High End Systems DL.2, User Manual

Page: 59 / 252

DL.2 User Manual 39
Chapter 5:
Graphics Engine Overview
The DL.2 fixture’s graphic engine software gives you control over content
selection, playback, 3-D environment you will use to select, image and project 3-D
Video Lighting Content.
Working in the DL.2 3-D Environment
DL.2 fixtures provide individual and composite graphical control for up to three 3-D Objects. You
can control the “footprint” of the fixture on a DMX link by choosing to implement only the
number of 3-D objects your application requires. Select the protocol level in the fixture’s
onboard menu system (see DMX Tab on page 25).
Image Optimizing Controls
Images can now be optimized for each cue. It is no longer necessary to pre-optimize images
with a separate software system on a separate computer when preparing for a show. You can
adjust both Black Level and Contrast for each cue and for each image.
Graphics Control Hierarchy
There is a hierarchy to the DMX control parameters. In general, object control parameters
render individual graphic images. Global control parameters act upon the composite image
created by combining multiple objects. Motion parameters control the fixture movement and
projection as well as live video feed from the internal camera.
It is especially important to keep this in mind when applying graphical effects. At the lowest
level, Layer effects are applied to individual 3-D layers. Any Global effects applied affect each
object in the combined Object image. Finally, motion effects control the projection of the
composite image.
Protocol Selection
DMX
Channels
Standard Protocol 170
Dual Protocol 132
Single Protocol 94