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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. Using
Visual modes, you can adjust both Black Level and Contrast for each cue and for each image
(see Visual Mode Options on page 86).
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, Graphic effects are applied to an individual 3-D Graphic Object. Any Global effects applied
affect each object in the combined Object image. Finally, motion effects control the projection of
the composite image.
#of Object
Layers
V2 Footprint on DMX512 Link
V1 Footprint on DMX512 Link
DL.3
Axon
DL.2
Early
Axon
DL.3
Axon
DL.2
Early
Axon
0
76
55
76
55
56
35
56
35
1
121
100
121
100
94
73
94
73
2
166
145
166
145
132
111
132
111
3
211
190
211
190
170
149
170
149
4
256
235
256
235
208
187
208
5
301
280
246
225
6
346
325
284
263
7
391
370
322
301
8
436
415
360
339
9
481
460
398
377
Summary of Contents for DL.3
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Page 32: ...CHAPTER 1 Product Overview 6 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 72: ...CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start 46 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 83: ...CHAPTER 5 Tutorials DL 3 Digital Light User Manual 57...
Page 84: ...CHAPTER 5 Tutorials 58 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 108: ...CHAPTER 8 Graphic Functions Rotation Position Scale 82 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 140: ...CHAPTER 10 Graphic Functions Synchronizing Content 114 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 160: ...CHAPTER 11 Global Functions 134 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 172: ...CHAPTER 12 Global Functions Collage Generator Effect 146 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 266: ...CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions 240 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 306: ...CHAPTER 16 Content Management Application CMA 280 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 324: ...CHAPTER 16 Content Management Application CMA 298 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 380: ...APPENDIX A DMX Protocol 354 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...
Page 394: ...APPENDIX E Safety Information 368 DL 3 Digital Light User Manual...