Cue Creation

• Clearing and Starting New Cues: Begin with a clear slate by hitting the clear button before starting a new cue. Use the "New" button or F2 to create a new cue list.
• Live Tab vs. Cue Writing: Ensure you're not working in the live tab when writing cues to maintain a controlled programming environment.

Building and Timing Cues

• Adding Fixture Information: Set intensity, color, and position for fixtures within a cue, such as making spots fade up to blue while tilting downstage.
• Adjusting Timing: Change cue timings by modifying the fade times for position, intensity, and color in the cue block or timing menu for multi-part transitions.

Previewing and Modifying Cues

• Playback Preview: Use back and play buttons on the desk or transport controls to preview and verify cue behavior.
• Fine-Tuning Timing: Modify timing for individual elements to achieve desired effects, like fast intensity changes or staggered color transitions.

Precision with the Timeline

• Fanning and Timing Shifts: Shift elements in the timeline to change the order or direction of transitions, such as center-out fanning effects.
• Extending Cue Duration: Lengthen transitions by dragging the white bar at the end, doubling the effect's duration.

Saving and Naming Cue Lists

• Naming Cues: Assign descriptive names to cue lists, like "Song Number One," for clarity and easy access.
• Save Options: Choose between saving and releasing or keeping the look live, depending on your requirements.