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This User Manual and Reference Guide is a detailed guide to using all aspects of HLS. It is currently under significant development. To quickly get up and running with a sequence, you may want to look at the '''[[HLS Getting Started Manual]]'''. Due to the rapid development of HLS, | This User Manual and Reference Guide is a detailed guide to using all aspects of HLS. It is currently under significant development. | ||
To quickly get up and running with a sequence, you may want to look at the '''[[HLS Getting Started Manual]]'''. | |||
Due to the rapid development of HLS, the links that follow will contain, in parenthesis, information that can help the user with a quick visual inspection: | |||
*'''##X:''' The page is up to date as of the listed version. | |||
*'''CN:''' '''C'''ontent '''N'''eeded to complete the page and it currently contains very little information. | |||
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===Getting HLS=== | ===Getting HLS=== | ||
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====[[Download and Installation]] | ====[[Download and Installation]]==== | ||
====[[Upgrading HLS]] | ====[[Upgrading HLS]]==== | ||
====[[Moving HLS Data Directories]]==== | |||
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An HLS Sequence consists of an audio file (generally) with lighting and other effects synchronized with the music. | An HLS Sequence consists of an audio file (generally) with lighting and other effects synchronized with the music. | ||
====[[ | ====[[HLS Sequence Creation Wizard]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Time Resolution]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[Time Resolution]] ( | |||
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Managing channels in HLS is one of the core tasks to building a sequence. Each of the sub-pages will address various channel configurations and tasks. | Managing channels in HLS is one of the core tasks to building a sequence. Each of the sub-pages will address various channel configurations and tasks. | ||
====[[Setting up HLS Channels]] ( | ====[[Setting up HLS Channels]] (16F)==== | ||
====[[Advanced Channel Management]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[ | ====[[RGB Channels]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Configuring Display Groups]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[Sticky Channels]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[Configuring Display Groups]]==== | ====[[Segment Channels]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Sticky Channels]]==== | |||
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A Display Preview is a method of previewing how a display will look by assigning virtual channels to drawn objects superimposed over a picture. | A Display Preview is a method of previewing how a display will look by assigning virtual channels to drawn objects superimposed over a picture. | ||
====[[Creating a Display Preview]] ( | ====[[Creating a Display Preview]] (16J)==== | ||
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Sequencing is the main "work" of syncronizing effects with the music. HLS has basic effects which can be combined into more complex compound effects. The sub-pages in this section discuss the various methods of adding effects to sequences. | Sequencing is the main "work" of syncronizing effects with the music. HLS has basic effects which can be combined into more complex compound effects. The sub-pages in this section discuss the various methods of adding effects to sequences. | ||
====[[ | ====[[Creating Basic Effects]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[ | ====[[Adding and Using Beat Tracks]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Setting Defaults for | ====[[Setting Defaults for Effects]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Creating Chase Effects]]==== | ====[[Creating Chase Effects]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Mirroring Effects]]==== | ====[[Mirroring Effects]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Fill Effects]]==== | ====[[Fill Effects]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[ | ====[[Submaster Lighting Channels]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Custom Effects]]==== | ====[[Sequencing with RGB Channels]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Creating a Library of Group Effects]]==== | ====[[Custom Effects]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Creating a Library of Group Effects]] (16J)==== | |||
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=== | ===Creating and Using PixelPlanes=== | ||
---- | ---- | ||
A PixelPlane is a single channel in the sequence editor that represents multiple pixels. This allows macro control of pixels, with the ability to "drop" effects onto a plane, such as with Nutcracker, and manipulate the entire effect as if it were one channel. | A PixelPlane is a single channel in the sequence editor that represents multiple pixels. This allows macro control of pixels, with the ability to "drop" effects onto a plane, such as with Nutcracker, and manipulate the entire effect as if it were one channel. | ||
====[[PixelPlane Editor]]==== | ====[[Creating a PixelPlane]] (16J)==== | ||
=====[[ | ====[[The PixelPlane Editor: Creating Effects]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Using Nutcracker with a PixelPlane]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[Fill Channels]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[PixelPlane Transitions Using Lighting Channels]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[Drawing a PixelPlane in the Display Preview]] (16J)==== | |||
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===Facial Animation=== | |||
---- | |||
====[[Facial Animation]] (CN)==== | |||
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===Sequence Playback=== | ===Sequence Playback=== | ||
---- | ---- | ||
====[[Sequence Playback]] | ====[[Sequence Playback]] (16J)==== | ||
<br /> | <br /> | ||
===Sequence Output=== | ===Sequence Output=== | ||
---- | ---- | ||
====[[ | ====[[Preparing Channels for Output]] (13F)==== | ||
====[[ | ====[[Hardware Configuration]] (13F)==== | ||
====[[Working with Playlists]]==== | ====[[Working with Playlists]] (13F)==== | ||
====[[Creating and Running a Schedule]]==== | ====[[Creating and Running a Schedule]] (13F)==== | ||
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===Advanced Features=== | |||
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====[[Trigger Events]] (CN)==== | |||
====[[RDS Output]] (16K)==== | |||
====[[Servo Motors]] (CN)==== | |||
====[[Remote-Controlled Video Player]] (CN)==== | |||
====[[Using Audacity Labels]] (16J)==== | |||
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=== | ===Importing and Exporting Data and Sequences=== | ||
---- | ---- | ||
====[[ | ====[[Using HLS Sequence Images]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[ | ====[[Importing and Exporting CSV]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[ | ====[[Importing a Sequence from Vixen]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Importing a Sequence from LOR]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[Sharing HLS Sequences]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[Sharing Library Effects]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[Copying and Pasting Channels from Another Sequence]] (16J)==== | |||
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=== | ===Reference Guide=== | ||
---- | ---- | ||
====[[Restoring a Sequence from Backup]] ( | ====[[Restoring a Sequence from Backup]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Crosshair Cursor]]==== | ====[[HLS Dimming Curves]] (16J)==== | ||
====[[Crosshair Cursor]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[The HLS Toolbar]] (16J)==== | |||
====[[Master Lighting Channel]] (16J)==== | |||
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[[Category:HLS User Manual]] | [[Category:HLS User Manual]] | ||
[[Category:HLS]] | [[Category:HLS]] | ||
[[Category:DIYC Software]] | |||
[[Category:DIYC Index]] | [[Category:DIYC Index]] | ||
[[Category:Pixel]] | |||
Latest revision as of 00:52, 26 October 2013
This User Manual and Reference Guide is a detailed guide to using all aspects of HLS. It is currently under significant development.
To quickly get up and running with a sequence, you may want to look at the HLS Getting Started Manual.
Due to the rapid development of HLS, the links that follow will contain, in parenthesis, information that can help the user with a quick visual inspection:
- ##X: The page is up to date as of the listed version.
- CN: Content Needed to complete the page and it currently contains very little information.
Getting HLS
Download and Installation
Upgrading HLS
Moving HLS Data Directories
Creating a Sequence
An HLS Sequence consists of an audio file (generally) with lighting and other effects synchronized with the music.
HLS Sequence Creation Wizard (16J)
Time Resolution (16J)
Channel Management
Managing channels in HLS is one of the core tasks to building a sequence. Each of the sub-pages will address various channel configurations and tasks.
Setting up HLS Channels (16F)
Advanced Channel Management (16J)
RGB Channels (16J)
Configuring Display Groups (16J)
Sticky Channels (16J)
Segment Channels (16J)
Display Preview
A Display Preview is a method of previewing how a display will look by assigning virtual channels to drawn objects superimposed over a picture.
Creating a Display Preview (16J)
Sequencing Channels and Adding Effects
Sequencing is the main "work" of syncronizing effects with the music. HLS has basic effects which can be combined into more complex compound effects. The sub-pages in this section discuss the various methods of adding effects to sequences.
Creating Basic Effects (16J)
Adding and Using Beat Tracks (16J)
Setting Defaults for Effects (16J)
Creating Chase Effects (16J)
Mirroring Effects (16J)
Fill Effects (16J)
Submaster Lighting Channels (16J)
Sequencing with RGB Channels (16J)
Custom Effects (16J)
Creating a Library of Group Effects (16J)
Creating and Using PixelPlanes
A PixelPlane is a single channel in the sequence editor that represents multiple pixels. This allows macro control of pixels, with the ability to "drop" effects onto a plane, such as with Nutcracker, and manipulate the entire effect as if it were one channel.
Creating a PixelPlane (16J)
The PixelPlane Editor: Creating Effects (16J)
Using Nutcracker with a PixelPlane (16J)
Fill Channels (16J)
PixelPlane Transitions Using Lighting Channels (16J)
Drawing a PixelPlane in the Display Preview (16J)
Facial Animation
Facial Animation (CN)
Sequence Playback
Sequence Playback (16J)
Sequence Output
Preparing Channels for Output (13F)
Hardware Configuration (13F)
Working with Playlists (13F)
Creating and Running a Schedule (13F)
Advanced Features
Trigger Events (CN)
RDS Output (16K)
Servo Motors (CN)
Remote-Controlled Video Player (CN)
Using Audacity Labels (16J)
Importing and Exporting Data and Sequences
Using HLS Sequence Images (16J)
Importing and Exporting CSV (16J)
Importing a Sequence from Vixen (16J)
Importing a Sequence from LOR (16J)
Sharing HLS Sequences (16J)
Sharing Library Effects (16J)
Copying and Pasting Channels from Another Sequence (16J)
Reference Guide
Restoring a Sequence from Backup (16J)
HLS Dimming Curves (16J)
Crosshair Cursor (16J)
The HLS Toolbar (16J)
Master Lighting Channel (16J)