Incorporating all of the potential functions of an intelligent light into one luminaire is not an easy task. This is due both to conflicting demands of the different dynamic features, and to economical considerations.

What has proved to be one of the most complex problems is the need to move a large and cumbersome instrument with high accuracy and precise positioning at both extremely high and very low speeds. The robotic systems required to accomplish this are prohibitively expensive and often impractical.

There are three practical approaches to this basic problem, each suitable for different applications:

These different design approaches offer a wide variety of solutions to suit various artistic and technical needs, as well as budgetary restraints.