zaccutt
07-25-2012, 07:54 PM
Hi everyone, I am new to these forums and also new to DJ or DMX lighting. I have quite a bit of experience with other lighting but have a project I am working on requiring more of a live show.
I am seeking any terminology or suggestions that can help me with my research as there is just so much out there.
I have two different options, basically looking at a 4 x 4 grid with RGB dmx fixtures in each square. So if this is similar to the lighting I am used to that would be 48 channels, one for each color for each fixture. My other option is to use 9 RGB Pixel lights per square which would give me about 432 channels and many more options.
What I want to do essentially is have pre programmed effects, such as a red line sliding to the left of the grid etc etc etc.
My ideal situation would have literally a button for each effect pre programmed. One or more speed controls for all of these effects would be good.
Is there such a thing where the effects would not loop and in fact could revert to a default or automatic program when the effect ends?
I would also like the buttons to override themselves, such as if an effect was all lights on (white) with a fade out, if you triple tapped the button it would basically strobe three times and then fade out.
I have been looking at DMX scenes however don't really think they are right for this. I have looked into different softwares and see that there are many available. I was interested in Madrix if I were to use the large pixel grid.
I am trying to make something that is easy to use as I will not be controlling it. Something that someone can either press buttons or click them with very few adjustments required.
If you can provide any info at all that might point me in the right direction I will really appreciate it. And sorry for the noobness
Thanks for reading!
Zac
I am seeking any terminology or suggestions that can help me with my research as there is just so much out there.
I have two different options, basically looking at a 4 x 4 grid with RGB dmx fixtures in each square. So if this is similar to the lighting I am used to that would be 48 channels, one for each color for each fixture. My other option is to use 9 RGB Pixel lights per square which would give me about 432 channels and many more options.
What I want to do essentially is have pre programmed effects, such as a red line sliding to the left of the grid etc etc etc.
My ideal situation would have literally a button for each effect pre programmed. One or more speed controls for all of these effects would be good.
Is there such a thing where the effects would not loop and in fact could revert to a default or automatic program when the effect ends?
I would also like the buttons to override themselves, such as if an effect was all lights on (white) with a fade out, if you triple tapped the button it would basically strobe three times and then fade out.
I have been looking at DMX scenes however don't really think they are right for this. I have looked into different softwares and see that there are many available. I was interested in Madrix if I were to use the large pixel grid.
I am trying to make something that is easy to use as I will not be controlling it. Something that someone can either press buttons or click them with very few adjustments required.
If you can provide any info at all that might point me in the right direction I will really appreciate it. And sorry for the noobness
Thanks for reading!
Zac