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The purpose of this multi-part video tutorial, by xmus,  is to help folks find, install, and use Vixen.
The purpose of this multi-part video tutorial, by xmus,  is to help folks find, install, and use Vixen.


Vixen Step 1 - Downloading Vixen and .net Framework
Step 1 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7XsqgJS-S8&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Downloading Vixen and .NET Framework]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tCOby8K3HQ


Vixen Step 2 – Installing Vixen and .net Framework
Step 2 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kbxVwOQ0kg&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Installing Vixen and .NET Framework]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWiH-j-EeUQ


Vixen Step 3 – Setup Vixen for first use
Step 3 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8RwtPuPi84&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Setup Vixen for first use]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTCslI6qmgM


Vixen Step 4 – Creating a basic Renard profile in Vixen
Step 4 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4K2YMqGBvo&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Creating a basic Renard profile in Vixen]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQMwlVMHIt8


Vixen Step 5 – Selecting a picture for adjustable preview
Step 5 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yV2H8bOFD4&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Selecting a picture for adjustable preview]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_YiFh4VZYA


Vixen Step 6 – Configuring adjustable preview
Step 6 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgDDmt2tdxA&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Configuring adjustable preview]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0det88zr-k


Vixen Step 7 – Creating a sequence
Step 7 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWHRHqCcrrE&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Creating a sequence]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_H_raLhh9U


Vixen Step 8 – Assigning names and colors to channels
Step 8 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK17Q7tZWIo&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Assigning names and colors to channels]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRYWE3ob7Zg


Vixen Step 9 – Creating a beat track
Step 9 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxoHh3w-Zbk&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Creating a beat track]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvJeVXpLMrg


Vixen Step 10 – Basic sequencing
Step 10 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRKKlYmqNeo&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Basic sequencing]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=487NnxO8HOw


Vixen Step 11 – Ramps and fades
Step 11 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coh9_lUEowA&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Ramps and fades]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsSGzhE3k-g


Vixen Step 12 – Mirror feature
Step 12 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C18wG0JUWJI&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Mirror feature]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS4IEEnkjiw


Vixen Step 13 – Shimmer, Sparkle and Random
Step 13 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMNnSus29iw&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Shimmer, Sparkle and Random]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrdtYLcjmXU


Vixen Step 14 – On, Off and Intensity
Step 14 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SK2QcVNTd8&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 On, Off and Intensity]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtloISxpnwc


Vixen Step 15 – Chase
Step 15 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_95bx4Mlyn8&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Chase]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyJvKRvJrIA


Vixen Step 16 – Wrap-up and Demo of Adjustable Preview
Step 16 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hukbhXYJ4N0&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Wrap-up and Demo of Adjustable Preview]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FngWlzH-6WI


Vixen Step 17 – Changing channel order in Vixen
Step 17 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlFAZxbKz1Q&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Changing channel order in Vixen]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttoQ_Uc6XCU
 
All Videos - [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Playlist]


== Vixen Basics ==
== Vixen Basics ==
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*[[How to make a Program in Vixen | How to make a Program]] How to create a program from existing sequences.
*[[How to make a Program in Vixen | How to make a Program]] How to create a program from existing sequences.
*[[How to make a Schedule in Vixen | How to make a Schedule]] This explains how to schedule when your sequences and programs will play.
*[[How to make a Schedule in Vixen | How to make a Schedule]] This explains how to schedule when your sequences and programs will play.
*[[How to schedule a program:]] Under construction


== Intermediate Skills ==
== Intermediate Skills ==
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*[[Adding A Background Picture to the Adjustable Preview Plugin]]
*[[Adding A Background Picture to the Adjustable Preview Plugin]]
*[[Setting up remote control from a web page]]


== Advanced Skills ==
== Advanced Skills ==


These skills can make Vixen do things that you wouldn't believe were possible.
These skills can make Vixen do things that you wouldn't believe were possible.
==Troubleshooting How-To's==
Did something go wrong? See the [[Vixen Troubleshooting]] page for common problems and steps to fix them.


==Quick Tips==
==Quick Tips==
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''Ctrl-Alt-Up'' / ''Ctrl-Alt-Down'' = up / down @ 1% increments
''Ctrl-Alt-Up'' / ''Ctrl-Alt-Down'' = up / down @ 1% increments


'''Example:'''  
'''Example:'''  


Two cells are selected one is at 10% the other at 100%. With these shortcuts you can decrease their values by 5% making their new intensities 5% and 95% respectively.
Two cells are selected one is at 10% the other at 100%. With these shortcuts you can decrease their values by 5% making their new intensities 5% and 95% respectively.
'''Shortcut Keys List'''
A complete list of all shortcuts that can be used for files, editing, effects and playback can be found on the [[Vixen Shortcut Keys]] page.
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Latest revision as of 01:28, 24 December 2013

How-To Videos

The purpose of this multi-part video tutorial, by xmus, is to help folks find, install, and use Vixen.

Step 1 – Downloading Vixen and .NET Framework

Step 2 – Installing Vixen and .NET Framework

Step 3 – Setup Vixen for first use

Step 4 – Creating a basic Renard profile in Vixen

Step 5 – Selecting a picture for adjustable preview

Step 6 – Configuring adjustable preview

Step 7 – Creating a sequence

Step 8 – Assigning names and colors to channels

Step 9 – Creating a beat track

Step 10 – Basic sequencing

Step 11 – Ramps and fades

Step 12 – Mirror feature

Step 13 – Shimmer, Sparkle and Random

Step 14 – On, Off and Intensity

Step 15 – Chase

Step 16 – Wrap-up and Demo of Adjustable Preview

Step 17 – Changing channel order in Vixen

All Videos - Playlist

Vixen Basics

The bare minimum things you need to know to get your show up and running.

Intermediate Skills

These skills can provide nice touches to your Vixen experience.

Advanced Skills

These skills can make Vixen do things that you wouldn't believe were possible.

Troubleshooting How-To's

Did something go wrong? See the Vixen Troubleshooting page for common problems and steps to fix them.

Quick Tips

How-To: Change the relative intensity of multiple cells at once

With the following shortcuts the user can increase/decrease the relative intensity of multiple cells.


Ctrl-Up / Ctrl-Down = up / down @ 5% increments (configurable via preferences)

Ctrl-Alt-Up / Ctrl-Alt-Down = up / down @ 1% increments

Example:

Two cells are selected one is at 10% the other at 100%. With these shortcuts you can decrease their values by 5% making their new intensities 5% and 95% respectively.


Shortcut Keys List

A complete list of all shortcuts that can be used for files, editing, effects and playback can be found on the Vixen Shortcut Keys page.

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