: He assigned each virtual light a starting DMX channel—essentially its digital "home address" on the 512-slot grid.

He opened , a program he’d heard could "pre-visualize" a show before a single light was even plugged in.

: Instantly, a 2D representation of his stage appeared on the screen, allowing him to see beam movements and color blends without tripping over a single power cord. Building the Show

: He clicked through a massive library to find his specific LED wash lights and moving heads.