lumenstudio
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software user manual
lumenstudio
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software user manual
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A video can be displayed on the matrix. The software is able to play avi files if encoded correctly.
It is important to know that matrix effects can only be used with Rects. It is not possible to drag this kind of effect onto a
regular fixtures selection. Read the “Rects mode” chapter to see how to use Rects.
Once the video effect has been selected and dragged to the timeline, a window is opened and you will have to select a
video file to be displayed on the matrix and then press the playback button to visualize it.
It is important to select a video with good dimensions. It is not possible to display a 100x100 picture on a 5x5 matrix for
example.
It is important to know that matrix effects can only be used with Rects. It is not possible to drag this kind of effect onto a
regular fixtures selection. Read the “Rects mode” chapter to see how to use Rects.
You can insert text onto your matrix with the text tool. Enter your text and click the T icon to modify the font.
- Click play to view your text
- Change the position of your text by adjusting the vertical and horizontal offset properties
- If you wish to have scrolling text, choose your direction here
- You can change the scrolling speed here
- Change the text and background colors here
4.2.2.2.8. Video
4.2.2.2.9. Text