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[Nick Olivo](https://twitter.com/NickOlivo) has some of the best tutorials out there for Roll20 Pro subscribers looking to try out the power of the API. [In his latest video](https://roll20.io/AutoDL-NickO), you can learn how to combine Dynamic Lighting and the API to make macros that can set up your Dynamic Lighting with a single button click! Check it out and streamline your tabletop experience. 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