DL3 Collage and Stock Content

Cat,

The content does not get cropped at all, it gets stretched to fill the output. On a 2x1 collage its not terrible, but going wider than that you will definately be able to tell the content has been stretched.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks,

Thanks Matt,

I've never used DL3's before, but from my experience with DL1's and Catalyst, I believe I can adjust the X and Y scaling and crop some of the top/bottom if I want to?

yes you can adjust the scaling of each image on the graphic layer under Beam. There is Image X, Y and Z Scale. If you want to crop the top and bottom you could use another graphic layer and make your own matte. I don't have a DL3 in front of me but I bet you could use an effect(located in under Color) such as horz slats to crop the images.

Richard,

TransWipes is a great effect to use for that purpose. Ben Richards used this on the latest Rob Thomas tour for some special requirements of his projection screen.

Thanks,

I'm looking forward to getting some time on the DL3s.
Too bad I have

I've done some reading, but I want to make sure I am clear on my understanding.

In a DL3 collage (2x1 in this case) how does the DL3's stock content play, and stay, in sync?

For instance, when I select and play a Stock Animation Loop for like 30 minutes am I guaranteed that the two DL3's will not get out of frame sync?

First, make sure each fixture has it's own unique fixture number through the CMA.

You have to make sure they are on a network together...even if it is just the 2 networked together through a switch.

You then use the SYNC function.

Make sure the In/Out Frame numbers MATCH (this bit me the first couple of times).

"Sync To" is what DL fixture number to sync to

"Sync Mode" is what to sync to (ie Graphic 1 movie time).

Hope that helps...

Ahh, Chapter 10 Page 105.
At 368 pages the manual is a novel.

I going to plan on a day at my rental shop getting familiar with these before load-in.

Thanks Jon.

No problem Chris....if you have any questions, just give a shout!

Keep in mind that Sync commands are only adhered to when used on GFX layer 1.

So the sync ID and Sync type must all be set on GFX-1. Any settings on GFX-2 or GFX-3 will be ignored.

Hope this helps. :)