Method for creating XYZ focus paths with a user device

A method for operating a lighting fixture 102, such as a lighting fixture for a stage 304 in a venue 104, includes positioning a user device 106, such as a smartphone or tablet computer, at a first interaction point 302a in the venue, designating a first light attribute, the first light attribute including at least one of a first light colour, a first light intensity, and a first light focus corresponding to the first interaction point, moving the user device to a second interaction point 302b, and designating a second light attribute, the second light attribute including at least one of a second light colour, a second light intensity, and a second light focus corresponding to the second interaction point, the second light attribute being different than the first light attribute. The method further includes controlling the lighting fixture to direct light 300 having the first light attribute toward the first interaction point and controlling the lighting fixture to direct light having the second light attribute toward the second interaction point.