Stage Lighting Planner Documentation

Overview

The Stage Lighting Planner is a web-based tool developed by Ryan Yeung, the Head of the Stage Management Team for the 24-25 season. This application allows users to visualize and plan the stage layout for events, performances, or productions.

Features

  1. Stage Layout: The main interface displays a grid-based representation of a stage, with labeled sections for Stage Left, Stage Right, and the Audience area.
  1. Prop Elements: Users can add various prop elements to the stage layout, including chairs, music stands, microphones, and condenser mics, by clicking on the corresponding icons in the bottom toolbar.
  1. Navigation: Users can navigate through the stage layout using the arrows in the bottom-right corner.
  1. Export/Import: The "Export Layout PDF" button allows users to save the current stage layout as a PDF file. The "Import" and "Export Lighting" buttons enable users to load or save the stage layout as a data file.
  1. Autoplay and Loop: The "Autoplay" and "Loop" buttons can be used to automatically cycle through the different pages of the stage layout.
  1. Clear All: The "Clear All" button allows users to remove all lighting elements from the stage layout.

How to Use

  1. Adding Lighting Elements: Click on the desired icon in the bottom toolbar (chair, music stand, microphone, condenser mic, or trash can) to add or remove the corresponding element from the stage layout.
  1. Navigating the Stage: Use the left and right arrow buttons in the bottom-right corner to navigate through the different pages of the stage layout. Alternatively, enter a specific page number in the "Page" input field and press Enter.
  1. Exporting and Importing: Click the "Export Layout PDF" button to save the current stage layout as a PDF file. Use the "Import" and "Export Lighting" buttons to load or save the stage layout as a data file.
  1. Autoplay and Loop: Toggle the "Autoplay" and "Loop" buttons to automatically cycle through the different pages of the stage layout.
  1. Clearing the Stage: Click the "Clear All" button to remove all lighting elements from the stage layout.