The app can be used to control all types of spotlights: simple white light spotlights, colorful LED spotlights, compact lighting systems of all kinds, lighting effects, or moving lights. Even the DMX protocols of show lasers or multi-effects can be mapped. Accordingly, the application area of the app is also wide-ranging.

To use the app as a lighting controller, the freeDMX interface is required in addition to the tablet. The DMX signal is output wirelessly to the connected devices via the already known freeDMX AP interface.

In the app, there are different sections where light can be controlled. In the first section, those who want to use different lighting scenes and chasers for parties or concerts will feel comfortable. The chaser lights can be controlled by setting the speed or music control. There is also the option of password-protecting programs or shows so that operators can call up and set different lighting moods and sequences, but not change them. This mode is also suitable for installations in clubs, for example, where the light is pre-programmed and then should be easily operated by different people without any sources of error.

But theaters and technicians of larger shows will also love the Light Captain: Because there is a second section where scenes are worked with. A scene consists of different cues (lighting moods), which can be switched on with a Go button. Fade-in and fade-out times can be programmed in between the individual cues. Up to three scenes can be active at the same time, and each can be adjusted in its overall brightness. In addition, there are three freepatch faders to which moods can be assigned (for example, to control hall lights, front lights, or fog).

For easier programming, there is a large and constantly growing library with many already created fixtures from Eurolite. To patch any spotlight, you only have to assign the DMX channels of the spotlight to the corresponding functions. For professional requirements, values can also be restricted, default values assigned and the individual positions of the color and gobo wheels defined. Lamp on/off commands for discharge lamps are also easy to assign.

The app's color control builds on the proven concept of the Color Chief: Light Captain also allows each fixture to be color controlled in four segments. No matter if it's a KLS system, a LED bar with 4 segments, or a washlight with four rings. In addition, Light Captain can display color mixtures with up to 8 basic colors. For color effects, there is an effect section with 6 pre-programmed effects.

For the movement of moving lights, a 16bit capable control is provided. In addition to positioning control, an effects unit can be used to create motion effects quickly and effectively. Furthermore, gobos, prisms, zoom, and focus can be adjusted on the control level. In addition, there are 8 freepatch controls. Even complex multi-effects or show lasers can be sensibly created here.

On "Pre Cues" frequently used settings can be stored and recalled again and again. There are 15 general memories, 15 color memories, on which color values are stored, and 15 move memories, which store position values.

The eight free patch faders offer a good way of mapping less common spotlight functions. One problem used to be that the faders were only labeled “Freepatch 1-8”, which made orientation diffi cult. Since the update, the faders can be labeled individually, which is done directly when creating the respective fixture. This has already been done for devices stored in the downloaded library and can also be subsequently implemented for self-created devices under “Patch Fixtures”.

A new function fulfi lls the desire of many users to use color effects controlled by music or by “tap”. When saving a color effect as a chase, the Light Captain now asks whether the effect should be saved as a single cue or as an automatic sequence of individual steps. This makes it possible to create a chase with many steps that can be timed via music or tap control with minimal effort.

Various movement patterns have been added in response to user requests. In addition to the previous waveform, there are now seven other shapes. Each shape can be adjusted in terms of speed, movement size and delay. Many shapes require identical speed and delay values for pan and tilt. The generated movements can be saved in a cue or saved as a resubmission for future use.

The Light Captain can now emit Artnet signals. Users are therefore no longer limited to the previous interfaces but can use any Artnet interface, integrate Artnet-compatible spotlights directly or take advantage of other Artnet benefits. This function can be activated via an in-app purchase. There are also improvements in interface management: it is now possible to save different interfaces with individual settings and easily switch between them.