Talk:Show control
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I've tried to improve the clarity of this subject. I may be able to further expand on this but want to make sure it is becoming clearer to those not already conversant with the subject. Charlie 15:32, 25 October 2005 (UTC)
- I've rearranged things a bit, and I think it's a little clearer now to those of us unfamiliar with the subject -- can you check that all the facts are still correct? --Alynna 16:33, 25 October 2005 (UTC)
- Looks pretty good to me. I didn't actually write the initial entry and have a little trouble with the term 'entertainment control' since it really isn't a common term but I don't have a good handle on exactly what term to use generically since things like lighting control, sound control, rigging control, pyro control, etc. are rarely referred to generically. I think I will make one more little edit.... Charlie 22:16, 25 October 2005 (UTC)
Regarding "Systems"[edit]
This entry is a bit dated. So-called PC-based systems are no longer confined only to the PC platform, as there are Macintosh-based systems, as well as proprietary systems based on personal computer technology. As well, embedded systems seem to include too wide a category. PLCs (which I assume were the original thought behind this category) still belong there, but where does something like an Alcorn-McBride V-16 belong? Lastly, there are plenty of examples of mixed systems, particularly in theme parks, which use PC-like systems for cuing and embedded systems as interconnected safety systems (for example). Oddjob84 (talk) 19:42, 7 September 2017 (UTC)
OK, it really needed updating and rewriting. It's in progress. Please don't panic about citations. They are coming. Oddjob84 (talk) 02:06, 3 November 2017 (UTC)