XLights 4 Webinar series: New in version 2017.6 AusChristmasLighting 2017-03-09 | 00:00 Intro00:14 Reset colour sliders when changing effect types (Sparkles, Brightness, Contrast, etc)01:50 Hue/Saturation/Value colour adjustments (ideal when applied to video, picture and glediator effects)03:50 Picture effect: Scale image to fit but keep aspect ratio (don't stretch)04:40 Glediator effect: Loop/fit length of glediator animation05:40 Talking 2017.7: 64-bit Windows version of xLights (hopefully)06:40 Colour curves initially inherit the colour from the button you click06:52 Pinwheel effect: Colour curve gradients, sweep 3D optionThanks to keithsw1111
Light show interactivity with a midi keyboard - 2018 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2018-09-15 | Presented by Ralphyf1 at the 2018 Adelaide Mini. A demonstration of interactive lighting capabilities in xLights xSchedule, using midi events and a midi keyboardDownload xLights & xSchedule: xlights.org/releasesGriz1's xScheduler and Interactivity mobile phone demo: youtube.com/watch?v=-plWtZrquv4The keyboard shown is the Axiom AIR Mini 32 from M-AUDIO:http://m-audio.com/products/view/axiom-air-mini-32--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Sequence sources: A DIY vs third-party discussion - 2018 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2018-09-13 | Presented by CrazyCatLady at the 2018 Adelaide Mini. A presentation and discussion for where you might find third-party xLights sequences (paid/free) and some ideas for how learn and use them to enhance your own sequences.0:00 Presentation12:20 DiscussionFree sequence sources* auschristmaslighting.com/threads/xlights-sharing-sequences.10708* drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2ozCEidtWh3MUVzX0ZMc1pzY00?fref=gc&dti=628061113896314* http://www.highcountrylights.com/remository.htmlPaid sequence sources* crockettfantasyoflights.com/product-category/sequences* http://www.nutcracker123.com/store/index.php?cPath=3* pixelprodisplays.com/product-category/christmas* http://xtremesequences.com* http://showstoppersequences-com.3dcartstores.com* http://www.holidaycoro.com/By-Season-Christmas-Sequences-s/1899.htm* http://edwardczajka.blogspot.com* holidaysequences.com/category-s/120.htm [LOR]* wowlights.com/Sequences.asp [LOR]Holiday Lighting Think Tank on Facebook:* facebook.com/groups/985841198231733Light of Christmas by Owl City paid sequences:* http://www.nutcracker123.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=65* http://www.holidaysequences.com/16-Ribbon-Pixel-Light-Of-Christmas-p/16pix-loc.htmThe Sound of Silence paid sequence:* xtremesequences.com/collections/christmas/products/the-sound-of-silence--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Audio editing demo with Audacity - 2018 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2018-09-11 | Presented by djgra79 at the 2018 Adelaide Mini. See how to shorten a song, delete naughty words or even create your own mashup of multiple songs in Audacity 2.2.2.Download Audacity: audacityteam.org/downloadAudio editing background (why edit songs? etc): youtube.com/watch?v=_ob8fJCaUV400:00 Intro02:20 Viewing the waveform and working out a song's sections05:02 Shortening a song (removing a section)18:40 Saving (exporting) to MP320:20 Shortening the music file of an existing xLights sequence... possibilities and pitfalls.24:32 Censoring out a naughty word30:35 Multi-track editing34:25 Multi-track editing and mashups with two different songs--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Converting wireframes to RGB pixels - 2018 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2018-09-09 | Presented by Kitman at the 2018 Adelaide Mini. Suggestions for why you might want convert your wireframes to RGB pixels and how to go about it, plus the journey of the 3D sleigh wireframe, from shipping to sequencing.Christmas Creations: http://www.christmascreations.net.au/PixL clip: http://www.christmascreations.net.au/10mm-clips.html--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Singing Christmas tree update - 2018 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2018-09-07 | Presented by Ralphyf1 at the 2018 Adelaide Mini. An update to the white fluffy Christmas tree that also sings, as introduced at last year's Adelaide Mini.Watch the original presentation from 2017: youtube.com/watch?v=iHeN6f6tAHI--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Tools, equipment and consumables for Christmas lights - 2018 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2018-09-05 | Presented by djgra79 at the 2018 Adelaide Mini. Some of the essential tools, equipment and consumable products that you may need while building and running a Christmas light show from one year to the next.DISCLAIMER: Mains (240v) electrical work should be performed by a licensed electrician. Custom cables intended for low voltage (5V, 12V, 24V, etc) should not be plugged into mains equipment or power sources. For data cabling, regulations in your area may require a registered data cabler for custom cable creation and permanent network runs, such as in roof spaces. This video is aimed at temporary, seasonal private Christmas displays.Lights:auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Lighting-suppliersLED panels (e.g. P10):auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/LED-Panel-suppliersPower supplies:auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Power-supply-and-cable-Suppliers#Power-suppliesFuse boards:auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Power-supply-and-cable-Suppliers#Fuse-boardsda-share.com/sku/APC789 (240v mains)http://www.hansonelectronics.com.au/product/hexfuse/ (Low-voltage DC)da-share.com/sku/APC1044-P (Low-voltage DC)pixelcontroller.com/store/index.php?id_product=46&controller=product (Low-voltage DC)--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Audio editing: theory and background - 2018 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2018-09-03 | Presented by djgra79 at the 2018 Adelaide Mini. An introductory look at audio editors and digital audio workstations, song structures and musical time signatures. Audio editing demo with Audacity 2.2.2: youtube.com/watch?v=6TiZWf3tOJEAudacity: sourceforge.net/projects/audacityAudacity download: audacityteam.org/downloadAudio editors and DAWs: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Audio-in-displaysxLights: xlights.org/releases--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Handy information sources for Christmas lighting - 2018 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2018-09-01 | Presented by Heath-LightsOnTapley and CrazyCatLady at the 2018 Adelaide Mini. See below for links.AusChristmasLighting 101 manual: http://acl.website/101AusChristmasLighting forum & wiki: auschristmaslighting.com Festive lighting forums:nutcracker123.comfalconchristmas.comforums.planetchristmas.comdiychristmas.orgdoityourselfchristmas.comYouTube channels:Keith Westley (xLights) youtube.com/channel/UCVOKeP2mWsBEKqqHkT0QndQdjgrahamevans youtube.com/user/djgrahamevanssmartalec lights youtube.com/user/singlealecda-Share youtube.com/user/davidavd1daviddth99 youtube.com/user/daviddth99Matt Johnson (Living Light Shows) youtube.com/user/mjohnsonsaLeechburg Lights youtube.com/user/leechburglightsSupplier links:Lights auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Lighting-suppliersControllers auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Controller-and-Enclosure-SuppliersAusChristmasLighting display videos:auschristmaslighting.com/videosMini Christmas Light Expos in Australia:auschristmaslighting.com/forums/mini-christmas-expos.68Zoom Friday night chatsauschristmaslighting.com/threads/friday-night-chats-on-zoom.10542Bulk buys and trading forums:auschristmaslighting.com/categories/trading-area.5--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
What you need to do a Christmas light show - 2018 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2018-08-30 | Presented by darylc at the 2018 Adelaide Mini. Just what is required to build an RGB pixel-based Christmas light display?AusChristmasLighting 101 manual: http://acl.website/101Advatek Lighting [Australia]: http://www.advateklights.com/shopPixelController LLC (Falcon) [USA]: http://pixelcontroller.com- Australian group buys through our forum: auschristmaslighting.com/categories/trading-area.5--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Show Design... the art of sequencing - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-08-16 | Presented by Fing. A series of questions and tips to create better musical sequences. What tips can turn a good sequence into something excellent? What sequencing tricks can be realised by critiquing a popular music video? Is there such thing as a 'bad song' for your audience? Who is your audience? And plenty more questions.Homework list: auschristmaslighting.com/threads/adelaide-2017-mini-17th-18th-june.9603/page-6#post-87195Fing's display / Jingle Bass: vimeo.com/219689661Uptown Funk music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0Wizards In Winter - Carson Williams (the original): youtube.com/watch?v=pWBjl-jPcVM2015 Johnson Family Dubstep Christmas Light Show youtube.com/watch?v=90oZ52M4IC0SLOWLI Christmas Lights - Star Wars Uptown Funk: youtube.com/watch?v=Cw8qLiqu01w--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Brads Christmas Light Tips - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-08-15 | Presented by BradsXmasLights. Display design and planning, publicity and crowd control, and other assorted tips to make your life easier in the Christmas lighting hobby.Wire size information: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki/Wire-Sizes--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
DMX Moving Head Lights - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-08-13 | Presented by Fing. A show and tell for DMX Moving Head flood (wash) and spot lights and how to get them working in xLights.DMX sender: Enttec DMX USB Pro (alternatively use DMX out of a Falcon F16/F4 or Advatek PixLite controller)DMX spot: 30W LED Mini Spot Moving Head Gobo DJ Light DMX-512Forum discussion on DIY waterproofing ideas: auschristmaslighting.com/threads/moving-head-domes-protection.976600:00 Intro06:15 Setting up a DMX moving head spot in xLights 12:13 DMX effect settings and moving head RGB flood light20:09 DMX effect settings and moving head spot light (white led with colour wheel and gobo shapes)26:32 Wireless DMX sender and receivers--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Whats next for Christmas lighting: an open discussion - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-08-08 | Presented by keithsw1111 with participation from several other Adelaide Mini attendees. Where is Christmas lighting at now, where is it going into the future and what could be improved?Thanks to BradsXmasLights, darylc, Ralphyf1, smartalec, heathwithnoteeth, adski, JamesA, deblen, Fing, the grinch & thecrazylightlady, Kimbo3000 and Brett Greenland for participating in this discussion.Have you found a useful display building and/or sequencing how-to video? AusChristmasLighting is compiling a list of these sorts of videos so that they will be easier to find. More information: auschristmaslighting.com/threads/lets-build-a-library-of-useful-display-building-how-to-and-sequencing-videos.9802--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Adelaide Mini 2017 - xSchedule (xLights Scheduler) AusChristmasLighting 2017-08-06 | Presented by keithsw1111. xLights Scheduler as a show player ... from playlists to more advanced features like remotely controlling your show's playlist and output processing (channel remapping/overrides).
Battery-powered tune to LED matrix - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-08-05 | Presented by ryanschristmaslights. A standalone, portable LED matrix that runs from a 5v DC battery. It is programmed using software ahead of time (i.e. without live/synchronised control)Thanks to Wendys for holding the matrix (and resisting the urge to walk off with it!).Controller: HC-1 Hub75 Panel ControllerPanels: 9x LinsnLED P8 1/4 scan (outdoor version) http://www.linsnled.com/product/linsn-p8-outdoor.htmlBattery: Anker PowerCore 20100 - bought from http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/222169906409 (out of stock at time of upload). A higher capacity three-port alternative now available in Australia would be the RAVPower 22000 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/222388307310 (max output 2.4A per port and 5.8A overall)--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Standalone LED panel controller - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-08-04 | Presented by smartalec. A standalone programmable panel controller (Model HC-1) with support for multiple panel sizes and scan rates. Programmed with the included 'U-disk Asyn' Windows software.--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Adelaide Mini 2017 - Virtual Santa AusChristmasLighting 2017-08-03 | Presented by thecrazylightlady. What is Virtual Santa and what do you need to make it work in your Christmas display?Virtual Santa and Santa's Workshop: http://holidayprojection.comHalloween: http://jonhyersvisualeffects.com--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Singing Christmas Tree - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-08-01 | Presented by Ralphyf1. A show and tell of a white and fluffy Christmas tree that sings. Combining a singing face and a department store Christmas tree.--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Enclosure ideas for your Christmas lighting electronics - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-07-29 | Presented by damo1271. Ideas for enclosures to house your Christmas display electronics outside, away from the rain (and curious bugs!?)--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Falcon Player: what is it, why use it? - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-07-27 | Presented by keithsw1111. What is Falcon Player and why would you want to use it in your Christmas lights display?00:00 Intro00:23 What is a Raspberry Pi?02:24 What is Falcon (Pi) Player?03:49 FPP as a show player08:19 FPP as a pixel controller10:12 FPP as an LED panel controller11:15 FPP as a video player11:29 Where to go for a how to guide11:58 FPP xLights integration13:43 Why not FPP?16:23 Looking ahead to FPP 2.0--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Falcon 2017 controller update - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-07-26 | Presented by darylc. The 2017 Falcon controller range from PixelController, LLC including the F16v3, F4v3, and expansion boards.0:00 Intro0:09 F16v31:57 F4v32:28 V3 Expansion Board4:54 V3 Differential Expansion Board6:23 V3 Differential Receiver (4-string)7:48 F8 Distro (fused power distribution)8:20 PiCap (2 string pixel outputs for Raspberry Pi, DMX & RTC)9:38 V2 and V3 expansion board compatibilityFalcon Christmas store: pixelcontroller.com/storeF16v3 manual: docs.google.com/document/d/1S67ZVLgQRYsdqPhgfPkQucnFXvu1FmQAME9qnK5RixU/edit
xLights 4 (2017.16) Introduction - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-07-25 | Presented by keithsw1111. An introduction to xLights 4 using BETA release 2017.16.00:00 Intro00:17 Show folders00:50 The Basic UI (Setup, Layout, Sequencer)01:57 Layout tab & background image tips03:14 Built in models07:25 Tree model10:10 Star model11:18 Importing custom models11:48 Creating custom models manually14:16 Generating custom models from a video16:25 Tip: Try out the effects on a matrix17:21 Sequence tab17:55 Timing marks & frame snapping19:57 Butterfly effect20:29 Bars effect & effect settings21:03 Setting effect colours & colour gradients21:57 Layers24:23 Sub-models: Dividing a model into smaller segments (e.g. spinner arms)29:35 Render styles31:22 Custom model wiring view33:03 Creating and sequencing model groups34:15 Some effects have specific uses35:03 Whole house36:00 Views: Sequencing with a smaller/sorted list of display elementsxlights.orgxlights.org/releasesvideos.xlights.org
Light Types: from Pixels to LED Panels - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-07-24 | Presented by darylc. Explaining and showing the forms of pixels (strip, modules and strings/nodes) and led panel sizes.00:00 Intro00:17 Pixel strip (ribbon) ... 5v, 12v; 30LED/mtr, 60LED/mtr02:16 Pixel modules03:07 Pixel nodes (bullet style strings)04:02 Pixel nodes (square/flat style strings)04:41 AliExpress product contradictions ... are they really waterproof?06:38 LED panels ... P10, P8, P6 and P5.12:39 A discussion: pixel strips vs pixel node stringsSuntuf clear polycarbonate end cap: https://www.bunnings.com.au/suntuf-3-0m-x-8mm-clear-sunlite-polycarbonate-end-cap_p1010480--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Prop building materials for Christmas lights - 2017 Adelaide Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-07-22 | Presented by TByrne. A presentation on some of the materials you can use to build props (elements) that you can put lights in or attach lights to. From wireframes to corflute (coro), 3d printed things and more.--------Check out AusChristmasLighting for more Christmas lighting resources and discussionsWebsite: auschristmaslighting.comWiki: auschristmaslighting.com/wiki
Waterproofing 101 - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-07-06 | Presented by lithgowlights for the 2017 Sydney Mini (in Newcastle). The Dos and Don'ts for keeping people and equipment safe from water damage.
Installing Falcon Player on a Raspberry Pi - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-07-05 | Presented by TByrne for the 2017 Sydney Mini (in Newcastle). How do you set up a Raspberry Pi 3 as a show computer with Falcon Player and xLights FPP Connect?03:55 Format your SD card for the Falcon Player OS09:41 Installing Falcon Player10:53 Falcon Player first boot12:33 Falcon Player UI14:22 Using xLights FPP Connect to copy controller output settings and sequences21:05 Falcon Player Network IP settingsFalcon Player images for Raspberry Pi and Beaglebone: http://falconchristmas.com/forum/index.php/topic,4649.0.htmlFPP Install instructions for Raspberry Pi:http://falconchristmas.com/forum/index.php/topic,483.0.htmlFPP Install instructions for Beaglebone:http://falconchristmas.com/forum/index.php/topic,2742.0.htmlSD Formatter:sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/eula_windowssdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/eula_mac
Sydney Mini 2017 - Boscoyo Pixel Mounting Products AusChristmasLighting 2017-07-04 | Presented by TByrne for the 2017 Sydney Mini (in Newcastle). Boscoyo Pixel Node Mounting products.AusChristmasLighting forum thread: auschristmaslighting.com/threads/boscoyo-products.9674Boscoyo website: boscoyostudio.com
Useful Tools for Christmas Lighting - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-06-30 | Presented by keithsw1111 for the 2017 Sydney Mini (in Newcastle!). A range of helpful tool suggestions to make your life easier/safer in this computer-controlled animated RGB Christmas lighting hobby.
3D Printing ...why? - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-06-29 | Presented by lithgowlights for the 2017 Sydney Mini (in Newcastle!). So why consider a 3D Printer for Christmas lights?
Controlling DMX Lights in xLights 4 - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-06-28 | Presented by Gilrock (Gil Jones) via Zoom. How to configure and control DMX lighting fixtures in xLights like moving head spotlights and floodlights.00:00 Intro01:08 Setup E1,31 controller DMX out (Falcon) & Layout DMX Model 04:24 Controlling DMX lighting with DMX effect sliders06:03 Combining DMX and On/Colour Wash effects over multiple layers07:24 Naming DMX effect sliders (with node names)16:48 Moving Head Dome Covers19:38 Animated Skull Head using Servo effect23:52 Chaining DMX effects and value curves
E1.31 Controller Networking - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-06-27 | Presented by keithsw1111.What is a typical show network with E1.31 controllers? How can you bridge together a separate controller network with your regular home network using a Raspberry Pi running Falcon Player?0:00 Intro0:08 IPv4 networking basics - IP addresses, subnets and gateways3:20 Common home network layout example with DHCP5:58 Simple light show network (separate to home network)6:50 Advanced light show network (FPP as a network bridge)12:35 Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast15:48 E1.31 controllers with built-in 2-port network switches (for daisy chaining)
Power Injection and RGB Pixel Data - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-06-26 | Presented by lithgowlights for the Sydney Mini 2017 (in Newcastle!) - Day 1.What happens to your RGB Pixels if you don't inject power and what are the common methods of power injection with one or multiple power supplies?
Falcon 2017 controllers (F16v3) - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-06-25 | Presented by keithsw1111 for the Sydney Mini 2017 (in Newcastle!). PixelController, LLC 2017 update including Falcon F16v3 pixel controller.
P10 LED Panel Matrix - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-06-24 | Presented by lithgowlights for the Sydney Mini 2017 (in Newcastle!). P10 Panels ... considerations when ordering from AliExpress suppliers, other types of panels (pitch/size, scan rate), panel controllers0:00 Intro0:15 P10 Panel details3:21 Panel controllers4:20 Octoscroller/Falcon Player: Setting up your panels6:19 Types of control from Falcon Player8:21 What's needed to make panels work
Virtual Santa Window Projection & Snow Machine - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-06-23 | Presented by Tonyst for the Sydney Mini 2017 (in Newcastle!). Also includes a Snow Machine discussion.00:00 Intro00:26 Virtual Santa Window Projection09:41 Snow Machines12:44 Back to Projector
Vixen 3 Introduction (DevBuild 414) - 2017 Sydney Mini AusChristmasLighting 2017-06-22 | Presented by BradsXmasLights for the 2017 Sydney Mini (in Newcastle!). A run down of Vixen 3 as at DevBuild 414.http://vixenlights.comhttp://www.vixenlights.com/downloads/vixen-3-downloads
Sydney Mini 2017 - xLights 4 (2017.15) Introduction AusChristmasLighting 2017-06-21 | Presented by keithsw1111 for the Sydney Mini 2017 (in Newcastle!). An introduction to xLights 4 using BETA release 2017.15.xlights.orgxlights.org/releasesvideos.xlights.org
XLights 4 Webinar series: xSchedule (Part 2) AusChristmasLighting 2017-03-21 | 00:00 Simple playlist FSEQ properties02:45 Simple playlist FSEQ + Video properties03:12 Simple playlist Audio properties03:26 Playing the simple playlist (current/next sequence highlighting)04:24 Scheduling a playlist (E.g. start/end date, days of the week)06:38 Scheduling another playlist (demonstrating playlist priority)------------------------------------------------------------------07:51 Advanced playlists08:28 Advanced playlists: Step (a group of things to play at the same time)09:46 Advanced playlists: Channel blending mode (e.g. Overwrite, Average, Mask)10:21 Advanced playlists: ESEQ File (single model from xLights Export Model sequence right click menu)11:51 Advanced playlists: Video (on-screen for projector)12:21 Advanced playlists: Audio13:00 Advanced playlists: Image (on-screen for projector)13:36 Previewing the advanced playlist so far14:14 Advanced playlists: All Set (manually set a channel range to a static brightness value)14:55 Advanced playlists: PJLink (for ethernet-enabled projectors)15:45 Advanced playlists: PJLink commands (e.g. power on, change input)16:27 Advanced playlists: Delay (pause your show)16:37 Advanced playlists: RDS (via serial, for supported FM Transmitters)18:12 Advanced playlists: Process (run an executable, *.exe)19:13 Advanced playlists: Test (Cycle through channels for a period of time)20:10 Advanced playlists: CURL (web request)20:52 Advanced playlists: Run Commands (play playlist, stop, increase/decrease show volume, etc)22:36 Advanced playlists: Text (e.g. date countdown, today's day)25:00 Advanced playlists: Steps revisited - use multiple steps to avoid everything playing at the same time25:49 Simple playlist converted to Advanced playlist------------------------------------------------------------------26:32 Background playlists27:10 Master volume and show brightness27:27 Playlist status indicators28:00 Custom button commands29:25 Where to find the xSchedule Web API documentation31:36 xSchedule Web Interface (current playlist, play/stop, etc)Watch Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=HE3JWBOPFG0Thanks to keithsw1111
XLights 4 Webinar series: xSchedule (Part 1) AusChristmasLighting 2017-03-19 | 00:00 How to open xSchedule00:32 xSchedule UI01:12 xSchedule Options01:28 xSchedule Options: Simple vs Advanced mode - see part 2 for more details youtube.com/watch?v=23M6fjgKEo402:11 xSchedule Options: Send data when not running a sequence checkbox02:33 xSchedule Options: ArtNet/E1.31 Synchronisation Protocol checkbox03:10 xSchedule Options: xSchedule web server port (includes xschedule web page preview)03:49 xSchedule Options: Projector settings04:31 xSchedule Options: xSchedule Buttons - see part 2 for defining custom buttons youtube.com/watch?v=23M6fjgKEo405:10 xSchedule Options: xSchedule web server local directory06:00 xSchedule Options: API Only (web server deactivated)07:18 Virtual Matrix (display channel data on screen)08:14 Virtual Matrix configuration10:53 Matrix (using controllers and lights)11:33 Matrix configuration12:22 Background Playlists - see part 2 for more details youtube.com/watch?v=23M6fjgKEo412:57 Output processing (e.g. remap channels, reduce brightness, switch colour order)13:17 Output processing: Remap channels14:37 Output processing: Set (overwrite sequence data over a channel range)15:38 Output processing: Dim (lower the brightness for a channel range)16:20 Output processing: Dim White (lower the brightness for a range of RGB elements on white)17:37 Output processing: Colour Order (e.g. switch RGB/BGR/GRB/GBR)19:00 Output processing: Reverse (swap the order of for a pixel range)20:23 View log20:46 Check Schedule (inspired by Check Sequence)24:25 xSchedule Web Interface shortcut24:32 xSchedule Import Playlist from the old xLights schedule tab25:00 xSchedule Mode: Standalone/FPP Master/FPP Remote--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26:37 Adding a Playlist (simple mode)27:00 Creating a simple playlist27:58 Add xLights sequence to a playlist28:33 Add xLights sequence with a video28:48 Add an audio file (without a sequence)Watch Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=23M6fjgKEo4Thanks to keithsw1111
XLights 4 Webinar series: Log Files Explained AusChristmasLighting 2017-03-10 | 00:00 Why log files?00:36 Where to find the log file00:58 What kinds of things are logged?01:37 Log levels INFO/DEBUG/WARN/ERROR/CRIT03:37 Example of a logged crash event04:18 Slow rendering (e.g. Plasma and Galaxy effects), lowering model/group maximum grid size can speed up performance07:10 The log file generated during the "New in 2016.6" video: youtube.com/watch?v=YokP1oTzAgAThanks to keithsw1111
XLights 4 Webinar series: New in versions 2017.1 - 2017.5 AusChristmasLighting 2017-03-04 | 00:00 Backing up subfolders inside your show folder (menu option)01:08 DMX Moving Head Light model easier to select in Layout tab01:26 Model groups in groups!01:55 New layer render styles03:17 Layer blending now works across groups/models06:56 Exported mapping files now have a file extension (*.xmap)07:34 Importing procedure for Vixen 2/LightORama sequences is now more like xLights import (all models added by default and collapsed)09:55 Servo 16-bit effect10:30 Schedule tab removed (use xSchedule instead)10:37 Video effect checkbox to automatically synchronise video playback with audio track12:03 Selected effects don't display as black on the timeline when using colour curve gradientsThanks to keithsw1111
XLights 4 Webinar series: New in version 2016.56 AusChristmasLighting 2017-03-04 | 00:00 Intro00:05 Reset model settings to default when selecting a different effect applies to even more effect types02:33 Spatial colour curves for single strand effect03:21 Hotkeys: Pause Break to play/pause, Home key jump to start of sequence, End key to jump to end of sequence.03:48 Layer settings buffer right click menu predefined sizes: half, thirds, quarters, oversize (crop the effect)07:38 Share sequence using Tools menu to Package Sequence10:21 Galaxy effect changes (performance improvements, less gaps when applied to large models)Thanks to keithsw1111
XLights 4 Webinar series: New in versions 2016.53 - 2016.55 AusChristmasLighting 2017-03-03 | 00:00 Custom models: flip channel numbers (pixel order) horizontally and vertically01:12 Fill effect: Wrap toggle option02:27 MacBook Pro touch bar support (more details: http://nutcracker123.com/forum/index.php?topic=3625)02:53 Shift (offset) all timing tracks and effects left/right04:01 Colour curve flip/reverse colour toggle05:30 Fireworks effect explode on timing mark option07:26 CLI xlights.exe -w to wipe all xlights settings (fresh install)08:54 Backup file restore prompt after crash10:45 Spatial colour curves (horizontal/vertical gradients)14:57 Reset layer blending/transitions and layer setting buffer toggle when changing effect typesThanks to keithsw1111
XLights 4 Webinar series: New in versions 2016.51 - 2016.52 AusChristmasLighting 2017-03-03 | 00:00 Intro00:11 Tooltip for link/unlink Show and Media directory button01:09 Setup tab controller list: right click menu (activate/deactivate, bulk edit)02:25 Setup tab controller list: reorder controllers by dragging03:37 Setup tab controller list: right click menu (insert controller at mouse pointer, delete controller)04:26 VU Meter effect now supports papagayo (singing faces) timing tracks05:46 Text effect new countdown options07:42 Rendering is quicker (performance improvement)08:12 Layout tree model: rotate 180 degree trees09:09 DMX moving head light and skull face models14:09 Import timing and lyric tracks from other xlights sequencesThanks to keithsw1111
XLights 4 Webinar series: New in versions 2016.47 - 2016.50 AusChristmasLighting 2016-10-21 | keithsw1111 runs through the changes in xLights 2016.47-50 (Beta) and a preview at the upcoming 2016.51 release (Production). 00:00 Intro00:36 Presets for Value Curves and clarifying single-colour string effects04:52 7-segment display fixes06:04 Sequence names now in title bar06:42 Submodels shown on Layout model/group screen07:08 Align effects with other effects08:40 Sequence checker18:58 ArtNET controller support21:44 Colour palette presets24:05 Random colour curves25:07 Shift + double clicking an effect will play just that time period26:00 Model descriptions27:46 Ripple effect star shape29:02 Selected waveform period29:26 Faces effect: Visual cue for phonemes30:49 Value curves for Fan, Morph and Shockwave effects31:44 Minimal grid as default model grouping (performance enhancement)32:28 Layer blending modes: Additive/Subtractive, Min/Max33:30 Summary of effect usage in model export file34:31 Effect descriptions37:00 Tree effect garland is now optional37:57 Insert multiple layers at the same time38:47 Support resources linked in help menu39:45 Layer sub-buffer improved contrast40:20 Import/Export effects persistent file extension41:55 -r command-line option for rendering several sequences in a row43:43 Layout model/group window scrollable with up/down arrow keys43:58 Coming in 2016.51: Select multiple models on your layout with click & drag (no shift key necessary)44:50 Coming in 2016.51: Move multiple selected models at the same time with arrow keys45:35 Coming in 2016.51: Several enhancements to Setup tab operation (double click to change settings, right click to activate/deactivate or delete, and ability to edit/activate/deactivate/delete several controllers in bulk)
Adelaide Mini 2016 - xLights 4 Mega Tree & Tree Construction AusChristmasLighting 2016-10-18 | Presented by Fing for the Adelaide Mini 2016 - Day 2.xLights 4 v2016.33. For more recent xLights videos minus the Mega Tree & Spinner live demo check out the xLights 4 Webinar series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCKIqv5mRm52y04gWJcAtRi-I5JGTZVL00:00 A run-through of how Fing's Mega Tree is constructed10:00 How to sequence a pixel tree and pixel spinner in xLights 4.12:53 Setup tab (show/media directories and lighting networks)15:13 Layout tab (virtual on-screen models)25:11 Model groups26:18 Sequencer tab31:19 First live preview37:21 Layer example (multiple effects)
Adelaide Mini 2016 - Vixen 3.2 Mega Tree AusChristmasLighting 2016-10-17 | Presented by adski for the Adelaide Mini 2016 - Day 2.Vixen 3.2u2. How to set up and sequence a pixel tree and pixel spinner in Vixen 3.00:00 Recap presentation07:48 Vixen 3 demonstration beings: Patching elements to controllers21:51 Patching continues but better screen video23:23 Creating a preview29:35 Sequencing with the Sequence Editor34:40 Live preview of sequencing so far35:28 Effects editor ... customising effect parameters
Adelaide Mini 2016 - ESP8266 WiFi Pixel Controller AusChristmasLighting 2016-10-17 | Presented by elnino for the Adelaide Mini 2016 - Day 2.ESP8266 Wireless, 802.11b/g WiFi E1.31 Pixel Controller. Control up to 170 pixel nodes (1 universe) cheaply.
