Commands

Submasters Cues Effects Sneak

Tutorials

Clearing the command line

LIVE:   [Shift]+[Clear]

Delete all cues

LIVE:   [Delete] [Cue] [Enter] ... [Enter]
  • ... indicates a prompt for the user to confirm deletion of the cue(s)

Setting intensity values

LIVE:   [n] [At] [x]
  • n is the fixture channel or a set of fixture channels, and
  • x is the target intensity value from 0 to 100
    • Note that single digit values are in multiples of 10 (1 = 10, 2 = 20, etc.)
    • A true single digit value requires a leading zero (01 = 1, 02 = 2, etc.)

Clearing all manual data

LIVE:   [Sneak] [Enter]

BLIND:  [Sneak] [Enter]

Applying effects

Saving the show file

LIVE:   [Shift]+[Update]