Masking intensity

Hi Chenn-

I would advise using the "Mark" intensity state. You can find the MARK key in the Channels Softkey menu. Select your channels as normal, set up your effect, then mark those channels and record the preset.

Alternatively, you can use the v5 Effects to create Dynamics. Effect Playbacks are far moew flexible than the old method of applying dynamic effects directly to channels, and the effect playback will only contain the dynamic movement and no other parameter information for the channels in question.

There are tutorials here in the forums for creating v5 Effects.

Thanks -

Sarah

Thanks allot, I will try it out as soon as i get to work.

Regards

I tried marking the fixtures like you said, I couldnt get it to work, I still lost the intensity effect.

Although I was very determined to figure it out and so I did.

I set up the effect in blind (dont know why I could see the effect on stage)

I took the intensity out, deselected the fixtures and recorded it straight to a master... It worked

Hi Chenn,

If you mean recording a dynamic effect without any intensity (i.e. fixtures moving but no beams of light) then i manage it by getting the dynamic effect running in the dynamic effects window then returning to live window and turning the intensity of the fixtures to zero and then recording it as a preset.

Si

Even easier would be to use a v5 Dynamic Effect Playback - [Insert] & [Effect]

This is treated just like a 'normal' desk channel and gives you full control over the effect in the same way you focus a moving light.
- Set the attributes using the encoders or spreadsheet editors to choose the effect and lights to apply it to, then use the Intensity of the Effect Playback to start and stop the effect.

More info including a tutorial is here

The [Dyn Effect] button and functionality is primarily there for compatibility with your old files - we recommend that everyone use the new Effect Playbacks for new shows, as they are much easier (and more fun!) to use.