ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Show control

Show control is like being in charge of a really amazing puppet show. You know how in a puppet show, there are puppets that move and talk? Well, show control is like having a bunch of robots that move and make noises instead of puppets.

But instead of using strings to make the robots move, show control uses fancy computers and machines. The computer tells the robots when to move and what to say.

Imagine you're at a big concert or theater show. All the lights flashing, amazing sounds, and magical stage effects that you see and hear are all controlled by someone sitting in a little booth - this is called show control. They have a special computer with a bunch of buttons and knobs that let them control all the fancy lights, sounds and special effects that you see on stage.

So, in simple terms, show control is like being the conductor of an orchestra, but instead of humans playing instruments, the show control person uses computers and machines to create an amazing show.