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Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect

The Modifier 2 channel selects which cell of the grid a particular DL.3 or DL.2 fixture will display. DMX values 0 up to 63 are used to step through grid pattern you selected with the Modifier 1 channel. As you dial through Modifier 2 you will see each cell in the grid highlight in a as it is selected. DMX values of 64-255 default to the upper left corner of the grid. Selecting any

Array

Size

(8 x 5)

Selected cell

value larger then the number of grid rectangles defined by Modifier 1 or values from 64-255 default to the top-left rectangular area of the grid.

The Modifier 3 channel lets you manually or automatically control the blended edges of the adjacent projections. You can also display grid overlays that show your Modifier 1 and Modifier 2 channel selections.

DMX Value

Action

 

 

0-127

Adjusts blending

 

 

128-143

Displays rectangular area with no blending

 

 

144

Selects a blend curve optimized for color content

 

 

145

Selects a blend curve optimized for grayscale content

 

 

146-160

Selects the default blend curve

 

 

161-191

Displays rectangular area with no blending covering full projector output

 

 

192-199

Displays default alignment pattern in rectangular area without blend area

 

 

200-207

Displays default alignment pattern with blending

 

 

208-215

Displays default alignment pattern and blend area with no blending

 

 

216-255

Displays collage selection grid over selected image/movie.

 

 

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AXON specifications

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