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


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


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


Step 4 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQMwlVMHIt8 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]


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Step 16 – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FngWlzH-6WI 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]


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


== Vixen Basics ==
== Vixen Basics ==
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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 ==
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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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[[Category:How To]]
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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.