Artist Help:Product Demo
A manufacturer has requested a demonstration workspace to present and test the many features of their new fixture. The fixture makes extensive use of 16 bit parameters. The workspace file is 'Fantome demo.wsp'
The Remit Four predefined positions which can be altered when installed in a new location.
Four predefined framing settings which can be altered when installed in a new location.
Sequences for each parameter to step through key functions.
The framing blades sequence with a 2 second blackout between each step.
Static feature cues
Touch screen operator control to select parameter to test and to start automatic run through demo.
Approach It is logical to use the Focus and Beam Indexes in the palette section as this will provide global positions and framing settings which can be simply edited at new installation locations without requiring any further editing.
Focus Indexes To create the four positions,
First activate the fixture and set the 'Preset Level' to get a beam to work with.
Positioned the Mirror parameter.
Click 'New Focus' in the Focus Index window. The Focus Index dialog box will open showing which data are to be store in the Index.
Uncheck the 'Clear Flags' box.
Click 'OK'
Adjust the mirror to the next position.
etc.
Beam Indexes To create the four framing settings,
Activate the fixture and set the 'Preset Level' to get a beam to work with.
Adjust the four Ring and Blade parameters as required.
Click 'New Beam' in the Beam Index window. The Beam Index dialog box will open showing beam parameters that have been flagged.
Uncheck the 'Clear Flags' box.
Click 'OK'
Adjust the four Ring and Blade parameters for the next setting.
etc.
The Scene Groups Create the following group,
Parameter sequences this group contains sequences for position, blades, colour and gobos.
The Cue Lists
Auto demo use these to run through product features automatically
Manual demo Activating one of these cues will open the dimmer, iris, zoom and frost parameters. You can then select position etc.
Positions Mirror positions and sequences
Blades Blade cues and sequences
Colours Colour cues and sequences
Gobos Gobo cues and sequences
Control control parameters
After creating and naming these lists the 'Control' list needs to be disabled from appearing in the Operator GUI. Display the control list in the client area and click on the 'Properties' button on its tool bar. Uncheck the 'Display in Operator mode' box.
Moving Location On moving location all that needs to be done is to edit
Activate the fixture and set the 'Preset Level'.
Move the mirror to the new position.
In the Focus Index window select 'Focus 1' in the combo box.
Click 'Add To'. This opens the Focus Index dialog.
Uncheck the 'Clear flags'.
Click OK.
Repeat for each focus index.
To edit each of the Beam settings for the Blade and Ring parameters,
Activate the fixture and set the 'Preset Level'.
Adjust the ring and blade parameters to suit.
In the Beam Index window select the 'Beam 1' index in the combo box.
Click 'Add To'. This opens the Beam Index dialog.
Uncheck the 'Clear flags'.
Click OK.
Repeat for each beam index.
| Parameter Sequences | Example |
| Auto Demo | Example |
| Manual Demo | Example |
| Positions | Example |
| Blades | Example |
| Colours | Example |
| Gobos | Example |
| Control | Example |