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

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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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2.3.3.17 Pan and Scan

Visual Mode This option Zooms into a still image and then, by changing position, you can pan

across the image horizontally and vertically. It only functions on image sizes greater than 1024 x 1024 in at least one direction.

Modifier 1: edge of the image. The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment.

Modifier 2: top edge of the image. The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment.

parameter DMX value = 255

Adjusts the horizontal pan position from 0=left edge to 255 (100%) = right

Adjusts the vertical pan position from 0 = bottom edge to 255 (100%) =

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 255

Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value= 128 Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value = 128

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

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

2.3.3.18 Pixelate

Visual Mode This options divides the image into rectangles using the center pixel color of each as its color. You can control the number of

divisions. Modifier 1:

= 255 (100%). Since each division is a single color, fewer, larger boxes result in reduced color variation. Modifier 2:

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 15

parameter DMX value = 15

Controls the number of divisions from a single cell at a DMX value = 0 to the maximum number of cells at a DMX value

Not Used

Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 128

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)

2.3.3.19 Posterizer

Visual Mode This effect uses the associated

that color but expanding it only to the border of that color. There is no bleeding or blending of colors.

Parameter DMX value = 6

Modifier 1

In this visual mode, you won’t see a change in the image until you adjust the Modifier 1 parameter.

parameter to posterize by replacing each color in an image with the highest values of

Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 6

Adjusts color polarization level. The higher the value, the more color detail will be removed. Adjust the image contrast from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum contrast.

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 6 Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value=255(100%)

2.3.3.20 Push to Red

Visual Mode This option reduces colors in the selected image to all Red values Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

Parameter DMX value = 3

Fades from original color at a DMX value = 0 to a range of red tones at a value of 255 (100%) Adjusts color saturation from no adjustment at a DMX value = 0 to full saturation at a value of 255 (100%)

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 6 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value =190(75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value= 255(100%)

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 3

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Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 3 Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value= 255(100%)

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 3 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value =190(75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value= 255(100%

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2.3.3.21 Push to Sepia

Visual Mode This option converts all color in the image to sepia tones. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

Parameter DMX value = 2

Fades from original color at a DMX value = 0 to a range of sepia shades at a value of 255 (100%) Adjusts color saturation from no adjustment at a DMX value = 0 to full saturation at a value of 255 (100%)

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 2

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 2

Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value= 255(100%)

Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 2 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value=190 (75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value= 255(100%)

2.3.3.22 ShakeNBake

Visual Mode This option randomly vibrates the image. You can control the horizontal and vertical freq uency. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

Parameter DMX value = 22

Adjusts random horizontal “shake” frequency from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum. Adjusts random vertical “shake” frequency from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum.

2.3.3.23 Texture Mixing

Visual Mode Texture Mixing lets you crossfade from textures (media file content) of one Graphic Object to the texture of another Graphic

Object. Any effects applied to the Source file do not display. Modifier 1:

A DMX value = 2 selects Graphic Object 2’s media file content. A DMX value =3 selects Graphic Object 3’s media file content. Modifier 2:

opaque.

Parameter DMX value = 12

Selects the Source file for the texture you want to pull. A DMX value = 1 selects Graphic Object 1’s media file content.

Adjusts Graphic Object opacity of the source texture from a DMX value of 0 = fully transparent to 255 (100%) = fully

Original Content Object 1 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 20

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Original Content Object 2 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 20

Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value=1 Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value=128

Graphic Functions

2.3.3.24 Zoom Blur

Visual Mode Zooms into a position on the image with a multi-image blurring effect. You can control the position of the zoom center on the

image. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

Parameter DMX value = 20

Selects the horizontal center of the zoom point. Selects the vertical center of the zoom point.

Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 20

Visual Mode Modifier 1DMXvalue=158 Visual Mode Modifier 2DMXvalue=168

2.3.4 Effect Mode Parameters

Three

Effect Mode

parameters have an identical list of color and visual effect options. This lets you apply a multi-effect combination to the selected 3-D object.

Modifier channels for Effect Mode 1 are labeled as CMY in the Wholehog system so you can also make use of the

color picker, HSI, and other Wholehog functions. Use the CMY parameter controls to adjust the three Effect Mode

1 Modifier parameters for both the Global and Graphic fixture types. The default for Effect Mode 1 is set to CMY1

as well. Effect Mode 2 and 3 Modifier channels are labeled Mod 1, Mod 2, and Mod 3.

Not all modes combine effectively. For example, you cannot glow a wobbulating object very well.

The following table describes the interaction between an Effect Mode parameter and its three associated Modifier parameters. You can find a detailed description and example of each option in

DMX

value

Safe (no effects selection)

CMY (RGB invert)

CMY Add, All Pixels

CMY Add, All Non-black Pixels

RGB Add, All Pixels

RGB Add 2, All Pixels

RGB Add, All Non-black Pixels

RGB Swap to GBR

RGB Swap to BRG

Solarize 1 inverts a color value < DMX value

Solarize 2 inverts a color if value > DMX value

Solarize 3 sets color to 0 if value < DMX value

Solarize 4 sets color to 0 if value > DMX value

DotP and Resample

Color Cycle cycles colors with DMX value controlling cycle

speed.

All or Nothing sets color values > mod value = 255 and all other

color values = 0

Solid color RGB

parameters are available for each individual 3-D object, each with three

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

Name/Description

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Modifier 3

NA NA NA

Cyan Magenta Yellow

Red Green Blue

Red to Green Green to Blue Blue to Red

Red to Blue Green to Red Blue to Green

Red Green Blue

Modifier

parameters. All three Effect

on page 49.

Adjustments

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DMX

value

RGB Invert

RGB, Invert and Swap to GBR

RGB, Invert and Swap to BRG

Edge Detect Color

Edge Detect B/W

Texture Ripple, Horizontal

Texture Ripple, Vertical

Texture Ripple, Circular

Texture Ripple, Circular Asymmetrical

Transparent Color Fine selects key color using Modifier channels

Transparent Color Medium selects key color using Modifier

channels

Transparent Color Coarse selects key color using Modifier

channels

Transparent Color Invert, Fine selects key color using Modifier

channels

Transparent Color Invert, Medium selects key color using

Modifier channels

Transparent Color Invert, Coarse selects key color using Modifier

channels

Scan Line converts image colors to colors in a single line of the

image

Transparent Wipes “opens” the selected graphic to reveal

another graphic positioned behind it

Pixel Twist swirls a portion of the texture

Picture-in-picture duplicates the texture and overlays it on the

original

Magnifying Lens creates a virtual convex lens that magnifies a

portion of the texture

Magnifying Lens 2 creates a virtual double convex lens that

magnifies a portion of the texture.

Cartoon Edge creates variable outline around picture elements

Color DeConverge separates image color components and

offsets them

Horizontal Mirror creates a mirror effect

RGB Swap to BGR redefines component color

RGB Swap to RBG redefines component color

RGB Swap to GRB redefines component color

Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity to color

Intensity Key turns pixels of selected intensity transparent

Raindrop simulates raindrops falling on a liquid surface

RGB, Scale varies the color mapping values

Tiling On multiplies image in a defined grid

Name/Description

Adjustments

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Modifier 3

From Red

to Cyan

From Green to

Magenta

From Blue

to Yellow

Red to Green Green to Blue Blue to Red

Red to Blue Green to Red Blue to Green

Horizontal

search size

Horizontal

search size

Vertical

search size

Vertical

search size

Comparison

threshold

Comparison

threshold

Amplitude Frequency Phase

Amplitude Frequency Phase + Direction

Amplitude Frequency Phase

Red Green Blue

Selects

scan line

Area of wipe

Twist center

on X axis

Subpicture center

on Xaxis

Lens center

on X axis

Lens center

on X axis

Reduces Color Enhances Contrast

Moves Red

component up

Fades to

converted image

Selects center

of wipe

Twist center

on Y axis

Subpicture center

on Yaxis

Lens center

on Y axis

Lens center

on Y axis

Moves Green

component

down and right

Not used

Selects from

6 wipe options

Direction and

amount of twist

Subpicture

size

Lens size

Edge detection

sensitivity

Moves Blue

component

down and left

Defines mirror center Not Used Not Used

Red to Blue Green Blue to Red

Red Green to Blue Blue to Green

Red to Green Green to Red Blue

Selects

Color Scheme

Selects

Color Scheme

Controls

size/speed

Selects zero

intensity point

Sets Intensity

bandwidth

Seeds random

# generator

Controls

fading

Controls

Transparency

Controls

raindrop rate

Red Green Blue

Horizontal # Vertical #

Space

between tiles

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DMX

value

Color to Alpha varies the transparency level of an image’s

component color values

Color to Alpha, Inverted varies the transparency level of an

image’s inverted color values

Texture Mixing crossfades between the current image and

another graphic object texture

Image Scale and Rotate Scales and rotates the media file

texture applied to a 3-D object

Film Roll scrolls the media file texture horizontally or vertically

Pixelate divides the image into rectangles using the center pixel

color of each “box” as its color

Faux LED divides the image into a grid of circles to mimic an

LED wall

Faux Tile divides the image into square tiles

Fuzzifier creates a multi-image blurring effect

Drop Shadow creates a scalable drop shadow behind the

graphic object

Zoom Blur zooms into a position on the

image with a multi-image blurring effect

Chroma Shift shifts the red, blue, and green component colors

ShakeNBake introduces a random vibration

effect

Slats, Vertical renders the image in offset vertical slats

Slats, Horizontal renders the image in offset horizontal slats

Downward Vertical Streaks “pulls” the image down

Gaussian Blur blurs the image

Sharpen

Flip

UV to Gray turns everything in the image gray except for a

selected UV chroma coordinate

UV to Transparent turns everything in the image transparent

except for a selected UV chroma coordinate.

UV Select to Transparent turns a selected UV chroma coordinate

transparent with the rest of the image unchanged

HS to Gray retains selected hue and saturation, and turns

everything else gray.

HS to Transparent retains selected hue and saturation, and turns

everything else transparent.

HS Selected To Transparent makes selected hue and saturation

transparent

Texture Shift shifts texture coordinate by color value

Lens Grid views texture through grid of lenses

Edge Detect, BW2 detects edges as black or white

Name/Description

Adjustments

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Modifier 3

Red to alpha Green to alpha Blue to alpha

Inverted Red

to alpha

Selects Source

Te xt u re

Scales image

Inverted Green

to alpha

Selects Source

Effect Level

Selects Rotation

Angle

Inverted Blue

to alpha

Crossfade

Between Textures

Sets Rotation

Horizontal roll speed Vertical roll speed

Sets amount of

Pixelation

LED size Spacing

Tile Size Spacing

Horizontal distance

Horizontal shadow

size

Horizontal position

center

Horizontal

shift

Horizontal Shake

Number

of Slats

Number

of Slats

Verti cal

Start Position

Sample

Distance

Sample

Distance

Horizontal

Flip

Scales horizontally

Verti cal

distance

Verti cal

shadow size

Verti cal

position center

Verti cal

shift

Verti cal

Shake

Verti cal

Displacement

Horizontal

Displacement

Streak

Angle

Number of

Filter Passes

Number of

Filter Passes

Verti cal

Flip

vertically

peaking

Fuzz Decay

Shadow

in and out

Not Used

Fade from

Normal to Slats

Fade from

Normal to Slats

Fade from

Normal toStreak

Scales the

Sharpen Effect

Not Used

U Coordinate V Coordinate Tolerance

Hue

Coordinate

Hue

Coordinate

Hue

Coordinate

Horizontal

Shift

Saturation

Coordinate

Saturation

Coordinate

Saturation

Coordinate

Verti cal

Shift

Tolerance

and Scale

Magnification Edge Shading # of Lenses

Sample

Distance

Edge Threshold

Comparison

Detected

Edge Scaler

Speed

Scales

Image

Scales

Color

opacity

Zoom

Scale

Effect

Color

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DMX

value

Film Burn/Unburn creates burn pattern over image

Film Noise creates an “aged” film look

Particle System 1 converts image to a particle pattern

Particle System 2 adds adjustments to Effect 95

Particle System 3 adds adjustments to Effect 95 + Effect 96

Prism

Gaussian Halo creates blur from a clear center toward edges

100

Scene Change Detect transparency effect

Yxy Luminance Scaling adjusts brightness independent of color

101

values

Prerotation Translation sets image in virtual 3-D space for

102

rotation

103

Digital Mspeed

Special value used with global spherical mapping effect 142.

253

Defaults to 0 otherwise.

Special value used with global spherical mapping effect 142.

254

Defaults to 0 otherwise.

Pan and Scale zooms in and pans across a

255

still image

Name/Description

Adjustments

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Modifier 3

Burn Through Rate

Noise Rate

Emitter

Type

Number

of Particles

Initial

Particle Velocity

Number

of Facets

Sample

Distance

Film

Blackening

Push to Sepia

add Jitter

Trail

Length

Particle

Size

Particle

Rotation

Refraction

Index

Number of

Filter Passes

Burn

Pattern

Noise Level

Particle

Acceleration

Emitter

Size

Particle

Lifetime

Rotation

Gaussian

Curve Shape

Scale RGB Scale Alpha Scale RGB+ alpha

Scale

Luminance

Scale X Scale y

Translate X Translate Y Translate Z

Rotation MSpeed

Scaling

MSpeed

Position

MSpeed

NA NA NA

Horizontal position

Vertical

position

Zoom in

and out

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Synchronizing Content

3. SYNCHRONIZING CONTENT

After designating a master fixture, you can synchronize the content of other DML-1200 w/Axon, Axon, DL.3, or DL.2 media servers to any Graphic Object on the master in terms of playback time, rotation or both.

3.1 Network Synchronization Overview

Network Synchronization allows for certain functions of Barco digital lighting media servers to be synchronized over an Ethernet network. This can be extremely useful in situations such as using the Collage Generator to ensure a seamless image with multiple media servers.

master

Network Synchronization is done using a reference output to the other fixtures on the network through Ethernet packets. The other servers, or set their playback and effects timing the same as the

Network Synchronization is not slaving. With slaving, the master fixture’s DMX values for synchronized functions would override the DMX values in the slave servers. When you use Network Synchronization, the appropriate DMX channels for all the

master

fixtures and the

fixture must be set to the same values.

server that sends certain information about its current playback and

slave

master

server.

servers use this information to

3.2 Network Synchronization Requirements

In order for Network Synchronization to function properly, there are a few requirements that must be adhered to in the set-up of the fixtures:

• All of the servers must be linked on an Ethernet network. This network can be set up with Auto-IP addresses or DHCP addresses.

• The Fixture ID for each media server in the network must be unique. The Fixture ID is used to assign the servers and having multiple media servers with the same ID will cause the Synchronization information being sent over the network to be processed incorrectly.

• A fixture ID default of 1 is assigned to every DL.3, DL.2, Axon, and DML-1200 w/Axon server on your Ethernet fixture network. For synchronization to work, you will need to assign each server a Unique Fixture ID from 1 to 255 using the CMA (see

DML-1200 w/Axon Media Server Configuration Options

• All video content to be used in a Synchronization scenario MUST adhere to the High End Systems requirements for encoding custom content for media servers. If the content is not encoded correctly, not only will the Network Synchronization not function, but other problems with video playback (such as stuttering or jumping in the clips) can occur.

on page 116).

master

and

slave

Axon and

3.3 Network Synchronization Capabilities

As currently implemented, it is possible to synchronize movie playback as well as certain graphics effects. Movie Playback Synchronization ensures that movie playback between multiple servers stays Synchronized for either collage

applications or where multiple servers are playing the same movie clip on different projection surfaces. It is especially useful for long movie clips and will solve the problems of frame drift that can be associated with media server playback.

Certain effects in the graphics engine can also be synchronized between servers. Effects such as the ripple effects, object wobbulation, or color cycle effects need to be synchronized between servers to appear correctly in Collage usage scenarios.

3.4 Programming Synchronization

To program synchronization, first start by deciding which fixture/server will be the master server. This can be any server on the link. However, in a case of mixed computer hardware in the servers, the oldest server should be chosen as the master. This will ensure that all of the servers have the ability to playback content as well as the master server.

3.4.1 Sync To Parameter

Once you have chosen your master server, the on the first Graphic Layer of each server. The example, if your master server has a fixture ID of “3”, all of the slave servers should have their

Layer 1 set to “3”.

The Sync To parameter is found on each of the Graphic Objects on the server, However, only the Sync To

parameter for Graphic Object 1 has any effect. Servers can only sync to one other server, so you cannot have

different servers chosen using the Sync to parameter on different graphic graphic object of the same server. If

values are set in the Sync To parameter of Graphic Object 2–9, they will be ignored.

Sync To

parameter must be set on all of the slave servers. This parameter is found

Sync To

parameter is set to a value equal to the Fixture ID of your master server. For

Sync To

parameter on Graphic

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3.4.2 Sync Type Parameter

DMX Default Value: 0 = no sync type selection

Next, set the all Graphic Object 1s need to synchronize together, set the Graphic Object 1. The same goes for synchronizing all of Graphic Objects 2–9. It is possible to synchronize Graphic Object 1 to

Graphic Object 3, etc., as long as all of the appropriate parameters are set correctly.

Unlike the Sync To parameter, Sync Type does function on all graphic object layers and must be set in order for

Synchronization to function correctly on that particular layer.

Unlike the Sync To parameter, Sync Type does function on all graphic object layers and must be set in order for

Synchronization to function correctly on that particular layer.

When using the Sync Type parameter, keep the following in mind:

• Any Sync Type value above 45 (46-255) defaults back to 0

• Any settings affected by the synchronize mode you select need to be mirrored on both objects to Sync correctly.

• Setting a Graphic Object to sync to itself will have no effect

There are six sync type options available for each of the nine Graphic Object layers:

• Synchronize to Graphic movie time

• Synchronize to Object rotation

• Synchronize to Object reverse rotation

• Synchronize to Graphic movie time and Object rotation

• Synchronize to Graphic movie time and Object reverse rotation

Graphic Synchronization

See

Sync Type

parameter to its appropriate value. These are for synchronizing movie playback on any Graphic Object. If

on page 333 for the DMX values associated with each of these.

Sync Type

parameter on all Graphic Object 1s of the slave servers to

3.4.3 Effect Synchronization

Synchronizing Effects happens as soon as the is needed.

Sync To

parameter is set on Graphic Layer 1 of a server. No special

Sync Type

3.4.4 Synchronizing a Server to Itself

Movie playback and effects can be synchronized between a Graphic Object on a single fixture (for example, making sure all Graphic Objects on a single fixture are playing back in sync with one another). This is programmed the same way as

Sync To

Synchronization between servers, except that the

parameter is set to its own Fixture ID.

3.4.5 Synchronizing a Master Server to another Server

Even if a server is functioning as a master server, it is still possible to synchronize this server to another server. This ca n be useful in cases where multiple collages are playing the same movie. A single server in each collage can act as that collage's master, and then those masters can be synchronized together to ensure all collages are in sync. A master server should not be set to sync to one of its own slave servers, however, as this can cause problems with playback.

setting

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Global Functions

4. GLOBAL FUNCTIONS

4.1 Global Intensity

The

Global Intensity individual objects. Use this parameter to adjust the intensity of a composite image over the separate Graphic Object’s Opacity parameter settings. Increase intensity from not visible at a DMX value of 0 to full intensity at a value of 255 (100%).

Default DMX Value:

The Dimmer, Object Opacity and Global Intensity parameters all have to be greater than 0 to make a defined

image visible

parameter creates a smooth

0 = no intensity (video black)

fade to video black

that doesn’t affect the opacity relationship between

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

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

Global Intensity DMX = 128 (50%)

4.2 Global Effect Mode Channels

There are five banks of have an identical list of color and visual effect options. This lets you apply a multiple-effect combination to the composite image.

The table below describes the interaction between a for each option. You can find a detailed description of each option in

Modifier channels for Effect Mode 1 are labeled as CMY in the Wholehog system so you can also make use of the

color picker, HSI, and other Wholehog functions. Use the CMY parameter controls to adjust the three Effect Mode

1 Modifier parameters for both the Global and Graphic fixture types.

The default for Effect Mode 1 is set to CMY1 as well. Other Effect Mode Modifier channels are labeled Mod 1, Mod

2, and Mod 3.

DMX

Value

Safe (no effects selection)

CMY (RGB inverse)

CMY Add, All Pixels

CMY Add, All Non-black Pixels

RGB Add, All Pixels

RGB Add 2, All Pixels

RGB Add, All Non-black Pixels

RGB Swap to GBR

RGB Swap to BRG

Solarize 1 inverts a color if value < DMX value

Solarize 2 inverts a color if value > DMX value

Solarize 3 sets color to 0 if value is < DMX value

Solarize 4 sets color to 0 if value is > DMX value

Global Effect Mode

parameters, each with associated Modifier channels. All

Global Effect Mode

Effect Mode Name/Description

Global Effect Mode

parameter and the three associated

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

Adjustments

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Modifier 3

NA NA NA

Cyan Magenta Yellow

Red Green Blue

Red to Green Green to Blue Blue to Red

Red to Blue Green to Red Blue to Green

Red Green Blue

Modifier

on page 49.

parameters

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DMX

Value

DotP and Resample

Color Cycle cycles colors with DMX value controlling cycle speed.

All or Nothing sets color values > mod value = 255 and all other color

values = 0

Solid color RGB

RGB Invert

RGB, Invert and Swap to GBR

RGB, Invert and Swap to BRG

Edge Detect Color

Edge Detect B/W

Texture Ripple, Horizontal

Texture Ripple, Vertical

Texture Ripple, Circular

Texture Ripple, Circular Asymmetrical

Transparent Color Fine selects key color using Modifier channels

Transparent Color Medium selects key color using Modifier channels

Transparent Color Coarse selects key color using Modifier channels

Transparent Color Invert, Fine selects key color using Modifier

channels

Transparent Color Invert, Medium selects key color using Modifier

channels

Transparent Color Invert, Coarse selects key color using Modifier

channels

Scan Line converts image colors to colors in a single line of the

image

Transparent Wipes “opens” the selected graphic to reveal another

graphic positioned behind it

Pixel Twist swirls a portion of the texture

Picture-in-picture duplicates the texture and overlays it on the original

Magnifying Lens creates a virtual convex lens that magnifies a

portion of the texture

Magnifying Lens 2 creates a virtual double convex lens that

magnifies a portion of the texture.

Cartoon Edge creates variable outline around picture elements

Color DeConverge separates and offsets image color components

from original position

Horizontal Mirror creates a mirror effect

RGB Swap to BGR redefines component color

RGB Swap to RBG redefines component color

RGB Swap to GRB redefines component color

Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity to color

Intensity Key turns pixels of selected intensity transparent

Raindrop simulates raindrops falling on a liquid surface

Effect Mode Name/Description

Adjustments

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Modifier 3

Red Green Blue

From Red

to Cyan

From Green to

Magenta

From Blue

to Yellow

Red to Green Green to Blue Blue to Red

Red to Blue Green to Red Blue to Green

Horizontal search

size

Horizontal

search size

Vertical

search size

Vertical

search size

Comparison

threshold

Comparison

threshold

Amplitude Frequency Phase

Amplitude Frequency Phase and Direction

Amplitude Frequency Phase

Red Green Blue

Selects

scan line

Area of wipe

Twist center

on X axis

Subpicture center

on Xaxis

Lens center

on X axis

Lens center

on X axis

Reduces Color Enhances Contrast

Moves Red

Defines

mirror center

Fades to

converted image

Selects center

of wipe

Twist center

on Y axis

Subpicture center

on Yaxis

6 wipe options

Direction and

amount of twist

Subpicture size

Lens center

on Y axis

Lens center

on Y axis

Edge detection

Moves Green

down and right

down and left

Not Used Not Used

Not used

Selects from

Lens size

sensitivity

Moves Blue

Red to Blue Green Blue to Red

Red Green to Blue Blue to Green

Red to Green Green to Red Blue

Selects Color

Scheme

Selects Color

Scheme

Controls size/speed

Selects zero intensity

point

Sets Intensity

bandwidth

Seeds random

# generator

Controls

fading

Controls

Transparency

Controls

raindrop rate

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Global Functions

DMX

Value

RGB, Scale varies the color values

Tiling On multiplies image mapped to a defined grid

Color to Alpha varies the transparency level of an image’s

component color values

Color to Alpha, Inverted varies the transparency level of the inverted

color values

Texture Mixing crossfades between the current image and another

graphic object texture

Image Scale and Rotate Scales and rotates the media file texture

applied to a 3-D object

Film Roll scrolls the media file texture horizontally or vertically

Pixelate divides the image into rectangles using the center pixel color

of each “box” as it’s color

Faux LED divides the image into a grid of circles to mimic an LED

wall

Faux Tile divides the image into square tiles

Fuzzifier creates a multi-image blurring effect

Drop Shadow creates a scalable drop shadow behind the graphic

object

Zoom Blur zooms into a position on the image with a multi-image

blurring effect

Chroma Shift shifts the red, blue, and green component colors

ShakeNBake introduces a random vibration effect

Slats, Vertical renders the image in offset

vertical slats

Slats, Horizontal renders the image in offset horizontal slats

Downward Vertical Streaks “pulls” the image down

Gaussian Blur

Sharpen

Flip

UV to Gray turns everything in the image gray except for a selected

UV chroma coordinate

UV to Transparent turns the image transparent except for a selected

UV chroma coordinate.

UV Select to Transparent turns only a selected UV chroma

coordinate in the image transparent

HS to Gray retains selected hue and saturation, and turns everything

else gray.

HS to Transparent retains selected hue and saturation, and turns

everything else transparent.

HS Selected To Transparent makes selected hue and saturation

transparent with the rest of the image unchanged

Texture Shift shifts texture coordinate by color value.

Lens Grid views texture through grid of lenses

Edge Detect, BW2 creates a pencil line drawn effect

Effect Mode Name/Description

Adjustments

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Modifier 3

Red Green Blue

Horizontal # Vertical #

Spac e

between tiles

Red to alpha Green to alpha Blue to alpha

Inverted

Red to alpha

Selects Source

Te xt u re

Scales image

Horizontal roll speed

Sets amount of

Pixelation

LED size Spacing

Tile Size Spacing

Horizontal

distance

Horizontal

shadow size

Horizontal

position center

Horizontal

shift

Inverted

Green to alpha

Selects Source

Effect Level

Selects

Rotation Angle

Verti cal

roll speed

Scales

horizontally

Verti cal

distance

Verti cal

shadow size

Verti cal

position center

Verti cal

shift

Inverted

Blue to alpha

Crossfade

Textures

Sets

Rotation Speed

Scales Image

Scales

vertically

Color

peaking

Color

peaking

Fuzz

Decay

Shadow

opacity

Zoom

in and out

Not Used

Horizontal Shake Vertical Shake Scale

Number

of Slats

Number

of Slats

Verti cal

Start Position

Sample

Distance

Sample

Distance

Verti cal

Displacement

Horizontal

Displacement

Stre ak

Angle

Number of

Filter Passes

Number of

Filter Passes

Fade from

Normal to Slats

Fade from

Normal to Slats

Fade from Normal

to Streak

Scales the

Effect

Scales the

Sharpen Effect

Horizontal Flip Vertical Flip Not Used

U Coordinate V Coordinate Tolerance

Hue

Coordinate

Hue

Coordinate

Hue

Coordinate

Saturation

Coordinate

Saturation

Coordinate

Saturation

Coordinate

To le ra n ce

Horizontal Shift Vertical Shift Color and Scale

Magnification Edge Shading Lens Number

Sample

Distance

Edge Threshold

Comparison

Detected

Edge Scaler

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DMX

Value

Film Burn/Unburn create a burn pattern on the image

Film Noise creates an “aged” film effect

Particle System 1 converts image to a particle pattern

Particle System 2 adds adjustments to Effect 95

Particle System 3 adds adjustments to Effect 95 + Effect 96

Prism

Gaussian Halo creates blur from clear center toward the edges of an

image

100

Scene Change Detect transparency effect

101

Yxy Luminance Scaling adjusts brightness without effecting color

102

Prerotation Translation places object in 3-D space

103

Digital Mspeed.

128

Mask Color applies color to mask parameter selection

129

Edge Fade Color applies color to Edge Fade parameter selection

Mask Color and Edge Fade Color applies the same color to both the

130

selected Mask and Image Edge Fade parameters

131

Background Color selects background color

132

Background Color Cycle sequences the background color

133

Edge Fade Profiles defines edge fading patterns

Collage Generator creates multi-fixture panorama displays, (see

134

Collage Generator™ Effect

Curve Correction, Vertical Convex Cylinder corrects shape projecting

135

on curved surface

Curve Correction, Vertical Concave Cylinder corrects shape

136

projecting on curved surface

Curve Correction, Vertical Inside Corner corrects shape projecting on

137

curved surface

Curve Correction, Vertical Outside Corner corrects shape projecting

138

on curved surface

Curve Correction, Outside Sphere corrects shape projecting on a

139

sphere’s outside surface

Curve Correction, Inside Sphere corrects shape projecting on a

140

sphere’s inside surface

Enhanced Collage Generator provides higher resolution for collage

141

arrays larger than 4 x 4.

Spherical Mapping, Outside maps output to a portion of a sphere’s

142

outside surface.

Spherical Mapping, Inside maps output to a portion of a sphere’s

143

inside surface.

144

Mattes apply provided mattes over image

Collage Generator Wrap adds right and left edge blending for 360

145

degree panoramas

Segmented Collage Generator accepts user defined portion of

146

content for each cell in the grid

Segmented Collage Generator Wrap adds right and left edge

147

blending to the user defined cell content for 360° panoramas

Curved Surface, Horizontal Convex Cylinder

148

corrects shape projecting on curved surface

Curved Surface, Horizontal Concave Cylinder corrects shape

149

projecting on curved surface

Effect Mode Name/Description

on page 43).

Adjustments

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Modifier 3

Burn/Unburn Rate Film Blackening

Noise Rate

Push to Sepia

add Jitter

Burn

Pattern

Noise Level

Emitter Type Trail Length Particle Acceleration

Number of Particles Particle Size Emitter Size

Initial Particle

Veloc ity

Particle

Rotation

Particle Lifetime

Number of Facets Refraction Index Rotation

Sample

Distance

Scale RGB RGB to Alpha

Number of

Filter Passes

Gaussian

Curve Shape

Scale color with

alpha applied

Scale Luminance Scale X Scale

Translate X Translate Y Translate Z

Rotation MSpeed Scaling MSpeed Position MSpeed

Red Green Blue

Red Speed Green Speed Blue Speed

Selects Mode Adjusts Profile Selects Source

Selects Array Type

Selects array cell

for display

Adjusts Edge

blending

Adjusts Correction Sets Vertical Center Not Used

Adjusts Correction Sets Vertical Center

Selects Array Type

Sets Longitude

Angle

Sets Longitude

Angle

Selects array

cell to display

Sets Latitude

Angle

Sets Latitude

Angle

Sets Horizontal

Center

Sets Horizontal

Center

Sets Horizontal

Center

Sets Horizontal

Center

Adjusts Edge

blending

Sets Latitude

Center

Sets Latitude

Matte Effect Matte Pattern Texture Source

Selects Array Type

Adjusts Correction

Selects array

cell to display

Selects array

cell to display

Selects array

cell to display

Sets Horizontal

Center

Sets Horizontal

Center

Adjusts Edge

blending

Adjusts Edge

blending

Adjusts Edge

blending

Not Used

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DMX

Value

Collage Gen 3 provides, updated blend curves for large collage

150

arrays

Collage Gen 3 Wrap provides updated right and left blend curves for

151

360° panoramas

152

Segmented Collage Gen 3, improved blending over global effect 146.

Segmented Collage Gen 3 Wrap, improves edge blending over

153

global effect 147.

Modifier used with global spherical mapping effect 142. Defaults to 0

223

otherwise.

Modifier used with global spherical mapping effect 142. Defaults to 0

224

otherwise.

255

Pan and Scale zooms in and pans across a still image

Effect Mode Name/Description

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Modifier 3

Selects Array Type

NA NA NA

Horizontal position

Adjustments

Selects array

cell to display

Selects array

cell to display

Selects array

cell to display

Selects array

cell to display

Verti cal position

4.3 Global Control

The

Global Control determines the functionality of the screen programming statistics. In this case, the

4.3.1 Shutdown and Reset Options

When the Global Intensity parameter is set to 0, you can Shutdown the server (DMX Value = 120-130) or Reset the internal Graphics Engine for DML w/Axon media servers (DMX Value = 145-149).

parameter allows access to different global control modes. How you set the Global control parameter

Global Control Modifier

parameter. Setting this parameter to a DMX value of 255 brings up On-

parameter controls the text color.

Adjusts Edge

blending

Adjusts Edge

blending

Adjusts Edge

blending

Adjusts Edge

blending

Zoom in

and out

4.3.2 On-Screen Statistics

4.3.2.1 Spherical Control Statistics

When the Modifier

Global Control

parameter selects text color. page 324.

parameter is set to a DMX value = 252, Spherical Control Statistics are displayed and the

4.3.2.2 Performance Statistics

When the statistics shown when

Statistics displayed are:

• render loops per second

• CPU utilization

• hard disk read

• cue length

• available memory The

transparent.

Global Control

Global Control Modifier

parameter DMX value = 254, performance statistics are projected on screen. These are a subset of the

Global Control

= 255.

controls the opacity of the of the statistics display background, fading from 0 = opaque to 255 =

4.3.2.3 Text Color

When the Global Control parameter is set at a DMX Value of 255, the color that will best display over your selected image:

DMX Value Color

1Gray

2Red

3Blue

4Green

Global Control Modifier

Global Control

parameter lets you choose the text

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4.3.3 All-in-One Control Option

When the Global Control parameter is set to a DMX value = 253, you can use the All-in-One file content of Collage and Curved Surface support effects as well as up to three effects applied to graphics objects and displays it in a multi-quadrant grid. These effects are accessed according to rendering hierarchy used by the graphics engine, (see

Control Hierarchy

When the object in the

control option. This option helps you visualize what the graphics engine is doing. The

on page 3).

Global Control

Global Control Modifie

parameter is set to the All-In-One option, you can view the individual effects applied to each Graphic

r parameter.

Global Control Modifier

All-in-One

parameter to control the

option maps the media

Graphics

DMX

Value

Global Control Modifier Option (Global Control parameter = 253)

Displays each defined Graphic Object with no effects applied

Displays the first effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object

Displays the second effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object

Displays the third effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object

Displays the fourth effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object

Displays the fifth effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object

Displays the sixth effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object

Displays the seventh effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object

Displays the eighth effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object

Displays the ninth effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object

Graphic Object 1

Graphic Object 5

As the next effect level is displayed, each object displays the highest level of effect applied to that point.

Graphic Object

Graphic Object 3Graphic Object

Graphic Object 6

Graphic Object

Graphic Object 9

Spherical

Effect or

Composite Image

displaying the object

with graphic

effects applied

Collage Effect

applied

4.4 Masking Control

4.4.1 Mask Shape Select and Strobing

The

Mask Select image when you don't want an entire image to be seen or you want to transition fr om an image to black or a solid color without fading intensity.

4.4.1.1 Mask Shapes

The graphics engine currently provides 30 mask shapes including circular, rectangular, and oval masks that close from inside out or outside in. Checker Board, Radial Wipes, and Multi-panel options are also included with variations.

Default DMX Value DMX values 0-127 (0-50%) are reserved for static mask shapes. Values of 128 -255 (51 -100%) ar e reserved for strobi ng Mask

shapes. Values not yet implemented default to 128.

parameter lets you choose a mask to frame or overlay a composite image. You can choose to apply a mask to an

= 0 Round “iris” closes from outside in.

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4.4.1.2 Strobing Mask Shapes

A strobing version of each simple mask shape is defined in the 128-255 (51-100%) DMX value range. When a strobi ng mask is selected, the strobe rate is controlled by the

A Global Effect Mode parameter option lets you define a Mask color, (see Global Effect Mode Channels on page 32,

and Mask Color on page 59).

Mask Edge Fade

parameter from the slowest = 0 to the fastest = 255 (100%).

DMX

value

Strobe

DMX

Value

Mask Shapes

value

DMX

Strobe

DMX

Value

Mask Shapes

0 128 Round iris closing from outside in 16 144 Vertical doors closing from outside in

1 129 Round iris closing from inside out 17 145 Vertical wipe closing from inside out

2 130 Rectangle closing from outside in 18 146 Rectangular tiles closing from inside out 1

3 131 Rectangle closing from inside out 19 147 Rectangular tiles closing from inside out 2

4 132 Checkerboard, variation 1 20 148 Vertical panels closing from outside in 1

5 133 Checkerboard, variation 2 21 149 Vertical panels closing from outside in 2

6 134 Radial wipe, variation 1 22 150 Vertical diamonds 1

7 135 Radial wipe, variation 2 23 151 Vertical diamonds 2

8 136 Radial wipe, variation 3 24 152 Horizontal diamonds 1

9 137 Radial wipe, variation 4 25 153 Horizontal diamonds 2

10 138 Triangles, variation 1 26 154 Pinwheel

11 139 Triangles, variation 2 27 155 Oval Iris closing from outside in

12 140 Rectangular wrap 28 156 Oval Iris closing from inside out

13 141 Tiles closing in 29 157 Oscillating iris closing from outside in

14 142 Horizontal doors, closing 30 158 Animated dynamic Iris

15 143 Horizontal doors closing from opposing sides 16 144 Vertical doors closing from outside in

4.4.2 Mask Size

The Mask Size parameter defines mask size for all mask shapes. Default DMX Value: When this parameter is set at a value of 255 (100%), the mask is sized to leave the image 100% visible. When Mask Size is set at

0, the mask totally covers the composite image.

255 (100%) = no masking effect

Crossfading the Mask Size parameter can create unique fades to and from video black.

Mask Select DMX value = 0 Mask Size DMX value = 255 (100%)

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Mask Select value of 0 Mask Size DMX value = 128 (50%)

Mask Select DMX value = 1 Mask Size DMX value = 126 (50%)

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4.4.3 Mask Edge Fade

The

Mask Edge Fade Default DMX Value: When the

no edge fade to 255 (100%)= maximum edge fade. When the

the speed of the strobing from minimum at a DMX value = 0 to a maximum strobe speed at a DMX value = 255 (100%),

Mask Select

A Global Effect Mode parameter option lets you define a Mask Edge Fade color, (see page 56).

parameter operates differently depending on the value of the Mask Sele ct parameter.

0 = no adjustment to mask

parameter value = 0 to 127 (49%),

parameter value =128 (50%) to 255 (100%), the strobing masks are selected and

Mask Edge Fade

adjusts the amount of fading from a DMX value of 0 =

Mask Edge Fade

adjusts

Original Image

Mask applied without Edge Fade

4.5 Image Edge Fade

Four

Image Edge Fade your object (top, bottom, left and right). When projecting abutting images, adjusting the Edge Fade parameter lets you smooth the line between two images and also allows you to change an object’s boundary.

Default DMX Value: Adjust each side separately for edge fade from 0 = no fade to 255 (100%) = opaque.

parameters let you control the Edge Fade for individual sides of

0 = all edges are sharp and hard.

Mask with Edge Fade applied

Original Content

100% Top Edge Fade

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100% Left Edge Fade 100% Top, Bottom, Left, Right Edge Fade

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4.6 Keystone Correction Parameters

When you output an image from a projector at an angle, the image may appear skewed. Eight

Keystone

parameters adjust the image shape and compensate for this effect. You can control each of the four corners of the graphics output to reshape an image to a form that projects correctly.

Default DMX Value:

0 = no keystone correction has been applied.

Each corner has an x and a y value that let you adjust and correct the scale of the projection from any corner toward the image center on that axis.

Setting all

Keystone X

and Y parameters’ DMX values to zero places the four corners of the image at the four corners of the output. Adjusting keystone x value s towa rd 25 5 (100 %) m ove s the re spect ive x corner positions horizontally toward the center of that image edge. Adjusting keystone y values toward 255 (100%) adjusts the respective y corner positions vertically toward the center of that edge.

Keystone Top Left X DMX value = 85 Keystone Top Left Y DMX value = 85 Keystone Top Right X DMX value = 85 Keystone Top Right Y DMX value = 85 Other Keystone parameter DMX values = 255

Keystone Top Left Y DMX value =128 Keystone Top Right X DMX value = 0 Keystone Bottom Left X DMX value = 239 Keystone Bottom Left X DMX value =0 Keystone Bottom Right Y DMX value = 2 Other Keystone parameter DMX values = 255

Top

Left Y

Bottom Left Y

Top Left X Top Right X

Top Right Y

Bottom Right Y

Bottom Right XBottom Left X

Original Content

4.6.1 Keystone X Ratio

The

Keystone X Ratio

parameter adjusts the output by compressing or expanding the image horizontally. Default DMX Value: DMX value settings below the midpoint of the range compress the image horizontally from maximum compression at a value of 0

to no compression at a value of 128. DMX value settings above the midpoint of the range expand the image horizontally from 128 = no expansion to 255 (100%) = maximum expansion.

Original media file

Parameter shapes the output to adjust for keystone effects created in certain output situations. This

128 (50%) = no adjustment

X Ratio DMX value = 255 (100%)

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4.6.2 Keystone Y Ratio

The

Keystone Y Ratio

parameter shapes the output to adjust for keystone effects created in certain output situations. This

parameter adjusts the output by compressing or expanding the image vertically. Default DMX Value:

128 (50%) = no adjustment

DMX value settings below the midpoint of the range compress the image vertically from 0 = maximum compression to 255 (100%) = no compression.

DMX value settings above the midpoint of the range expands the image vertically from 128 = no expansion to 255 (100 %) = maximum expansion.

Ratio DMX value = 255 (100%)

4.7 Framing Parameters

Eight

Framing

parameters allow you to clip an image from each

corner in horizontal and vertical directions. Default DMX Value:

0 = no effect applied.

Each corner has an x and a y value that adjust and correct scale of the projection from any corner toward the image center on that axis.

Setting all

Framing X

and Y parameters DMX values to zero will place the four corners of the image at the four corners of the projector output. Adjusting framing x values across 255 (100%) clips the image from the selected x corner position horizontally toward the image. Adjusting keystone y values toward 255 (100%) clips the image from the selected y corner position vertically across the image.

Framing Top Left X DMX value = 8 Framing Top Left Y DMX value = 31 Framing Top Right X DMX value = 32 Framing Bottom Left X DMX value = 23 Framing Bottom Left X DMX value = 67 Other Framing parameter DMX values = 0

Framing Top Left X DMX value = 5 Framing Top Right X DMX value = 188 Framing Bottom Right X DMX value = 5 Framing Bottom Left X DMX value = 188 Other Framing parameter DMX values = 0

Top

Left Y

Bottom

Left Y

Top Left X

Original Content

Top Right X

Top Right Y

Bottom Right Y

Bottom Right XBottom Left X

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4.8 Global Viewpoint Mode

The

Global Viewpoint Mode with the defined 3-D space. Each Viewpoint Mode uses three values to specify a viewpoint in space. This point in space is specified by the horizontal angle, vertical angle, and zoom.

Within any 3-D space, you can choose the viewpoint target as the center of 3-D space or the center of any defined Graphic Object from 1–9.

Default DMX Value:

0 = Perspective view, Spherical Coordinates with the focus at the center of the 3-D space.

4.8.1 Perspective View, Spherical Coordinates

This Viewpoint mode creates a 3-D space with a perspective view of a 3-D space. Viewpoints are located in terms of X, Y and Z positions located on a sphere surrounding the image.

parameter defines a 3-D space and the

Viewpoint Position

parameters modify your

viewing location

Global Viewpoint set with X, Y, and Z positions all equal to zero.

Output displayed with global viewpoint shown at left.

4.8.2 Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates

This Viewpoint mode parameter creates a 3-D space with a perspective view. Viewpoints are located in terms of rectangular X, Y and Z positions describing a location in this space.

4.8.3 Orthogonal View, Cartesian Coordinates

This Viewpoint mode creates a 3-D space without perspective. Viewpoint are located in terms of rectangular X, Y and Z positions describing a location in this space. In this case, the composite image is always flat.

4.8.4 Variable Edge Blending

NOTE:Setting the Viewpoint Mode Parameter to a DMX value of 128 accesses the Variable Edge Blending function. This option extends the edge blending range between image components in a Collage. When this option is selected, the Viewpoint Modifier 1 and 2 parameters provide horizontal and vertical adjustments. For more information on using Variable Edge Blending in conjunction with the Collage Generator Effect, see

Variable Edge Blending

on page 42.

4.9 Viewpoint Position X

The

Viewpoint Position X Viewpoint Mode parameter. The horizontal angle is the angle around the vertical (y) axis. Heading is another name for this angle.

Default DMX Value: DMX values above center of the range move counterclockwise to the maximum horizontal angle at a value of 65535 (100%). DMX

values below the center move clockwise to the minimum horizontal angle at a value of 0.

parameter determines the x component of the viewpoint position to the target you have specified in the

32768 = center

4.10 Viewpoint Position Y

The

Viewpoint Position Y component of the viewpoint position.

Default DMX Value: DMX values above the center of the range move counterclockwise to the maximum vertical angle at a value of 65535 (100%). DMX

values below the center move clockwise to the minimum vertical angle at a value of 0.

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parameter sets the vertical angle above/below the horizontal plane. Pitch is another name for this

32768 = center

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4.11 Viewpoint Position Z (Zoom)

The

Viewpoint Position Z ( Z o om) through it and view it from the back side creating a mirror image view of the composite object.

Default DMX Value: the view of a composite image.)

DMX values above center move toward the maximum distance from origin in back of view target (a DMX value of 65535). DMX values below center move toward the maximum distance from origin in front of view target at a value of zero.

30260 = center (This default value is slightly less than midway through the range to maintain some depth to

parameter is the distance from the view target. Zooming toward the target, you can move

4.12 Collage Generator™ Effect

The Collage Generator™ effect option lets you configure multiple media server outputs to display a single image in arrays up to 16 units horizontal by 8 units vertical.

Collage Generator™ technology allows you to create virtually seamless panoramic media projections controlled from your DMX console. You can display either stock or custom content.

The native aspect ratio of one media server output is 4:3. Some of the arrays configured in conjunction with the Collage Generator will output a different overall aspect ratio.

You can find other configurations and information on sizing and compressing media to use with the Collage

Generator at the High End Systems website (www.highend.com/support/digital_lighting).

4.12.1 Collage Generator Options

Automated and Segmented Collage Generator options are available in each of the Global Effect parameters. The Collage Generator effect has been continually developed to offer sharper images, and better edge blending. The following table shows the evolution of the effect. Choosing the highest DMX value for the collage option you are using will give you the latest version of the effect.

Automated Collage Generator Options Segmented Collage Generator Options

Flat Collage 360° Wrap Flat Collage 360° Wrap

134

Global Effect DMX Value

141 145 146 147

150 151 152 153

4.12.1.1 Automated Collage Options

The original Enhanced Collage Generator Collage Gen 3 and refines edge blending capability. The images below illustrate the difference in the projected image of a cell from an 8 x 5 grid. The image below on the left shows the projector using the original Collage Generator option and the image on the right shows the improved resolution obtained with the

The

Collage Generator Wrap blending that lets you seamlessly project your collage on a 360 degree surface.

Collage Generator

option (DMX value = 150) offers the same image improvements as

In all of the Collage Generator options the content is automatically divided into cell segments by the graphics

engine after you define the array size.

option (selected with a Global Effect DM X value = 134 ), shou ld on ly be used w ith leg acy sh ows. Th e

option (Global Effect DMX value = 141) provides cleaner images and better edge blending. The

Enhanced Collage Generator

(DMX value = 145) and

Collage Gen 3 Wrap

(DMX value = 151) options include right and left edge

Enhanced Collage Gene ra tor

option.

and further expands

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4.12.1.2 User Segmented Collage Options

In situations where you require extremely high resolution output of custom content, you can select the Generator

option (DMX value = 146). Segmented Collage Generator options operate like automated collage option except that content is not automatically divided into cells by the graphics engine. Instead, you configure your collage content for the fixtures before loading it into the server.

Once projected, Segmented Collage options’ resolution capabilities are increased many times over that of the automated collage options because the graphics engine is no longer taking a singl e file and stretching it across multiple servers; but is, instead, showing the file as rendered. Using Segmented Collage options, you can project a 1024x768 file from each server. In addition to the higher resolution, there is less strain on the server since it is not playing back the very large file that would be required with the automated options to get the same high resolution.

The Segmented Collage options only work on 3-D Object #1, which is the 4x3 default rectangle. Custom

segmented content will not line up correctly when used on other 3-D objects. If you select a 3-D object other than

Object #1, the server will automatically go back to running in Enhanced Collage mode.

Segmented Collage

Just as with the Enhanced Collage Wrap, the

Segmented Collage Generator Wrap

blending to the user defined cell content for 360 degree panoramas. The

option (DMX value = 147) adds right and left edge

Segmented Collage Gen 3 Wrap

provides improved edge blending. For more information on developing Segmented Collage content, refer to the Digital Lighting pages at www.highend.com

4.12.2 Adjusting the Collage Array with Global Modifier Parameters

The three The

upper right corner of the grid pattern. A DMX value of 0 = No collage. DMX Values of 126-255 are reserved and defaults to No collage.

Global Effects Mode Modifier

Modifier 1

DMX

Value

parameter selects which type of Collage array to use from DMX Values 1-127. The selected size displays in the

Array

(W x H)

DMX

Value

parameters operate as follows:

Array

(W x H)

DMX

Value

(W x H)

Array

DMX

Value

Array

(W x H)

1 2 x 1261 x 6518 x 27610 x 510113 x 6

2 1 x 2276 x 2522 x 87710 x 610213 x 7

3 2 x 2282 x 6538 x 37810 x 710313 x 8

4 3 x 1296 x 3543 x 87910 x 810414 x 1

5 1 x 3303 x 6558 x 48011 x 110514 x 2

6 3 x 2316 x 4564 x 88111 x 210614 x 3

7 2 x 3324 x 6578 x 58211 x 310714 x 4

8 3 x 3336 x 5585 x 88311 x 410814 x 5

9 4 x 1345 x 6598 x 68411 x 510914 x 6

101 x 4356 x 6606 x 88511 x 611014 x 7

114 x 2367 x 1618 x 78611 x 711114 x 8

122 x 4371 x 7627 x 88711 x 811215 x 1

134 x 3387 x 2638 x 88812 x 111315 x 2

143 x 4392 x 7649 x 18912 x 211415 x 3

154 x 4407 x 3659 x 29012 x 311515 x 4

165 x 1413 x 7669 x 39112 x 411615 x 5

171 x 5427 x 4679 x 49212 x 511715 x 6

185 x 2434 x 7689 x 59312 x 611815 x 7

192 x 5447 x 5699 x 69412 x 711915 x 8

205 x 3455 x 7709 x 79512 x 812016 x 1

213 x 5467 x 6719 x 89613 x 112116 x 2

22 5 x 4 47 6 x 7 72 10 x 1 97 13 x 2 122 16 x 3

23 4 x 5 48 7 x 7 73 10 x 2 98 13 x 3 123 16 x 4

24 5 x 5 49 8 x 1 74 10 x 3 99 13 x 4 124 16 x 5

25 6 x 1 50 1 x 8 75 10 x 4 100 13 x 5 125 16 x 6

(DMX value = 153)

DMX

Value

Array

(W x H)

126 16 x 7

127 16 x 8

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The

Modifier 2 step through grid pattern you selected with the Modifier 1 channel. As you dial through Modifier 2, the selected cell in the grid is highlighted. DMX values of 128-255 default to the upper left corner of the grid.

Selecting any value larger then the number of grid rectangles defined by Modifier 1 or values from 128-255 defaults to the topleft rectangular area of the grid.

Modifier 3

The display grid overlays that show your Modifier 1 and Modifier 2 channel selections.

DMX Value Action

65-127

128-143

146-160

161-191

192-199

200-207

208-215

216-255

channel selects which cell of the grid a particular media server will display. DMX values 0 up to 127 are used to

Array Size

Selected cell

channel lets you manually or automatically control the blended edges of the adjacent projections. You can also

1-63

144

145

No blend adjustment

Progressively darkens the blend regions

No blend adjustment

Progressively brightens the blend regions.

Displays rectangular area with no blending

Selects a blend curve optimized for color content

Selects a blend curve optimized for grayscale content

Selects the default blend curve

Displays rectangular area with no blending covering full projector output

Displays default alignment pattern in rectangular area without blend area

Displays default alignment pattern with blending

Displays default alignment pattern and blend area with no blending

Displays collage selection grid over selected image/movie.

4.12.3 Collage Setup Example

Here’s a typical scenario for setting up a 2 x 2 central panorama collage effect.

If you are going to be mapping your Collage to a sphere, you will need to roughly adjust the output before you set

up the Collage, (see Spherical Mapping on page 91).

Setup the Collage effect

1. Select the same content on four media servers.

Any parameter adjustment to a graphic object must be set on ALL graphic objects that are a part of the Collage.

For example, if you are configuring Graphic Object 1 on four media servers to project as a Collage and want to

apply a color effect, that effect must be manipulated on Graphic Object 1 of all four media servers.

2. On all the media servers you are configuring, set a

Global Effect Mode

Gen 3 option.

For the most reliable performance, use the same Global Effect Mode parameter on all the Graphic objects to set up

the Collage effect. This also leaves the other Global Effect Mode parameter available for adding a second effect

like spherical mapping to the composite image.

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3. On all the media servers you are configuring, set Modifier 1 DMX value = 1 to activate the array options. The selection grid will not appear until the first modifier is set above 0

4. On all the media servers you are configuring, set Modifier 3 DMX value = 255 (100%) to display the selection grid.

5. On all the media servers you are configuring, increase Modifier 1 to a value between 1 and 127 to select a Collage array configuration.

6. On each individual server, set Modifier 2 DMX value between 1-127 (the range depending on the value selected in Step 5) to select which grid cell that media server will project.

7. Use Position, Keystone and Ratio parameters to align the projections of the individual media servers in such a way that there is some overlap between the separate portions of the image. This overlap is needed for blending adjustment.

8. Set Modifier 3 to a DMX value between 192 and 199 to define a hard edge for alignment. Readjust Position, Keystone and Ratio parameters to bring Collage elements into good alignment.

9. Increase the Modifier 3 DMX value = 203-207 to blend the overlap between the outputs. Readjust Position, Keystone and Ratio parameters to bring Collage elements to fine tune alignment.

10. On all the media servers you are configuring, set the range of 0-127 (with edge blending) or between 128-143 (without edge blending) to put the media server output into their cropped Collage state. The choice between the two values will depend on your preference for aligning the images.

Execute the panorama Collage:

1. Create a setup cue that identifies the content media file and folder, sets the Play Mode parameter to

Frame

(DMX = 5) and the Opacity to 0 for the same graphic object on all units you are configuring for the panorama.

2. For this example, follow with a cue that sets the Play Mode parameter of Opacity to 100% for the same graphic object on all units you are configuring for the panorama.

Global Effect Mode Modifier 3

Play Loop Forward

parameter to a DMX value to the default

Pause and Rewind to In

(DMX = 0) and brings up the

4.12.4 Variable Edge Blending

Variable Edge Blending is used in conjunction with any of the Collage Generator Modes and allows for on-the-fly adjustment of blend overlap between projectors. Using this mode gives more flexibility for sizing a collage to a given screen or projection surface, as well as smoother blending if wider blend regions are used.

Variable Edge Blend

The Horizontal and vertical blend regions can be controlled independently of one another.

Variable Edge Blend the view point mode will default to spherical universe and cannot be changed. The view point position mod ifiers the n b ecom e th e modifiers used for adjustment of the blend region sizes.

When active, the Modifier 1 (Viewpoint X Position):

overlap of 50%. Modifier 2 (Viewpoint Y Position):

overlap of 50%. Modifier 3 (View P o in t Z Position): Because both Modifier 1 and Modifier 2 default to 32768 when they are used as Viewpoint Position modifiers, they will default to

the same when Variable Edge Blend is activated. With this value, the blend regions are set to approximately 25% overlap.

When Variable Edge Blend is used, all of the servers in the collage must be set to the same vertical and horizontal

blend overlap values. If this is not done, the collage will not align properly.

Setting up Variable Edge Blending:

1. Select one of the collage modes available in the Global Effects

2. Using the collage modifiers, select the collage size for your application, and assign each unit it's place in the collage

3. Set the Viewpoint Mode channel to a value of 128. This will activate the Variable Edge Blending

4. Using the Viewpoint Position X and Y modifiers, adjust the blend region width to the desired value. All units in the collage must have the same X and Y values or the collage will not align properly.

5. Align the collage using the keystone parameters, (see

adjustment allows for blend region adjustments from 0% (hard edge) up to 50% of the image size.

is turned on by setting the

Viewpoint

modifiers function as follows:

Horizontal blend width adjustment (Vertical Edges) from 0 = no adjustment to 255 = a maximum

Vertical blend width adjustment (Horizontal Edges) from 0 = no adjustment to 255 = a maximum

Not used.

Viewpoint Mode

Keystone Correction Parameters

parameter to a value of 128. When variable edge blend is used,

on page 40).

4.12.5 Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface

The Spherical Mapping effect takes the normal rectangular output and wraps it on a selected portion of a sphere. This is the same as wrapping a flat map on to a globe. The horizontal position of a point is its longitude. The vertical position of a point is its latitude. For a detailed description of this effect, see

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Spherical Mapping

on page 91.

Global Functions

Adjusting the Spherical Mapping effect requires a total of nine modifier parameters. In addition to the three Global Effects Modifier parameters associated with the Spherical Mapping selection, six modifie r parame ters are acc essed by se tting any Glob al or Graph ic Effect Mode parameters to a DMX value of 253 or 254. Any available effect mode from any Graphic Object can be used. The Effects Mode parameters used do not have to be from the same Graphic Object. One of these parameters enables the Effects Mode Modifiers to control the vertical position of the projector (actually the graphics viewpoint), the vertical position of the sphere and a vertical size. The other Effect Mode selection provides Modifier parameters to control the amount of vertical bend in horizontal lines, the vertical center of the added bend, and horizontal size.

4.12.5.1 Spherical Mapping Setup Guide

Before You Begin

Successful spherical mapping requires careful positioning of the DML-1200 w/Axon fixture. Units should be mounted at equal angles from each other and the same distance from the sphere. Mounting units at the same height will minimize the tilt angle adjustments you will need to make.

Mapping Two Outputs to a Sphere

The following example describes mapping two outputs on a sphere, with each covering half of the surface. For best results, make each adjustment to both outputs as you follow the example. After you’ve completed the following steps, you can more easily transfer the DMX values to the outputs for other cells of the Collage.

Select a Global Effect and two Graphic Effects to control Spherical Mapping:

1. Set

Global Effect

Modifier

2. Select the Spherical Mapping Control 1 option (DMX = 253) in any available Graphic associated Effect Modifiers to their default DMX values (Modifier 1 = 128, Modifier 2 = 128, Modifier 3 = 64).

3. Select the Spherical Mapping Control 2 option (DMX value = 254) on any available associated Effect Modifiers to their default DMX values. (Modifier 1 = 0, Modifier 2 = 128, Modif ier 3 = 64)

4. In the Global Control Modifier

5. Select the 4 x 3 (Flat Plane) option in the

6. Select the HES Set Up and Test option in the

At this point, you should be viewing the two projected grids with statistics displayed. If you do not see an output, check that all Modifier parameters are set to their default values. Before you begin other adjustments, physically view the grid from along the center line of the fixture. The center line of the grid should align with the center of the sphere. You can easily adjust any variation using the Pan channel. The object is to align the vertical lines of the guide with the vertical axis of the sphere.

parameters to their default values (Modifier 1=0, Modifier 2=0, Modifier 3 = 128) .

Global Control

Adjust output positioning on the sphere:

7. Use

8. Use

9. Adj u s t the

Global Effect Mo d ifie r 2 top and Latitude bottom statistics to see the degrees of spread + or – from the “equator”.

Global Effect Modi f iers 3 sphere you want to cover. The Latitude top and Latitude bottom statistics show you the center of adjustment in degrees + or – from the “equator”.

channel to a DMX value = 142 to select the Spherical Mapping option. Set the three associated

channel, select the on-screen statistics for the spherical mapping option (DMX value = 252). Use the

to select text color for easier viewing.

to adjust the latitude angle. You can view the Latitude

to move the output up or down to the part of the

Global Effect Modifier 1

3-D Object

to set the longitude angle.

channel (DMX = 1).

Media Folder

Effect Mode

Graphic Effect Mode

channel (DMX = 39), and Test Grid.jpg in the

channel. Set the three

channel. Set all

File Folder

Global Effect

(DMX = 9).

Make viewpoint adjustments:

10. On the

11. Use

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Graphic Effect Mode center of the grid to the center of the output marked by the double circles around the crossed lines. This adjusts vertical offset to accommodate the projector’s position. The default value assumes a viewpoint straight on to the “equator”.

After completing a rough adjustment, you will use these two modifier channels for the fine tuning.

Modifier 3

keeping the vertical size of the grid filling the output without clipping the image.

to adjust the vertical size of the output, stretching and compressing it to adjust for the size of the sphere,

channel set to Spherical Control 1 (DMX = 253), use

Modifier 2

adjusts the sphere’s offset to compensate for projector head tilt.

Modifier 1 to

move the

Global Functions

Correct for the flat to round surface distortions

12. On any of t he Modifier 3 the projector output horizontally. Instead, it should be used in conjunction with the Spherical Mapping Global Effect Modifier 1 to control the longitude angle of the projected image. Global Effect Modifier 1 should be maintained close to the theoretical longitude angle.

13. Use

14. If the spherical mapping effect is being used in conjunction with the Collage Generator effect, select the Enhanced Collage

Now you have a rough adjustment of the spherical mapping effect. From this point, finely adjust all the parameters until you bring the output to the desired shape.

When fine tuning Spherical Mapping adjustments, remember the following:

• The Graphic Object effect 253 Modifiers 1 and 2 have a major influence on the shape of the vertical lines.

• The Spherical Mapping Global Effect modifiers can be used to provide fine control of the shape of the vertical lines, but should

• The Graphic Object effect 253 Modifiers 1 and 2 are used to finely adjust the vertical bend in horizontal lines.

Modifier 1

controls amount of correction.

Generator option (DMX = 141) in the other selected with the internal Collage alignment grid enabled. Go back through steps 1 through 11. Remember that pan and tilt adjustments are also available when using a DML- 1200 w/A xon fixture.

be within several degrees of the expected latitude and longitude values.

Global

Graphic Effect Mode

to compress the grid edges adjusting the bend in horizontal grid lines. This adjustment should not be used to fill

and

Modifier 2

to adjust the amount of bend, up or down, in the horizontal lines of the grid.

Modifier 2

channels set to Spherical Control 2 (DMX = 254), and then use the associated

controls where the center of correction occurs.

Global Effect

channel now. Set the appropriate grid size and grid elements

Spherical Mapping Considerations

• If the fixtures are arranged symmetrically around the sphere, the adjustment made to the various control Modifiers of Global

and Graphic Spherical Mapping effects will be the same or nearly the same when the fine tuning is complete. You can save time by selecting the Modifier on all the fixtures you are using for the Collage and making each adjustment on all the fixtures together.

• Projector Pan, Tilt, and Zoom also affect alignment.

• Don’t make small changes until the alignment is roughed in.

• When alignment doesn’t seem to be working, record and store your current settings, then go back to the default values and

begin again.

• The longitude angle is the angle between fixtures from the vertical axis of the sphere and should be defined in your lighting

plot. The plot should also give you a good idea of the latitude angle. The final values and those theoretical values should be close.

Modifier 1

4.12.6 Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect

There are two main steps to process HD footage into digital content compliant media for use with the Collage Generator. First, acquire or commission High-resolution media footage or stills. In most cases, scaling and cropping of the media is a simple

process. However, certain types of media such as footage of people or round objects like planets may require more sophisticated cropping and scaling to optimize display in certain aspect ratios.

save your media at Photo jpeg 95% or a non compressed format (these can be very large files) to use as a master file. Or, if

Then you are an intermediate video editor yourself, there are many Video editing packages that will allow you to size and optimize the master for your application.

Once the master file is created, you will need high-definition encoder software. For more information on creating Digital Lighting content and selecting encoder software, (see

or go to www.highend.com/support/digital_lighting

Custom User Content

4.12.7 Collages Using SDI Input

DML-1200 w/Axon fixturess can create Collage arrays using live SDI input. All the media servers used to project a Collage need to be receiving the same source input signal to use video as a Collage feed.

on page 100)

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5. EFFECT MODE OPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS

Effects can be applied to the Media File content (texture) mapped onto a 3-D object. Multiple Color and Geometric effects are available in Effect Mode parameters for both individual Graphic object and Global control.

Most of the effect options you will find described in this chapter are available for control level for each Graphic Object and global control level for the composite image. The following pages describe all the

options available along with a description of how each

Mode arranged alphabetically and grouped as Color or Geometric Effects.

Check boxes in the upper right hand corner indicate whether this mode is available as a Graphic Object Effect, a Global Effect or both.

Modifier

parameter functions with that mode selected. Options are

Object Effect Global Effect

Effects Mode

parameters at both the graphic

Effect

Because the options for all another five effects at the global level. This lets you choose, for example, whether to apply a color effect to an individual object or to the composite image at the global level.

After you select a mode using either a associated Modifier parameters to adjust the effect. The behavior of the Modifier parameters depends upon the selected effect.

• For general information on Graphics Control features, (see

• For a table of Graphic Object Effects, (see

• For a table of Global Effects, (see

Both Object and Global Effect parameters include effects for swapping colors to provide quick color conversions.

Use the following DMX Values in any of the Effect parameters to make these color conversions.

DMX Value Color Component Conversion Effect

Red =>Blue Green => Red Blue => Green

Red => Green Green => Blue Blue => Red

Red => Cyan Green => Magenta Blue => Yel l o w

Red => Magenta Green => Ye l low Bl u e = > Cyan

Red => Yellow Green => Cyan Blue => Magenta

Red => Blue Green => Green Blue => Red

Red => Red Green => Blue Blue => Green

Red => Green Green => Red Blue => Blue

Effect Mode

parameters are identical, you can apply up to three effects at the graphic level and

Graphic Object Effect Mode

Effect Mode Parameters

Global Functions

on page 32).

or a

Global Effect Mode

Graphic Functions

on page 26).

parameter, you can use the three

on page 5 ).

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1 Effect Mode Color Options

5.1.1 All or Nothing

Effect Mode This effect reduces all color values to full saturation or no color based on comparison to a set threshold. This effect creates an

image with fully saturated color. Modifier 1:

threshold and to black if it is below the threshold. Modifier 2:

threshold and to black if it is below the threshold. Modifier 3:

threshold and to black if it is below the threshold.

riginal Content

parameter DMX value = 15

Compares the red component of a pixel to the threshold value and converts it to full color if it is greater than the

Compares the green component of a pixel to the threshold value and converts it to full color if it is greater than the

Compares the blue component of a pixel to the threshold value and converts it to full color if it is greater than the

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 125 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 140 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 10

5.1.2 Background Color

Effect Mode There is a default black background behind every composite image. You cannot rotate, scale or position the background and it is

visible from every viewpoint and position. This effect allows you to apply color to the background. This background color will not affect any of the Graphic Object effects selected.

Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 131

Defines the red color component from DMX values of 0 = no red to 255 (100%) = maximum red saturation. Defines the green color component from DMX values of 0 = no green to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Defines the blue color component from DMX values of 0 = no blue to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation.

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 220 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 97 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.3 Background Color Cycle

Effect Mode There is a background behind every composite image. You cannot rotate, scale or position the background and it is visible from

every viewpoint and position. This effect allows you to cycle a color sequence on the background controlling the transition speed. Modifier 1:

midpoint increase cycle speed in a forward direction to 255 (100%) = fastest change speed. DMX values below the midpoint increase cycle speed in a backward direction to 0 = fastest change speed.

Modifier 2: midpoint increase cycle speed in a forward direction to 255 (100%) = fastest change speed. DMX values below the midpoint increase cycle speed in a backward direction to 0 = fastest change speed.

Modifier 3: midpoint increase cycle speed in a forward direction to 255 (100%) = fastest change speed. DMX values below the midpoint increase cycle speed in a backward direction to 0 = fastest change speed.

parameter DMX value = 132

Defines the red color component speed. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = default cycle speed. DMX Values above the

Defines the green color component speed. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = default cycle speed. DMX Values above the

Defines the blue color component speed. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = default cycle speed. DMX Values above the

5.1.4 CMY

Effect Mode This parameter simulates CMY color by inverting RGB color components. Use this

parameter when you want to color mix with a CMY color model instead of RGB color model.

Modifier 1: = maximum cyan saturation.

Modifier 2: (100%) = maximum magenta saturation.

Modifier 3: (100%) = maximum yellow saturation.

parameter DMX value = 1

Increases cyan color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%)

Increases magenta color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255

Increases yellow color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

5.1.5 CMY Add All Pixels

Effect Mode This effect increases color values across all pixels including black pixels. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

parameter DMX value = 2

Increases cyan color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum cyan saturation. Increases magenta color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum magenta saturation. Increases yellow color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum yellow saturation.

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255

Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255

Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.6 CMY Add Non-black Pixels

Effect Mode This effect increases color values across all pixels except black pixels. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0

Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

parameter DMX value = 3

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

5.1.7 Color Cycle

Effect Mode The image’s color components cycle through RGB, black, and white. When no Red Green or Blue is added, image fades from full

white, to normal image, to black. When RGB/CMY is added the image fades from the RGB value, to the image with color added. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 14

Increases red color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum red sa turatio n. Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum gr een saturati on. Increases blue color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation.

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

Object Effect Global Effect

5.1.8 Color DeConverge

Effect Mode This effect separates the different color components of an image and offsets them from the original image position. Modifier 1:

position. Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

riginal Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 211

parameter DMX value = 39

Moves the image’s red component up from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum distance from original

Moves the image’s green component down and right from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment. Moves the image’s blue component down and left from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation.

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 67

Object Effect Global Effect

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.9 Colorize Gray Scale

Effect Mode This effect maps a selected pixel intensity to a selected color scheme. A variety of color schemes simulate effects like

thermography. This is especially effective effect when applied to live video input. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

riginal Content

parameter DMX value = 44

Selects from color schemes along a range of values from 0 – 255. Sets the zero point of the color intensity level from 0 = no intensity to 255 (100%) = maximum intensity. Fades from original color scheme to new color scheme using selected intensity.

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 125 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 200 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 100

5.1.10 Color to Alpha

Effect Mode This parameter varies the transparency level of an image’s component color values. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

(intensity). Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 49

Increases the red component opacity or intensity from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = full red opacity (intensity). Increases the green component opacity or intensity from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = full green opacity

Increases the blue component opacity or intensity from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = full blue opacity (inten sity).

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content

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Original Content

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 60 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 75 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 240

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.11 Color to Alpha, Inverted

Effect Mode This parameter varies the transparency level of the inverse of an image’s component color values. Modifier 1:

opacity (intensity). Modifier 2:

(intensity). Modifier 3:

(intensity).

Original Content Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 145

parameter DMX value = 50

Increases the inverse red component opacity or intensity from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = full green and blue

Increases the green component opacity or intensity from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = full red and blue opacity

Increases the blue component opacity or intensity from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = full red and green opacity

5.1.12 DotP and Resample

Effect Mode This effect applies an algorithm that pixelates and solarizes the image. It also makes the surface of some 3D objects appear

reflective. Modifiers 1, Modifier 2 and Modifier 3

parameter DMX value = 13

parameters work together to adjust the alg orithm.

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 215 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 15

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content

5.1.13 Edge Detect Black and White

Effect Mode This effect displays only the edges of image components. Edges appear white, everything else is black. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

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parameter DMX value = 21

Adjusts horizontal edge search size from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment. Adjusts vertical edge search size from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment.

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 170 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 64 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 168

Object Effect Global Effect

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

Modifier 3:

riginal Content

Adjusts comparison edge threshold from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment.

Modifier 1 parameter DMX value = 184 Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 114 Modifier 3 parameter DMX value = 62

5.1.14 Edge Detect Black and White 2

Effect Mode This effect displays only the edges of image components as either black or white. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 92

Adjusts sample distance from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment. Adjusts comparison edge threshold from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment Sets the detected edge scaler, 0 - 127 = white edge on black background, 128-255 = black edge on white background.

Object Effect Global Effect

riginal Content

Modifier 1 parameter DMX value = 155 Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 40 Modifier 3 parameter DMX value = 129

5.1.15 Edge Detect Color

Effect Mode This effect displays only the edges of image components with their color values. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 20

Adjusts horizontal edge search size from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment. Adjusts vertical edge search size from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment. Adjusts comparison edge threshold from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 184 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 114 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 62

Object Effect Global Effect

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.16 Edge Fade Color

Effect Mode This effect applies color to a selected Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 129

Edge Fade Increases red color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum red sa turatio n. Increases blue color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum gr een saturati on.

parameter, (see

Edge Fade effect applied

Image Edge Fade

on page 39).

5.1.17 Glow

Effect Mode Glow colorizes and creates a glow on the 3-D object separate from the media texture on it. You can apply this effect to any 3-D

object no matter which media file texture is applied to it. This parameter provides an option to view a 3-D object without displaying the associated texture.

Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 73

Increases red color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum red saturation. Increases blue color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Increases green color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation.

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 143 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 100 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 25

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content

5.1.18 Glow Color Cycle

Effect Mode Glow colorizes and creates a glow on the 3-D object separate from the media texture on it. You can apply this effect to any 3-D

object no matter which media file texture is applied to it. This parameter provides an option to view a 3-D object without an associated texture.

Modifier 1: midpoint increase cycle speed in a forward direction to 255 (100%) = fastest change speed. DMX values below the midpoint increase cycle speed in a backward direction to 0 = fastest change speed.

Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

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parameter DMX value = 74

Defines the red color component speed. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = default cycle speed. DMX Values above the

Defines the green color component speed in the same way as Modifier 1. Defines the blue color component speed in the same way as Modifier 1.

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 221 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 168

Object Effect Global Effect

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.19 HS Effect Mode Options

These Object and Global effects map the media file to an HSI color space. This makes it easier to isolate a specific feature in an image such as an individual flower in a landscape.

Object Effect Global Effect

5.1.19.1 HS to Gray

Effect Mode This effect Maps a selected color coordinate to an HSI color space and turns everything else gray. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Object 1 Content

parameter DMX value = 87

Adjusts the Hue color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum hue. Adjusts the Saturation color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum saturation. Adjusts the color tolerance from 0 = minimum to 255 (100%) = maximum

Object 2 Background Content Effect Mode parameter = 87

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 222

5.1.19.2 HS Selected to Transparent

Effect Mode Maps a selected color coordinate to a HSI color space and turns it transparent and shows graphic objects “behind” it. Everything

else is unchanged. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Object 1 Content

parameter DMX value = 89

Object 2 Background Content Effect Mode Parameter = 89

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 38 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.19.3 HS to Transparent

Effect Mode Maps a selected color coordinate to a HSI color space and turns everything else transparent and shows graphic objects “behind” it. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 88

Object 1 Content

5.1.20 Intensity Key

Effect Mode This effect turns pixels of a selected intensity transparent or applies the reverse effect. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

midpoint of the range change all intensities outside of the selected range transparent from 129 = no transparency to 255 = full reverse transparency.

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 45

Selects intensity from a DMX value of 0 = no intensity to 255 (100%) = full intensity. Selects intensity bandwidth from a DMX value of 0 = narrowest bandwidth to 255 = widest bandwidth. Turns selected intensity range transparent from 0 = no change to 128 = fully transparent. DMX values above the

Object 2 Background Content Effect Mode Parameter = 88

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 38 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 30 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 75 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 168

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.21 Mask Color

Effect Mode This effect applies color to a selected mask shape Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 128

Increases red color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum red sa turatio n. Increases blue color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Increases green color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maxi mum green sa turation.

Effect Mode Parameter = 128

5.1.22 Mask Color and Edge Fade Color

Effect Mode This effect applies a color to both the selected Mask shape and any selected Edge parameter. Color can also be applied to Mask

shape and Edge parameters separately. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 130

Increases red color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum red sa turatio n. Increases blue color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Increases green color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maxi mum green sa turation.

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 47 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 127

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content

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Original Content with Mask Color and Edge Fade Color effect applied

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 89 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 112

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.23 RGB Add, All Pixels

Effect Mode This effect adds color to all pixels including black using the RGB color model. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 4

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 56 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 122

5.1.24 RGB Add2, All Pixels

Effect Mode This effect adds color to all pixels including black using an alternate RGB color algorithm. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 5

Increases red color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum red saturation. Increases blue color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%)= maximum blue saturation. Increases green color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation.

Object Effect Global Effect

5.1.25 RGB Add to Non-black Pixels

Effect Mode This effect adds color to all pixels except black using the RGB color model. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 6

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 114 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 185 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

Object Effect Global Effect

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.26 RGB Invert

Effect Mode This effect inverts color values to transition the image from an RGB to a CMY color model. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 17

Transitions the red component from no adjustment at a DMX value = 0 to cyan at a value of 255 (100%) Transitions the green component from no adjustment at a DMX value = 0 to magenta at a value of 255 (100%) Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at a DMX value = 0 to yellow at a value of 255 (100%)

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 34 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 203

5.1.27 RGB Invert and Swap to BRG

Effect Mode This effect swaps the color values from RGB to an inverted BRG color model. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 19

Transitions the red component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to yellow at a value of 255 (100%) Transitions the green component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to cyan at a value of 255 (100%) Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to magenta at a value of 255 (100%).

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content

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Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 34 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 203

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.28 RGB Invert and Swap to GBR

Effect Mode This effect swaps the color values from RGB to an inverted GBR color model. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 18

Transitions the red component from no adjustment at a DMX value = 0 to magenta at a value of 255 (100%) Transitions the green component from no adjustment at a DMX value = 0 to yellow at a value of 255 (100%) Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at DMX value = 0 to cyan at a value = 255 (100%)

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 34 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 203

5.1.29 RGB Scale

Effect Mode Reduce and increase color components in the image as a part of the overall color range.

parameter DMX value = 47

Object Effect Global Effect

The maximum of Mod1, Mod2 and Mod3 sets overall color range.

Modifier 1: DMX values over 128 increase color value.

Modifier 2: DMX values over 128 increase color value.

Modifier 3: DMX values over 128 increase color value.

5.1.30 RGB Swap to BGR

Effect Mode This effect allows you to swap colors. All red values become green and all blue values become red. Green values are unaffected. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Scales Red in the Media file. A DMX Value of 128 = no adjustment. DMX values below 128 (50%) reduce color value.

Scales Green in the Media file. A DMX Value of 128 = no adjustment. DMX values below 128 (50%) reduce color value.

Scales Blue in the Media file. A DMX Value of 128 = no adjustment. DMX values below 128 (50%) reduce color value.

Object Effect Global Effect

parameter DMX value = 41

Transitions red color component to blue from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = green No change to green color component Transitions blue color component to green from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = red

Original Content

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Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 192 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.31 RGB Swap to BRG

Effect Mode This effect allows you to swap colors. All red values become blue, all green values become red and all blue values become green. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 8

Transitions red color component to blue from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = blue Transitions green color component to red from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = red Transitions blue color component to green from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = green

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 192 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

5.1.32 RGB Swap to GBR

Effect Mode This effect allows you to swap colors. All red values become green, all green values become blue and all blue values become red. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 7

Transitions red color component to green from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = green Transitions green color component to blue from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = blue Transitions blue color component to red from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = red

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255

5.1.33 RGB Swap to GRB

Effect Mode This effect allows you to swap colors. All red values become green and all green values become blue. Blue values are unaffected. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content

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parameter DMX value = 43

Transitions red color component to green from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = green Transitions green color component to red from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = blue No change to blue color component

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 192 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 192 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.34 RGB Swap to RBG

Effect Mode This effect allows you to swap colors. A ll gr een value s beco me blue and al l blue va lues become gr een. Red values ar e unaff ected . Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255

parameter DMX value = 42

No change to red color component Transitions green color component to blue from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = blue Transitions blue color component to green from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = red

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 192 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

5.1.35 Scan Line

Effect Mode Maps image color intensities to the colors in a single horizontal line of the selected texture. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 32

Selects a line of the media file to scan Adjusts the mapping transition Not used

Object Effect Global Effect

5.1.36 Sharpen

Effect Mode Manipulates edges of image components to sharpen contrast between them. Modifier 1:

maximum at a DMX value = 255 Modifier 2:

a maximum at a DMX value = 255 Modifier 3:

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

parameter DMX value = 82

Selects a sample distance from a minimum at a DMX value = 0 to a

Selects the number of filter passes from a minimum at a DMX value = 0 to

Selects the scale sharpen coefficients at DMX values from 0-255

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 30 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 30 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 128

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.37 Solarize

Each of the Solarize effects remaps colors to a narrow value range and inverts the color below a set threshold using different algorithms. Solarize effects can create strong highlights.

Modifier 1: below the threshold are converted to cyan.

Modifier 2: below the threshold are converted to magenta.

Modifier 3: values below the threshold are converted to yellow.

Increases red color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum red saturation. Red color values

Increases blue color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Blue color values

Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Green colo r

Object Effect Global Effect

5.1.37.1 Solarize 1

Effect Mode

Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 170

parameter DMX value = 9

Original Content with Effect Mode = 9

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 137 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 232

5.1.37.2 Solarize 2

Effect Mode

Original Content Original Content with Effect Mode = 10 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 212

parameter DMX value = 10

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 208

5.1.37.3 Solarize 3

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 11

5.1.37.4 Solarize 4

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 12

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.38 Solid Color RGB

Effect Mode Solid Color RGB removes the media file texture and allows you to color mix the 3-D object to one solid color Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 16

5.1.39 Transparent Color

These effects remove a color (or small color range) from one graphic image to reveal another “behind” it. The removed color becomes transparent. Modifier parameters define the color you want to select as the transparent color in terms of Red, Green and Blue values set in the Modifier parameters.

Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Object Effect Global Effect

Object Effect Global EffectObject Effect Global Effect

5.1.39.1 Transparent Color Coarse

Effect Mode The Transparent Color Coarse parameter selects a color range ±40% either side of the defined value.

parameter DMX value = 28

5.1.39.2 Transparent Color Fine

Effect Mode The Transparent Color Fine parameter selects a color range ±15% either side of the defined value.

parameter DMX value = 26

5.1.39.3 Transparent Color Medium

Effect Mode The Transparent Color Medium parameter selects a color range ±25% either side of the defined value.

5.1.40 Transparent Color, Invert

These effects remove a color (or small color range) from one graphic image to reveal another “behind” it. An Inverted Transparent Color effect selects a color ra nge either side of the defined value and then sets every other color as transparent.

Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 27

Object Effect Global Effect

Defines the red color component from 0 = no red to 255 (100%) = maximum red saturation. Defines the green color component from 0 = no green to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Defines the blue color component from 0 = no blue to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation.

5.1.40.1 Transparent Color Invert, Coarse

Effect Mode The Transparent Color Invert, Coarse effect selects a color range ±40% either side of the defined value.

parameter DMX value = 31

5.1.40.2 Transparent Color Invert, Medium

Effect Mode The Transparent Color Invert, Medium effect selects a color range ±25% either side of the defined value.

parameter DMX value = 30

5.1.40.3 Transparent Color Invert, Fine

Effect Mode The Transparent Color Invert, Fine effect selects a color range ±15% either side of the defined value.

parameter DMX value = 29

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.41 UV Effect Mode Options

These Object and Global effects map the media file to an YUV color space. This makes it easier to isolate a specific feature in an image such as an individual flower in a landscape.

Object Effect Global Effect

5.1.41.1 UV to Gray

Effect Mode Maps a selected color coordinate to a YUV color space and turns everything else gray. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Graphic Object 1 Content Graphic Object 2 Background Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0

parameter DMX value = 84

Adjusts the U color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum. Adjusts the V color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum. Adjusts the color tolerance from 0 = minimum to 255 (100%) = maximum.

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 229 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 101

5.1.41.2 UV Selected to Transparent

Effect Mode Maps a selected color coordinate to a YUV color space and turns it transparent. Everything else is unchanged. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Graphic Object 1 Content Graphic Object 2 Background Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0

parameter DMX value = 86

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 229 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 101

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.1.41.3 UV to Transparent

Effect Mode Maps a selected color coordinate to a YUV color space and turns everything else transparent. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 85

Graphic Object 1 Content Graphic Object 2 Background Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0

5.1.42 Yxy Luminance Scaling

Effect Mode Mapping the image to aLuminance Chrominance color space allowsbrightness adjustment without changing image color. Modifier 1:

increase luminance from 128 to 255 (100%) = white. A DMX value of 64 allows you to view the image at a minimum luminance. Modifier 2:

scale the x chrominance component down as you approach 0 = minimum. Values above the midpoint up to a maximum. at a value of 255 (100%)

Modifier 3: scale the y chrominance component down as you approach 0 = minimum. Values above the midpoint scale the y chrominance

component up to a maximum at a value of 255 (100%).

parameter DMX value = 101

Scales luminance. Values below the midpoint decrease luminance from 127 to 0 = black. Settings above the midpoint

Scales the x chrominance component. The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Values below the midpoint

Scales the y chrominance component. The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Values below the midpoint

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 229 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 101

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content

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Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 250 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 128

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2 Geometric Effect Options

5.2.1 Cartoon Edge

Effect Mode Outlines the edges of image components to create a rendered effect. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX value = 255

parameter DMX value = 38

Adjusts Color reduction from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maxi mum. Adjusts contrast enhancement from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum. Adjusts ion sensitivity from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment.

Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 82

Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 115

5.2.2 Chroma Shift

Effect Mode This effect 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%). Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 60

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

Not Used

Object Effect Global Effect

This effect is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier parameters, (see Chroma Shift on page 17).

Original Content

Modifier 1 parameter DMX value = 105 Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 148 Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 0

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.3 Collage Generator

Collage Generator virtually seamless panoramic media projections with DMX control. You can display either stock (automated collage) or custom content (segmented collage) and effects are available for full 360° projection. For more information about this global effect, (see

Global Functions

Modifier 1: are reserved and default to No Collage.

Modifier 2: the Modifier 1 parameter. DMX values 64-255 default to the upper left corner of the grid.

Modifier 3: being projected by other fixtures.

Global Effect DMX Value

effects let you use multiple digital lighting fixtures projectors controlled with an Axon Media server to create

on page 32.

Selects which type of Collage array to use from DMX Values 1-63. A DMX value of 0 = No Collage. DMX Values of 64-255

Selects which portion of the grid a particular device will display. DMX values 0-63 step through grid pattern selected by

Adjusts edge blending between the selected portion of the image being projected by the fixture and adj acent portio ns

Automated Collage Generator Options Segmented Collage Generator Options

Flat Collage 360° Wrap Flat Collage 360° Wrap

134

141 145 146 147

150 151 152 153

Object Effect Global Effect

5.2.3.1 Collage Generator

Effect Mode The standard

parameter DMX value = 134

Collage Generator

was the original automated collage effect and should only be used with legacy shows.

5.2.3.2 Enhanced Collage Generator

Effect Mode This automated collage effect improves the image resolution over the initial Collage Generator.

parameter DMX value = 141

5.2.3.3 Collage Gen 3

Effect Mode Collage Gen 3

edge blending control.

parameter DMX value = 150

effect has the image resolution of the

5.2.3.4 Collage Generator Wrap

Effect Mode The

parameter DMX value = 145

Collage Generator Wrap

effect adds right and left edge blending to create 360° panoramas.

5.2.3.5 Collage Gen 3 Wrap

Effect Mode This effect expands and enhances edge blending controls of effect 145.

parameter value = 151

5.2.3.6 Segmented Collage Generator

Effect Mode The

parameter DMX value = 146

Segmented Collage Generator

effect accepts user defined portion of content for each cell in the grid.

5.2.3.7 Segmented Collage Gen 3

Effect Mode The

edge blending control to effect 146.

parameter DMX value = 152

Segmented Collage Gen 3

effect accepts user defined portion of content for each cell in the grid with expanded and improved

5.2.3.8 Segmented Collage Generator Wrap

Effect Mode The

parameter DMX value = 147

Segmented Collage Wrap

effect adds right and left edge blending to the user defined cell content to create 360° panoramas.

Enhanced Collage Generator

effect and further expands and improves the

5.2.3.9 Segmented Collage Gen 3 Wrap

Effect Mode The

panoramas with expanded and improved edge blending control over effect 147.

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parameter DMX value = 153

Segmented Collage Gen 3 Wrap

effect adds right and left edge blending to the user defined cell content to create 360°

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.4 Curved Surface Support

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 135-149

Object Effect Global Effect

Curved Surface Support corrects for shape distortions that occur when you project onto surfaces that aren’t flat. This Global effect facilitates projecting onto convex or concave cylinders, angular screens, spheres, and disk shaped surfaces.

You can apply this correction to any media server output including multi-fixture image panoramas created with the Collage Generator Effect, (see

Collage Generator™ Effect

on page 43.)

Use these adjustments in conjunction with Keystone parameters and Ratio parameters to refine the output shape on any of these surfaces.

Effect Mode DMX Value

135

136

137

138

139

140

148

149

Modifier channels for Effect Mode 1 are labeled as CMY in the Wholehog system so you can also make use of the

color picker, HSI, and other Wholehog functions. Use the CMY parameter controls to adjust the three Effect Mode

1 Modifier parameters for both the Global and Graphic fixture types. The default for Effect Mode 1 is set to CMY1

as well. Modifier channels for Effect Modes 2 and 3 are labeled Mod 1, Mod 2, and Mod 3.

Curved Vertical Convex Cylinder (opening toward projector)

Curved Vertical Concave Cylinder (opening away from projector)

Vertical Inside Corner (opening toward projector)

Vertical Outside Corner (opening away from projector)

Sphere

Convex Disk (opening away from projector)

Curved Horizontal Convex Cylinder (opening toward projector)

Curved Horizontal Concave Cylinder (opening away from projector)

Surface

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

After you have selected the surface, the Modifier parameters operate as described below: Modifier 1:

you increase value to maximum at 255 (100%).

Modifier 1 lets you adjust the amount of correction vertically. A value of 0 = no adjustment. The correction increases as

Modifier 2:

In situations where you are projecting from any angle other than perpendicular to the surface, you can use the Modifier 2 to adjust the vertical center of the image. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Adjusting toward 0 moves the vertical center down to the bottom of the image. Values above the midrange move the vertical center up to the top of the image at a DMX value of 255 (100%).

Modifier 3:

You can use the Modifier 3 parameter to adjust the image’s horizontal center when you’re projecting onto a sphere, an inside or an outside corner. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Adjusting toward 0 moves the horizontal cen ter toward the left edge of the image. Values above the midrange move the horizontal center right toward the edge of the image at a DMX value of 255 (100%).

Modifier 3 is not used when projecting onto an inside or outside cylinder.

5.2.5 Digital MSpeed

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 103

Object Effect Global Effect

In an effort to smooth DMX data for rotation, scaling and position values at the Graphic Object level, historically a crossfading algorithm has been applied to these values. Digital MSpeed allows you to set a crossfade speed to these values to achieve smoother fading. The following rules apply to implementing the Digital MSpeed effect:

• This effect can be applied at the Global level or the Graphic Object level but can only be applied once at any given level. That is

to say, if applied twice at the global level, only the first applied (lowest numbered) will have an effect .

• When Digital MSpeed is applied at the global level, the mspeed values are applied to all the Graphic Objects.

• Digital MSpeed applied at the Graphic Object level takes precedence over digital mspeed applied at the Global level. This means

you can apply a global value to all the Graphic Objects, and then override that value by assigning a different set of values on a particular Graphic Object.

• Crossfades under digital mspeed control are linear across the fade time. All ramp, snap combinations are set in the control

system.

Modifier 1 :

applies MSpeed to rotation values. When DMX = 0, no MSpeed is applied, and traditional crossfading can be used.

Crossfade times increase from 0 = slowest to 255 = fastest. Modifier 2 :

applies MSpeed to scaling values. When DMX = 0, no MSpeed is applied, and traditional crossfading can be used.

Crossfade times increase from 0 = slowest to 255 = fastest. Modifier 3 :

applies MSpeed to position values. When DMX = 0, no MSpeed is applied, and traditional crossfading can be used.

Crossfade times increase from 0 = slowest to 255 = fastest.

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.6 Downward Vertical Streaks

Effect Mode This effect lets you convert a portion of the image into vertical streaks. You can also rotate the angle of the streak and fade from

the original image to the image with the streak effect applied. Modifier 1:

from the bottom up to 255 (100%) = the full image converted to streaks. Modifier 2:

portion of the image clockwise as you approach 0 = 90°. Values above the midpoint move the edge of the streaked portion of the image counterclockwise as you approach 90° at a value of 25 5 (100%) .

Modifier 3: converted image.

Original content

parameter DMX value = 80

At a DMX value of 0, there is no effect. Increasing the DMX value sets the length of the streak portion of the image

The default DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Values below the midpoint move the edge of the streaked

When Modifier 1 has a DMX value > 0, Modifier 3 lets you fade from 0 = the original image to 255 (100%) = the

Modifier 1 parameter DMX value = 170 Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 158 Modifier 3 parameter DMX value = 255

Object Effect Global Effect

5.2.7 Drop Shadow

Effect Mode This effect creates a black plane behind the selected media file texture on a flat rectangular object. You can bring the plane from

behind positioning it to form a drop shadow. 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 to a 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 to a maximum vertical shadow width at a value of 255 (100%)

Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 58

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

Adjusts the shadow’s opacity from 0 = full opacity to 255 (100%) = maximum transparency.

To ensure that the shadow remains black and is unaffected by other graphic effects, apply it as the last effect

selected for an image.

This effect is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier parameters, (see Drop Shadow on page 18)

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX value= 0

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Modifier 2 parameter DMX value=255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX value=0

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.8 Edge Frame Profiles

Effect Mode This effect contains three modes that modify the

parameter DMX value = 133

Global Image Edge Fade

parameters to frame the global composite image.

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 2 and Modifier 3 adjustments vary depending which of the framing modes is selected with Modifier 1.

If the Global Image Edge Fade DMX values are set to Zero, the Framing output will be unseen in modes 0 and 1.

The images below show examples of the first two framing modes. In the image on the left Modifier 1 selects the internal profile framing option, with Modifier 2 selecting the frame pattern.

In the example on the right, Modifier 1 selects the Graphic Object texture framing option, with Modifier 2 selecting the frame pattern. A Modifier 3 DMX value = 10 designates the Frame texture as Graphic Object 2’s media file content minus any applied

effects.

Global Image Edge Fade DMX values = 100.

Effect Mode parameter = 133 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 15 Modifier 3 Not Used

Effect Mode parameter = 133 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 1 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 251 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 10

Framing Shutter Emulation

When Modifier 1 is set to a DMX value = 2, Modifier parameters 2 and 3 are not used. Instead, the four parameters control image to emulate framing shutters. In the example to the right, each to a DMX value = 100.

This technique is useful when your are running Version 1 Protocol. Version 2 Protocol provides a much better

solution for this situation with eight Framing Shutter channels.

Modifier 1:

DMX

Value

This parameter allows you to select from three framing modes.

Action

Frames the image using an Internal Frame profile to control the Global Fade Edge parameter appearance.

Frames the image using an Internal Frame profile to control the Global Fade Edge parameter appearance. Rendered Graphic Object

content is selected at Frame texture using Modifier 3 parameter

Image clipping changing operation of the Global Image Edge Fade parameters to Emulate Framing Shutters

Image Edge Fade

Global Image Edge Fade

parameter has been set

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

Modifier 2:

When the Modifier 1 DMX value = 0 or 1, this channel selects from profiles that vary in gradient density or pattern.

When Modifier 1 DMX value = 2, this Modifier is not used. Modifier 3:

When Modifier 1 DMX Value = 1, this parameter determines how to use the rendered Graphic Object content as a

texture for the frame.When Modifier 1 DMX value = 2, this Modifier is not used.

Modifier 1

DMX Value

DMX value Action

0NA

2NA

Not Used

Graphic Object 1 texture without applied Effects

Graphic Object 1 texture including its first applied Effect

Graphic Object 1 texture including its first two applied Effects

Graphic Object 1 texture including its first three applied Effects

Graphic Object 2 texture without applied Effects

Graphic Object 2 texture including its first applied Effect

Graphic Object 2 texture including its first two applied Effects

Graphic Object 2 texture including its first three applied Effects

Graphic Object 3 texture without applied Effects

Graphic Object 3 texture including its first applied Effect

Graphic Object 3 texture including its first two applied Effects

Graphic Object 3 texture including its first three applied Effects

Not Used

Modifier 3

5.2.9 Faux LED

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 55

Object Effect Global Effect

This effect divides the image into a grid of circles that mimic an LED wall. The color of the center pixel in each cell defines the solid color for that circle. You can control “LED” size, background and color peaking.

Modifier 1:

Controls the “LED” size. The default DMX value of 0 displays a 100 x 100 grid of “LEDs”. Increasing the DMX value

decreases the grid divisions to a minimum of 10 x 10 at a value of 255 (100%).

A small number of larger “LEDs” will also result in reduced color variation.

This effect is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier parameters, (see Faux LED on page 75).

Modifier 2:

Adjusts the grid spacing and color around each “LED”. A DMX value of 0 = the minimum black line between cells. The spacing increases to a maximum at a DMX value of 127 (49%). At a value of 128 (50%), the space between cells reverts to the minimum spacing and turns white. Increasing the value further increases the white spacing to a maximum at a DMX val ue of 255 (100%).

Modifier 3:

Adjusts the color peaking to simulate lighting at the “LED” center. A DMX value of 0 = no adjustment and flat color across the cell. As you increase the DMX value, the peaking increases to a maximum at 255 (100%).

Original content

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Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 202 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 16 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 167

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.10 Faux Tile

Effect Mode This effect divides the image into a grid of tiles with simulated lighting at the edges. 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, choose between a black and white grid and adjust color peaking.

Modifier 1: the grid divisions to a minimum of 10 x 10 at a value of 255 (100 %).

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

This effect is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier parameters, (see Faux Tile on page 76).

Modifier 2: spacing increases to a maximum at a DMX value of 127 (49%). At a value of 128 (50%), the space between tiles reverts to the minimum spacing and turns white. Increasing the value further increases the white spacing to a maximum at a DMX value of 255 (100%).

Modifier 3: the tile. As you increase the DMX value, the peaking increases to a maximum at 255 (100%).

parameter DMX value = 56

Controls the tile size. The default DMX value of 0 displays a 100 x 100 grid of tiles. Increasing the DMX value decreases

Adjusts the grid spacing and color around each tile. A DMX value of 0 = the minimum black line between tiles. The

Adjusts the color peaking to simulate lighting at the tile edges. A DMX value of 0 = no adjustment and flat color across

Object Effect Global Effect

Original content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 188

5.2.11 Film Burn/Unburn

Effect Mode This effect creates multiple burn patterns over the image. Modifier 1:

fasted rate. Values below 65 “unburn the pattern from 63 = slowest to 0 = fastest unburn. Values in the upper half of the range create the burn pattern without flames from 192 = slowest to 255 = fastest burn rate. A value of 191 “unburns” the patterns from 191 = slowest to 128 = fastest “unburn” without flames.

Modifier 2: = the largest blackened area.

Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 93

Adjust the burn-through rate. A DMX value of 65 begins creating a burn pattern with flames from 64 = slowest to 127 =

Adjusts the amount of film blackening around the burn areas from 0 = the smallest amount of blackening to 255 (100%)

Each DMX value selects one of 255 burn patterns.

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 139 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 152 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 234 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 211

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.12 Film Noise

Effect Mode This effect creates the effect of scratches on film. You can adjust the amount of “noise” as well as the tint and “jitter” to give the

image an aged film effect. Modifier 1:

fastest to 127 = slowest. Values above the midpoint adjust the rate from 129 = slowest to 255 (100%) = fastest. Modifier 2:

repeat the push to sepia with jitter added from 129 (51%) = full color and no jitter to 255 (100%) = full sepia and maximum jitter. Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 94

Adjusts the noise rate. A DMX value of 128 (50%) pauses the noise. Values below the midpoint adjust the rate from 0 =

Shifts the color to a sepia tint, 128 = no adjustment, 0 to 127 = full sepia. Values above the midpoint of the range

Reduces the noise level from 0 = maximum noise to 255 (100%) = no noise.

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 157 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 94 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 26

5.2.13 Film Roll

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

control the scrolling speed and image scaling. 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%). Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 53

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

Scales the image from 0 = no adjustment to maximum tiling at 255.

Object Effect Global Effect

This effect is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier parameters, (see Film Roll on page 77).

5.2.14 Flip

Effect Mode This effect inverts the media file texture horizontally or vertically independent from the 3-D object it overlays. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original content

parameter DMX value = 83

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 verti cally.

Not used

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

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

Object Effect Global Effect

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.15 Fuzzifier

Effect Mode This effect offsets multiple images of the media file texture to blur the image, and lets you to control image scaling at the same

time. Modifier 1:

value of 255 (100%). Modifier 2:

value of 255 (100%). Modifier 3:

This effect is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier parameters, (see Fuzzifier on page 78).

parameter DMX value = 57

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

Adjusts the decay level of the blurred edge from 0 = no adjustment to maximum full decay at 255.

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content

Modifier 1 parameter DMX =255 (100%) Modifier 2 parameter DMX =255 (100%) Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

5.2.16 Gaussian Blur

Effect Mode More precise than Fuzzifier effect, this effect creates a true blur effect utilizing a gaussian curve. Modifiers 1

Modifier 1 and Modifier 2 values increases the sample distance and number of filter passes. Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 81

and

Modifier 2

Applies a range of curve shapes from a DMX value = 0 through 255 (100%).

combine to create the effect. When Modifiers 1 and 2 both have a value >0, there is no Blur. Increasing

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128, Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 128

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255, Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.17 Gaussian Halo

Effect Mode This effect blurs the content from around a circular area in the center of the image toward the edges.

Modifiers 1 : maximum.

Modifier 2 : Modifier 3:

Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 193,

parameter DMX value = 99

Adjusting Mod 3, then Mod 1 and finally Mod 2 will give the best results with the least CPU demand.

Increases the sample distance to determine the “smoothness” of the blurring from 0 = minimum to 255 (100%) =

Increases the number of filter passes from 0 = one pass to 255 (100%) = a maximum of sixteen filter passes

Applies a range of curve shapes from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment.

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

Object Effect Global Effect

5.2.18 Horizontal Mirror

Effect Mode This effect duplicates the image vertically and mirrors the image alongside its original. Modifier 1:

of the screen. Values below the midpoint move the center point toward the left as you approach 0. Values above the midpoint move the center point toward the right as you approach 255 (100%).

Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content

parameter DMX value = 40

The default DMX value of 128 (50%) sets the center point of the edge where the duplicate images meet at the center

Not Used

Effect Mode parameter DMX = 40 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0

Object Effect Global Effect

Effect Mode parameter DMX = 40 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 134

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.19 Image Scale and Rotate

Effect Mode This effect lets you scale and rotate the media file texture applied to a 3-D object’s surface independent of Graphic Object rotation

you set with the Rotation parameters (see the 3D object.

Modifier 1: single image to scales to an increasing number of multiple images similar to tiling.

Modifier 2: 255 (100%) = maximum rotation. Values below the midpoint rotate counterclockwise to 0=maximum rotation.

Modifier 3:

Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255

parameter DMX value = 52

Rotating a 3-D Object

Scales the texture. The default DMX value of 0 = no adjustment. As you increase the DMX value to 255 (100%), the

Sets the texture rotation angle. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Values above the midpoint rotate clockwise

Sets the rotation speed from a DMX value of 0 = static to 255 (100%) = maximum.

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

on page 9). This allows scaling and rotating outside the bounds of

5.2.20 Lens Grid

Effect Mode This effect lets you view the image through a grid of virtual convex lenses. You can adjust the number, magnification and edge

shading of the lenses over the image. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 91

Controls the horizontal position of the lens’ centerpoint from 0 = left edge to 255 (100%) = right edge of output. Controls the edge shading. Controls the number of the lens from DMX values of 0 = many to 255 (100%) = single lens.

Object Effect Global Effect

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255, Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 81 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 128

Object Effect Global Effect

Original Content

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Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 12 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 112 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 33

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.21 Magnifying Lens

Effect Mode This effect applies spherical overlay that magnifies a portion of the texture to create a virtual convex lens effect over a portion of

the image. You can adjust the size of the lens and Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 107

parameter DMX value = 36

move

it over different areas of the image. Controls the horizontal position of the lens’ centerpoint from 0 = left edge to 255 (100%) = right edge of output. Controls the vertical position of the lens’ centerpoint from 0 = top edge to 255 (100%) = bottom edge of output. Controls the size of the lens from 0 = smallest to 255 (100%) = largest.

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 143 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 61

5.2.22 Magnifying Lens 2

Effect Mode This effect applies spherical overlay that magnifies a portion of the texture to create a doubled virtual convex lens over a portion

of the image. You can adjust the size of the lens and Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 37

move

it over different areas of the image. Controls the horizontal position of the lens’ centerpoint from 0=left edge to 255 (100%) = right edge of output. Controls the vertical position of the lens’ centerpoint from 0=top edge to 255 (100%) = bottom edge of output. Controls the size of the lens from 0=smallest to 255 (100%) = largest.

Object Effect Global Effect

Zooming in with this lens effect creates an additional effect.

Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 107

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 143 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 61

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.23 Mattes

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 144

Object Effect Global Effect

The Global Effect lets you select from a variety of provided patterns to superimpose over the composite image. Modifier parameters select the pattern and effects for a matte.

The images below show two examples of the Mattes effect. In the image on the left, the Modifier 2 value selected the matte pattern. Modifier 1 sets black as transparent. The Modifier 3 value corresponds with a lookup to an internal gradient map to determine the matte color.

In the example on the right, the same Matte is selected by Modifier 2. This time the Modifier 1 value selects white as transparent and uses a graphic object as a texture. A Modifier 3 DMX value of 0 designates the Matte texture as Graphic Object 1’s media file content minus any applied effects.

odifier parameter 1 DMX = 11 odifier parameter 2 DMX = 13 odifier parameter 3 DMX = 203

Modifier 1:

DMX

value

This parameter determines transparency and color effects for the selected matte:

Black transparent, use matte color

Black transparent, inverting matte color

White transparent, use matte color

White transparent, then invert matte color

Black transparent using a Graphic Object media file content as the matte texture

White transparent using a Graphic Object media file content as the matte texture

Black transparent with grayscale used as alpha

White transparent with grayscale used as alpha

Black transparent with grayscale not used as alpha

White transparent with grayscale not used as alpha

Black transparent, with matte color controlled by Modifier 3 as lookup in internal color gradient map

Black transparent, with matte color controlled by Modifier 3 as lookup in internal color gradient map and inverted

Modifier parameter 1 DMX = 5 Modifier parameter 2 DMX = 13 Modifier parameter 3 DMX = 0

Modifier 1 Action

Modifier 2:

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The first 20 DMX values are assigned to the following Matte pattern options:

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

Modifier 3:

Modifier 1

DMX Value

5.2.24 Pan and Scan

Effect Mode

This parameter determines the texture for the Matte mode selected with the Modifier 1 parameter.

Modifier 3

DMX value Action

0 - 3 NA

4 - 9

10 - 11 0-255

Not Used

Graphic Object 1 texture without applied Effects

Graphic Object 1 texture including its first applied Effect

Graphic Object 1 texture including its first two applied Effects

Graphic Object 1 texture including its first three applied Effects

Graphic Object 2 texture without applied Effects

Graphic Object 2 texture including its first applied Effect

Graphic Object 2 texture including its first two applied Effects

Graphic Object 2 texture including its first three applied Effects

Graphic Object 3 texture without applied Effects

Graphic Object 3 texture including its first applied Effect

Graphic Object 3 texture including its first two applied Effects

Graphic Object 3 texture including its first three applied Effects

Color selected as a look up value from an internal gradient.

parameter DMX value = 255

Object Effect Global Effect

This effect Zooms into a still image and then, by changing position, you can pan across the image horizontally and vertically. It only functions on image sizes greater than 1024 x 1024 in at least one direction.

Modifier 1:

Adjusts the horizontal pan position from 0=left edge to 255 (100%) = right edge of the image. The default DMX value of

128 (50%) = no adjustment. Modifier 2:

Adjusts the vertical pan position from 0 = bottom edge to 255 (100%) = top edge of the image. The default DMX value

of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Modifier 3:

The default DMX value is 0 = no zoom. Increasing the value, increases the zoom into the image to a maximum at a

value of 255 (100%). The total Zoom range is proportional to the image size.

Although you can apply this effect in several different modes (global, graphic and visual), the modifier channel

adjustments will only function if there is enough “room” left on the image to move. In most cases the first

application of this effect will be the only one to have an effect.

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.25 Particle System

Object Effect Global Effect

Three Particle System effects operate together to create a particle pattern effect. By using all three effects, you can, in effect, apply nine modifier adjustments.

You must use the Particle System 1 effect. Then you can add Particle System 2 and Particle System 3 for

additional Modifier support to the initial effect.

5.2.25.1 Particle System 1

Effect Mode This option provides the baseline effect. Modifier 1:

added in subsequent releases. All DMX values after the last pattern variation default to the first emitter pattern (Random Within Rectangle).

DMX

value

parameter DMX value = 95

Determines emitter pattern that will shape the particle effect. Multiple emitter patterns are available and more will be

Modifier 1 Action

RandomWithinRectangle

RandomOnRectangle

RandomOnRectangleInward

RandomOnRectangleOutward

RandomInCircle

RandomOnCircleInward,

RandomOnCircleOutward,

RandomAtTop,

RandomAtRight,

RandomAtBottom,

RandomAtLeft,

RandomAtTopAndRight,

DMX

value

Modifier 1 Action

RandomAtRightAndBottom,

RandomAtBottomAndLeft,

RandomAtLeftAndTop

RandomAtTopRightBottomLeft

SequentialTopToBottom

SequentialRightToLeft

SequentialBottomToTop

SequentialLeftToRight

SequentialClockwise

RandomTopLeftRadial

RandomTopRightRadial

DMX

value

Modifier 1 Action

RandomBottomRightRadial

RandomBottomLeftRadial

RandomTopLeftRightRadial

RandomBottomRightLeftRadial

RandomFourCorners

RandomStaticInsideRectangle

RandomStaticOutsideRectangle

RandomStaticOnRectangle

RandomStaticInsideCircle

RandomStaticOutsideCircle

RandomStaticOnCircle

Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Adjusts the trailing of each particle as it moves across the image from 0 = smallest trail to 255 (100%) = longest.

This parameter determines particle acceleration. A DMX value of 128 (50%) is the default. Values on each side of the midpoint increase the particle acceleration from 0 = slowest to 127 (49%) = fastest and from 129 (51%) = slowest to 255 (100%) = fastest.

Original Content Content with Particle 1 effect applied.

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 33 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.25.2 Particle System 2

Effect Mode This option can be used to add additional modifier adjustments to the baseline effect you set up in the Particle System 1 effect. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

parameter DMX value = 96

Determines the number of particles from 0 = smallest number to 255 (100%) = largest number of particles. Adjusts particle size from 0 = smallest to 255 (10 0%) = lar gest parti cle size.

Reducing the particle size enhances any trailing you set in the Particle System 1 effect.

Modifier 3: the smallest source area to 255 (100%) = the largest.

Original Content Content with Particle 1 effect applied.

Adjusts the size of the emitter shape you selected in the Particle System 1 effect by spreading the source area from 0 =

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

Modifier parameter 1 DMX value = 45 Modifier parameter 2 DMX value = 62 Modifier parameter 3 DMX value = 0

5.2.25.3 Particle System 3

Effect Mode If you have already selected the Particle System 1 and 2 effects, you can further adjust the effect with this option. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

from 129 = slowest to 255 (100%) = fastest. Values below the midpoint rotate clockwise from 0 = fastest to 127 = slowest. Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 97

Sets the Initial Particle Velocity from 0 = slowest to 255 (100%) = fastest. Sets the particle rotation. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = no rotation. Values above the midpoint rotate counterclockwise

Sets the particle lifetime from 0 = shortest to 255 (100%) = longest

5.2.26 Picture in Picture

Effect Mode This effects creates a window in the image containing a scaled down version of the same image and then lets you position it

anywhere on the output plane. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

Original Content Modifier parameter 1 DMX value = 176

parameter DMX value = 35

Controls the horizontal position of the subpicture’s centerpoint from 0=left edge to 255 (100%) = right edge of output. Controls the vertical position of the subpicture’s centerpoint from 0=top edge to 255 (100%) = bottom edge of output. Controls the size of the picture from 0=smallest to 255 (100%) = largest.

Modifier parameter 2 DMX value = 76 Modifier parameter 3 DMX value =133

Object Effect Global Effect

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.27 Prerotation Translation

Effect Mode Rotation parameters rotate the center of an image around the x, y or z axis. The Prerot ation Translation Effect Mode option allows

you to position the image in a virtual 3-dimensional space. Then, when the Rotation parameters for the object are applied, the image will orbit around each axis from this new position.

When this option is applied as a Global effect, it will include any prerotation translation selected as an Object.

effect

Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 102

Moves the horizontal position of the image centerpoint from 0 = left edge to 255 (100%) = right edge of output.

Controls the vertical position of the subpicture’s centerpoint from 0=top edge to 255 (100%) = bottom edge of output.

Controls the size of the picture from 0=smallest to 255 (100%) = largest.

5.2.28 Pixelate

Effect Mode This effects divides the image into rectangles using the center pixel color of each “box” as its color. You can control the number

of boxes, and adjust the vertical and horizontal dimensions. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

image will then be composed of series of horizontal bands. Modifier 3:

image becomes a series of vertical bands.

parameter DMX value = 54

Controls the number of divisions. Fewer, larger boxes will also result in reduced color variations.

Reduces the box size horizontally to centerpoint from 0= no reduction to 255 (100%) = full reduction. At that point, the

Reduces the box size vertically to centerpoint from 0= no reduction to 255 (100%) = full reduction. At that point, the

Object Effect Global Effect

This effect is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier parameters, (see Pixelate on page 23).

Original Content

Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 93 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 7 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.29 Pixel Twist

Effect Mode This effect introduces a twisted area to the image and allows to you size it and move it in the image. Modifier 1:

output. Modifier 2:

output. Modifier 3:

area and size moves counterclockwise from 128 (50%) = smallest area to 0 = largest twist area moving counterclockwise. The twist area and size moves clockwise from 128 (50%) = smallest area to 255 (100%)= largest twist area moving clockwise.

Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 134

parameter DMX value = 34

Controls the horizontal position of the twisted area’s centerpoint from 0=left edge to 255 (100%) = right edge of

Controls the vertical position of the twisted area’s centerpoint from 0=top edge to 255 (100%) = bottom edge of

Controls the direction and amount of twist. At the midpoint of the range, there is no change in the image. The twist

Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 106 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 193

Object Effect Global Effect

5.2.30 Prism

Effect Mode This effect imitates looking at the image through a prism that you define with the Modifier parameters. Modifier 1:

(100%) = maximum 16 facets. Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

= slowest rotation. Values above the midpoint rotate counterclockwise from 129 = fastest to 255 = slowest rotation.

parameter DMX value = 98

Sets the number of facets. A DMX value of 0 = no facets. The number of facets increase from 10 = three facets to 255

Sets the refraction index from 0 = minimum to 255 = maximum Rotates the prism. The default value is 128 (50%). Values below the midpoint rotate clockwise from 0 = fastest to 127

riginal Content

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Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 107 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 155

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.31 Raindrop

Effects Mode This effect simulates a raindrop distortion on a surface. Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

synchronize correctly when using the Collage Generator effect, see Modifier 3:

Original Content Modifier parameter 1 DMX value = 255

parameter DMX value = 46

Controls the drop size from 0 = no drop to 255 (100%) = maximum size.

Sets the random number generator seed number. This lets you create a repeatable random sequence that will

Adjusts the raindrop creation rate from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate.

Modifier parameter 2 DMX value = 255 Modifier parameter 3 DMX value = 185

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5.2.32 Scene Change

Effect Mode This effect creates transparency in video content based on the change in pixel color from one frame to the next. Modifiers 1 and 2

use the color difference between the current frame and the previous frame to derive an alpha value for the output frame. Modifier 3 scales the color of the current frame to provide the color of the output frame.

Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

make darker colors transparent, with DMX 0 resulting in maximum transparency. DMX values 128 to 255 act to make bright colors transparent, with DMX 255 = maximum transparency.

Modifier 3: values. DMX 255 = the darkest output RGB values.

parameter DMX value = 100

Scales RGB values of the previous frame; from 0 = maximum to 255 = minimum scaling.

Derives an alpha value from color difference between current frame and the result of modifier 1. DMX 0 to 127 act to

Scales the RGB values of the current frame to provide the output RGB values. DMX 0 provides the brightest output RGB

Object Effect Global Effect

Object 2 Original ContentObject 1 Original Content

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Modifier parameter 1 DMX value = 0 Modifier parameter 2 DMX value = 255 Modifier parameter 3 DMX value = 185

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.33 ShakeNBake

Effect Mode This effect randomly vibrates the image. You can control the horizontal and vertical frequency. Modifier 1:

(100%). Modifier 2:

(100%). Modifier 3:

255 (100%).

parameter DMX value = 61

Adjusts random horizontal “shake” from the shortest refresh rate at a value = 0 to a maximum at a DMX value of 255

Adjusts random vertical “shake” from the shortest refresh rate at a value = 0 to a maximum at a DMX value of 255

Adjusts how much the image is allowed to move from a minimum at a DMX value of 0 to a maximum at a DMX value of

To get the maximum effect, set a high value for Modifier 3 and low values for Modifiers 1 and 2.

This effect is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier parameters, (see ShakeNBake on page 25).

5.2.34 Sinewave, Circular

5.2.34.1 Sinewave, Circular w/X Axis Wobbulation

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 64

Object Effect Global Effect

5.2.34.2 Sinewave, Circular w/Y Axis Wobbulation

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 65

5.2.34.3 Sinewave, Circular w/Z Axis Wobbulation

Effect Mode These effects create a circular sinewave pattern and then vary the boundaries of the underlying object along the designated axis

without affecting the media file that is applied as a texture. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

5.2.35 Sinewave, Horizontal

parameter DMX value = 66

Adjusts the size (amplitude) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum size. Adjusts the rate (frequency) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate. Adjusts the offset (phase) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum offset.

Object Effect Global Effect

5.2.35.1 Sinewave, Horizontal w/X Axis Wobbulation

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 67

5.2.35.2 Sinewave, Horizontal w/Y Axis Wobbulation

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 68

5.2.35.3 Sinewave, Horizontal w/Z axis Wobbulation

Effect Mode These effects create a horizontal sinewave pattern and then vary the boundaries of the underlying object along the designated

axis without affecting the media file that is applied as a texture. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 69

5.2.36 Sinewave, Vertical

Object Effect Global Effect

5.2.36.1 Sinewave, Vertical w/X Axis Wobbulation

Effect Mode

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parameter DMX value = 70

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.36.2 Sinewave, Vertical w/Y Axis Wobbulation

Effect Mode

parameter DMX value = 71

5.2.36.3 Sinewave, Vertical w/Z Axis Wobbulation

Effect Mode This effect creates a Vertical sinewave pattern and then varies the boundaries of the underlying object along the X axis without

affecting the media file that is applied as a texture. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3:

parameter DMX value = 72

Adjusts the size (amplitude) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum size.

Adjusts the rate (frequency) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate.

Adjusts the offset (phase) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum offset.

5.2.37 Slats, Vertical

This effect renders the image in offset vertical slats. Effect Mode Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

from screen. Modifier 3:

= the original image with no effect applied. Increasing the value fades to the slatted image with 255 = the slatted image at full opacity.

riginal Content

parameter DMX value = 62 Adjusts the number of slats from a DMX value of 0 = no slats to 255 = the maximum number of slats. Adjusts the displacement of the slats from a DMX value of 0 = no displacement to 255 = image completely removed

When the DMX value for Modifier 1 >0, Modifier 3 fades from the original image to the slatted image. A DMX value of 0

Effect Mode parameter DMX = 62 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 204 Modifier 2 parameter DMX =40 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

5.2.38 Slats, Horizontal

This effect renders the image in offset horizontal slats. Effect Mode Modifier 1: Modifier 2:

from screen. Modifier 3:

= the original image with no effect applied. Increasing the value fades to the slatted image with 255 = the slatted image at full opacity.

parameter DMX value = 63 Adjusts the number of slats from a DMX value of 0 = no slats to 255 = the maximum number of slats. Adjusts the displacement of the slats from a DMX value of 0 = no displacement to 255 = image completely removed

When the DMX value for Modifier 1 >0, Modifier 3 fades from the original image to the slatted image. A DMX value of 0

Object Effect Global Effect

riginal Content

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Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 63

Modifier 1 parameter DMX =204 Modifier 2 parameter DMX =40 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.39 Spherical Mapping

Spherical Mapping adjusts a rectangular output to project on a portion of a sphere. It is especially useful for projecting a Collage onto a sphere or a portion of a sphere. Spherical mapping utilizes a total of nine Effect Modifier parameters to adjust positioning. In addition to the three modifiers associated with the Global Effect, two Graphics Object Effects provide six additional Modifier parameters. Use these adjustments in conjunction with Keystone parameters and Ratio parameters to refine the output shape on the spherical surface.

For a more information on Spherical Mapping, (see

Spherical Mapping Setup Guide

on page 47).

Object Effect Global Effect

5.2.39.1 Spherical Mapping, Outside

Effect Mode This effect corrects shape distortions and controls blending for Collages projected onto the outside surface of a sphere.

parameter DMX value = 142

5.2.39.2 Spherical Mapping, Inside

Effect Mode This Global Effect corrects shape distortions and controls blending for Collages projected onto the inside surface of a sphere.

parameter DMX value = 143

5.2.39.3 Modifier Parameter Adjustments for Spherical Mapping

When Spherical Mapping is selected, the associated Global Effect Modifier parameters adjust as follows:

Modifier 1: you increase value to maximum at 255 (100%).

Modifier 2: increase value to maximum at 255 (100%).

Modifier 3: at the “equator”. Values below the midpoint move the center of the latitude angle down with 0 = maximum distance below the “equator”. Values above the midpoint move the center of the latitude angle up to 255 = maximum distance above the “equator”.

When the Sph erica l M a ppin g e ffec t is sele cted in a Glo ba l Effec t pa ram e ter and a G rap hic E ffec t pa ram e ter’s D M X va lue = 25 3, th e Graphic Effect Modifier parameters make the following Spherical Mapping adjustments:

Modifier 1: Controls the vertical offset of the projector. A value of 128 = no adjustment. to maximum at 255 (100%). midpoint compress the grid toward the “equator”. Values above the midpoint stretch the horizontal grid lines away from the “equator”.

Modifier 2: center of the adjustment down toward the bottom of the image. Values above the midrange move the bend center up to the top of the image at a DMX value of 255 (100%).

Modifier 3: toward the vertical center. Values above the midrange stretch the grid toward the edges of the image at a DMX value of 255 (100%).

When the Spherical Mapping effect is selected in a Global Effect parameter and a Graphic Effect p ar a meter’s DM X value = 254, the Graphic Effect Modifier parameters make the following Spherical Mapping adjustments:

Modifier 1: the “equator” to a maximum at 255.

Modifier 2: bend center down to the bottom of the image. Values above the midrange move th e bend cente r up to the top of the image at a DMX value of 255 (100%).

Modifier 3: vertical grid lines toward the center of the output. Values above the midrange bends the lines away from the vertical center to a

maximum at 255 (100%).

Adjusts the longitude (horizontal) angle. A value of 0 = no adjustment. The number of degrees of angle increases as

Adjusts the latitude (vertical) angle. A value of 0 = no adjustment. The number of degrees of angle increases as you

Adjusts the center of the latitude angle. A value of 128 = no adjustment and assumes the center of the latitude angle is

Values below the

Adjusts the vertical offset of the sphere. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Adjusting toward 0 moves the

Adjusts to the size of the sphere. A DMX value of 64 (25%) = no adjustment. Adjusting toward 0 compresses the grid

Corrects the vertical bend. A value of 0 = no adjustment. Values below the midpoint bend the horizontal lines toward

Adjusts the center of the vertical bend. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. Adjusting toward 0 moves the

Adjusts the center of the horizontal bend. A DMX value of 64 (25%) = no adjustment. Adjusting toward 0 bends the

Modifier channels for Effect Mode 1 are labeled as CMY in the Wholehog system so you can also make use of the

color picker, HSI, and other Wholehog functions. Use the CMY parameter controls to adjust the three Effect Mode 1

Modifier parameters for both the Global and Graphic fixture types.

The default for Effect Mode 1 is set to CMY1 as well. Modifier channels for Effect Modes 2 and 3 are labeled Mod 1,

Mod 2, and Mod 3.

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Effect Mode Options Descriptions

5.2.40 Texture Mixing

Effect Mode Use Texture Mixing to mix two media file outputs on one object. With this effect, you can crossfade the texture (media file

content) from one active Graphic Object to the texture of another Graphic Object. When the Texture Mixing effect is selected in the example to the right, the media file output of Graphic Object 1 (minus applied effects) is selected and mixed to Graphic Object 2 with opacity = 50%.

Modifier 1: 1, a value = 2 selects from Graphic Object 2, and a value = 3 selects from Graphic Object 3.

Modifier 2: effects have been applied to the image, A DMX value=1 includes the first applied effect; DMX=2 includes the first two effects and DMX =3 includes the first three effects.

Modifier 3: : opaque.

This effect is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with two Modifier parameters, (see Texture Mixing on page

25).

parameter DMX value = 51

Selects the Source file for the texture you want to pull. A DMX value=1 selects the media content from Graphic Object

Selects the effect level you want to use for the source file. A DMX value = 0 selects the original file without effects. If

Adjusts Graphic Object opacity of the source texture from a DMX value of 0 = transparent to 255 (100%) = fully

Object Effect Global Effect

Graphic Object 1 Content

Use the following steps create a modified trails effect with the Texture Mixing effect:

1. Select two Graphic Objects. The second object can be a solid black screen (Media Folder 1, Media File 1)

2. Use Modifier 1 to select the Graphic Object you want to display with a trail effect.

3. Set Modifier 2 to a DMX Value = 2

4. Set Modifier 3 in a range between a DMX value of 240-254. The closer to 254, the more exaggerated the trail effect appears. If Modifier 3 is set to 255, the output will appear to stall or freeze on an image

5.2.41 Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular

Effect Mode This effect varies the distance of reference points to the applied media file texture around the Z axis without affecting the

underlying object to create an effect of wavy ripples moving out from the object’s center. Modifier 1: Modifier 2: Modifier 3: :

midpoint increase speed in a forward direction to 255 (100%) = fastest speed. DMX values below the midpoint increase speed in a backward direction from no adjustment to 0 = fastest speed.

parameter DMX value = 25

Adjusts the size (amplitude) of the ripple from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum size. Adjusts the rate (frequency) of the ripple from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate.

Adjusts the offset (phase) speed and direction. A DMX value of 128 (50%) = no adjustment. DMX Values above the

Graphic Object 2 Content

Effect Mode parameter DMX = 51 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 1 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 128

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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

Modifier 1

2.3.4 Effect Mode Parameters

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Modifier 3

3. SYNCHRONIZING CONTENT

3.1 Network Synchronization Overview

3.2 Network Synchronization Requirements

3.3 Network Synchronization Capabilities

3.4 Programming Synchronization

3.4.1 Sync To Parameter

3.4.2 Sync Type Parameter

3.4.3 Effect Synchronization

3.4.4 Synchronizing a Server to Itself

3.4.5 Synchronizing a Master Server to another Server

4. GLOBAL FUNCTIONS

4.1 Global Intensity

4.2 Global Effect Mode Channels

4.3 Global Control

4.3.1 Shutdown and Reset Options

4.3.2 On-Screen Statistics

4.3.3 All-in-One Control Option

4.4 Masking Control

4.4.1 Mask Shape Select and Strobing

4.4.2 Mask Size

4.4.3 Mask Edge Fade

4.5 Image Edge Fade

4.6 Keystone Correction Parameters

4.6.1 Keystone X Ratio

4.6.2 Keystone Y Ratio

4.7 Framing Parameters

4.8 Global Viewpoint Mode

4.8.1 Perspective View, Spherical Coordinates

4.8.2 Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates

4.8.3 Orthogonal View, Cartesian Coordinates

4.8.4 Variable Edge Blending

4.9 Viewpoint Position X

4.10 Viewpoint Position Y

4.11 Viewpoint Position Z (Zoom)

4.12 Collage Generator™ Effect

4.12.1 Collage Generator Options

4.12.2 Adjusting the Collage Array with Global Modifier Parameters

4.12.3 Collage Setup Example

4.12.4 Variable Edge Blending

4.12.5 Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface

4.12.6 Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect

4.12.7 Collages Using SDI Input

5. EFFECT MODE OPTIONS DESCRIPTIONS

5.1 Effect Mode Color Options