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CHAPTER 11

Global Functions

Mask Edge Fade

The Mask Edge Fade parameter diffuses the edge of your chosen mask. Default DMX Value: 0 = no edge fade applied to mask

Adjust the amount of edge fade from 1 = no edge fade to 255 = maximum edge fade. When a Mask Select parameter value of

Note: A Global Effect Mode parameter option lets you define a Mask Edge Fade color on page 147.

Original Image

Mask applied without Edge Fade

Mask with Edge Fade applied

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High End Systems DL.2 user manual Mask Edge Fade, 116

Contents

DL.2 Digital Light With Collage Software Contacting High End Systems Patents IiiDeclaration of Conformity Product Modification Warning Symbols Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair ViiViii Do I need any other permissions to use this material?Table of Contentsii DL.2 Menu System DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start Graphics Engine Overview XiiXiii Defining a Media File SegmentXiv Invert Black and White, Keep ColorGlobal Functions Collage Generator Effect 153 XviXvii Fixture Motion Functions XviiiContent Management Application CMA XixMaintenance and Troubleshooting Restoring the System XxiXxii Features Chapter Product OverviewSystem Content Management Application Graphics EngineHardware Related Products and Optional Accessories Part DescriptionChapter Setup and Configuration Hardware SetupUnpacking the Fixture Hardware Components Connection PortsPan and Tilt Locking Attaching a Power Cord CapInstalling a Line Cord Cap U.K. Only Vatic Fitter Heads Information DanmarkMounting the Fixture Fog Machine WarningMounting the Fixture Upright Truss MountingSetting up a Standard DMX Link Linking DL.2 FixturesSetting up an Ethernet Fixture Link Linking ConfigurationsPowering On the Fixture Homing the Fixture DL.2 Menu Display PanelSoftware Setup Verifying and Upgrading Fixture and CMA Software Major.Minor.BuildConfiguring DL.2 Fixtures Setup Configuration Using the Menu SystemSetup Configuration Using the CMA DMX Control Setup Patching the DL.2 Fixture to a Wholehog ConsoleViewing Output Shutting Down the Fixture Recommended Shutdown OptionsPlacing Fixture in Road Case Bring sides of case together and latch Chapter DL.2 Menu System Menu Panel ComponentsMenu Menu Select LCD Power Display LED LCD Display Adjustment ButtonsLCD Display Power Button LCD Display Menu Options and SelectionNavigating the Menu Tab Select ButtonsDL.2 Menu Options DMXMain Troubleshooting Menu Screen Descriptions DMX TabDMXControl Screen DMXProtocol Global Screen DMXProtocol TabDMXProtocolMotion Screen DMXProtocol Obj ScreensDMXRaw Screen Set Tab SetFixture ScreenRestoring Factory Defaults SetProjector ScreenProjector Menu Default Command File ScreenTest Tab TestHome ScreenTestSelf Test Screen InfoVersion Screen Info TabInfoHours InfoStatus TabReset Screen Chapter DMX512 Links Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartDMX Programming Overview Bit vs -bit DMX ParametersDetermining a DMX Start Channel Protocol DMX Channel Range Selection Axon DL.2DL.2 Protocol Levels Description ObjAxon Protocol Levels Chan Description Obj 1 Obj 2 ObjPatching DL.2 Fixtures and Axon Media Servers Lighting Console TipsFixture Libraries DMX Output DisplaysMask Strobe Wholehog III Programming NotesPlay Speed Play Modes OpacityQuick Start Axon and DL.2 Control with a Wholehog Console Chapter Chapter Tutorials Fixture Set-up DL.2 Media ServersAdd the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object Lesson 1 Cross Fading Between Graphic ObjectsDefine Graphic Object Create Crossfade CuesLesson 2 Working with Multiple Graphic Objects Apply Transparency EffectsLesson 3 Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard Define Graphic Object Lesson 4 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow Adjust this effect with the Modifer parameters Lesson 5 Viewpoint Adjust Global Viewpoint Mode Apply a Global Solarize EffectTutorials Chapter Graphics Engine Overview Axon Protocol OptionsImage Optimizing Controls Graphics Control Hierarchy Graphics Engine Function Flow Object Graphic Functions Graphics Engine FunctionsMaking Graphics Effect Choices Global FunctionsHow Content is Organized Chapter Graphic Functions Defining ContentSelecting Content Selecting ContentContent Selection Parameters ObjectMedia Folder Name Content Description Media FolderMedia Folder Descriptions Media File Defining a Media File Segment Frame and Out Frame ParametersSegment Selection Examples Playback Mode Playback Mode DescriptionDefining Playback Playback Speed Chapter Chapter Graphic Functions Rotation, Position, Scale Rotating a 3-D ObjectCounter-clockwise Clockwise Rotation Parameters RotationFunction Value Fast to slow Scaling the Object ScaleScale Scale Changing Object Position PositionObject 1 Y Position DMX value = Object 1 Z Position DMX value = Chapter Chapter Graphic Functions Opacity and Effects OpacityVisual Mode Visual Mode Option AdjustmentsName Description Faux LED PanVisual Mode Options Content OptimizationColor to B/W Chroma Shift Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = Drop ShadowExposure Control Faux LED Faux Tile Film Roll Fire GradientFuzzifier Gray maker Gray maker Invert Black and White, Keep Color Negative Art Pan and Scan Pixelate Posterizer Push to Red Push to Sepia ShakeNBake Texture MixingZoom Blur Effect 1 Mode and Effect 2 Mode RGB, Invert and Swap to BRG RGB, InvertRGB, Invert and Swap to GBR Edge Detect ColorRGB swap to GRB RGB swap to BGRRGB swap to RBG Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensitySinewave, Circular with y-axis wobbulation Spherical Mapping AdjustmentSinewave, Circular with x-axis wobbulation Sinewave, Circular with z-axis wobbulation104 Fixture Identification Chapter Graphic Functions Synchronizing ContentSynchronization Overview Playback TimingSync To Sync ModeSynchronization Parameters OptionChapter Global Functions Global Intensity107 Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 108Effect Mode 109Image Scale and Rotate Scales and rotates 110111 Four-in-One Control Option Shutdown and Reset OptionsGlobal Control Effect HierarchyOn-Screen Frame Statistics DMX Value In-1 Display113 Mask Shapes Masking ControlMask Shape Select and Strobing Strobing Mask ShapesMask Size 115Mask Edge Fade 116Image Edge Fade 117Keystone Correction Parameters 118Ratio 119Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates Global Viewpoint ModePerspective View, Spherical Coordinates Orthogonal View, Cartesian CoordinatesViewpoint Position Z Zoom Viewpoint PositionViewpoint Position Y 121122 Chapter Global Functions Collage Generator Effect 123Example Panorama Collage ConfigurationsComputing Collage Specifications 124Units Central Panorama Collage SpecificationsDL.2 125Horizontal Panorama Collage Specifications 126127 Vertical Panoramas Collage Specifications 128129 130 Configuring the Collage Generator Adjusting the Collage Array131 DMX Value Action 132Collage Setup Example 133Before You Begin Spherical Mapping Setup GuideMapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface Mapping Two Outputs to a SphereAdjust output positioning on the sphere 135Spherical Mapping Tips 136Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect Collages Using Live S-Video Input137 138 Chapter Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global EffectBackground Color Effect Mode Color OptionsAll or Nothing Background Color CycleChromakey Fine ChromakeyChromakey Coarse Chromakey MediumChromakey Fine, Inverse Chromakey , InverseChromakey Coarse, Inverse Chromakey Medium, InverseCMY Add All Pixels CMY Add Non-black Pixels143 Colorize Gray Scale Color CycleColor DeConverge 144DotP and Resample Color to AlphaColor to Alpha, Inverted Edge Fade ColorIntensity Key GlowGlow Color Cycle 146RGB Add, All Pixels Mask ColorMask Color and Edge Fade Color 147RGB Invert RGB Add2, All PixelsRGB Add to Non-black Pixels 148RGB Scale RGB Invert and Swap to BRGRGB Invert and Swap to GBR 149RGB Swap to GBR RGB Swap to BGRRGB Swap to BRG 150Scan Line RGB Swap to GRBRGB Swap to RBG 151Solarize SolarizeSolid Color RGB 152Collage Generator Geometric Effect OptionsCartoon Edge 153Curved Surface Support 154DMX Value Surface 155Downward Vertical Streaks 156Edge Detect Black and White 157Edge Detect Color 158Faux Tile 159Framing Framing Shutter Emulation160 Modifier 161Gaussian Blur 162Horizontal Mirror Image Scale and Rotate163 Magnifying Lens 164Mattes Modifier 1 Action165 Modifier 166Picture in Picture 167Pixel Twist Raindrop168 Sinewave, Circular w/Y-axis Wobbulation Sinewave, CircularSinewave, Circular w/X-axis Wobbulation Sinewave, Circular w/Z-axis WobbulationSinewave, Horizontal Sinewave, VerticalHorizontal Slats SlatsVertical Slats 171Spherical Mapping, Outside Modifier Parameter AdjustmentsSpherical Mapping Spherical Mapping, InsideTIP 173Set Modifier 2 to a DMX Value = 174Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular Texture Ripple, Circular175 Texture Ripple, Horizontal Texture Ripple, Vertical176 Modifier 3 Wipe Option TilingTransparent Wipes 177Zoom Blur 178Dimmer Chapter Fixture Motion FunctionsPan and Tilt FocusFixture Operations MSpeed Motor SpeedControl Function Options Control Option DescriptionProjector Control Control Parameter Projector Options181 Using the Internal Projector’s Menu 182Internal Camera Chapter Live Video Input and ControlLive Video Sources Other Video SourcesConfiguring the Video Input Source Live Video Connection Options184 Camera Zoom Sending the Camera Feed to Camera OutControlling the Internal Camera Input Camera FocusOrientation White Balance ModeCamera Shutter Camera EffectsChapter Content Management Application CMA 187Installing the CMA on Your Computer Launching the CMA188 Launching the CMA on Axon Auto Discovery189 Management Client Window Viewing Server Identification Information190 Client Window Content Organization 191Custom User Content Media Files Viewing Server Configuration DataPreloaded Stock Content 3D Object FilesViewing Files Viewing ContentViewing Folders 193Managing User Content Naming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders194 Assigning DMX Values Automatically Assigning DMX Values to User ContentEditing User Content DMX Values Valid DMX ValuesMoving User Content Files and Folders Content Type196 Downloading Content from a Media Server to Your Local Drive Uploading Content from Your Local Drive to a Media ServerMoving Files Between Fixtures 198Creating a Local Archive Archiving User ContentUsing Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline For CMA Running Windows XPFor CMA Running Mac OS Creating Content Backup ArchiveDeploying a Content Archive 200Cloning User Content 201Upgrading Software Deleting ContentDMX Summary Verifying Software VersionsUpgrading the CMA Software Upgrading Server Software203 Viewing and Editing Server Configuration 204Viewing Fixture Configuration Values Editing Configuration Values205 Configuration Example 206Configuration Options DL.2 Configuration OptionsDMX512 or Art-Net 255208 Off Read only 209Axon Configuration Options Configuration Item210 Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting Pan and Tilt Locking211 Filter Warnings Cleaning and Replacing FiltersMaintaining the Filtering System 212Tilt lock Cleaning the Base Housing FilterReplacing the Fixture Filter 213Cleaning the Internal Projector Filter 214Replacing the Lamp 215Cleaning or Replacing the Front Window Replacing the Fuse216 Replacing Motor Driver Boards 217Fixture Head Driver Board Replacing Fixture Base Driver Board218 Status Message Menu Display TroubleshootingButton Shortcut Commands 219Inactivity Timer Supported Error/Warning MessagesButton Action System State LEDs Name Color State Description221 General Troubleshooting Suggestions Board LED StatesAdjustment Buttons on 223Frequently Asked Questions 224Hardware Requirements Performing the System RestoreChapter Restoring the System 225226 227 228 Appendix a DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # DL.2 Axon Function Description Control Function230 Internal Camera Functions DL.2 fixtures only Global Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol Global EffectsDec Global Effect 233234 235 Global Effect1 236237 238 239 240 Global Effect2 241Global Mask Mask Select242 Global Image Edge Fade Global Keystone Correction Global ViewpointGlobal 245Graphic 1 Content Definition Graphic 1 Functions Standard, Dual, Single ProtocolGraphic 1 Synchronization Graphic 1 EffectsChannel # DL.2 Axon Function Description 248Dec Effect Mode 249250 Mode 1 overrides tiling on Effect Mode 251Modifier 252Dec Effect Mode 253254 Dec Modifier 256Graphic 1 Rotation Graphic 1 Scaling Graphic 1 PositionGraphic 2 Content Definition Graphic 2 Functions Standard, Dual259 Graphic 2 Synchronization Graphic 2 Effects260 Channel # DL.2 Axon Function Description 261Effect 262Effect Mode 263264 Modifier 265266 267 Effect 268Modifier 269Graphic 2 Rotation 270Graphic 2 Scaling Graphic 2 Position271 Graphic 3 Content Definition Graphic 3 Function Standard Protocol272 Graphic 3 Synchronization Graphic 3 Effects273 Channel # DL.2 Axon Function Description 274Effect Mode 275276 Effect 277Modifier 278279 280 Effect 281282 Function Description Value Default 283Graphic 3 Rotation 284Graphic 3 Scaling Graphic 3 Position285 286 Sec Dec Appendix B MSpeed Conversion TableTime Value SecDec Hex Hex Sec Dec288 Encoder Selection Appendix C Custom User ContentPreparing Custom Content 289Managing Custom Content Creating 3-D Objects290 Appendix D DL.2 Specifications MechanicalCamera Module Specification Electrical SpecificationsProjector Specifications Environmental SpecificationsPeripheral/Network Connectors Cable and Connector SpecificationsVideo Connectors DMX and RS-485 Projector Link294 Appendix E Safety Information 295Appendice E Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité 296Anhang E Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit 297Apéndice E Información Importante De Seguridad 298Appendice E Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation299 300