Abstract: A coordinated effects system and automated luminaire are provided. The automated luminaire includes a light source, an optical device, a first prism system, a second prism system, and a control system. The light source is configured to emit a light beam. The optical device is configured to produce a first image in the light beam. The first and second prism systems include corresponding first and second pluralities of prisms and are configured to position selected ones of their respective prisms in the light beam or to remove all of their prisms from the light beam. The first prism system is configured to rotate the selected one of its prisms to produce a modified image from the image. The second prism system is configured to rotate the selected one of its prisms to produce an output image from the modified image. The control system is configured to control the first and second prism systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides LED array systems with a control system for arrays of LED array luminaires that allows for display of images or light patterns across and array of luminaires over a low bandwidth control protocol.

Abstract: An automated luminaire with dual over-sized graphic wheels that can be inserted and positioned into or out of the light path of the luminaire together as a unit and each graphic wheel can be rotated independent of the other wheel.

Abstract: Described are an improved automated multi source luminaire and luminaire systems. More particularly a multicolor LED array luminaire system with a series of lenses and light louvers to control the light beam.

Abstract: An automated luminaire with dual over-sized graphic wheels that can be inserted and positioned into or out of the light path of the luminaire together as a unit and each graphic wheel can be rotated independent of the other wheel.

Abstract: Presented is a multiparameter automated luminaire comprised of a plurality of light engine modules, a plurality of which by design homogenize light emitted by its light sources more fully than at least one of the light engine modules, which is intentionally designed to noticeably not fully homogenize the light emitted by its light sources. In the preferred embodiment, the non homogenizing light engine module also includes light modulators optionally engagable to more fully homogenize the light output from that light engine module.

Abstract: A remotely directable luminaire with an improved color LED homogenization system for LED luminaires employing a plurality of LED arrays where an array employs a plurality of discrete peak LED groups and dichroic mirrors maximized for transmission/reflection of around the groups of LED's discrete peaks to generate a directional homogenized color light beam with additive color mixing.

Abstract: Described are an improved automated luminaire 12 and luminaire systems 10 employing an improved output Fresnel lens 46 with an optically planar surface 34 combined with an articulable stippling plate 47. The stippling plate 47 may be inserted and removed immediately behind and adjacent to the planar rear surface of the lens 46 in order to transform the optical system from beam optics to wash optics or immediately adjacent to another articulable lens system 29 directly the light beam toward the previously described Fresnel lens. Further embodiment may include an articulable beam spreader.

Abstract: Described is a method for controlling the beam angle of individual lighting devices in luminaires, specifically to a method relating to providing the coordinated control of the beam spread of LED modules in a wash light. The LEDs may be mounted in a plurality of modules. The modules may be in a linear arrangement. The LEDs may be mounted in a plurality of modules that are arrayed in a two dimensional array. The modules in the linear arrangement or in the two dimensional array may be mounted in groups forming modular group assemblies where the beam angle of each modular group assembly may be controlled independent of other modular group assemblies.

Abstract: A follow spot controller and method are provided that store first and second sets of individual pan and tilt parameters for each of a plurality of automated luminaires and calibrate a 3-D model of a surface of a performance area and location and mounting orientations of the automated luminaires relative to the performance area, based on the stored sets of individual pan and tilt parameters. A physical orientation of the follow spot controller is sensed and operator pan and tilt parameters are sent to one of the automated luminaires. The operator pan and tilt parameters are based on the physical orientation of the follow spot controller. Individual calculated pan and tilt parameters are sent to each of the other automated luminaires. The individual calculated pan and tilt parameters are based on the operator pan and tilt parameters and the 3-D model.

Abstract: Disclosed is an LED light source automated luminaire with a multi curved sided collimator mixer and integrator combination.

Abstract: A follow spot controller is provided that communicates with a lighting control desk and with a first automated luminaire. A physical orientation of the follow spot controller is sensed and used to replace pan and tilt control parameters received from the lighting control desk for the first luminaire. The modified control parameters are sent to the first luminaire. A three-dimensional model of a performance area and the locations and orientations of the first luminaire and additional automated luminaires relative to the performance area may be used to calculate individual pan and tilt parameters for the additional luminaires based on the first luminaire's replacement pan and tilt parameters.

Abstract: A luminaire is provided that includes a light source comprising at least one light-emitting diode (LED) and a coated lens. The coated lens includes a lens comprising a plastic material and a coating configured to reduce a susceptibility of the lens to scratching, to reduce a buildup of static electricity on the surface of the lens, and to reduce cracking of the lens coating from thermal cycling of the lens.

Abstract: A follow spot controller is provided that communicates with a lighting control desk and with a first automated luminaire. A physical orientation of the follow spot controller is sensed and used to replace pan and tilt control parameters received from the lighting control desk for the first luminaire. The modified control parameters are sent to the first luminaire. A three-dimensional model of a performance area and the locations and orientations of the first luminaire and additional automated luminaires relative to the performance area may be used to calculate individual pan and tilt parameters for the additional luminaires based on the first luminaire's replacement pan and tilt parameters.

Abstract: An automated luminaire with dual over-sized graphic wheels that can be inserted and positioned into or out of the light path of the luminaire together as a unit and each graphic wheel can be rotated independent of the other wheel.

Abstract: Described is a method for controlling the movement of LED devices in luminaires, specifically to a method relating to allowing both synchronized and independent pan and tilt movement of LED light modules in a light curtain. The LEDs may be mounted in a plurality of modules. The modules may be in a linear arrangement. The LEDs may be mounted in a plurality of modules that are arrayed in a two dimensional array. The modules in the linear arrangement or in the two dimensional array may be mounted in groups forming modular group assemblies where modular group assembly are independently articulated to pan and/or tilt the modules mounted thereon independent of other modular group assemblies.

Abstract: Described is dynamic and coordinated control of the insertion and positioning of multiple prism effects systems installed in an automated luminaire. Positioning sensors allow the precise control of the relative orientation of two or more prism rotation systems.

Abstract: Described are an improved automated luminaire 12 and luminaire systems 10 employing an automated scrim mechanism for an automated luminaire which provides adjustable and selective intensity control across a light beam.