Let's Go Christmas! (Lights Turn On 2025)

And we're back in the land of Christmas where it's time for the local VIPs to hit the Big Red Button(s) and make everything super festive once again. Happy Christmas, everyone.

The lights, video, accompanying music and editing are all by me. Additional camerawork by my wife and son.

Geeky details
Outdoor lighting rig: 190 DMX channels, total power consumption 486W. Mostly Stairville fixtures and relays off AliExpress. Individual 'Pixel' lights designed and built by me. Controlled by Avolites driven by Home Assistant.
Christmas tree: 4600 lights. Sparkly!
Music - Cubase, VSL Big Bang Orchestra, Damage percussion, UVI synths, lead trumpet from Audio Imperia.
Video - Shot on a Google Pixel 8 Pro with a DJI gimbal. Edited in Premiere Pro.

I documented 2024's rig here: https://www.technical-capers.info/pos...