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CHAPTER 12
Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect
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User Segmented Collage Options
In situations where you require extremely high resolution output of custom content, you can
select the Segmented Collage Generator option (DMX value = 146). Segmented Collage
Generator options operate like automated collage option except that content is not
automatically divided into cells by the graphics engine. Instead, you configure your collage
content for the fixtures before loading it into the server.
Once projected, Segmented Collage options’ resolution capabilities are increased many times
over that of the automated collage options because the graphics engine is no longer taking a
single file and stretching it across multiple servers; but is, instead, showing the file as rendered.
Using Segmented Collage options, you can project a 1024x768 file from each server. In addition
to the higher resolution, there is less strain on the server since it is not playing back the very
large file that would be required with the automated options to get the same high resolution.
NOTE: The Segmented Collage options only work on 3-D Object #1, which is
the 4x3 default rectangle. Custom segmented content will not line up
correctly when used on other 3-D objects. If you select a 3-D object
other than Object #1, the server will automatically go back to running
in Enhanced Collage mode.
Just as with the Enhanced Collage Wrap, the Segmented Collage Generator Wrap option
(DMX value = 147) adds right and left edge blending to the user defined cell content for 360
degree panoramas. The Segmented Collage Gen 3 Wrap (DMX value = 153) provides
improved edge blending.
For more information on developing Segmented Collage content, refer to the Digital Lighting
pages at
highend.com .