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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. | ||
Step 1 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7XsqgJS-S8&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Downloading Vixen and .NET Framework] | |||
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Step 2 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kbxVwOQ0kg&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Installing Vixen and .NET Framework] | |||
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Step 3 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8RwtPuPi84&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Setup Vixen for first use] | |||
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Step 4 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4K2YMqGBvo&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Creating a basic Renard profile in Vixen] | |||
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Step 5 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yV2H8bOFD4&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Selecting a picture for adjustable preview] | |||
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Step 6 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgDDmt2tdxA&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Configuring adjustable preview] | |||
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Step 7 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWHRHqCcrrE&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Creating a sequence] | |||
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Step 8 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK17Q7tZWIo&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Assigning names and colors to channels] | |||
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Step 9 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxoHh3w-Zbk&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Creating a beat track] | |||
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Step 10 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRKKlYmqNeo&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Basic sequencing] | |||
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Step 11 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coh9_lUEowA&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Ramps and fades] | |||
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Step 12 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C18wG0JUWJI&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Mirror feature] | |||
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Step 13 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMNnSus29iw&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Shimmer, Sparkle and Random] | |||
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Step 14 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SK2QcVNTd8&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 On, Off and Intensity] | |||
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Step 15 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_95bx4Mlyn8&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Chase] | |||
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Step 16 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hukbhXYJ4N0&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Wrap-up and Demo of Adjustable Preview] | |||
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Step 17 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlFAZxbKz1Q&list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Changing channel order in Vixen] | |||
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All Videos - [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaAXWtzVSsm7kkJVcjcLzVUAN5lM9ddy7 Playlist] | |||
== Vixen Basics == | == Vixen Basics == | ||
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*How to sequence a song: To be constructed | *How to sequence a song: To be constructed | ||
*[[How to make a | *[[How to make a Program in Vixen | How to make a Program]] How to create a program from existing sequences. | ||
*[[How to | *[[How to make a Schedule in Vixen | How to make a Schedule]] This explains how to schedule when your sequences and programs will play. | ||
== Intermediate Skills == | == Intermediate Skills == | ||
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These skills can provide nice touches to your Vixen experience. | These skills can provide nice touches to your Vixen experience. | ||
[[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.
- How to sequence a song: To be constructed
- How to make a Program How to create a program from existing sequences.
- How to make a Schedule This explains how to schedule when your sequences and programs will play.
Intermediate Skills
These skills can provide nice touches to your Vixen experience.
- Adding A Background Picture to the Adjustable Preview Plugin
- Setting up remote control from a web page
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.