Making a good light show sequence is a creative process. In the same way that composing a song requires a pleasing combination of interesting sounds through time, a light show sequence is a combination of interesting lighting effects through time. I’ve been told that it takes about 50 hours per light show to mark the timings, choose colors and effects, line everything up, and adjust to achieve a great sequence.
Even with purchased sequences, there is still a challenge, because every house is different. Sequences have to be “mapped” from one layout to another. The lighting equipment varies significantly between shows.
This is where DBOS fits in; it was used to build and run the services that coordinate and automate the process of mapping purchased sequences to user layouts.
EZRGB aims to make the whole animated light show “EZ”, which means selling and supporting complete components or light shows through a simple web storefront. This includes: