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Pixel Map update
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 20:16
by Jambalob
Hey there,
Wondering if there was a world where we get a rework of the Pixel Map feature?
Looking for:
- 16bit fixtures
Complex shapes
Fixture grouping
Individual fixture color mastering
Thanks!
Re: Pixel Map update
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 01:00
by Arvol
What do you mean? Pixel Maps don't have fixtures.
Re: Pixel Map update
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 02:08
by Jambalob
Arvol wrote: Sat Jan 01, 2022 01:00
What do you mean? Pixel Maps don't have fixtures.
A pixel map is a raster that contains individual cells/diodes, strips of diodes with individual addressing, moving lights or fixed lights with rgb/cmy parameters, which are fixtures, on a map, with video played over them. The RGB data values from the video arrive on the fixture. Pixel maps have fixtures. There is an actual menu drop down in the "Advanced Output" to add "DMX Fixture".
Re: Pixel Map update
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 16:35
by Arvol
No a lighting chart has fixtures. A pixel map has video slices, X/Y offsets and slice resolution and naming information. You can map fixtures in Arena's advanced output, but that's not what a pixel map is.
I believe there has been a few other requests for complex shapes and 16 bit fixture support.
What do you mean by individual color masters? in Advanced Output you can adjust the RGB values of each individual fixture.
Re: Pixel Map update
Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 17:34
by Jambalob
Arvol wrote: Sat Jan 01, 2022 16:35
No a lighting chart has fixtures. A pixel map has video slices, X/Y offsets and slice resolution and naming information. You can map fixtures in Arena's advanced output, but that's not what a pixel map is.
I believe there has been a few other requests for complex shapes and 16 bit fixture support.
What do you mean by individual color masters? in Advanced Output you can adjust the RGB values of each individual fixture.
You and I will have to agree to disagree on what a Pixel Map is. Clearly we operate in different worlds and I'll keep what hair I have left.
You are correct in that there is rgb mastering for dmx fixtures, but it would be great if we could record fixtures as groups to make this process faster.
Still need 16bit parameters and complex shapes.
Re: Pixel Map update
Posted: Tue May 21, 2024 17:33
by avclubvids
@Jambalob - can you elaborate on the complex shapes? I might be in the "+1" camp with you but I want to understand what your ask is there.
Re: Pixel Map update
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 21:09
by Jambalob
avclubvids wrote: Tue May 21, 2024 17:33
@Jambalob - can you elaborate on the complex shapes? I might be in the "+1" camp with you but I want to understand what your ask is there.
If a lighting fixture has a circular array of LEDs. Or an arch. Or an S shape. I work in film production and it's entirely possible we have LED tape designed in particular patterns that are not just bricks or straight lines.
Re: Pixel Map update
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 22:25
by cat
I know what you mean, I’d do it in vvvv, but I’d guess that touch designer or pixel mad would do the same. Not sure I’ve come across a pixel controller that does 16bit per channel, but in vvvv it would be possible to use 2 channels to make 16bit DMx, I’ve used it for Rgb strip controllers, but not pixels