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There are several very experienced users of HLS that share thier time and energy helping to teach others the use of HLS and assisting in helping answers that come up.  One DIYC user in particular is angus40.  Angus40 (Richard) has produced numerous, excellent how-to videos which are hosted on [https://vimeo.com/user10801597/videos Vimeo].  Richard's videos and descriptions can be found in the Video Tutorial section of this Wiki (soon).
There are several very experienced users of HLS that share thier time and energy helping to teach others the use of HLS and assisting in helping answers that come up.  One DIYC user in particular is angus40.  Angus40 (Richard) has produced numerous, excellent how-to videos which are hosted on [https://vimeo.com/user10801597/videos Vimeo].  Richard's videos and descriptions can be found in the Video Tutorial section of this Wiki (soon).
   
   
The reason I decided to contribute to this Wiki is that I've found if I document what I learn, I can always go back and review it as a refresher.  The HLS forum on this forum is filled with excellent information on how to operate the software and what to watch out for, but sometimes trying to find those nuggets later on can be difficult.   
The reason this Wiki was created is because of the belief that if you document what you learn, you can always go back and review it as a refresher.<br />  
The HLS forum on DIYC is filled with excellent information on how to operate the software and what to watch out for, but sometimes trying to find those nuggets later on can be difficult.   
   
   
I'm looking forward to learning all I can about HLS and and sharing what I learn.
We are looking forward to learning all we can about HLS and and sharing it.
If you would like to help with building this Wiki, contact Macrosill and request that you be added to the Wiki contributers.
OriginalHotrodder
 


==Using HLS==
==Using HLS==
===Getting Started===
===HLS User Manual and Reference Guide===
The [[HLS User Manual and Reference Guide]] is designed to provide detailed documentation and cover all aspects of HLS.<br />
 
If you prefer an electronic pdf version for offline viewing or printing, you can get the most recent version from Joe's download page here:
[http://joehinkle.com/HLS/ http://joehinkle.com/HLS/] Look for the pdf file(s) that are titled "UMaRG-XXx.pdf" (XXx = version) for the double column version and "UMaRG-SC-XXx.pdf" for the single column version.
 
 
===Historical Guides===
====Getting Started Manual====
The DIYC user Jon Stenerson (stenersonj) wrote the HLS Getting Started Manual which describes the installation/usage of HLS and contains many screen shots and great information for getting started.  Note that this was written a while ago and many things have changed over the development per feature requests on DIYC so some screens may look different than in the manual.  The basic concepts of channel layout, preview preparation, sequencing remain the same so the manual is still very useful, especially for a beginner to HLS.  The manual can be downloaded at the main HLS download site [http://joehinkle.com/HLS/HLS%20Getting%20Started%20Manual.pdf here].
The DIYC user Jon Stenerson (stenersonj) wrote the HLS Getting Started Manual which describes the installation/usage of HLS and contains many screen shots and great information for getting started.  Note that this was written a while ago and many things have changed over the development per feature requests on DIYC so some screens may look different than in the manual.  The basic concepts of channel layout, preview preparation, sequencing remain the same so the manual is still very useful, especially for a beginner to HLS.  The manual can be downloaded at the main HLS download site [http://joehinkle.com/HLS/HLS%20Getting%20Started%20Manual.pdf here].


===DIYC [[HLS Getting Started Manual]]===
====DIYC HLS Getting Started Manual====
       
The [[HLS Getting Started Manual]] is meant to be a fast tutorial to get up and running with HLS. While it has not been updated in a while, it is still a good way to get your feet wet. This manual was designed to take the original manual, transform it into a wiki, and keep it maintained.
(Clicking on the "HLS Getting Started Manual" title above opens the new manual)
 
To reflect the later versions of HLS Jon's manual layout has been duplicated on the DIYC Wiki and additional information is being added as time allows.
Click the following link [[HLS Getting Started Manual]] or the section title above to open the new Getting Started Manual.


The following wiki was first used '''but it is no longer updated'''.
The following wiki was first used '''but it is no longer updated'''.
[http://hinkles-lighting-sequencer.wikia.com/wiki/Getting_Started_with_HLS Getting Started with HLS (External Wiki)]<br />
[http://hinkles-lighting-sequencer.wikia.com/wiki/Getting_Started_with_HLS Getting Started with HLS (External Wiki)]<br />


===Howto Videos===
===Howto Videos===
====Joe's Videos====
====Joe's Videos====
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOwrz-P5Bf0 Intro Video] - This video goes over most of what you'll need to get started including selecting audio, managing channels, adding effects, setting up a preview.
'''2013'''
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTr6tZ7JiaU RGB] - This video shows the changes to Over Control and the addition of RGB support.
* [https://www.youtube.com/v/nxCGY3Wr4BE?version=3&start=0 HLS 2013 Introduction] - This is an excellent that should be viewed by anyone wanting to use HLS. <br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zus4w6DRKs Beta0] - This video was from when the first beta went to testing.  It covers a couple more sequence editor changes as well as setting up channels for output to Renard and E1.31.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=g0oZpMWIWBk HLS 2013 Lesson 2] - Joe picks up where lesson one left off. <br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ML23y9HyJKg HLS Intro Vertical Matrix showing GIF] - Joe adds the ability to use animated Gifs starting with version 12N.<br />
 
'''2012'''
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYSaSB5Dioc Dimming Curves] - Setting defaults for dimming values, dimming curves, and library support.  The library support covers insertion of custom effects and saving of channel layout.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYSaSB5Dioc Dimming Curves] - Setting defaults for dimming values, dimming curves, and library support.  The library support covers insertion of custom effects and saving of channel layout.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDVOvs_0mUI Converting to RGB] - Converting channels to RGB.  If you previously had  
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDVOvs_0mUI Converting to RGB] - Converting channels to RGB.  If you previously had  
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFjdwo3vd8o Automatic RGB Conversion] - This details how to use the automatic RGB conversion tool.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFjdwo3vd8o Automatic RGB Conversion] - This details how to use the automatic RGB conversion tool.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7QLnSoEB4M Group Move/Resize] - Demonstration of the group move and resize functionality including a cool trick for fast chases.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYM0RXZdhuA Pixel Plane] - This video is a quick demonstration of how to set up a pixel plane and add an effect from [http://meighan.net/nutcracker/ nutcracker].
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsYFjmsZwAE More Pixel Plane] - A more in depth look at what can be done with pixel planes, multiple universe output, and a short demonstration of the manual test mode.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUuvod4MdPw Pixel Plane Training] - This is the latest video from Joe that discusses HLS channel capabilities and angus40's stress tests running HLS and pixel plane capabilities.  This demonstrates using the dumb-RGB-like effects and over effects to Pixel Planes.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc1rLLqvzxM Segments Training] - This video demonstrates the new segments feature using a 30 channel pixel arch.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc1rLLqvzxM Segments Training] - This video demonstrates the new segments feature using a 30 channel pixel arch.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDlsApMPB7o Triggers] - HLS Training video on Control Triggers.. Ability to launch a EXE or a BAT from within your sequence
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDlsApMPB7o Triggers] - HLS Training video on Control Triggers.. Ability to launch a EXE or a BAT from within your sequence
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejgXraUpdUI HLS Player] - Remote controlled Video Player for HLS
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejgXraUpdUI HLS Player] - Remote controlled Video Player for HLS
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HWBVl6ID7c Video Player Interface] - Remote Control of Video Projector - synchronized with Lighting Sequence
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HWBVl6ID7c Video Player Interface] - Remote Control of Video Projector - synchronized with Lighting Sequence
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYM0RXZdhuA Nutcracker pixel file loading] - How HLS loads a Pixel File from Nutcracker
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFihcC9M5Gk Pixel MegaTree] - How to build a 1344 Channel Pixel based MegaTree and Display an Effect '''in less than 20 minutes!'''
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFihcC9M5Gk Pixel MegaTree] - How to build a 1344 Channel MegaTree and Display an Effect
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6cTYgqDN3M Pixel RoofLine] - How to build and display a Pixel Roof Line in the HLS Preview
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6cTYgqDN3M Pixel RoofLine] - How to build and display a Pixel Roof Line in the HLS Preview
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IGvAm9glGA Arch Preview] - Preview Arch Creation and Display
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRwUp4Egc4Y Custom Object Preview] - Preview Using Custom Objects
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRwUp4Egc4Y Custom Object Preview] - Preview Using Custom Objects
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKmn1zx1kkU Arch Object Preview] - Preview using Arch Object
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKmn1zx1kkU Arch Object Preview] - Preview using Arch Object
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y8Y-Xx1WUc Folders and Fill] - Folders and Fill Channels
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y8Y-Xx1WUc Folders and Fill] - Manage Channel Folders and Fill Channels
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roJzCE1IAAA Pixel Plane Editor] - Introduction to the PixelPlane editor that became available in version 12
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=448t8np6mnw Pixel Plane Editor, part 2] - PixelPlane Show and Tell


====Angus40's (Richard's) Videos====
====Angus40's (Richard's) Videos====
'''2013'''
* [http://vimeo.com/56678507 Mapping Pixels and Elements in HLS]
* [https://vimeo.com/56830658 Pixel Plane and Segments]
* [https://vimeo.com/58193800 HLS Preview; Deleting Objects]


* [http://vimeo.com/44903853 HLS Video 1, How to Set-up]
'''2012'''
* [http://vimeo.com/45588218 HLS Demo 1A Creating RGB, BRG, BGR RBG Channels]
* [http://vimeo.com/44969688 Create X by Dougie B]
* [http://vimeo.com/44969688 Create X by Dougie B]
* [http://vimeo.com/44991162 Video 3: HLS Beat Track, Library and Custom]
* [http://vimeo.com/44991162 HLS Beat Track, Library and Custom]
* [http://vimeo.com/45287947 Setting your netrwork adapter to 10.10.10.1]
* [http://vimeo.com/45287947 Setting your netrwork adapter to 10.10.10.1]
* [http://vimeo.com/45415579 Video 4: Output settings for HLS]
* [http://vimeo.com/45415579 Output settings for HLS]
* [http://vimeo.com/45328435 Video 5: RGB Intrest]
* [http://vimeo.com/45531500 Play list and show schedule]
* [http://vimeo.com/45460255 Video 6: HLS & Nutcracker to create custom effects]
* [http://vimeo.com/56234007 HLS: Home, End, and the Tool Bar]
* [http://vimeo.com/45531500 Video 7: Play list and show schedule]
* [http://vimeo.com/46311549 HLS Demo: Saving your channels for a new song sequence]
* [http://vimeo.com/52498138 HLS Libraries and Sharing PM]
* [http://vimeo.com/52530616 Pixel Pong Effect and How to do it]
* [http://vimeo.com/52604234 Quick How-To Recap]
* [http://vimeo.com/55921299 Nutcracker and HLS: How To]
* [http://vimeo.com/56234007 HLS: Home, End, and the Tool Bar]  
* [http://vimeo.com/56678507 Mapping Pixels and Elements in HLS]
 


==Description==
==Description==
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==Installation==
==Installation==
All installations begin with visiting the current website and downloading the latest ZIP file: [http://joehinkle.com/HLS/].
All installations begin with visiting the current website and downloading the latest ZIP file: [http://joehinkle.com/HLS/].
=====*[[Windows HLS Installation]]=====
=====[[Windows HLS Installation]]=====


=====*[[Linux HLS Installation]]=====
=====[[Linux HLS Installation]]=====


==Upgrading==
==Upgrading==
Upon HLS launch, HLS will check the download site to see if there is a newer version available.  If there is, a prompt will be shown suggesting to take you there for a download.  Upgrading follows almost the same procedure as installation, only you will extract the files of the ZIP on top of the existing installation.
Upon HLS launch, HLS will check the download site to see if there is a newer version available.  If there is, a prompt will be shown suggesting to take you there for a download.  Upgrading follows almost the same procedure as installation, only you will extract the files of the ZIP on top of the existing installation. For additional detailed information see the following link:<br />
 
[[http://doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=Upgrading_HLS Upgrading HLS]]


===Tips===
===Tips===
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* [http://joehinkle.com/HLS/HLS%20Getting%20Started%20Manual.pdf PDF Manual]
* [http://joehinkle.com/HLS/HLS%20Getting%20Started%20Manual.pdf PDF Manual]
* [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?103-Hinkle-s-Lighting-Sequencer HLS Forum on DIYC]
* [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?103-Hinkle-s-Lighting-Sequencer HLS Forum on DIYC]
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Latest revision as of 05:48, 20 October 2013

Information

History

In December of 2011 Joe Hinkle saw his first Holdman's Christmas video and decided "I can do that". Shortly thereafter he designed his own 24 channel controller and wrote a sequencer! In February of 2012 Joe offered his sequencer in beta form to all who wanted to try it ( HLS Sequencer - Beta - Free to use ). Joe's support of his software is beyond anything you could hope for. When a solid issue is brought up by a user, Joe usually has a fix and a new version out the same day. Usually within hours after discovery and isolation of the issue's source.

The DIY Christmas user Jon Stenerson (stenersonj) wrote the HLS Getting Started Manual (located on Joe's software download page) where he also keeps the latest version of HLS, release notes, HLS Player, WAV converter and several other pieces of software. As Joe has refined HLS, some of the information, screens, etc have changed. Using a Wiki should make it much easier to keep the HLS Getting Started Manual updated reflecting the current version of the software. With the speed that Joe continues to add new functions and power to HLS, the manual additions/revisions is going to have to be a community effort.

There are several very experienced users of HLS that share thier time and energy helping to teach others the use of HLS and assisting in helping answers that come up. One DIYC user in particular is angus40. Angus40 (Richard) has produced numerous, excellent how-to videos which are hosted on Vimeo. Richard's videos and descriptions can be found in the Video Tutorial section of this Wiki (soon).

The reason this Wiki was created is because of the belief that if you document what you learn, you can always go back and review it as a refresher.
The HLS forum on DIYC is filled with excellent information on how to operate the software and what to watch out for, but sometimes trying to find those nuggets later on can be difficult.

We are looking forward to learning all we can about HLS and and sharing it. If you would like to help with building this Wiki, contact Macrosill and request that you be added to the Wiki contributers.


Using HLS

HLS User Manual and Reference Guide

The HLS User Manual and Reference Guide is designed to provide detailed documentation and cover all aspects of HLS.

If you prefer an electronic pdf version for offline viewing or printing, you can get the most recent version from Joe's download page here: http://joehinkle.com/HLS/ Look for the pdf file(s) that are titled "UMaRG-XXx.pdf" (XXx = version) for the double column version and "UMaRG-SC-XXx.pdf" for the single column version.


Historical Guides

Getting Started Manual

The DIYC user Jon Stenerson (stenersonj) wrote the HLS Getting Started Manual which describes the installation/usage of HLS and contains many screen shots and great information for getting started. Note that this was written a while ago and many things have changed over the development per feature requests on DIYC so some screens may look different than in the manual. The basic concepts of channel layout, preview preparation, sequencing remain the same so the manual is still very useful, especially for a beginner to HLS. The manual can be downloaded at the main HLS download site here.

DIYC HLS Getting Started Manual

The HLS Getting Started Manual is meant to be a fast tutorial to get up and running with HLS. While it has not been updated in a while, it is still a good way to get your feet wet. This manual was designed to take the original manual, transform it into a wiki, and keep it maintained.

The following wiki was first used but it is no longer updated. Getting Started with HLS (External Wiki)


Howto Videos

Joe's Videos

2013

2012

Angus40's (Richard's) Videos

2013

2012

Description

Features

Installation

All installations begin with visiting the current website and downloading the latest ZIP file: [1].

Windows HLS Installation
Linux HLS Installation

Upgrading

Upon HLS launch, HLS will check the download site to see if there is a newer version available. If there is, a prompt will be shown suggesting to take you there for a download. Upgrading follows almost the same procedure as installation, only you will extract the files of the ZIP on top of the existing installation. For additional detailed information see the following link:
[Upgrading HLS]

Tips

Ctrl+click Shift for info

Keyboard Shortcuts

FAQ

How do I re-order channels?

How do I delete effects?

How do I make channels actually output data?

How do I make channels NOT output?

How do I import sequences from sequencer X?

How do I convert 3 individual channels to 1 RGB channel?

How do I remove all effects from a channel?

How do I copy/paste?

How do I cancel a selection?

How do I select an effect, starting from the upper corner?

How do I make an effect bigger?

How do I move an effect?

How do I move an effect from one channel to another?

What are the keyboard shortcuts?

How does the Beat Track work? http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?20796-Beat-Track https://vimeo.com/44991162


Useful Links

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