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Getting Started
Normally option 1 “Use TP stagemarks” is the most convenient and
accurate. The only reason to define new followspot calibration points
is if the lightbeam of a fixture cannot reach all five stagemarks because
of stage props or pan/tilt limits. If this is the case then choose option 2
“Measure new ones” to enter the distances of new points. The new
calibration points should have a similar numbering than that used for
the TrackPod calibration (see Figure 9). Followspot calibration points
2, C and 4 have to be in the same line as the stagemarks 2, C and 4 and
the origin should be the same for both sets of points. Points 1 and 3 can
be placed more liberally around the stage, provided they are not too
close to other followspot calibration points.
Option 3 “Point to new ones” is similar to option 2 except instead of
entering the distances between the new marks you use the TrackPod
laser to “detect” and measure them. This option should only be used if
you are in a big hurry since it is not as accurate as real tape measure-
ments.
• Once you have chosen your followspot calibration points you can
select which fixture to calibrate. Press the up or down arrow selection
keys to the right of the TrackPod controller’s display. This will let you
FIGURE 9 - An example of alternative positions
for followspot calibration points.
1
2
3
4
C
Upstage
Downstage
Stage
left
Stage
right
1
2
3
4
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