Okay kiddo, you know how we have light switches in our home that turn on and off lights? A lighting control console is like a super special light switch for big buildings, theaters, concerts, and other places that have a lot of lights.
It has a lot of buttons and knobs that control when the lights turn on, what color they are, how bright they are, and how they move. Think of it like a giant toy with buttons and sliders that you can use to make the lights do what you want them to do.
The people who operate it have to be very careful and know what they're doing because if they make a mistake, it could mess up the entire show or event.
So, that's what a lighting control console is, it's like a big light switch that controls a lot of lights in a cool way. Did that help you understand it better?