CHAPTER 13

Effect Mode Options Descriptions

Texture Mixing

Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 51

Use Texture Mixing to mix two media file outputs on one object. With this option, you can crossfade the texture (media file content) from one active Graphic Object to the texture of another Graphic Object. When the Texture Mixing option 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 at an opacity of 50%.

Modifier 1: Selects the Source file for the texture you want to pull. A DMX value = 1 selects the media file content from Graphic Object 1, a value = 2 selects from Graphic Object 2, and a value = 3 selects from Graphic Object 3.

Modifier 2: Selects the effect level you want to use for the source file. A DMX value = 0 selects the original file without effects. If 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: Adjusts Graphic Object opacity of the source texture from a DMX value of 0 = transparent to 255 (100%) = fully opaque.

TIP: Use the following steps create a modified Trails effect with the Texture Mixing option:

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.

Object Effect

Global Effect

Graphic Object 1 media file content

Graphic Object 2 media file content

Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 51 Modifier 1=1, Modifier 2 = 0, Modifier 3 = 128

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AXON specifications

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