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dot2 3D Basics ACT Entertainment 2019-08-23 | This video will walk you through the basics of using MA Lighting's dot2 3D software.Check out support.actlighting.com for other tutorials, both video and text.
grandMA2 Show File Migration ACT Entertainment 2019-03-12 | This video will walk you through migrating your grandMA2 show files forward through multiple software versions.Check out www.support.actlighting.com for other tutorials, both video and text.
Caught in the ACT – Justin Kitchenman – Ep. 5 ACT Entertainment 2018-05-02 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry. With nearly 20 years of industry experience behind him, Justin Kitchenman launched Align Design Group (ADG) in 2016. Some ADG’s credits include Luke Bryan, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Cole Swindell, Alan Jackson, Gary Allan, Switchfoot, and Hilary Duff. Justin has received nominations for the Tour Link “Top Dog” award for Lighting Designer of the year as well as the “CMA Touring Award” for Lighting Director of the Year.
Caught in the ACT – Justin Kitchenman – Ep. 4 ACT Entertainment 2018-04-25 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry. With nearly 20 years of industry experience behind him, Justin Kitchenman launched Align Design Group (ADG) in 2016. Some ADG’s credits include Luke Bryan, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Cole Swindell, Alan Jackson, Gary Allan, Switchfoot, and Hilary Duff. Justin has received nominations for the Tour Link “Top Dog” award for Lighting Designer of the year as well as the “CMA Touring Award” for Lighting Director of the Year.
Caught in the ACT – Justin Kitchenman – Ep. 3 ACT Entertainment 2018-04-18 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry. With nearly 20 years of industry experience behind him, Justin Kitchenman launched Align Design Group (ADG) in 2016. Some ADG’s credits include Luke Bryan, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Cole Swindell, Alan Jackson, Gary Allan, Switchfoot, and Hilary Duff. Justin has received nominations for the Tour Link “Top Dog” award for Lighting Designer of the year as well as the “CMA Touring Award” for Lighting Director of the Year.
MA Lighting grandMA3 executor knob feature ACT Entertainment 2018-04-12 | ACT's Will Murphy is wrapping up day 3 of Prolight + Sound 2018 with some ideas of how to use the new grandMA3 executor knob feature.
grandMA3 at Prolight + Sound 2018 ACT Entertainment 2018-04-10 | The crowds have gathered for the Prolight + Sound show open and have flocked to see the new grandMA3 from MA Lighting. ACT's Will Murphy is on the scene!
MA Lighting grandMA3 ACT Entertainment 2018-04-09 | ACT's Will Murphy gives a quick tour of the "exquisite" new grandMA3 while at Prolight + Sound.
Caught in the ACT – Justin Kitchenman – Ep. 1 ACT Entertainment 2018-04-04 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry. With nearly 20 years of industry experience behind him, Justin Kitchenman launched Align Design Group (ADG) in 2016. Some ADG’s credits include Luke Bryan, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Cole Swindell, Alan Jackson, Gary Allan, Switchfoot, and Hilary Duff. Justin has received nominations for the Tour Link “Top Dog” award for Lighting Designer of the year as well as the “CMA Touring Award” for Lighting Director of the Year.
Caught in the ACT - Peter Morse - Full Interview ACT Entertainment 2018-03-29 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Our second featured guest is Lighting Designer, Peter Morse. Peter's career spans over 35 years, working with some of the world's best performers and their productions. He has collaborated with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Prince, Usher, Bette Midler, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Sean Combs, Dolly Parton, Reba, John Denver, and many more.
Caught in the ACT - Peter Morse - Ep. 6 ACT Entertainment 2018-03-28 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Our second featured guest is Lighting Designer, Peter Morse. Peter's career spans over 35 years, working with some of the world's best performers and their productions. He has collaborated with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Prince, Usher, Bette Midler, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Sean Combs, Dolly Parton, Reba, John Denver, and many more.
Caught in the ACT - Peter Morse - Ep. 5 ACT Entertainment 2018-03-21 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Our second featured guest is Lighting Designer, Peter Morse. Peter's career spans over 35 years, working with some of the world's best performers and their productions. He has collaborated with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Prince, Usher, Bette Midler, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Sean Combs, Dolly Parton, Reba, John Denver, and many more.
Caught in the ACT - Peter Morse - Ep. 4 ACT Entertainment 2018-03-14 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Our second featured guest is Lighting Designer, Peter Morse. Peter's career spans over 35 years, working with some of the world's best performers and their productions. He has collaborated with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Prince, Usher, Bette Midler, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Sean Combs, Dolly Parton, Reba, John Denver, and many more.
Caught in the ACT - Peter Morse - Ep. 3 ACT Entertainment 2018-03-07 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Our second featured guest is Lighting Designer, Peter Morse. Peter's career spans over 35 years, working with some of the world's best performers and their productions. He has collaborated with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Prince, Usher, Bette Midler, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Sean Combs, Dolly Parton, Reba, John Denver, and many more.
Caught in the ACT - Peter Morse - Ep. 2 ACT Entertainment 2018-02-27 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Our second featured guest is Lighting Designer, Peter Morse. Peter's career spans over 35 years, working with some of the world's best performers and their productions. He has collaborated with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Prince, Usher, Bette Midler, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Sean Combs, Dolly Parton, Reba, John Denver, and many more.
Caught in the ACT - Peter Morse - Ep. 1 ACT Entertainment 2018-02-21 | Catch up with industry influencers in ACT's video series, "Caught in the ACT". Hear about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject, exploring their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Our second featured guest is Lighting Designer, Peter Morse. Peter's career spans over 35 years, working with some of the world's best performers and their productions. He has collaborated with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Prince, Usher, Bette Midler, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Sean Combs, Dolly Parton, Reba, John Denver, and many more.
ACT Academy - Tech Talks 02-08-2018 ACT Entertainment 2018-02-15 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeHere we cover how the ACT Academy works and show you what's inside. Check out http://academy.actlighting.com and http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
Caught in the ACT - Cory FitzGerald - Full Interview ACT Entertainment 2018-02-14 | In this online series, we speak with industry influencers about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject and post a new question each week. We'll explore their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Cory FitzGerald is our subject this round. Cory is a Senior Design Partner at Silent House Productions. His recent projects include designing for a variety of artists such as Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Skrillex, and many more.
Caught in the ACT - Cory FitzGerald - Ep. 6 ACT Entertainment 2018-02-14 | In this online series, we speak with industry influencers about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject and post a new question each week. We'll explore their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Cory FitzGerald is our subject this round. Cory is a Senior Design Partner at Silent House Productions. His recent projects include designing for a variety of artists such as Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Skrillex, and many more.
Caught in the ACT - Cory FitzGerald - Ep. 5 ACT Entertainment 2018-02-07 | In this online series, we speak with industry influencers about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject and post a new question each week. We'll explore their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Cory FitzGerald is our subject this round. Cory is a Senior Design Partner at Silent House Productions. His recent projects include designing for a variety of artists such as Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Skrillex, and many more.
Caught in the ACT - Cory FitzGerald - Ep. 4 ACT Entertainment 2018-01-31 | In this online series, we speak with industry influencers about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we'll focus on a new subject and post a new question each week. We'll explore their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.Cory FitzGerald is our subject this round. Cory is a Senior Design Partner at Silent House Productions. His recent projects include designing for a variety of artists such as Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Skrillex, and many more.
Layout View - Tech Talks 09-12-2017 ACT Entertainment 2018-01-28 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -Can you set default layout views that can transfer from show to show?-Can you partial show read a Layout View?-How to copy a Layout View?-What can't go into a Layout View ?-How to open two different Layout Views in 2 screens ?-Are there plans to add executor buttons/faders to Layout Views?-Can you change a Layout View elements via the command line ?-What is the recommended image size for the layout?-Is there a shortcut to change between Move and Select in the Layout View?-Is there a way to quickly populate the image pool with gobo images from the fixture types?-Best practices for handling fixtures with multiple instances?-Is it possible to assign a CITP preview (or any media server layer preview) window to a layout?-How can we have Layout views work with RDM fixtures and what new features have been implemented?-What is the difference between DMX, Value, etc. in the title bar button of a Layout View.-How do you properly set Flash keys and Swop keys?Check out http://academy.actlighting.com and http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
grandMA2 Troubleshooting - We’ve All Been There - Tech Talks 08-08-2017 ACT Entertainment 2018-01-28 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeThe entire software team is together in this Tech Talks! for a round table discussion about tech support stories and troubleshooting. Check out http://academy.actlighting.com and http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
dot2 and You - Compact Cleverness - Tech Talks 07-13-2017 ACT Entertainment 2018-01-28 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -Is there a way to display multiple conventional fixtures controlled by the same dimmer in dot2 3D?-How to connect dot2 3D connection-How to build more complex effects in the dot2 than the presets that are built in the effects menu?-How do I get fixtures into the library?Check out http://academy.actlighting.com and http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
Magical World of VPU - Tech Talks 06-20-2017 ACT Entertainment 2018-01-28 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -How does parameter licensing work for pixel mapping? Is an RGB pixel 3 params?-How do I play with the VPU if I don't have one?-What is minimum memory required?-How can i implement the magic of VPU?-How many outputs can a computer running the vpu software have?-Are there Effects for VPU beyond moving the images?-Are the VPU capable of functioning in MA3D?-Can I run any AVI on the VPU or does it have to first be converted using the HAP converter?-Does have BlindEdit and Preview functionality?-What are the benefits/differences of VPU over other platforms (i.e. Hippo, Resolume, Arkaos?-How many layers does it have?-Is there some way to Copy and Paste DMX addresses into onPC from Lightwright?-Can the built in HAP transcode from QuickTime or only MPEG?Check out http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
Caught in the ACT – Cory FitzGerald – Ep. 3 ACT Entertainment 2018-01-24 | Caught in the ACT -- In this new ACT video series, we speak with industry influencers about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we’ll focus on a new subject, asking the same questions of each. We’ll explore their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.This episode features Cory FitzGerald, a Senior Design Partner at Silent House Productions. His recent projects include designing for a variety of artists such as Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Skrillex, and many more.
Caught in the ACT – Cory FitzGerald – Ep. 2 ACT Entertainment 2018-01-17 | Caught in the ACT -- In this new ACT video series, we speak with industry influencers about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we’ll focus on a new subject, asking the same questions of each. We’ll explore their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.This episode features Cory FitzGerald, a Senior Design Partner at Silent House Productions. His recent projects include designing for a variety of artists such as Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Skrillex, and many more.
Caught in the ACT – Cory FitzGerald – Ep. 1 ACT Entertainment 2018-01-10 | Caught in the ACT -- In this new ACT video series, we speak with industry influencers about their inspiration, best practices, and what drives them. Each month we’ll focus on a new subject, asking the same questions of each. We’ll explore their style, personality and what drew them to the industry.This episode features Cory FitzGerald, a Senior Design Partner at Silent House Productions. His recent projects include designing for a variety of artists such as Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Skrillex, and many more.
dot2: Effects ACT Entertainment 2017-09-27 | This video is a quick tutorial on the basics of using Effects in dot2.Check out http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials, both video and text.
Reversing Instance Direction on Multi-Instance Fixtures ACT Entertainment 2017-05-31 | This video will show you how to reverse the instances of a multi-instance fixture (e.g. for when your LED battens are hung backwards).Check out support.actlighting.com for other tutorials, both video and text.
Copy + Move v3.2 - Tech Talks 02-23-2017 ACT Entertainment 2017-05-27 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -What is the best way for beginners to learn about the console ?-Color Effects with presets that have RGBW - How do you link them together to offset phase without getting undesired colors?-Auto Save Macro on an Executor.-How do I control the size of an Effect on an executor?-Could you explain the Heart in the bottom right?-Can you please explain the different cue Modes (Normal, Assert, X-Assert, ...)?-How do you "fan" fixture position?-Is there a way to get the Color Picker to utilize multi color (7) LED fixtures?-How do you copy Attributes from a fixture that are stored in a Cue to a Fixture in the Programmer?-Store a specific Attribute from a Fixture in a Cue and to a Preset ?-Can you give examples of using Copy, Copy with filter, Copy with If, etc?-How does "Copy" differ from "Clone" internally, or are they essentially the same thing operating on different objects?-Why is it that sometimes when I Copy a cue stack to another one that when I edit the new stack it affects the one copied from?-Can you go over extracting fixtures from an existing Cue.....ie. Extract -How do you store 'Status' when fixtures are being controlled by multiple executers?Check out http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
Store Options v3.2 - Tech Talks 04-21-2017 ACT Entertainment 2017-05-27 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -Is it possible to have a View with a Layout View stored keep a specific Layout View instead of the last selected Layout?-Are the default store options part of my Userprofile or part of the Showfile?-What's the circular copy?-How do you use a Temp Fader to control Effect size?-Presettype Control Bar in Fixture Sheet-Can you Store a Focus value to the Gobo pool?-How would I "Store All Except __". i.e. Store everything except my hazer fader that is at 100%.Check out http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
Sound Input v3.2 - Tech Talks 05-03-2017 ACT Entertainment 2017-05-27 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -How can I make the sound input affect the intensity of light like if it was a sound VU meter?-Is it possible to set the BPM from a short sound sample (just the count in) and keep that speed while turning off the input?-What are "dummy" fixtures used for?-Is there a way to default the Q color fader one way or the other?Check out http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
MA2 v3.3 Overview - Tech Talks 05-26-2017 ACT Entertainment 2017-05-27 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -Best way for a beginner to learn MA2-How to park a single Attribute of a Fixture?-Would you recommend this version?-Known bugs or things to watch out for when moving a 3.2 showfile to 3.3?-Clarification between the new 3.3 "patch offset" feature, Pan/Tilt Invert, and Encoder Invert.-Are embedded presets fixed?Check out http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
Timecode MA2 v3.2 - Tech Talks 01-27-2017 ACT Entertainment 2017-02-01 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -What happens if two consoles have their ports set to the same slot, and the signals aren’t synced?-Where would "slot 2" be physically located since the console only has one XLR input?-In the Timecode Slot window, what does the little green dot traveling left to right signify?-Would you have one single 'big' Timecode Show or one Timecode Show per song?-Does a Cue have to have a TC trigger setting to be controlled by the TC Pool?-Can several Timecode Shows play at once?-Can I only record MY Executors and not record another user's Executors? -Can you trigger Macros/Commands via Timecode, other than inserting them in cues?-Once I build a Timecode Show how do I speed it up or slow it down if it's getting out of sync with the performance?-How exactly would you go about using the internal timecode?-What is pre-roll and after-roll?Check out http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
Using Sound Input on dot2 ACT Entertainment 2017-01-31 | This video illustrates the uses of Sound Input in dot2.Check out http://support.actlighting.com for more tutorials, both video and text.
Layout View v3.2 - Tech Talks 12-29-2016 ACT Entertainment 2017-01-24 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -How can I go about creating a cue stack of 2 cues with color information that can be chosen in the layout view (ex: choose Red for Cue 1 and Orange for Cue 2 in the Layout View and bump between those colors)-Can you Copy or Move Layout Elements between different Layouts?-In terms of how the OS works, is activating macros/cues from Layout Views any slower or less efficient than from Executor Pages?-Please could you show us how Cloning works with layouts?-Can you give examples of times you would want to have Macros embedded in the Layout View.-What format is preferred (JPEG, PNG, etc)Check out http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
VPU Overview v3.2 - Tech Talks 01-05-2017 ACT Entertainment 2017-01-24 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -In Network Conf. in the VPU tab what is the content option of Distributor or Receiver all about?-Can you send the VPU video to MA3D?-Do I still have to buy the Mainconcepts MPEG codec or can I use Hap codec in teaser mode for free?-Can I run Teaser mode on same laptop as MA2 onPC?-How do you interface an external camera/capture device?Check out http://support.actlighting.com for other tutorials and bulletins.
MA2 RDM Features v3.2 - Tech Talks 11-22-2016 ACT Entertainment 2016-11-24 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -Is it possible to put a delay time 0 thru 2 on a Delay Attribute ''COLOURRGB1 cue With a macro?-How can you program a position fan on an encoder wheel-Can sound input used as Form for Effects and be recorded: For use later when sound input is unavailable?-Is there a way to find out if a PRESET is used in a Cue anywhere on the console without having to go thru each sequence?-If you are using an off-brand command and fader wing can you still unlock parameters?-Can you please explain what RDM is and what its purpose is?-In the RDM Device window, can you edit groups/ranges of fixtures? -Say all your Vipers in the rig are in Standard mode, but they're supposed to be in Extended, can you change the entire range? If all your vipers got patched at address 1, can you change the entire range to a range of addresses?-Can you trigger anything with RDM warnings e.g. pop-up window to another workstation when a lamp fails?How do you get the sound input to affect the BPM of Speed Masters?-Is there a list somewhere of the fixtures that support RDM ?how to create an even odd buttonCheck out http://www.actlighting.com/support for other tutorials and bulletins.
New Bitmap Fixture (aka Bitmap Effects) v3.2 - Tech Talks 11-17-2016 ACT Entertainment 2016-11-23 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -Can you explain those CX and CY attributes next to Z Rotate?-What’s the priority between regular programming and the bitmap fixture, when trying to control the same fixtures?-Is there a way to hide the purple bar in the layout view?-What are the FT fixtures on the bottom of the fixture sheet?-What happens if I have fixtures that have additional color attributes beyond RGB?-How is the Bitmap Fixture’s output aspect ratio determined?-What’s the syntax for changing groups, blocks, or wings in an effect?-What is a Part Cue?-Is there any downside to keeping a lot of unused fixture types in my showfile to maintain presets in my base show?Check out http://www.actlighting.com/support for other tutorials and bulletins.
v3.2 Feature Overview - Tech Talks 11-15-2016 ACT Entertainment 2016-11-23 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://actlighting.com/subscribeWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -Is there a way to extract color data from a bitmap to save as a color preset?-Can you plug a wireless router into the console to access the webremote?-Is there an onPC setting that determines how my screens open, in terms of tabs?-Why might my stage view not follow me into blind?-Can you recommend other software to learn, such as WYSIWYG, Vectorworks, etc?-Can I add Presets to the Smart window?-Is there a way to have an exec stay visible even if you change pages, and then when you turn it off, have it show what’s on the actual page?-Is there a way to visualize half-colors?-Where can I learn about the possibilities of LUA in grandMA2?-Tips for making a random strobe on fixtures that don’t have that ability natively?-Are the Fade/Delay layers accessible on the webremote?-Why might fixtures with running effects jump when I edit a cue?-Is it possible to put a delay time on a color attribute with a macro?-What is the simplest way to set the default OFF time to something other than 0 sec?-For migrating a showfile from 3.1.2.5, can you go straight to 3.2.2.13 or is there an in between step?-Is there any timeline on ArtNet 4?Check out http://www.actlighting.com/support for other tutorials and bulletins.
dot2: Free Universe v1.2.2.8 - Tech Talks 08-04-2016 ACT Entertainment 2016-09-27 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://www.actlighting.com/webinarsWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -Can I use an MA2 show file on a dot2 and vice versa?-How does the software handle fixtures like the B-Eye? -How do you set up your IP address to run Art-Net directly into a Fixture?-Do I need to use a crossover cable?-Using a second dot2 or dot2 onPC and tracking backup. -Can a dot2 and a GrandMA2 communicate in the same session?-Reasoning behind users not being able to store Macros?-How to store Effect Presets?-Running Art-Net, sACN, and dot2-Net at the time.-Can you share custom fixture profiles from a grandMA2?-Speed handle for Effects and Chasers?-Moving Main Cue list to another Executor.Check out http://www.actlighting.com/support for other tutorials and bulletins.
Software Support Coast to Coast - Tech Talks 08-11-2016 ACT Entertainment 2016-09-27 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://www.actlighting.com/webinarsWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -Should I update my MA2s to v3.2.2.3 now, or wait?-Are there any plans for MA to implement the Appearance keyword in regard to Executors? (I.e. change the color of exec buttons)-How to stop a running Macro.-MA2 Software: Would you add a ""Thru On"" channel selection command to the MA2 software? -MA2 Software: Would you add a Cue stack option that records Nul intensity values as 0?-What parts of the software still make you scratch your head whenever you use it?-Can I load MA2 patches on a dot 2?-MA2 Software: Do you intend on releasing the MA-Net2 protocol for use in 3rd party products (eg. Pathport Octo nodes)?-What's the weirdest question you've ever had to answer?-How often do you get stumped?-What are the most common questions the support team receives?-Will MA work with third party Art-Net devices. I am specifically thinking about the Datagate from Enttec.-Does Will have any special beard care tips?Check out http://www.actlighting.com/support for other tutorials and bulletins.
Fixture Profile Bonanza (part 1 of 3) - Tech Talks 08-16-2016 ACT Entertainment 2016-09-27 | Join future Tech Talks! here: http://www.actlighting.com/webinarsWe start with a discussion topic mentioned in the title. Other questions covered are: -Building fixture profiles from scratch.-I'd like to know why MA2 library fixtures commonly use default values like 49.96 instead of exactly 50 for zoom/focus.Check out http://www.actlighting.com/support for other tutorials and bulletins.
