High End Systems AXON user manual Tutorials

Chapter 5: Tutorials

Five simple lessons get you started programming DL.3, DL.2, and Axon media

servers with a Wholehog 3 or other DMX console.
Fixture Set-up (DL.3 and DL.2 Media Servers)	25
Lesson 1: Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects	26
Define Graphic Object 1	26
Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object 2	26
Define Graphic Object 3	26
Create Crossfade Cues	26
Lesson 2 - Working with Multiple Graphic Objects	27
Apply Transparency Effects	27
Lesson 3 - Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard	28
Define Graphic Object 1	28
Define Graphic Object 2	28
Define Graphic Object 3	29
Lesson 4: 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow	30
Define Graphic Object 1	30
Define Graphic Object 2	30
Adjust this effect with the Modifier parameters	31
Lesson 5: Viewpoint	32
Define Graphic Object 1	32
Define Graphic Object 2	32
Define Graphic Object 3	32
Apply a Global Solarize Effect	33
Adjust Global Viewpoint Mode	33

Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview

DL.3, DL.2, and Axon Media servers all use the same graphic engine software to control content selection, playback, and 3-D Object and Global manipulation.

Protocol Options	35
Image Optimizing Controls	35
Graphics Control Hierarchy	36
Graphics Engine Function Flow	37
Graphics Engine Functions	38
Object Graphic Functions	38
Global Functions	38
Making Graphics Effect Choices	38

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