High End Systems DML-1200 User Manual

w/Axon

Addendum

Axon Embedded Media Server

1. Axon Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Axon Features .............................................................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Content Management Application Features ....................................................... .........................................................................2

1.3 Protocol Options .............................................................. .............................................................................................. ..............2

1.4 Image Optimizi n g C on t ro ls ............................. .... ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .... ................................. .........................3

1.5 Graphics Control Hierarchy ...................................... .. .. ................................. .................................. .............................................3

1.6 Graphics Engine Function s ....................... .. ................................. .............................................................................................. ..4

1.6.1 Object Graph ic Fu nc tio n s .. .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. ... .......................................................4

1.6.2 Global Fu nctions ......................................................................................................................... ............................... ............4

1.7 Making Grap h ic s Eff e ct C ho ice s ......................................................... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... ........................................................4

2. Graphic Functions .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Defining C ontent ......................................................... .. ............................................................................................ ..................5

2.1.1 Content Ov erv ie w ....................................................... .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... ............................................................5

2.1.2 Selecting C ontent ................................................ ................................. .................................................................................5

2.1.3 Content Sele ctio n P a ra m e te rs . .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .................................. ....................5

2.1.3.1 Object ................................................. ............................................................... ............................... ...........................6

2.1.3.2 Media Folder ........................ .............................................................................................. ............................... ............6

2.1.3.3 Media File ......................................... .. ................................................................ .........................................................7

2.1.4 Defining a M ed i a File S eg m e n t ................................ .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ....................................................7

2.1.4.1 In Frame and Out Frame Parameters .......... ................................. .................................. .............................................7

2.1.4.2 Segment Selection Examples ............................................................. ... .. .. ................................................................ ..8

2.1.5 Defining Pl ay b a ck ....................................................... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .. .... ............................... ...........................8

2.1.5.1 Playback Mode ............................................ .. .. ............................... .. .. ................................ .........................................8

2.1.5.2 Playback Speed ....................................................... ................................ .. .. ............................... .................................8

2.2 Rotation, Po sition, Scale .............................................. ................................. .. ................................ ...........................................9

2.2.1 Rotating a 3-D Object ......................................... .. .. ................................. ............................................................. ................9

2.2.2 Rotation Parameters ..................................................... .. .. ..................................................................................................10

2.2.2.1 X Rotation ..................................................................................................................................... .............................10

2.2.2.2 Y Rotation ....................................................................................................................................... ...........................11

2.2.2.3 Z Rotation ......................................................................................... ................................ ............................... ..........11

2.2.3 Scaling the Object ........................................................... .. .. .. .................................. ............................... .............................12

2.2.3.1 X Scale .................................. .....................................................................................................................................12

2.2.3.2 Y Scale .............................. .. ............................... .. .. ................................ .. .. ............................. ...................................12

2.2.3.3 Z Scale ............................................ .. ................................ .. .. ............................... ......................................................13

2.2.4 Changing O b je ct Po sit io n .......................................... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .. ....................................................13

2.2.4.1 X Position .................................................................................................................................................... ..............13

2.2.4.2 Y Position ......................... .. .. ............................................................................................................................. ........13

2.2.4.3 Z Positio n ........................................................................ ...........................................................................................14

2.3 Opacity and Eff e cts ......................................................... .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... ... .... .... ............................................................15

2.3.1 Opacity ........................................... .. ............................................................... .. ..................................................................15

2.3.2 Visual M ode ...................... ............................................................... .. .. ............................... ................................................15

2.3.3 Visual M ode Options ....................................................... .............................................................................................. ......16

2.3.3.1 Color to B/W ...................................... .......................................................................................................................16

2.3.3.2 Content Optimization .................................... .. ................................. .. ... .............................................................. ......17

2.3.3.3 Chrom a Shift ..............................................................................................................................................................17

2.3.3.4 CTO/CTB ...................................... .. ............................................................... .. .. ............................... ...........................17

2.3.3.5 Drop Shadow .............................................................................................................................................................18

2.3.3.6 Exposure Control ......................................... .. .. ................................................................................................ ..........18

2.3.3.7 Faux LED ..................................... ............................................................................................................................. ..19

2.3.3.8 Faux Tile ......................................... .. .. ................................ .. .. ............................................................... ....................19

2.3.3.9 Film Ro ll ............................... .. .. ................................. .................................. ..............................................................20

2.3.3.10 Fire Gr adient ........................................................................................ ............................. .......................................20

2.3.3.11 Flip ................... .. ................................................................. ............................... ............................... .......................20

2.3.3.12 Fuzzifier ................................................. .. ................................. .. .. .. .................................. ............................... ........21

2.3.3.13 Gray ma k e r 1 ........................................ .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... ....................................................21

2.3.3.14 Gray ma k e r 2 ........................................ .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... ....................................................22

2.3.3.15 Inver t Black and White, Keep Color ................................................. ... .. .. ................................................................22

2.3.3.16 Neg a tive Art ................................................................................................................... .........................................22

2.3.3.17 Pan and Sc an ........................ .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... ......................................................23

2.3.3.18 Pixela te ........................ .. .. ................................. .. .................................. ..................................................................23

2.3.3.19 Posterizer ............................................................ ............................................................... .....................................24

2.3.3.20 Push to Red ......................................................... .. ..............................................

2.3.3.21 Push to Sepia .................................................... .. ....................................................................................................25

2.3.3.22 ShakeNBake ................................... .. .......................................................................................................................25

2.3.3.23 Texture Mixing ........................................... ................................................................ ................................ ..............25

2.3.3.24 Zoom B lu r ............................. .... .. .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. ....................................................26

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2.3.4 Effect Mode Pa ra m e te r s ........................................... .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... .. ..................................................26

3. Synchronizing Content ................................................................................................................................................. 30

3.1 Network Sync h ronization Overvie w .......................... .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .... .. ................................................30

3.2 Network Sync hr onization Requirem e n ts ............................. .. .... ..... .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .... .... .. ..............................................30

3.3 Network Sync h ronization Capabilitie s ....................... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .... .. .... ... ................................. ................30

3.4 Programming Synchron ization ....................................................... .. .........................................................................................30

3.4.1 Sync To Parameter ...................................................... .. .. ............................................................... .....................................30

3.4.2 Sync Typ e Parameter ............................................................ ... .. ................................. ............................... .........................31

3.4.3 Effect Synchr on iza tio n ........... ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .. .. ......................................................31

3.4.4 Synchron i z ing a Server to Itse lf .................................. .. .................................................................................................. ....31

3.4.5 Synchroniz ing a M a s te r S er ve r to an o th e r Se rv er .............................................. .... .... .... .... ..... .... .. .....................................31

4. Global Functions .......................................................................................................................................................... 32

4.1 Global Intensity .......................................... .. .. ............................................................... ............................... .............................32

4.2 Global Effe ct Mode Channels ............................. .......................................................................................................................32

4.3 Global Co ntrol ........................................... .. .. ............................... ... .. .............................................................. ...........................36

4.3.1 Shutdown and Reset Options ....................... .................................. ................................. .. . .................................................36

4.3.2 On-Screen Statistics ................................................................................... .................................. ............................... ........36

4.3.2.1 Spheric al Control Statistics .................................................................................. .. .. ..................................................36

4.3.2.2 Performance Statistics .................... .. .. ... ................................. .. ............................................................... ..................36

4.3.2.3 Text C o lor .......................................................... .. ......................................................................................................36

4.3.3 All-in-One Co nt ro l O p tion ........................................ .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .. .................................. ....................37

4.4 Masking C o ntrol ......................................... ...............................................................................................................................37

4.4.1 Mask Sh ape Select and S t r o bing ...................................................... ................................. .. ................................................37

4.4.1.1 Mask Shapes ................... .. .. .......................................................................................................................................37

4.4.1.2 Strobin g Mask Shapes ........................................... .. .. .............................................................................................. ..38

4.4.2 Mask Size .............................. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... ..............................................................38

4.4.3 Mask Edge Fad e ........................................... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .... ........................................................39

4.5 Image Edge Fa de .................................................... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... ... ... ............................... .........................39

4.6 Keystone Correction Parameters ............................................. .. .. .................................. .. ..........................................................40

4.6.1 Keystone X Ratio ...................................... .................................. .............................................................. ...........................40

4.6.2 Keystone Y Ratio ........................................ .................................. ............................... ........................................................41

4.7 Framing Pa r ameters .......................................................... .. .. .................................. ............................... ............................... ....41

4.8 Global Vie wpoint Mode ......................................................................................................................................................... ....42

4.8.1 Perspectiv e Vie w , Sp h e rica l C oo rd in a t es ........................ .... ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .... .. .... .... ..... ............................... ..........42

4.8.2 Perspec tive View, Cartesia n Coordinates ..... ... .. ................................. .. ................................. ... ............................... ............42

4.8.3 Orthogona l Vie w, Cartesian Coord inates ................................................... .. ..... .... .... .... .... .... ... .... ............................... ........42

4.8.4 Variable Edge Blending ................................................... .................................. ..................................................................42

4.9 Viewpoint Position X ........................................ .. ............................................................... ............................... .........................42

4.10 Viewpoint Position Y .......................................................................... ................................. ................................ ....................42

4.11 Viewpoint Position Z (Zoom) .................................................. .. ... ................................. .. ........................................................43

4.12 Collage Generator™ Ef fect ........................... ................................ .. .. ............................... .. ......................................................43

4.12.1 Collage Gen e ra to r Op tio n s .............................. .... .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... .. ..................................................43

4.12.1.1 Automated Collage O ptions ................................................. .. ................................. .. ..............................................43

4.12.1.2 User Seg m e n te d C o llag e O ptio n s ............ .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... ................................. ......44

4.12.2 Adjusting the Collage Array with Global Mod if ier Parameters ....................................... .. ................................................44

4.12.3 Collage Setu p Exa mple ..................................................... ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .... .. .................................... ..................45

4.12.4 Variable Edg e Bl e nd i ng ...................... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... ................................ ....................46

4.12.5 Mappin g a Collage to a Sp herical Surface ...................................................... .. ................................. ...............................46

4.12.5.1 Spherica l M ap p in g Se tup G u ide ..................................................... ..... .... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .....................................47

4.12.6 Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect ................................................ .................................. ............48

4.12.7 Collages Using SDI Inpu t ......................... .. ... .. ................................. ............................................................... ..................48

5. Effect Mode Options Descriptions ............................................................................................................................... 49

5.1 Effect Mode C olo r O p tio n s ......................... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. ........................................................50

5.1.1 All or Nothing ............................. .. .. .. ................................. .................................. ............................... .................................50

5.1.2 Backgrou nd Color .............................................. .. .. ................................. .............................................................................50

5.1.3 Backgrou n d Color Cycle ........................................................................... .. .. .......................................................................51

5.1.4 CMY ..................................................... .. .. ................................ .. .. ............................... ........................................................51

5.1.5 CMY Ad d All Pixels ........................... .. .. .............................................................................................. ............................... ..51

5.1.6 CMY Ad d Non-black Pix els ........................................ ..........................................................................................................52

5.1.7 Color Cycle ........................................... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... .... .... ... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... ................................. .............................52

5.1.8 Color DeCon v erge ...................... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... ............................... .......................52

5.1.9 Colorize Gray Sc a le ............................................. .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... ... .........................................................53

5.1.10 Color to Alpha .......................................... .................................. ................................. ............................... .......................53

5.1.11 Color to Alpha, Inverted ...... ... .. ................................. ................................. .................................. .....................................54

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5.1.12 DotP and Re sa mple ...................................................... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... ......................................................54

5.1.13 Edge Detect Black and White ................................................................................... .. .. ....................................................54

5.1.14 Edge Detect Black and White 2 ...................................................................... .. .. ..............................................................55

5.1.15 Edge Detect Color ......................................... .. ................................. .. .. .................................. ...........................................55

5.1.16 Edge Fade Color ........................................................ .. .............................................................................................. ........56

5.1.17 Glow .................. ............................... .. .. ............................... ... .. ............................... ..........................................................56

5.1.18 Glow Color Cy cl e ........................................ ... .... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... ........................................................56

5.1.19 HS Effect Mo d e Op tio n s ......................................................... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .. .... .... ....................................................57

5.1.19.1 HS to Gray .................................. ................................................................................................ .............................57

5.1.19.2 HS Se lected to Transparent ...................................................... .. .................................. ............................... ............57

5.1.19.3 HS to T r ansparent ......................................................... ...........................................................................................58

5.1.20 Intensity Key ........................................................................................................... ............................... ...........................58

5.1.21 Mask Colo r ................................. .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... ..........................................................59

5.1.22 Mask Colo r an d Ed g e Fa d e Co lo r ............................................................. .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ................................................59

5.1.23 RGB A d d , All Pixels ........................................................................................................................ ............................... ....60

5.1.24 RGB A d d 2, All Pixels ........................................................... ............................................................... ...............................60

5.1.25 RGB Add to N o n -b la c k P ixe ls ........................ .... .. .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... .... ................................ ..............60

5.1.26 RGB In vert .......................................... ............................... .. ... .............................................................. .............................61

5.1.27 RGB In vert and Swap t o BRG ...................................... .. .................................. ................................................................ ..61

5.1.28 RGB In vert and Swap t o GBR ...................................... .. .................................. ................................................................ ..62

5.1.29 RGB Sc a l e ........................................................ .. .. ............................... .. .. ................................ ...........................................62

5.1.30 RGB Swap to B G R ...................................... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... ....................................................62

5.1.31 RGB Swap to B R G ...................................... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... ....................................................63

5.1.32 RGB Swap to G B R ...................................... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... ....................................................63

5.1.33 RGB Swap to G R B ...................................... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... ....................................................63

5.1.34 RGB Swap to R B G ...................................... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... ....................................................64

5.1.35 Scan Lin e ....................................................... .. ..................................................................................................................64

5.1.36 Sharpen ......................................................... .. ..................................................................................................................64

5.1.37 Solarize ............................................................ .. .. ................................. ............................................................... ............65

5.1.37.1 Solarize 1 .................................................................................................................................................................65

5.1.37.2 Solarize 2 .................................................................................................................................................................65

5.1.37.3 Solarize 3 .................................................................................................................................................................65

5.1.37.4 Solarize 4 .................................................................................................................................................................65

5.1.38 Solid Color RG B ......................................................... .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... ................................. .........................66

5.1.39 Transparen t C olo r ........................ .... .. .... .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... ......................................................66

5.1.39.1 Trans p arent Color Coarse ......................................................... .. .. .................................. ............................... ..........66

5.1.39.2 Trans p a r ent Color Fine ................................................................. .. .. .......................................................................66

5.1.39.3 Trans p arent Color Med i um ....................................................... .. .. .................................. ............................... ..........66

5.1.40 Transparen t C olo r , In ve rt ........................................................... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .................................... ..................66

5.1.40.1 Trans p arent Color Inve r t, Coarse .................................. ................................. ..........................................................66

5.1.40.2 Trans p arent Color Inve r t, Medium ................................... ................................. ......................................................66

5.1.40.3 Trans p arent Color Inve r t, Fine ................................. .. .................................. ............................................................66

5.1.41 UV Effect Mo de O p tio n s ...................................... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... ......................................................67

5.1.41.1 UV to Gray ..................................................... .. ................................................................. ............................... ........67

5.1.41.2 UV Selected to Transparent ..................................... .................................. ..............................................................67

5.1.41.3 UV to Transparent ............................................... .................................. ..................................................................68

5.1.42 Yxy Lu minance Scaling ............................ .. ... .............................................................. .. ................................ ....................68

5.2 Geometric Effect Options ................................. .. ... ............................................................................................. .......................69

5.2.1 Cartoon Edge ......................................................... .. .. ............................... .. ... ............................... .....................................69

5.2.2 Chroma Shift ....................................................... .. ................................. .................................. ............................. ..............69

5.2.3 Collage Generator ..................................................... ................................. ................

5.2.3.1 Collage Generator .....................................................................................................................................................70

5.2.3.2 Enhance d C o llag e Ge n e ra to r ......................... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... .. .... ..... ............................... ..........70

5.2.3.3 Collage Gen 3 ................................. ................................ .. .. ............................... .. .. ................................ ....................70

5.2.3.4 Collage Generator Wrap ....................................................... .............................................................. .......................70

5.2.3.5 Collage Gen 3 Wrap ................................ .. .. ............................... .. .. ................................ ...........................................70

5.2.3.6 Segmen te d C olla g e G e n er a to r ................................ .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... ................................. ..........70

5.2.3.7 Segmen te d C olla g e G en 3 ................................ .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... ...........................................70

5.2.3.8 Segmen te d C olla g e G e n er a to r W ra p ............................................. .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .... .. .... .................................70

5.2.3.9 Segmen te d C olla g e G en 3 Wrap ........................................................... .... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .........................................70

5.2.4 Curved S urface Support ...................................... .. .. ............................................................................................................71

5.2.5 Digital MS peed ........................... .. .............................................................................................. .........................................72

5.2.6 Downw ard Vertical Stre a ks ..................................... ............................................................................................................73

5.2.7 Drop Shadow ...................................................... .. .. ............................... .. .. ................................ .........................................73

5.2.8 Edge Frame Profiles............................................... .. .. .............................................................................................. .. .. ....... 74

5.2.9 Faux LED ................ ................................. ................................................................................................ .............................75

5.2.10 Faux Tile ................................. .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... ................................. ...............................76

5.2.11 Film Bur n /Unburn ...................................... .................................. .....................................................................................76

5.2.12 Film Nois e ................................ .. ................................. .................................. ....................................................................77

5.2.13 Film Roll ................................... .. .. .....................................................................................................................................77

5.2.14 Flip .................................. .. .. ..............................................................................................................................................77

5.2.15 Fuzzifier ................... .. ................................. ... .. ................................. .. ...............................................................................78

5.2.16 Gaussian Blur ............................. .. .. ............................... .. .. ................................ .. .. ............................... .............................78

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5.2.17 Gaussi a n Halo ........................................................... ............................................................... .........................................79

5.2.18 Horizon tal Mirror ...............................................................................................................................................................79

5.2.19 Image Scal e an d Ro ta te ....................... .... ..... .... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .... ................................ ..................80

5.2.20 Lens Gr id ................................................ .. .............................................................................................. ...........................80

5.2.21 Magni fying Lens ............................................................................................................................................................ ....81

5.2.22 Magni fying Lens 2 .................. .. ................................. ................................. .................................. .....................................81

5.2.23 Mattes................................ ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .. ............................... .. .. ........................ 82

5.2.24 Pan an d Scan ................. ............................................................... .. .. ............................... ..................................................83

5.2.25 Particle System................... .. .................................. ................................. .................................. .. .. ............................... .. .. . 84

5.2.25.1 Particle Sys t e m 1 ........................................ .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. ....................................................84

5.2.25.2 Particle Sys t e m 2 ........................................ .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. ....................................................85

5.2.25.3 Particle Sys t e m 3 ........................................ .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. ....................................................85

5.2.26 Picture in Picture ............................ .. .. .. .................................. ................................. ..........................................................85

5.2.27 Prerotati on Tra n s la tio n ........... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... ..........................................................86

5.2.28 Pixelate .................................................... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... ................................................................86

5.2.29 Pixel Twist .................................. .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... ................................................................87

5.2.30 Prism ........................................................ ..... .. .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..... .. .... ............................... .............................87

5.2.31 Raindrop ........................ .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. ................................................................88

5.2.32 Scene Change ...................... ................................ .. .. ............................... .. .. ............................................................... ........88

5.2.33 ShakeN Ba ke ......................................... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .... ..........................................................89

5.2.34 Sinew a ve, Circular ............................................................................................................. ................................ ................89

5.2.34.1 Sinewa v e, C ir cu la r w / X Ax i s W o b bu la ti on .......... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .... .................................89

5.2.34.2 Sinewa v e, C irc ul ar w / Y Ax is Wobbulation ................ ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .................................89

5.2.34.3 Sinewa v e, C irc ul ar w / Z Ax is W o b b u la tio n ............................. .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... ...................................89

5.2.35 Sinew a ve, Horizontal ............................................................................................................... .........................................89

5.2.35.1 Sinewa ve , H or iz on ta l w / X A x is Wo b b ula tio n ....................................................... .... ..... .... .. .... ...............................89

5.2.35.2 Sinewa v e, H o riz o nt a l w / Y A xi s W o b b ul at io n ....................................................... .... ..... .. .... .... .... ...........................89

5.2.35.3 Sinewa v e, H o riz o nt a l w / Z a x is W o b b ula t ion .......................................... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... ...........................89

5.2.36 Sinew a ve, Vertical ...........................................................................................................................................................89

5.2.36.1 Sinewa v e, V er ti ca l w / X Ax is W ob b u la ti on ......................................... .... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... ...............................89

5.2.36.2 Sinewa v e, V er ti ca l w /Y Axis Wobbulatio n ............................................. .. .... .... .... .... ..... .. .... ...................................90

5.2.36.3 Sinewa v e, V er ti ca l w / Z Ax is Wo b b u la tio n ................ ..... .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .................................90

5.2.37 Slats, Vertical ...................................................................................................................................................... ..............90

5.2.38 Slats, H orizontal ............................. .. .. .............................................................................................. .................................90

5.2.39 Spherical Mapping ....... .................................. ............................................................................................. .......................91

5.2.39.1 Spherica l M ap p i ng , O u tsid e ........................................... .. .... .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... ..... .. .........................................91

5.2.39.2 Spherica l M apping, Inside ............................................ .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... .... ..............................................91

5.2.39.3 Modif ier Parameter A djustments for Sp herical Mapping ............................................. .. .. .......................................91

5.2.40 Texture Mixing .............................................. .... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... ... .... .... ............................................................92

5.2.41 Texture Ripple, Asymme tr ical Circular .................................... ................................. .. .. .. ..................................................92

5.2.42 Texture Rip p le, C irc u la r ......................................... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... ........................................................93

5.2.43 Texture Rip p le, H o rizo n ta l ............................................ .... ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .... .. ......................................................93

5.2.44 Texture Rip p le, V e rtical ..................................................... ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .... .. ............................... .......................93

5.2.45 Texture Shi ft ...................... ..... .. .... .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .... .. .... ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. ..............................................................93

5.2.46 Tiling On .............................. ... .. ............................................................................................................................. ............94

5.2.47 Transparent Wipes....................... .. ................................. ............................................................... .. .. ............................... . 94

5.2.48 Zoom Blur ............................... .. ............................... .. .. ............................... ... .............................................................. ......95

6. Content Management Application (CMA) .................................................................................................................... 96

6.1 Launching the CMA .......................................... .................................. .. ................................................................. ....................96

6.1.1 Installing the CMA on Your Computer .............................................. .. .. .. .................................. ............................... ............96

6.1.2 Launching the CMA .................................... .. .................................. .. ...................................................................................97

6.2 Auto Disco very ........................................................ .. ................................................................ ................................ ................97

6.3 The CMA Client Window ............................................ .... .. .... .... .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... ............................... .......................98

6.3.1 Viewing Server Identifica tion Information .................................. ................................. ............................... .......................99

6.3.2 Content Org an i za tio n ............................................................ ..... .. .... .... .... .... ... .... .... .... .. ............................... .....................100

6.3.2.1 Preload ed Stock Content .............................................................. .. ................................ .........................................100

6.3.2.2 Custom User Content .............. ............................................................................................................................. ....100

6.3.2.3 Media Files ..............................................................................................................................................................101

6.3.2.4 Object F iles .................................................. .. .. .. ................................. ................................ ............................... ......101

6.3.3 Viewing Server Configur ation Data ..................... ................................. ................................. ................................ ............101

6.3.4 Viewing Content ...................................................... ................................. .........................................................................102

6.3.4.1 Viewing Folders .................................. ... .. ................................. .. ................................. ................................ ............102

6.3.4.2 Viewing Files .............................. .. .. .................................. .. .. ................................. ................................ ..................102

6.4 Managing Us e r C on t en t ............................ .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... .... .... .. ..... .... .... .. .... .... ..... .... .. .... ......................................................103

6.4.1 Naming and Deleting Use r Content Files and Fo lders .................................................... .. .. .. ... .........................................103

6.4.1.1 Assigning DMX Values to U ser Content ................................ .. .. .. ................................................................... ..........103

6.4.1.2 Assigning DMX Values Automatically ................................. ................................. .. .. .. ..............................................104

6.4.1.3 Editing User Content DM X Values ...................... .. .. .................................. .. .. .. ..........................................................104

6.4.1.4 Valid DMX Values ........................................ .. .. ............................... .. .. ................................ .....................................104

6.4.2 Moving User Content Files and Folders ..................................... ................................. .. .. .. ................................................104

6.4.3 Download in g C on t ent f rom a M e dia Se rv er to Yo u r Loc a l Dr ive ......... ...... ..... .... .... .... .... .... ..... .... .... .... .... .........................105

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6.5 Uploading C o ntent from Your Lo cal Drive to a Media Server ............................................. .. .. .. .. ... .........................................105

6.5.1 Content Scanning ................................................ .. .. ..........................................................................................................106

6.5.2 CMA Inter action ................................................................................................................................................................106

6.6 Archiving User Content ......................................................................................... ..................................................................109

6.6.1 Using Local Archives to Prepa r e Content Offline ....................... .. .. ..................................................................... ..............109

6.6.2 Creating a Lo cal Archive ................................... .. .. .. ................................. .. .. ... ..................................................................109

6.6.3 Creating C ontent Backup Archive ..................................... .. .. ... ................................. ........................................................110

6.6.4 Deploying a Content Archive ........................................................... .. .. .............................................................................110

6.7 Cloning Us er Content ................................. .. .. .................................. ................................. ............................... .......................110

6.8 Deleting Co ntent ................................................ ... .. ................................. ............................................................. ..................111

6.9 DMX Sum mary ............................................ .. ............................... ... .. ............................... ........................................................111

6.10 Upgradin g Software ....................................... .. ... ............................... .. .. ............................... ................................................112

6.10.1 Verifyin g Software Versions .......................................................... .. ............................... ................................................112

6.10.2 Upgrading the CMA So f tware ................................................ .. ................................. ......................................................112

6.10.3 Upgrading Server Soft ware ........................... .. .. ..............................................................................................................112

6.10.4 Viewing Server Configuration ......................................................................................... ................................................113

6.10.5 Viewing C urrent Configura tion of All Servers ............................................... .. ................................................................114

6.10.5.1 Config uring Columns ............................................... .. .................................. ................................. .........................114

6.10.5.2 Re-O rder Columns ................................................... .. ... .........................................................................................115

6.10.6 Viewing Individual Fixture Configuration Values ................................... .. .. ................................................................. ....115

6.11 Axon and DML-1200 w/Axon Media S e r ver Configuratio n Options ......................................... ... .. .. .....................................116

6.11.1 Server Ta b .................................. ................................. .................................. ................................. ............................... ..116

6.11.2 Display Settings Tab ............................................ .. .. ................................. .....................................................................118

6.11.3 Hardw a r e Tab ........................................................ ............................... .. .. ................................ .....................................119

6.11.4 I/O Tab ......................................... .. .. ............................... .. .. ................................................................. ...........................120

DML-1200 w/AXON DMX Protocol

A.1 DMX CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT FOR DML-1200 w/AXON ................................... .. .. .................................. .. ............................... ..121

A.1.1 Motion C ontrol ........................................................ .............................................................. ................................ ............121

A.1.2 Image C ontrol .......................... .. .. ................................................................ ............................................................... ......121

A.1.3 Global C o ntrol .......................... .. .......................................................................................................................................122

A.1.4 Axon Graphic Object Con t r o l ...... ................................. ................................. ................................ .....................................122

A.2 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIO N AND OPTIONS .................................................................................................................................123

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DML-1200 w/AXON EMBEDDED GRAPHICS ENGINE

1. AXON OVERVIEW

The Axon built-in 32-bit Graphics Engine software utilizes Windows XP Embedded and DirectX application programming interface to provide extensive image control of up to three 3-D graphic objects.

Axon uses the DMX512 protocol to control digital media allowing you to position, scale, rotate, apply visual effects and color mix graphic objects. You can define up to three of these objects and then apply global effects to the composite image.

Using the Content Management Application (CMA) on your computer allows you to upload, move and clone content files, configure fixtures, and upgrade software to Digital Lighting fixtures via an ArtNet link. You can monitor performance metrics and downlog log files when required for support. Using the CMA, you can also perform the same functions remotely on multiple media servers over an Ethernet network.

1.1 Axon Features

System

• Software based on Windows XP Embedded and DirectX technology

• Powerful Content Management and Configuration software can remotely manage multiple Axon, DL.3, and DL.2 media servers.

• Supports importing of custom content including: 3D objects, media files, still images

• Provides Art-Net capability

• Upgrades software remotely

• Includes a royalty-free stock digital art collection including over 1000 lighting-optimized files

• Accepts SDI, HD-SDI, and S-Video input

• On board DVD drive for copying content into the Axon Server as well as burning User content onto DVD/CD.

• Collage™ software included with graphics engine

Graphics Engine

• Simultaneous playback of three discrete media streams on separate 2D/3D objects

• Image Optimizing Controls let you adjust both Black Level and Contrast for each cue and for each image

• 45 Object parameters give you graphic controls for each individual media stream including:

• A choice of multiple play modes and play speeds

• The ability to define any segment of a video loop including Scrub capability

• Three Graphic Effect Mode channels provide multiple color mixing and visual effects

• Variable Opacity to allow for crossfading or dissolves between media streams

• Full control of image Rotation, Positioning and Scaling on X, Y and Z axes

• Visual Modes that let you control black level and contrast to optimize content

• 55 Global parameters provide graphic controls to the composite image created by up to nine media streams

• Collage Generator™ technology configures multiple media server outputs to display a single image in arrays up to 16 horizontal x 8 vertical.

• Curved Surface Support corrects for s hape distortions that occur when you project onto surfaces that aren’t f lat.

• Intensity overlays the opacity control to provide system-wide intensity level

• Overall image Color Mixing applied to composite media stream image

• Five Global Effect Mode channels provide multiple effects that can be applied to the composite image

• Multiple Mask selections with edge fading and strobe effects

• Edge fading for creating montages

• Keystone correction of output projection

• Digital Framing Shutters

• Viewpoint controls provide ability to change viewing angle/perspective on images

• Multiple modes for synchronizing content playback on multiple media servers linked through an Ethernet network.

Axon Overview

1.2 Content Management Application Features

• Available for Windows and Mac operating systems

• Communicates with other DML-1200w/Axon, DL.3, DL.3F, DL.2, Axon media servers over an Ethernet network

• Uploads and downloads custom digital content to fixtures on a DMX link

• Configures DL.3, DL.3F, DL.2 and Axon media servers

• Updates software including content, applications, and operating system to DML-1200 w/Axon, DL.3, DL.3F, DL.2 and Axon media servers.

• Three “gas gauges” in the server’s Hardware Tab let you view available CPU, GPU and HDD resources remaining. This gives you the information you need to manage additional layers within the capabilities of the hardware available in their system.

• Log File Download available in All Servers view in the CMA to provide troubleshooting information to customer service if a problem occurs. Logs are saved with a .dlf (digital log file) extension.

1.3 Protocol Options

You can use one of two Protocol Versions to control the media server parameters of the DML-1200 wAxon. Both versions provide individual and composite control for multiple graphic objects.

Version 1 Version 2

• Five banks of Global Effects instead of three in Version 1

• Eight channels of Global Framing Shutters

• Expanded Collage adjustments

• 16-bit control of X, Y and Z scaling

• Global spherical mapping control

• An additional bank of Graphic Effects

You select the protocol level through the CMA (see protocol version for your application, remember the following:

• Both Protocol versions include multiple effects and can control up to nine Graphic Objects layers on DML-1200 w/ Axon media

• You can adjust the “footprint” of the media server parameters on a DMX link with the protocol you choose and by implementing

maintains the original channel range of DL.3, DL.2, and Axon media servers and offers compatibility with legacy shows. adds an additional 27 channels of control with:

Viewing Server Configuration

servers.

only the number of 3-D objects you need.

on page 113). When choosing the appropriate

Number of

Object Layers

055 35

1 100 73

2 145 111

3 190 149

4 235 187

5 280 225

6 325 263

7 370 301

8 415 339

9 460 377

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V2 Footprint V1 Footprint

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Axon Overview

1.4 Image Optimizing Controls

Images can be optimized for each cue. It is not necessary to pre-optimize images with a separate software system on a separate computer when preparing for a show. Using Visual modes, you can adjust both Black Level and Contrast for each cue and for each image (see

Visual Mode Options

on page 16).

1.5 Graphics Control Hierarchy

There is a hierarchy to the DMX control parameters. In general, object control parameters render individual graphic images. Global control parameters act upon the composite image created by combining multiple objects. Motion parameters control the fixture movement and projection as well as live video feeds.

It is especially important to keep this in mind when applying graphical effects. At the lowest level, Graphic effects are applied to an individual 3-D Graphic Object. Any Global effects applied affect each object in the combined Object image. Finally, motion effects control the projection of the composite image.

Graphics Engine Function Flow

Define up to nine 3-D objects with

Object

Content

a texture applied

Opacity

Playback

Graphic Functions are applied to each object

Visual Mode

Effect 1

Effect 2

Effect 3

Global Functions

are then applied to the

composite-object image.

Object

Content

Opacity

Playback

Visual Mode

Effect 1

Effect 2

Effect 3

Global Effect 1

Global Effect 2

Global Effect 3

Global Effect 4

Global Effect 5

Keystone Correction

Object

Content

Opacity

Playback

Visual Mode

Effect 1

Effect 2

Effect 3

Object

Content

Opacity

Playback

Visual Mode

Effect 1

Effect 2

Effect 3

Mask

Edge Fade

Framing Shutters

Global Viewpoint

Global Intensity

Graphics Engine outputs final image to projector

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Axon Overview

1.6 Graphics Engine Functions

1.6.1 Object Graphic Functions

For an individual object, you can control:

• The media file and 3-D object selection for the layer

• Media playback including

— What portion of the movie plays — Playback speed — Playback mode (direction and style of playback)

• The object transparency (opacity)

• Visual Effects including colormixing and geometric effects

•Synchronization

• Image Rotation, Scale and Position

1.6.2 Global Functions

Global controls are applied to composite image created by multiple 3-D images. For the combined image, you can:

• Adjust the composite image intensity level

• Apply visual effects including colormixing and geometric effects

• Select a mask shape, size it and apply edge fades and color to the mask

• Apply and color mix an image edge fade

• Control keystone correction

• Control Framing Shutters

• Establish the point in 3-D space from which image will be viewed

1.7 Making Graphics Effect Choices

Because you have control of many parameters, there are sometimes several ways to accomplish the same look. For Example, to make an object appear larger, you can scale it along the x, y and z axis, or you can apply a global control to zoom in on the z axis from a viewpoint that makes the object seem to increase in size.

Which solution you choose depends, to a large extent, on the transition to other effects you want to achieve.

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Graphic Functions

2. GRAPHIC FUNCTIONS

2.1 Defining Content

2.1.1 Content Overview

In addition to a royalty-free stock digital art collection featuring more than 1,500 lighting-optimized files available as stock content, you can develop your own custom media files and 3D object files for playback. The Digital Lighting Product and Support pages at highend.com/digital_lighting custom content.

Every DML-1200 w/Axon media server has a file system that holds the movies, images, and 3-D objects that make up the content that the server uses. These files, folders, and their associated DMX values are collectively known as the “Content” on the media server.

The Content Management Application (CMA) organizes and identifies content by source (preloaded Stock content or custom User content) and type (Media files or 3-D Object files).

more information on using the CMA to view and manage content, (see

Application (CMA)

on page 96).

2.1.2 Selecting Content

Three Parameters control content selection. To define an image you have to set DMX values greater than 0 for the 3-D Object, Media Folder, and Media File parameters. The selected media file will be mapped onto the selected 3-D object.

To output an image from the media server:

1. Open the mechanical iris on the projector by setting its Dimmer parameter to full (100%).

2. Set the dimmer parameter to full (100%).

3. Set the Object opacity to full (100%)

4. Adjust the Object, Media Folder, and Media File parameters to greater than zero

When programming with Wholehog software, the Media Folder and Object parameters default to 1 so choosing any Media File DMX value from 1-35 will display a media loop from the HES Core folder (Media Folder 1) wrapped on a Flat Plane (Object 1).

offer additional assistance and the latest software and techniques for creating and encoding

For

Content Management

The Dimmer, Opacity and Global Intensity Parameters all have to be greater than zero before the image you

create becomes visible.

2.1.3 Content Selection Parameters

The following sections outline parameters you will use to create an image from content and define its playback. You will set the

each

parameters described in this chapter for

The suggested default DMX values given for each parameter are recommended to build libraries that provide the

easiest and most reliable content selection, rendering and output. They are the same default values built into the

Wholehog libraries for High End Systems consoles.

individual Graphic Object you define.

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Graphic Functions

2.1.3.1 Object

The

Object

parameter selects the 3-dimensional object component of an image. Object files are the 3-D object shapes used to build

a total image. The graphics engine supports a combined total of 255 stock and user-created object files. Stock Objects have a fixed DMX value and cannot be edited. DMX values 1-149 are reserved for identifying stock object files. Us er-

created object files must be assigned a unique DMX value from 150-255. For a reference of 3-D object files available as stock content with your media server and information on how to create your own

object files, go to the link for the Stock Object Guide for digital lighting products on http://www.highend.com/support/

digital_lighting/.

Default DMX Value:

You can select the same object file for images that will be interacting with each other. If both objects occupy

exactly the same area in 3-D space, “Z-fighting” (a shimmering effect) on some portions of the composite image

can occur as the graphics engine tries to determine which object should be in the foreground. You can avoid this

effect by making a slight adjustment to one of the object’s scale or moving it forward or back (using the Z Position

parameter) in respect to the other.

1 = full screen flat surface

2.1.3.2 Media Folder

This parameter defines a folder (directory) containing a collection of media files. The media files within the assigned folder can then be selected using the

• DMX values = 1-39 are used or reserved for Stock Content

• DMX values = 40-240 are reserved for User Content

• DMX value = 255 is reserved for live video input

Default DMX Value : The following table describes the Stock Content folders available on DML-1200 w/Axon media servers.

Media Folder Descriptions

Value Media Folder Name Content Description

HES Core Premier High End Systems video loop collection

HES_Digital_Aerials_1 Digital still images and animations, designed for aerial effects

HES_Oils Digitally simulated psychedelic oil projection loops

HES_Atmospheric Video loops of natural settings clouds, water, fire

On_The_Wall_Studios Digital video loops, promotional

Sean_Bridwell Digital video loops, promotional

A_Luna_Blue Digital video loops, promotional

Feedback_Video Digital video loops, promotional

HES_Texture Video loop textures

HES_Foliage Collection of abstract and realistic foliage and floral video loops

HES_Religious Religious themed video loops

HES_Gothic Set of themed video loops

HES_Digital_Aerials _2 Digital still images and animations, designed for aerial effects

HES_Theme_Stills Nature stills (foliage and flowers)

Apollo Glass Digital Gobo Patterns, promotional

Artbeats Digital video loops, promotional

DHA_TopMac Digital patterns, promotional

Beacon DigiGobos Digital video loops, promotional

Amorphous Digi-gobos Digital animations, promotional

InLight Digital video loops, promotional

HES_Lithopatterns_1 High End Systems Lithopattern® images

HES_Lithopatterns_2 More images from High End Systems Lithopattern library

HES_Logos High End Systems® Axon and DL.2™ logos

HES_Hi_Res Variety of high resolution video backgrounds

NASA_Images Space images from the Hubble telescope

Media File

parameter. DMX values for folders are assigned as follows:

1 (HES Core Media files)

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Graphic Functions

Value Media Folder Name Content Description

Blue_Pony Assorted video loops

HES_Core_02 Mixed footage

V-Squared-Labs Club themed footage

Virtual-Life-Media Club themed footage and few stills

Daddy-Van-Productions Digital backgrounds

Wet-Digital Underwater footage

Idyll-Hands-Imagery Aerial footage

David-Alley-Photography Nature themed high resolution images

JTM-Photography Nature stills

35-38

40-240

255

Reserved Reserved for HES use

HES_Setup_and_Test Images to use for setup and diagnostics

Open Available for User Content

Video Input Live video input from external device

2.1.3.3 Media File

The

Media File You can supplement the large library of Stock video loops and still images with Custom files. This parameter selects media files from within the folder defined by the

For a reference of media files available as stock content with your media server, go to the link for the Stock Content Guide for digital lighting products on http://www.highend.com/support/digital_lighting/.

Default DMX Value:

parameter lets you identify which Stock or User media file to apply (map) as a texture on the selected 3-D object.

Media Folder

parameter.

0 = No file selected

You can preview a visual display of the media files loaded on the media server in the Content Management

Application’s thumbnails view, (see Viewing Content on page 102).

2.1.4 Defining a Media File Segment

You can define any portion of a video media file to play using the the beginning of the media file and the Out Frame is the end of the file. Media files can have different lengths.

Media that is not properly encoded may still play, but may have issues when using In-Frame and Out-Frame

parameters.

In Frame

and

Out Frame

parameters. By default, the In Frame is

2.1.4.1 In Frame and Out Frame Parameters

You can select any segment of a media file for playback by assigning an In Frame value as a start point and an Out Frame as an end point.

DMX parameter values for these parameters do not correspond to a particular “frame”. They are defined as a

percentage of the movie length. This makes it possible to create segments with an Out Frame preceding the In

Frame and simplifies playback synchronization between media files.

Assigning the In Frame and Out Frame parameters to default DMX values will playback the entire movie file. Choosing other settings is useful when you want to:

• Begin or end a media file at any point other than the default

• Start or stop on a specific image

• You need to shorten the media file to a specific length In Frame Default DMX Value: Out Frame Default DM X V alu e: As you move from 0 to 100% of the

of the file length. Moving from 0 to 100% of the of the file length.

0 = The beginning of a media file is the playback start point.

65535 = The end of a media file is the playback endpoint.

In Frame

value range, you can select the beginning of a media file segment as a percentage

Out Frame

value range selects the end of a media file segment as a percentage

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Graphic Functions

2.1.4.2 Segment Selection Examples

You can create a segment anywhere between the beginning and the end of a media file. The In Frame does not have to precede the Out Frame.

To skip a segment in the center of a media file, set the In Frame to a point following the Out Frame. The file will play from the In Frame to the end and then start at the beginning of the file and play to the Out Frame. When you create a segment in this way,

you may notice a jump as playback skips from the end of the file to the beginning.

Example 1

In Frame

Out Frame

Example 2

Out Frame

In Frame

File

Start

25%

75%

File End

File

Start

25%

2.1.5 Defining Playback

After selecting and defining a media file segment to display on a 3-D object, you can choose from several assign a

Playback Speed

2.1.5.1 Playback Mode

Playback Mode

Default DMX Value:

DMX

Value

parameter for each 3-D image allows several playback options.

0 = Plays forward in a continuous loop

Playback Mode Description

Play forward looping Plays the media segment from In Frame setting to Out Frame setting, looping continuously

Play forward once Plays the media segment from In Frame setting to Out Frame setting, and holds on the last frame

Pause Stops playback at the frame currently playing

Play forward once if opacity > 0

Play forward if opacity > 0

Pause and rewind Stops playback at the frame currently playing, then jumps to the In Frame setting.

Scrub In Frame Displays frame that has been defined by the In Frame parameter

Scrub Out Frame Displays frame that has been defined by the Out Frame parameter

Scrub In Frame with statistics

Scrub Out Frame with statistics

Plays the media segment from In Frame setting to Out Frame setting, and holds on the last frame, Plays only when the content opacity value is greater than zero.

Plays media segment from In Frame setting to Out Frame setting, looping continuously. Plays only when the content opacity value is greater than zero.

Displays frame that has been defined by the In Frame parameter with media file data overlaid on the output.

Displays frame that has been defined by the Out Frame parameter with media file data overlaid on the output.

75%

Playback Mode

File End

s and

Scrubbing

Scrubbing selected by the selected by the text data related to the selected frame. Remember that the

mapped to the percentage of the media file length, not a specific frame.

displays the selected frame of the composite output of the media server. While scrubbing the In Frame, the frame

In Frame Out Frame

If the Global Control Mode parameter = 255, a DMX value of 1-3 for the Global Control parameter provides an

alternate font color to enhance statistics readability.

coarse and fine channels will be displayed. Likewise, scrubbing the

Out Frame

will display the frame

coarse and fine channels. When the “with statistics” option is selected, the composite output includes

In Frame

and

Out Frame

parameters are defined as a DMX value

2.1.5.2 Playback Speed

The

Playback Speed is used whenever the Playback Mode Parameter’s DMX value is assigned to any Play Forward option.

Default DMX Value: A DMX value of 0 or 128 (50%) plays back media files at the original recorded speed. DMX values from 1 to 127 plays the media

file back at an increasing speed, from slowest to the original recorded speed. Values from 129-255 set playback speed from faster than normal to fastest speed.

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parameter controls the speed of the selected media file’s Playback Mode. The Playback Speed for a media file

128 = Playback at normal speed.

Graphic Functions

DMX Values 1-127 utilize frame blending to provide a smooth playback motion at slow speeds

2.2 Rotation, Position, Scale

You can independently control each Graphic Object’s rotation direction and speed; along with its position and scale in X, Y, and Z axis directions.The parameters described in this chapter are set for each Graphic Object you define. Parameters for composite image rotation, position and global scale are described in

Global Functions

2.2.1 Rotating a 3-D Object

The

Rotation either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction around the X, Y and/or Z axis.

parameters for each object control 3-D object rotation with 16-bit precision. You can rotate a 3-D object up to 720° in

Remember that rotation changes could affect an object’s relationship to other objects.

on page 32.

When you rotate an object, you are rotating it around the selected axis. Rotation

produces a left-to-right flip.

X Rotation

Rotates image about the X axis

Z Rotation

Y Rotation

Rotates image about the Y axis

causes a circular motion.

X Rotation

Z Rotation

Rotates image about the Z axis

produces the effect of a top-to-bottom flip.

The Rotation parameters’ suggested default values are the midpoint of the 16-bit DMX value range, which is equal to no rotation. Increasing the DMX value from the midpoint indexes the object in a clockwise direction. Reducing the DMX value below the midpoint indexes the object in a counterclockwise direction.

When the DMX value for a rotation parameter is greater than the 720° limit in either direction, the object begins rotating continuously. Additional adjustment to the DMX values increases the speed of continuous rotation.

Counter-clockwise Clockwise

Indexed Rotation

720-0 0-720

Indexed Rotation

Continuous RotationContinuous Rotation

0% 100%

Rotation Speed

Global and Graphic Effects Mode parameters contain a Prerotation Translation effect option. When a Global or

Graphic Effects Mode DMX value = 102, you can use the Effect Modifier parameters to locate the image in a virtual

three dimensional space. Applying the Rotation parameters then cause the image to orbit around the selected

axis from that location, see Prerotation Translation on page 86.

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25% 50% 75%

Rotation Speed

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2.2.2 Rotation Parameters

2.2.2.1 X Rotation

The

X Rotation set a continuous rotation creating a vertical flip at variable speeds.

This parameter lets you view an object from a different angle by turning the object. You can also view an object from a different angle by changing the viewpoint in space for the composite image, (see

Default DMX Value:

Using this parameter, you can turn one object through another

% of Value Range Function

parameter rotates the selected Graphic Object around the X axis with 16-bit precision. You can index the rotation or

1–24

26–49

51–74

76–100

Global Viewpoint Mode

32768 (50%) = No X Rotation

Continuous variable-speed counterclockwise image rotation around X-axis (fast to slow)

Continuous rotation stop

Rotates the image counterclockwise around X-axis in steps to –720 degrees

0° rotation around X-axis

Rotates the image clockwise around X-axis in steps to 720 degrees absolute

Continuous rotation stop

Continuous variable-speed clockwise image rotation around X-axis (slow to fast)

on page 42).

Original Object 1 and Object 2 X-axis Rotation Applied to Object 2

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2.2.2.2 Y Rotation

The

Y Rotation rotation or set a continuous rotation creating a horizontal flip at variable speeds.

Default DMX Value:

% of Value

76–100

parameter rotates or indexes the selected Graphic Object around the Y axis with 16-bit precision. You can index the

Global Viewpoint Mode

on page 42). You can use this

32768 (50%)= No Y Rotation

Range

1–24

26–49

51–74

Continuous variable-speed counterclockwise image rotation around Y-axis (fast to slow)

Continuous rotation stop

Rotates the image counterclockwise around Y-axis in steps to –720 degrees

0° rotation around Y-axis

Rotates the image clockwise around Y-axis in steps to 720 degrees absolute

Continuous rotation stop

Continuous variable-speed clockwise image rotation around Y-axis (slow to fast)

Function

Original Object 1 and Object 2

Y-axis rotation applied to Object 2

2.2.2.3 Z Rotation

The

Z Rotation rotation or set a continuous rotation creating a circular spin at variable speeds. You can use this parameter to turn one object around another.

Default DMX Value:

% of Value

76–100

parameter rotates or indexes the selected Graphic Object around the Z axis with 16-bit precision. You can index the

32768 (50%)= No Z Rotation

Range

1–24

26–49

51–74

Continuous variable-speed counterclockwise image rotation around Z-axis (fast to slow)

Continuous rotation stop

Rotates the image counterclockwise around Z-axis in steps to –720 degrees

0° rotation around Z-axis

Rotates the image clockwise around Z-axis in steps to +720 degrees

Continuous rotation stop

Continuous variable-speed clockwise image rotation around Z-axis (slow to fast)

Function

Global Viewpoint Mode

on page 42).

Original Object 1 and Object 2

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Z-axis Rotation Applied to Object 2

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2.2.3 Scaling the Object

You can scale an Graphic Object along the X, Y and/or Z axis to adjust the object size. The

Scale image shrinks to a dot. At the midpoint of the DMX value range, the image is normal size. When the DMX value is increased from the midpoint, the image is enlarged. In addition, when the DMX value is reduced below the midpoint, an inverted image is enlarged.

You can use the

parameter adjusts the size of the object’s image up to approximately 10x its original size. At a DMX value of zero, the

X,Y

and Z

Scale

parameters together to enlarge or shrink a 3-D object proportionally.

2.2.3.1 X Scale

The

X Scale

smaller. Use it when you want to size the object’s horizontal component. A DMX value of 32768 (50%) sets the object at its normal size. Values less than 50% shrink the object horizontally to the smallest

at 0. Values greater then 50% enlarge the object horizontally to the largest at 65535 (100%). Default DMX Value:

parameter uses two channels to scale the selected 3-D object along the X axis, either expanding it or making it

32768 (50%) = Normal Scale

Original Object 1 and Object 2

ll Scale DMX values = 32768 (50%)

Object 2 X-Scale DMX value = 165 Scaled 3 times in X direction

2.2.3.2 Y Scale

The

Y Scale smaller. Use it when you want to size the object’s vertical component.

A DMX value of 32768 (50%) sets the object at its normal size. Values less than 50% shrink the object vertically to the smallest at

0. Values greater then 50% enlarge the object vertically to the largest at 65535 (100%). Default DMX Value:

Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Scale DMX values = 32768 (50%)

parameter uses two channels to scale the selected 3-D object along the Y axis, either expanding it or making it

32768 (50%) = Normal Scale

Object 2 Y-Scale parameter DMX value = 165 Scaled 3 times in Y direction

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O A

2.2.3.3 Z Scale

The

Z Scale

parameter uses two channels to scale the selected 3-D object along the Z axis, either expanding or shrinking it. Use it

when you want to size the object’s thickness. A DMX value of 32768 (50%) sets the object at its normal size. Values less than 50% shrink the object thickness until it reaches a

point at a value of 0. Values greater then 50% enlarge the object to a maximum thickness at 65535 (100%). Default DMX Value:

32768 (50%) = Normal Scale

Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Scale DMX values = 32768 (50%)

Object 2 Z-Scale parameter DMX value = 223 Scaled 7.5 times in Z direction

2.2.4 Changing Object Position

You can reposition each 3-D object’s position in 3-D space by moving it along the X, Y and Z axes. The following parameters act on an individual object. Use these parameters to position 3-D images in relation to each other.

2.2.4.1 X Position

The

X Position The midpoint of the 16-bit DMX value range centers the image on the X-axis. Values below the DMX midpoint move the object left,

and values above the DMX midpoint move the object right. Default DMX Value:

riginal Object 1 and Object 2

ll Position DMX values = 32768 (50%)

parameter moves your object along the X axis with 16-bit precision.

32768 (50%) = object centered in frame

Object 1: X Position DMX value = 32022

Object 1: X Position DMX value = 33561

2.2.4.2 Y Position

The

Y Position The midpoint of the 16-bit DMX value range, centers the image on the Y-axis. Values below the DMX midpoint move the object

down, and values above the DMX midpoint move the object up. Default DMX Value:

Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Position DMX values = 32768 (50%)

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parameter moves your object along the Y axis with 16-bit precision.

32768 (50%) = object centered in frame

Object 1: Y Position DMX value = 32255

Object 1: Y Position DMX value = 33269

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2.2.4.3 Z Position

The

Z Position The midpoint of the 16-bit DMX value range centers the object on the Z axis. Values below the DMX midpoint move the object

away from the viewer and appears to become smaller, and object above the DMX midpoint move the object toward the viewer and appears to become larger.

Default DMX Value:

This parameter can create a zoom effect. Remember that by moving an object, you can obscure other objects or

move it behind your viewpoint where it is no longer visible.

Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Position DMX values = 32768 (50%)

parameter moves your object along the Z axis with 16-bit precision.

32768 (50%) = object centered in frame

Object 1: Z Position DMX value = 31884

Object 1: Z Position DMX value = 32822

Object 1: Z Position DMX value = 33144

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2.3 Opacity and Effects

The parameters described in this chapter are set for each Graphic Object you define. Parameters for composite image intensity and effects are described in

Global Functions

2.3.1 Opacity

Adjusting an object’s opacity allows one object to “show through” another. You can adjust the opacity of an individual 3-D object from completely transparent to full opacity using this parameter. Increase opacity from not visible at a value of zero to full opacity at a value of 255.

Default DMX Value: The Global Intensity parameter provides a similar adjustment to the combined image. This global control parameter controls

intensity levels on the overall image (see the Global Intensity parameter is the best way to apply a fade to the composite image.

0 = completely transparent

on page 32.

Global Intensity

on page 32). When you have multiple objects in relation to each other,

raphic Object 1 Intensity DMX =255 (100%) raphic Object 2 Intensity DMX =255 (100%)

Graphic Object 1 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX = 179 (70%)

2.3.2 Visual Mode

Visual Mode options are defined using three parameters. The black level and contrast of a 3-D object. Once you choose a visual mode, two

In most cases, you won’t see a change in the content until you adjust the Modifier parameters for that mode.

Default DMX Value:

1 = Content Optimization Default DMX values for Modifier 1 and Modifier 2 channels depend on the selected option. The following table illustrates the interaction between the Visual Mode Parameter and the two associated Modifier parameters for

each option.

Visual Mode Option Adjustments

DMX

Value

0Safe

2 Push to Sepia

3 Push to Red

4 Graymaker

5 Graymaker2

6Posterizer

7 Color to B/W

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Name Description Modifier 1 Modifier 2

No visual mode processing applied to rendered output.

Content

Optimization

Fire

Gradient

Enhances image black level and contrast

Fades from original image color to sepia

Fades from original image color to red tones

Gradually transitions image from color to grayscale

Converts image to grayscale

Converts colors to their highest values without bleeding or blending

Fades colors to black/white with no grays

Maps original color intensity levels to a red-to-yellow gradient.

Visual Mode

parameter has options for enhancing and adjusting the

Modifier

parameters adjust the selected mode.

Not Used Not Used

Adjusts

Back Level

Adjusts Fade

Replaces

color with gray

Adjusts

black level

Reduces

color detail

Fades color through

B/W to White

Fades image to

red-yellow gradient

Adjusts

Contrast

Adjusts

Saturation

Adjusts

Saturation

Adjusts

brightness

Adjusts

contrast

Adjusts

Contrast

Not Used

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DMX

Value

9 Negative Art

10 Exposure Control

11 In ver t B/W

14 Film Roll

15 Pixelate

16 Faux LED

17 Faux Tile

18 Fuzzifier

19 Drop Shadow

20 Zoom Blur

21 Chroma Shift

22 ShakeNBake

23 CTO/CTB

24 Flip

255 Pan and Scan

Visual Mode Option Adjustments

Name Description Modifier 1 Modifier 2

Subtract red to

Subtract Green

Adjusts

color shift

Sets White

Comparison Level

Controls

Crossfade

Rotation Angle

Sets Vertical

Roll Speed

Not Used

Varies spacing

and B/W

Varies spacing

and B/W

Verti ca l

fuzz distance

Verti ca l

shadow size

Sets vertical

position center

Texture

Mixing

Image Scale

and Rotate

Reverses image color

Alternate content optimization option

Inverts Black and White components. Color remains unaffected

Crossfades between the current image and another graphic object texture.

Scales and rotates the media file texture applied to a 3-D object

Scrolls the media file texture horizontally or vertically

Divides the image into rectangles using the center pixel color of each “box” as its color

Divides the image into a grid of circles to mimic an LED wall

Divides the image into square tiles

Creates a multi-image blurring effect

Creates a scalable drop shadow behind the graphic object

Zooms into a position on the image with a mult-image blurring effect

Shifts the red, blue, and green component colors

Introduces a random vibration effect

Color temperature correction

Flips layer content

Zooms in and pans across a still image

Scales color

Expand/Contrast

Color

Sets Black

Comparison Level

Selects Source

Object Texture

Scales Image

Sets Horizontal Roll

Speed

Adjusts amount of

pixelation

Varies grid from

100x100 to 10x10

Varies grid from

100x100 to 10x10

Horizontal

fuzz distance

Horizontal

shadow size

Sets horizontal

position

center

Horizontal shift Vertical shift

Horizontal shake Vertical shake

Push to Orange Push to Blue

Horizontal flip Vertical flip

Horizontal position Vertical position

Sets

2.3.3 Visual Mode Options

2.3.3.1 Color to B/W

Visual Mode Begins with a white screen and fades to the original image in black and white. All color is converted. Modifier 1:

above 50% reveals more of the image in black and white to complete at a value of 255 (100%). Modifier 2:

Parameter DMX value = 7

Transitions the image from full white at a DMX value of 0 to black and white at a value of 128 (50%). Increasing values

Not Used

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2.3.3.2 Content Optimization

Visual Mode Stock content provided by High End Systems on DML-1200 w/Axon fixture has been optimized for lighting appli cation s. Con tent

Optimization adjusts the image Black level and Contrast to optimize the projected image for your performance environment. You can use it to easily modify the black level and contrast for a specific application. The Exposure Control visual mode option (see

Exposure Control

Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

Parameter DMX value = 1

on page 18) provides an alternative algorithm for accomplishing this optimization. Adjusts black level from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = full black. Adjusts contrast from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) for maximum contrast.

All the factory content provided has been optimized already. This parameter and the Exposure Control visual

options are especially useful for optimizing User content or live image capture.

2.3.3.3 Chroma Shift

Visual Mode Shifts the red, blue, and green component colors in an image. You can offset color components vertically and or horizontally. Modifier 1:

maximum at a value of 0. Values above the midpoint shift the color components left to a maximum at a value of 255 (100%). Modifier 2:

maximum at a value of 0. Values above the midpoint shift the color components up to a maximum at a value of 255 (100%).

Parameter DMX value = 21

The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Values below the midpoint shift the color components right to a

The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Values below the midpoint shift the color components down to a

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 21

Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value=105 Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value=148

2.3.3.4 CTO/CTB

Visual Mode Allows color temperature correction by adding either Color Temperature Orange or Color Temperature Blue. Modifier 1:

at a value of 255 (100%). Modifier 2:

a value of 255 (100%).

Parameter DMX value = 23

Decreases the perceived color temperature by adding orange from 0 = no adjustment to a minimum color temperature

Increases the perceived color temperature by adding blue from 0 = no adjustment to a max imum col or temper ature at

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2.3.3.5 Drop Shadow

Visual Mode You can create a drop shadow behind the media file texture on a 3D object, and vary its size horizontally and vertically. This option

creates a black plane behind the selected media file texture on a flat rectangular object that can be positioned to form a drop shadow effect. You won’t see the shadow until you select a Modifier 1 or 2 DMX value above or below 128 (50%)

Modifier 1: approach 0 = maximum horizontal shadow width. Values above the midpoint move the “shadow” left as you approach the maximum horizontal shadow width at a value of 255 (100%)

Modifier 2: approach 0 = maximum vertical shadow width. Values above the midpoint move the “shadow” up as you approach the maximum

vertical shadow width at a value of 255 (100%).

Parameter DMX value = 19

The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Values below the midpoint move the “shadow” right as you

The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Values below the midpoint move the “shadow” down as you

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 19

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 19 Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value= 0 Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value=255

2.3.3.6 Exposure Control

Visual Mode Exposure Control adjusts the image Black level and Contrast to optimize the projected image for your performance environment.

You can use it to easily modify the black level and contrast for a specific application. Exposure Control provides finer Contrast and Black level control than the Content Optimization option (see

colors to saturation more quickly. Modifier 1:

adjustment. Modifier 2:

Parameter DMX value = 10

page 18

Adjusts black level from 0 = full black through 255 (100%) = brightest. At a DMX val ue of 128 (5 0%) there is no

from 0 = least contrast through 255 (100%) = maximum contrast. At a DMX value of 128 (5 0%) there is no adjustment.

) which pushes

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2.3.3.7 Faux LED

Visual Mode This option divides the image into a grid of circles to mimic an LED wall. The color of the center pixel in each cell defines the solid

color for that circle. You can control the number and spacing of LEDs and choose between a black and white background grid. Modifier 1:

grid divisions to a maximum of 100 x 100 tiles at a value of 255 (100%).

A small number of larger tiles will also result in reduced color variation.

parameter DMX value = 16

Controls the number of LEDs. The default DMX value of 0 = a 10 x 10 grid of tiles. Increasing the DMX value increases

Modifier 2: background from O to a maximum space between tiles at a DMX value of 127. Values above the midpoint increase the spacing

between tiles on a white background to a maximum space between tiles at a DMX value of 255 (100%).

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 16

Adjusts the LED spacing. DMX values below the midpoint of the range increase the spacing between tiles on a black

Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value =204, Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value= 16

2.3.3.8 Faux Tile

Visual Mode This option divides the image into a grid of tiles. The color of the center pixel in each cell defines the solid color for that tile. You

can control the number and spacing of tile and choose between a black and white background grid. Modifier 1:

grid divisions to a maximum of 100 x 100 tiles at a value of 255 (100%).

A small number of larger tiles will also result in reduced color variation.

parameter DMX value = 17

Controls the number of tiles. The default DMX value of 0 = a 10 x 10 grid of tiles. Increasing the DMX value increases

Modifier 2: tiles on a black background from O to a maximum space between tiles at a DMX value of 127. Values above the midpoint increase

the spacing between tiles on a white background to a maximum space between tiles at a DMX value of 255 (100%).

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 17

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Adjusts the grid thickness around each tile. DMX values below the midpoint of the range increase the spacing between

Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value =255 Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value= 0

Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value =255 Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value= 138

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2.3.3.9 Film Roll

Visual Mode This option scrolls the media file texture horizontally or vertically independent from the 3-D object it overlays, and allows you to

control the scrolling speed. Modifier 1:

approach 0. Values above the midpoint scroll right, increasing in speed to 255 (100%). Modifier 2:

you approach 0. Values above the midpoint scroll up, increasing in speed to 255 (100%).

parameter DMX value = 14

The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Values below the midpoint scroll left, increasing in speed as you

The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Values below the midpoint scroll down, increasing in speed as

2.3.3.10 Fire Gradient

Visual Mode This option maps image colors to a Red-to-Yellow gradient creating a fiery effect. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

Parameter DMX value = 8

Maps the image color values from no adjustment at a value of 0 to all red to yellow tones at a value of 255 (100%). Not Used

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 8

Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value= 255 (100%)

2.3.3.11 Flip

Visual Mode This option flips the media file texture horizontally or vertically independent from the 3-D object it overlays. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

Original content

parameter DMX value = 24

DMX values from 0-127 have no effect. DMX values of 128 (50%) to = 255 (100%) flips the image horizontally. DMX values from 0-127 have no effect. DMX values of 128 (50%) to = 255 (100%) flips the image vertically.

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 128

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2.3.3.12 Fuzzifier

Visual Mode This option blurs the media file texture horizontally or vertically. Modifier 1:

value of 255 (100%). Modifier 2:

value of 255 (100%).

parameter DMX value = 18

The default DMX value of 0 = no adjustment. Increasing DMX values blur the image horizontally to a maximum at a DMX

The default DMX value of 0 = no adjustment. Increasing DMX values blur the image vertically to a maximum at a DMX

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 18

Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value= 255 (100%) Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value= 255 (100%)

2.3.3.13 Gray maker 1

Visual Mode This effect gradually transitions the color image to a grayscale image. Use the Gray Maker effect when you want to add an

undertone of grey to the colors in an image.

Modifier 1: DMX value of 255, all color has been replaced with shades of gray.

Modifier 2:

Parameter DMX value = 4

If content is already grayscale, there is no effect applied but Modifier 2 can still affect image contrast.

At a DMX value of 0, the image will be full color. As you increase the DMX value, more gray is introduced until, at a

Adjusts the brightness of the image at the grayscale transition level selected with the Modifier 1 parameter.

riginal Content

isual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4

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Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4

Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value=128 (50%)

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value =190(75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value= 255(100%)

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2.3.3.14 Gray maker 2

Visual Mode This option converts a color image to grayscale and then lets you adjust black level and contrast. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

Parameter DMX value = 5

Adjusts the black level of the grayscale image from a DMX value of 0 = Full brightness to 255 = completely black Adjusts contrast of the grayscale image from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum contrast

Original Content

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 90(33.3%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value= 175(77%)

2.3.3.15 Invert Black and White, Keep Color

Visual Mode This option allows you to invert the black and white components of an image while leaving other colors unaffected. You can vary

the threshold for the “black” in a pixel required for inversion. Modifier 1:

= converting more of the image from black to white. Modifier 2:

= converting more of the image from white to black.

Parameter DMX value = 11

Adjusts the comparison level of black for inversion from a DMX value of 0= inverting only absolute black to 255 (100%)

Adjusts the comparison level of white for inversion from a DMX value of 0= inverting only absolute white to 255 (100%)

2.3.3.16 Negative Art

Visual Mode This option provides a negative of the image and then lets you adjust the amount of

color and the red and green color components. Modifier 1:

a DMX value of 255. Modifier 2:

subtracted from the image at DMX values of 128 to 0. Green is subtracted from the image at DMX values of 129 – 255.

Parameter DMX value = 9

Adjusts the color level from full at a DMX value of 0 to the lowest level at

You must set a DMX value of 128 to see no black level adjustment. Red is

Original Content

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9 Modifier 1 DMX value=0 Modifier 2 DMX value = 0

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Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9 Modifier 1 DMX value=0 Modifier 2 DMX value = 128 (50%)

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9 Modifier 1 DMX value= 255 (100%) Modifier 2 DMX value = 128 (50%)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DML-1200 w/AXON DMX Protocol

1. AXON OVERVIEW

1.1 Axon Features

1.2 Content Management Application Features

1.3 Protocol Options

1.4 Image Optimizing Controls

1.5 Graphics Control Hierarchy

1.6 Graphics Engine Functions

1.6.1 Object Graphic Functions

1.6.2 Global Functions

1.7 Making Graphics Effect Choices

2. GRAPHIC FUNCTIONS

2.1 Defining Content

2.1.1 Content Overview

2.1.2 Selecting Content

2.1.3 Content Selection Parameters

2.1.4 Defining a Media File Segment

2.1.5 Defining Playback

2.2 Rotation, Position, Scale

2.2.1 Rotating a 3-D Object

2.2.2 Rotation Parameters

2.2.3 Scaling the Object

2.2.4 Changing Object Position

2.3 Opacity and Effects

2.3.1 Opacity

2.3.2 Visual Mode

Name Description Modifier 1 Modifier 2

2.3.3 Visual Mode Options