tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37628097680769128852024-03-08T03:28:00.376-06:00In The Know with Brad Schiller and Martin ProfessionalStay informed with valuable information from Martin ProfessionalBrad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-44970505525057379362020-03-19T12:59:00.000-05:002020-03-19T12:59:18.725-05:00Martin Resources for On-Line Learning<br />
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Knowledge is power and now more than ever people are craving on-line learning. <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin lighting </a>has as great amount of resources available to you now, and we are continuing to develop more content regularly.<br />
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The following details many ways you can learn more about <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin lighting</a> products, gain insights and tips, and improve your knowledge of all things <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a>.<br />
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<li>Each lighting product produced by <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> includes a webpage with a product video, user manuals, safety manuals, and photometrics. Most of these items can be found on each product's webpage by scrolling down or clicking on the "Videos" or "Downloads" button on the right side of the page.</li>
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<li>Watch product videos to study the features and capabilities of each particular product.</li>
<li>RTFM (Read The Freakin' Manual) to gain insights such as the DMX parameters, menu settings, and other options.</li>
<li>Read the safety manual to learn how to change gobos, maintain the fixture, and follow proper safety procedures.</li>
<li>Photometric charts are helpful to determine output at various distances and zoom ranges.</li>
<li>Some products even have further downloads such as "Tech Notes" or "Hints and Tips." </li>
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<li> At the heart of the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/p3" target="_blank">P3 ecosystem</a> lies the P3 software. This software offers an easy to use solution to map video onto <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/led-video" target="_blank">Martin Creative LED</a> and
<a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/mac-allure" target="_blank">Lighting fixtures</a>, including manipulation of the video such as scaling,
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<li>As with lighting products, the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/p3" target="_blank">P3 product webpages</a> contain videos and downloads as you scroll down or via the links on the right side of the page.</li>
<li>In addition to the user manuals, there are many informative documents available.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/p3-pc-system-controller" target="_blank">P3-PC page</a> even offers the software as a free download to install and use on any Windows machine.</li>
<li>Many training videos for P3 software are available on this playlist: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSdOAU7XmkQybSXE56KFE7ZOCIL2EbNKG">www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSdOAU7XmkQybSXE56KFE7ZOCIL2EbNKG</a></li>
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<li>The <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/martin-companion" target="_blank">Martin Companion</a> is the unified firmware upload tool compatible with all <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin lighting</a> fixtures (MAC, ERA, ELP, RUSH & Exterior). </li>
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<li>When combining the hardware and software you can upload firmware to most Martin fixtures. </li>
<li>Be sure to read the user manual and tech notes to ensure you fully understand the usage and capability of this software.</li>
<li>The current versions of software are automatically downloaded as you start the software, but you can also always check the versions for all products here: <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-US/firmware">www.martin.com/en-US/firmware</a></li>
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<li> <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/jem" target="_blank">Martin's JEM</a> line of atmospheric products includes a wide range of products. Each product web page contains links to videos and downloads that provide essential information.</li>
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<li>The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MartinProfessional/playlists" target="_blank">Martin Professional YouTube channel</a> has a nicely organized set of playlists featuring videos broken down into various categories. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MartinProfessional/playlists">www.youtube.com/user/MartinProfessional/playlists</a></li>
<li>To find the very latest videos posted by <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a>, simply look here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MartinProfessional/feed?activity_view=1">www.youtube.com/user/MartinProfessional/feed?activity_view=1</a></li>
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<u><b>More Resources</b></u><br />
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<li><a href="http://knowmartinpro.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This very blog </a>contains many articles written over the past few years with tips and tricks specific to Martin products.</li>
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<li>Scroll to find a search box on the right and type in a product name to find specific information.</li>
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<li><b>The <a href="https://pro.harman.com/insights/" target="_blank">Harman Professional Solutions Insights Blog</a></b> contains many postings related to Martin.</li>
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<li>Posts by <b>Brad Schiller:</b> <a href="http://pro.harman.com/insights/author/bschiller/">pro.harman.com/insights/author/bschiller/</a></li>
<li>Posts by <b>Wouter Verlinden</b>: <a href="http://pro.harman.com/insights/author/wverlinden/">pro.harman.com/insights/author/wverlinden/</a></li>
<li>Posts by <b>S. Kyle Davis</b> (scroll for lighting): <a href="http://pro.harman.com/insights/author/kdavis/">pro.harman.com/insights/author/kdavis/</a></li>
<li>Posts by <b>Lane Shannon</b>: <a href="http://pro.harman.com/insights/author/lshannon/">pro.harman.com/insights/author/lshannon/</a></li>
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<li> <a href="https://pro.harman.com/training" target="_blank"><b>Harman University</b></a></li>
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<li>Many on-line courses are available free of charge. <a href="http://traininglogin.harmanpro.com/login/">traininglogin.harmanpro.com/login/</a></li>
<li>Create a a free account and navigate in the course catalog to the Martin Lighting "On Demand" section.</li>
<li>Each course contains a training video and quiz.</li>
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More <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> training and learning content is continuing to be developed. Stay tuned to the <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin website</a> and <a href="http://knowmartinpro.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">this blog</a> for further information as new resources are released.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/mac-allure-profile" target="_blank">MAC Allure Profile</a> and <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/mac-allure-wash-pc" target="_blank">MAC Allure Wash PC</a> are truly revolutionary fixtures. The additive mixing RGBW LED based units can operate as standard profiles and washes, but also create impressive color and intensity effects through their <a href="https://youtu.be/iEpDR_jH26g" target="_blank">pixel-mappable 7-segment LED engines</a>.<br />
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While you can create wonderful looks by directly manipulating the pixels from DMX, you also have the ability to use internal effects that are built right into the fixture. Just like most <a href="https://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> fixtures, the DMX profile includes two pairs of effects channels that you can manipulate. Each pair includes a selection channel and a speed channel. Choosing effects is as easy as picking one from the selection channel and then adjusting the rate with the corresponding speed channel. The internal effects are available in both the Basic and Extended DMX modes.<br />
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In the standard effects, you will find multi-color chases, intensity chases, shape based chases, swooshes, and more. It can be very interesting to combine a color effect with an intensity effect (and thus why there are two pairs of effect channels).<br />
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If you plan on using the "split color" effects, then you must first dial in a split color from the virtual color wheel. For example, if you select a split color with red on top and blue on bottom and choose the "<b>split color flip</b>" effect then the pixels will automatically swap places.<br />
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Another choice is to use the "<b>split color rotation</b>" effect to spin the color around the central access. Note that in the split effects, the center pixel is black to provide enhanced looks with better color separation and definition.<br />
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Alternately you can simply use intensity chases such as "Double LED Chase" to create an intensity based spinning look using your color settings.<br />
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<b>Bonus tip</b>: There is also an FX synchronization channel that allows you to offset effects between fixtures. This is a great way to quickly make very interesting looks with multiple fixtures and internal effect.<br />
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Currently with software version 1.0.0 there are thirty-three effects, with more planned for later software versions. See the chart below for the names and DMX values:<br />
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Of course there is also another great way to manipulate the pixels and that is with <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/p3" target="_blank">P3</a>. By inputting a video signal to <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/p3" target="_blank">P3</a> and mapping the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/mac-allure" target="_blank">MAC Allure</a> fixtures accordingly, the video image will play across the pixels in your fixtures. The video below demonstrates a great example of the possibilities:<br />
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There is even a dedicated DMX channel that allows you to crossfade between your DMX settings of the pixels and the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/p3" target="_blank">P3</a> control of the pixels. This can have very powerful results as you switch between or combine the control of the light engine.<br />
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Learn more about the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/mac-allure" target="_blank">MAC Allure</a> products and view some great videos <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/mac-allure" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-28263784841969552782019-01-22T13:00:00.000-06:002019-01-22T13:00:36.828-06:00Shaping the Darkness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Framing Shutters are an integral part of every lighting designer's toolkit. They are found on both conventional and automated lights and serve important purposes. Generally shutters are used to block out light from unwanted areas. Through the use of four variable blades, the light output can be cropped to only certain areas or specific shapes. Shutters are often used to eliminate lighting spill onto set pieces and other elements that need to remain dark. Moving a shutter into a masking position is typically referred to as a "shutter cut."<br />
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The most common use of shutters within conventional lighting can be found in ellipsoidal spotlights such as the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/elp" target="_blank">Martin ELP Ellipsoidal</a> fixtures. As with most functions on conventional fixtures, the four shutter blades are manually moved into various positions. In addition, the user can rotate the barrel to achieve different "off-axis" angles with the shutters. Some ellipsoidals even feature locking mechanisms to ensure the shutter cuts remain once set. By adjusting the lens focus or using frost gels, the edge of the shutter may be hard or soft.<br />
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<u><b>Automated Lighting</b></u><br />
Automated lights such as the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/mac-encore" target="_blank">Martin MAC Encore Performance</a> and <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/mac-viper-performance" target="_blank">Martin MAC Viper Performance</a> utilize a complex system of motors to provide remote movement of shutter blades. In addition, the entire shuttering mechanism can rotate to provide a similar effect to rotating the barrel on an ellipsoidal. As the pan and tilt of the fixture can change from cue to cue, so too can the framing shutter settings. It is extremely important that the shutter system and its software allow for tremendously accurate positioning of the blades.<br />
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Shutter blades can also be found in some automated wash fixtures such as the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/mac-encore-wash-cld" target="_blank">Martin MAC Encore Wash</a> and the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/mac-viper-wash-dx" target="_blank">Martin MAC Viper Wash DX</a>. The principle is the same, where the shutter blades will cut off light output from particular areas. However, since the fixtures are wash functions and employ Fresnel or other soft lens abilities, the sharp cutoff is of the shutter will appear more subtle.<br />
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An additional function with automated framing shutters is the ability to create dynamic movement effects by continuously changing the framing shutter settings. This can result is some very exciting looks from the fixture as the shape of the output light constantly morphs into new shapes.<br />
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<u><b>Blocking the Light</b></u><br />
Framing shutters have been an important tool for lighting designers for many years and will continue long into the future. Eventually we will see digital shutters that allow for any shape (or mask) that one desires. Until then, conventional and automated fixtures will continue to use metal blades to shape the output and eliminate light from unwanted areas.<br />
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Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-18469276728451729662018-10-01T14:52:00.000-05:002018-10-01T14:52:19.697-05:00The Mighty Martin Machine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin by Harman</a> has been very busy over the past year releasing a large number of new and innovative products. Many, such as the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/mac-encore" target="_blank">MAC Encore series</a> have already become industry standards used around the world on countless productions. The Martin development team is continuing to create exciting new products, several of which will debut at<a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/events/ldi-2018" target="_blank"> LDI 2018</a>.<br />
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Looking back over the last 365 days, it is easy to see that Martin is expanding in multiple professional lighting markets. See below for descriptions of these newly released products. All the products listed will also be available for demos at <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/events/ldi-2018" target="_blank">LDI 2018</a> in room <b>N253</b>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/mac-encore" target="_blank"><b>Martin MAC Encore Performance</b></a><br />
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A perfect compliment to the performance model, the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/mac-encore" target="_blank">MAC Encore Wash</a> utilizes a Fresnel lens (or optional PC lens) to provide the smoothest wash possible. The wash includes same high quality light engine, optics, and color mixing as the performance, as well as an internal barn door system.<br />
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<a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/rush-mh-10-beam-fx" target="_blank">M<b>artin RUSH MH 10 Beam FX</b></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/rush-mh-11-beam" target="_blank"><b>Martin RUSH MH 11 Beam</b></a><br />
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As the only new Martin lighting fixture that is not LED based, the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/rush-mh-11-beam" target="_blank">MH 11 Beam</a> provides an intense, narrow beam combined with fixed and rotating gobos, prism, frost, and more.<br />
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This focusable blinder unit utilizes 100W COB warm white LEDs with a 70 degree beam spread. Individual control of the four LEDs allows for interesting effects or direct output.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/rush-batten-1-hex" target="_blank">RUSH BATTEN 1 HEX</a> is is an ultra-bright 12-cell batten color + UV wash fixture with full pixel control. Featuring 12 watt RGBAW+UV 6-in-1 LEDs, it provides intense light for color, white, or blacklight applications.<br />
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This small and light weight unit outputs a range of vibrant colors from its single lens and RGB engine. The included magnetic lens changes the beam angle from 80 degrees to 14 degrees.<br />
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Ultraviolet effects are fun in a variety of applications and the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/rush-par-4-uv" target="_blank">RUSH PAR 4 U</a>V is a perfect tool for these jobs. The single lens unit outputs at 400nm for a pure and consistent UV look. <br />
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The <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/rush-cs-series" target="_blank">RUSH CS Series</a> is a cove lighting system based on RGB LEDs. The various models and sizes are ideal to illuminate interior walls and other indoor spaces. The units are available in both wide and graze options in varying lengths<br />
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Achieve larger and more dynamic video mapping looks with the VDO Fatron. The four rows of 20mm pixel pitch on this LED video batten blend perfectly with other VDO products.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/vdo-dotron" target="_blank">VDO Dotron</a> can be controlled by <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/p3" target="_blank">Martin P3</a> or via DMX to allow creative pixels to appear anywhere desired. A wide variety of lenses and diffusers provide a wealth of different looks.<br />
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<a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/jem-glaciator-dynamic" target="_blank"><b>Martin JEM Glaciator Dynamic</b></a><br />
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The newest version of the industry standard for low lying fog, the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/jem-glaciator-dynamic" target="_blank">JEM Glaciator Dynamic</a> is smaller, quieter, and capable of taking low lying fog to more places.<br />
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Learn more about all these great products from <a href="https://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin by Harman</a> on the official <a href="https://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin website</a> or visit us at <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/events/ldi-2018" target="_blank">LDI 2018</a> to see these products and more! We even have a free badge available <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/events/ldi-2018" target="_blank">here</a>.Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-85480581806999571442018-08-22T11:52:00.000-05:002018-08-22T11:52:28.666-05:00Martin Atmospheric Effects for Any Stage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stage productions have many different technical elements including <a href="https://pro.harman.com/brands/jbl-professional" target="_blank">audio</a>, <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/automated-lights" target="_blank">lighting</a>, <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/led-video" target="_blank">video</a>, and <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/atmospheric-effects" target="_blank">atmospheric effects</a>. <a href="https://pro.harman.com/" target="_blank">Harman</a> has several brands that incorporate these various elements, with <a href="https://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin by Harman</a> providing many options for <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/atmospheric-effects" target="_blank">atmospheric effects</a>.<br />
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<span id="goog_1401383054"></span><span id="goog_1401383055"></span>Smoke effects have been documented in stage presentations dating back to the Globe Theatre in the early 1600s. Of course many things have changed since that time, and now <a href="https://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> offers three unique types of <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/atmospheric-effects" target="_blank">atmospheric effect products</a>. The proper atmospheric effect and fluid should be selected depending on the desired look on stage: <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/fog" target="_blank">Fog</a>, <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/haze" target="_blank">Haze</a>, or <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/haze" target="_blank">Low-Fog</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><b><span id="goog_1401383078"></span>Fog<span id="goog_1401383079"></span></b></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/fog" target="_blank">Fog machines </a>use specific <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/effect-fluids" target="_blank">fluids</a> that allow can alter the fog behavior. For instance, a quick dissipating fluid will create a cloud that disappears rather rapidly. This is ideal for a stage illusion or burst effect. Standard fluid may linger on stage longer and be better for the replication of smoke from a chimney, engine, or other device. High Density fluid creates thicker clouds and is best for heavy puffs that are not very translucent.<br />
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<a href="https://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> has quite as extensive range of <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/fog" target="_blank">fog machines</a> available to fit various budgets and stage needs. All include both manual and DMX control options, as well as the ability to adjust the volume (or thickness) of the fog and the duration of emission time.<br />
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<a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/haze" target="_blank"><b>Haze</b></a> <br />
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The very nature of light allows it to only be seen when it illuminates a surface. For this reason, many productions make use of <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/haze" target="_blank">atmospheric haze</a> to reveal the beams of light in the air. A haze machine will create a fine "mist" in the air that can persist for long periods of time. Only specially developed haze fluid should should be used with these type of products.<br />
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Some <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/haze" target="_blank">haze machines </a>will simply have an on/off function. Others provide adjustment of the haze density, and even a fan to control the velocity at which the haze leaves the machine.<br />
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<a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/low-fog" target="_blank"><b>Low-Fog</b></a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNolSu2uct9Qhxes7HX9fpdZbUlAXKUS5GlILGyMkb_09UNspQQA3dMmN6va1kwKOMJobiWhzzmQfKQe56-LuvS4mLaowf0MgTwpesPHBiarDQkNiz8Q65vTVQaF-A7a3Br2U2TJZlFA/s1600/LOW.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="867" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNolSu2uct9Qhxes7HX9fpdZbUlAXKUS5GlILGyMkb_09UNspQQA3dMmN6va1kwKOMJobiWhzzmQfKQe56-LuvS4mLaowf0MgTwpesPHBiarDQkNiz8Q65vTVQaF-A7a3Br2U2TJZlFA/s200/LOW.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/low-fog" target="_blank">Low-fog </a>machines are similar to a standard fog machine in terms of the type of clouds they produce. However, the difference is that the fog is rapidly cooled so that it remains close to the ground. This cooling can be achieve via a variety of methods, some utilizing dry ice or industrial gasses. Other low-fog machines such as the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/low-fog" target="_blank">Martin Glaciator</a> contain internal chillers for the simplest low-fog creation.<br />
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Just like a standard fog machine, <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/low-fog" target="_blank">low-fog</a> machines have various fluid types available to provide different densities and duration of the <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/low-fog" target="_blank">low-fog</a>.<br />
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It is essential to always use ONLY the recommended <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/effect-fluids" target="_blank">fluid</a> for a specific atmospheric product. Utilizing the wrong fluid can not only damage the machine, but it can also lead to safety and health problems. To determine which <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/effect-fluids" target="_blank">Martin fluids</a> are compatible with which machines, <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/site_elements/martin-atmospheric-effect-fluid-matrix" target="_blank">refer to this chart</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> has also created a universal cleaning fluid that should be a part of any atmospheric machine maintenance routine. <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/products/martin-pro-clean-and-storage-fluid" target="_blank">Martin Clean & Storage Fluid</a> is specially designed for optimizing performance while providing longevity of any effect machine. The use of this advanced preventative maintenance fluid on a regular basis reduces clogging and further extends the life of <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/atmospheric-effects" target="_blank">Martin atmospheric effect machines</a>.<br />
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<b>Create Your Atmosphere </b><br />
Productions require different types of <a href="https://www.martin.com/en-US/product_families/atmospheric-effects" target="_blank">atmospheric effects</a> and <a href="https://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> has a complete product line of options to choose from. Selecting the correct model of machine and fluid is essential to a successful production. <br />
<br />Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-66641577986687797852018-05-10T16:17:00.001-05:002018-05-10T16:17:34.615-05:00Five Unexpected Features of the Martin MAC Encore Series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since their introduction, the <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore Performance</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">Wash</a> fixtures have become industry staples in many productions worldwide. While LD's and programmers are busy making use of the common features in these exceptional fixtures, there are several key features that further enhance the fixtures' capabilities. Often overlooked, these five powerful functions add to the potential of the <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore series</a>.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Followspot Mode</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGbF65kGdpb3Dho2WB75izzox6TrM-47zgPbWHc7htQ9OBPw9G-ogduxYljUoY0pnVF17-QtXVKs3NsrII-VUlXYZjQdqRAgU9C984mDU4iKGr3J0575tC6kmmhcbnduyOARuVzZq9A/s1600/Encore+Performance+WRM+copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="199" data-original-width="181" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGbF65kGdpb3Dho2WB75izzox6TrM-47zgPbWHc7htQ9OBPw9G-ogduxYljUoY0pnVF17-QtXVKs3NsrII-VUlXYZjQdqRAgU9C984mDU4iKGr3J0575tC6kmmhcbnduyOARuVzZq9A/s200/Encore+Performance+WRM+copy.png" width="181" /></a>The <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore Performance</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">Wash</a> have a mode that can be enabled from the fixture menu (<i>Personality/Pan/Tilt/Followspot Mode</i>) that enables the fixture to be used as a manually positioned followspot. The fixture will ignore DMX commands to the pan/tilt channels, but still respond to all other DMX inputs. When in this mode, the pan and tilt motors are energized so that they act as a gentle brake, thus providing a damped feel and smooth control for the operator. It also prevents the head from moving when the operator removes his/her hands from the fixture. The setting is retained even with power cycles to the fixture.<br />
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<a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> also offers a pair of custom fitting followspot handles as part number: 91001001HU<br />
<br /><b>Animotion Effects</b><br />
Originally introduced on the <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-quantum-profile" target="_blank">MAC Quantum Profile</a>, the unique Animotion effect provides revolutionary control over the fixture's light source. A selection of dynamic chases adjust the intensity of LED segments within the light engine via various patterns. Users can select between different effects, adjust the speed of the effects, and now with the <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore series</a> even crossfade in/out of the Animotion effects.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeegztT3h2k070aPbl4Cbw01PUa8uv5mu_zneh68VkRjWoqX7ualnx480dVOgbsRqiXFcxejeC1nPqEBS02FTXWQTcZ1Mk6sYyaV_WCmVRPOWa4LMBydhb8VPeRDTjo_4x6FgJHBn4kA/s1600/Web_Product_Image_WRM5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeegztT3h2k070aPbl4Cbw01PUa8uv5mu_zneh68VkRjWoqX7ualnx480dVOgbsRqiXFcxejeC1nPqEBS02FTXWQTcZ1Mk6sYyaV_WCmVRPOWa4LMBydhb8VPeRDTjo_4x6FgJHBn4kA/s200/Web_Product_Image_WRM5.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
Using the Effects channels, simply select one of the Animotion effects (DMX 30-38) on FX1 Selection or FX2 Selection (DMX channel 34 or 36). Then adjust the speed of the Animotion effect on the adjacent DMX channel: FX1 Speed or FX2 Speed. To change the amplitude (or visibility) of the effect, assign the opposite FX channel to DMX 39 (Animotion Amplitude FX). Then use the cooresponding FX speed channel to adjust the intensity of the Animotion effect. By crossfading this channel, the Animotion effect can be seen to fade in/out.<br />
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<b>Tungsten Emulation Dimming</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnJMzUGqUjB1q_KHWLUgwDQyYIEcgjIzGh1Vr38xOqvQNapyWAO4NbdQB1s3OoMm7lZM0e1W0bRmnwiFPr3AnccP2eSY9ye_3Qv2_aQd08BmEETLN_SoguOtHUP9UK6KhLfNco9JiJg/s1600/Encore+Performance+WRM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="199" data-original-width="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnJMzUGqUjB1q_KHWLUgwDQyYIEcgjIzGh1Vr38xOqvQNapyWAO4NbdQB1s3OoMm7lZM0e1W0bRmnwiFPr3AnccP2eSY9ye_3Qv2_aQd08BmEETLN_SoguOtHUP9UK6KhLfNco9JiJg/s1600/Encore+Performance+WRM.png" /></a>The <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore</a> fixtures utilize an innovative LED light engine that provides exceptional dimming through four different dimmer curves. In addition, there may be times when an LD wishes for the engine to behave similar to an incandescent lamp in terms of dimming and responsiveness. <br />
When the Tungsten Emulation Dimming feature is enabled, the fixtures will automatically emulate the red-shift common to tungsten sources dimming. In addition, the decay of a filament cooling on a DBO is replicated. The Tungsten Emulation Dimming feature can be activated via the control channel when set to DMX 72, or deactivated at DMX 73.<br />
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<b>Adjustable PWM Frequency</b><br />
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the refresh rate of the LED's can be adjusted via DMX. While the
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cameras, there could be special conditions where a designer needs to
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<b>Alternative Light Source</b><br />
The <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore</a> fixtures come in either CLD or WRM light engine variants, with each having a variable color temperature adjustment. The CLD units utilize a CTO filter while the WRM units feature a CTB filter. When a lighting rig contains both CLD and WRM units, a designer may want specific cues where the light engines match in terms of color temperature. This can easily be achieved via DMX using the Alternative Light Source feature. When activated, it will automatically adjust the selected fixtures' color temperature to match the opposite light engine's default.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTujS8LDWhTXXprxn1EpRXxLL4h1gyTKlcFcDgWWenybVLDAW6j_z2UH1pKlGPceEZbIhPW-o1KznODgvzxkdXKy504cmCvkKmJTJ5f-Q8tRYELN6Ak6UmXWpQLo_xd9MKEhSeGlplBQ/s1600/Encore+WRM+and+CLD.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="845" data-original-width="1515" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTujS8LDWhTXXprxn1EpRXxLL4h1gyTKlcFcDgWWenybVLDAW6j_z2UH1pKlGPceEZbIhPW-o1KznODgvzxkdXKy504cmCvkKmJTJ5f-Q8tRYELN6Ak6UmXWpQLo_xd9MKEhSeGlplBQ/s200/Encore+WRM+and+CLD.png" width="200" /></a>For instance, a <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore Performance CLD</a> unit has a default color temperature of 6000 K. When the Alternative Light Source feature is active, the CTO flag will automatically move to a factory calibrated position equal to 3000 K output (to match the default of the WRM fixtures). The behavior of the CTO flags will also "turn around" to better match the adjustment of the CTB in the WRM fixtures.<br />
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The Alternative Light Source feature can be activated via the control channel when set to DMX 74, or deactivated at DMX 75.<br />
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<b>RTFM</b><br />
All the above information and more can be found within the <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore Performance</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore Wash</a> user manuals. They are available on the <a href="http://www.martin.com/support" target="_blank">Martin website via this link</a>. <br />
More examples of the power of the <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore series</a> can be seen in videos on <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">this link</a> and below:<br />
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<br />Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-48354089782669904952018-03-22T12:34:00.000-05:002018-03-22T12:34:27.977-05:00A Brief History Entertainment Lighting Sources<style>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Live entertainment has been an important part of human life for thousands of years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The technology to illuminate actors, musicians, and speakers has changed immensely, although the source of the light has only changed a few times through history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From sunlight to LED’s the illumination of stages has been varied and exciting. </span></div>
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In the 1500s, theatre began to move indoors and thus the need for a new source of light was required.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Candles were commonly placed on large chandeliers hanging over the audience as well as in sconces on the walls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In some cases, chandeliers would also be placed over the stage and candles were also placed on the floor (footlights) and on the sides of the stage on ladders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dripping wax, smoke, and continual re-lighting and trimming of candles was troublesome, but tolerated.</div>
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The late 1780s saw the development of a new light source that became known as an oil lamp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It used a wick and vegetable or animal fat oil with the flame enclosed in cylindrical glass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For specialized theatrical effects, colored glass was used.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Historians note that the Haymarket Theatre in London used levers to raise and lower tinted glass in front of the oil lamps, thus creating lighting changes on stage.</div>
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The early 1800’s brought about gas-controlled lighting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gas was fed through pipes to burners placed on and over the stage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The output was significantly brighter than oil lamps and allowed for a new level of control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By adjusting the amount of gas to each burner, the illumination levels and areas could be adjusted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the first time, the audience lighting could be dimmed while the stage remained illuminated.</div>
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The earliest electrical form of entertainment illumination appeared in 1846 at the Paris Opera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A carbon-arc source was used to create a beam of sunlight on stage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The carbon arc lamp creates light when two rods of carbon are electrified and touched together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As they are pulled apart an electrical arc across the gap will continue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The carbon tips will heat and burn producing a carbon vapor within the arc that is extremely <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">luminous.</span></div>
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Thomas Edison is credited with creating the first incandescent bulb and by the 1880s it was being used in theater.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the next 40 years, gas and limelight were completely replaced by incandescent electric light.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These lamps first used carbon filaments and were later replaced with metallic filaments such as tungsten. </div>
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In the 1980’s as automated lighting began to enter into the entertainment scene, the use of High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps grew rapidly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These lamps produce light by creating an electric arc between tungsten electrodes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This arc occurs in a quartz tube that is filled with a mix of gas chemicals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When heated the chemicals evaporate and form a plasma, which in turn increases the intensity of the light produced by the arc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many automated luminaires such as the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/automated-lights/discharge" target="_blank">Martin MAC Viper Series</a><span style="color: #f79646;"> </span>still use arc-source discharge lamps due to their output, efficiency, color temperature, and cost.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>Originally invented in the early 1960’s, LED’s have recently taken over as a primary light source in entertainment fixtures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Starting around 2008, <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/automated-lights/led" target="_blank">LED based stage luminaires</a> could be found on stages worldwide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An LED is a semi-conductor that produces light by creating a flow of electrons within a mix of materials. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The mix of materials will determine the color of the photon output. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using a blue LED to excite a phosphor creates white light.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Entertainment lighting sources have varied through the ages, but the main purposes of illuminating the stage and creating effects has remained the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From early sunlight to modern LED fixtures, the path has been varied.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The future will surely see further innovations and new methods of light creation.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin by Harman</a> <b><a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">P3 Processor</a></b> is extremely powerful and
invaluable for anyone working with <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Creative Video products</a> or <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Face 5 panels</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have written before about the
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This is all possible through the use of instantaneous data
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The automated lighting industry is full of different metrics used to compare diverse properties of various products. Most people understand measurements such as Lumens, Lux, Foot-Candles, hertz, and dB, but color rendering has recently become the newest concern for many. Color rendering scores can help designers determine how well colors (sets, costumes, skin tones) will look when illuminated by a particular light.<br />
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Many manufacturers will refer to the CRI of their product, while others are using CQS, TM-30, and/or TLCI as methodologies for explaining the color rendering properties of lighting products. These scales are important as they describe the quality of the light and how colors will appear when illuminated by a specific source. The following provides a brief overview of each color rendering methodology and how the measurements are achieved.<br />
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<b>Measurement Basics</b><br />
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Because it can be very difficult to actually look at a color reference chart and determine the rendering ability of a source, light meters are regularly used to measure color rendering. They will examine the light coming from a source and use complex mathematical formulas to calculate the color rendering score based on the source's color temperature and spectrum.<br />
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CRI or Color Rendering Index is currently the most commonly provided metric for color rendering, which is a shame as it is also the poorest. Basically it consists of eight* colors that are given a 0-100 score and simply averaged together. The eight colors primarily consist of skin and nature tones, but not any saturated hues. Because these eight values are simply averaged together it is possible to get skewed results.<br />
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For instance, a source that scores high on seven of the values, but very low on one could still result in a high CRI value. Furthermore, manufacturers can adjust the CRI score simply by filtering certain wavelengths to get to a better average score (although not necessarily better light output).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*The full CRI specification consists of 14 colors, but typically only the first eight are used for calculation.</i></span><br />
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<b>CQS</b><br />
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The Color Quality Scale (CQS) uses 15 color references and instead of a basic average, it uses a root-mean-square calculation methodology. This squares each value before averaging resulting in a much more fair result where even one bad value will greatly affect the total result. The chart contains many saturated colors and is considered a much better scale than CRI.<br />
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<b>TM-30</b><br />
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The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) created the TM-30 metric to replace CRI. This scale uses 99 color references based on real world color objects and again uses the root-mean-square calculation to determine the final score. This is known as the TM-30 Fidelity index (Rf). This standard also provides a Gamut index (Rg) which scores the saturation of the colors as over or under saturated. An Rg score of 100 means a perfect match, with greater than 100 being over saturated and below 100 being under saturated. Furthermore, TM-30 reports provide color vector graphics to visibly display which wavelengths are over or under saturated.<br />
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<b>TLCI</b><br />
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The Television Lighting Consistency Index is specifically designed to represent how colors will render on camera as opposed to the human eye like the other metrics. Using 18 colors and the root-mean-square calculation method, TLCI results also provide data to help make appropriate corrections to the video image.<br />
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With so many different color rendering metrics to choose from, it can be confusing to determine how well a specific light will render colors. It is important when comparing fixtures to understand how scores are calculated and what they are based upon. CRI is the worst choice, while CQS and TM-30 are much better references. TLCI should always be used for television. Further detailed descriptions of each of these color rendering methods can be found on <a href="https://www.mikewoodconsulting.com/articles.htm" target="_blank">Mike Wood's website</a>. <br />
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<a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> lighting now provides full metrics for all the above color rendering scales in fixture photometric reports starting with the <a href="http://www.martin.com/macencore" target="_blank">MAC Encore</a> series.<br />
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Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-47615719707494090262017-08-01T17:08:00.000-05:002017-08-02T10:32:25.649-05:00Martin Fixture Quick Reference Charts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> has a great lineup of various automated luminaries and it can be confusing to understand the differences and similarities between the products. Comparison charts are great to help as they provide an easy reference to the basic features and specifications. Below you will find charts that detail <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> products by category:<br />
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These charts will be updated as new products are released. Stay tuned for more soon! For full product details and specifications, please visit <a href="http://www.martin.com/">www.martin.com.</a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> has recently released version 3.70 of the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/control/lighting-controllers" target="_blank">M-Series</a> software which brings exciting new features to the console platform. The development team has redesigned the views system in incredible ways that also opens the door to more new features coming soon. Although existing views from previous software versions are not importable, that is a small price to pay for the powerful new system.<br />
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New tools allow for simple layout creations, configuring of monitors, storing of views, quick recalls and much more.<br />
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One of the key benefits of the new system is that all views now work and adjust across all consoles and <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/m-pc" target="_blank">M-PC</a>! This is a great tool that allows programmers to prep or edit on M-PC and then load their show into an <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/control/lighting-controllers" target="_blank">M-Series</a> console without having to change their views and screens. Of course this works the other way around and between the various <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/control/lighting-controllers" target="_blank">console models</a> too. Plus there are remarkable new tools for creating views and managing all your windows.<br />
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A new concept called <b>Workspaces</b> allows a quick toggle to change the behavior of the sidebar, views, and function keys. This is useful for creating your own different "modes of operation" on a console or M-PC system.<br />
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Version 3.70 of <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/control/lighting-controllers" target="_blank">M-Series</a> software also includes many more changes and enhancements when working with views, windows, and screens. It is essential to understand the relevant terminology:<br />
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<tr class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-Body-LightRows"> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyE-Regular-LightRows"><b>Screen</b></td> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyD-Regular-LightRows">The actual monitor. This can be a single touch, multi touch or non touch screen. The position and resolution can be changed.</td> </tr>
<tr class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-Body-DarkerRows"> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyE-Regular-DarkerRows"><b>Sidebar</b></td> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyD-Regular-DarkerRows">A small strip on the left or right edge of a screen.</td> </tr>
<tr class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-Body-LightRows"> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyE-Regular-LightRows"><b>Toolbar</b></td> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyD-Regular-LightRows">A small bar shown at the top edge of a screen.</td> </tr>
<tr class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-Body-DarkerRows"> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyE-Regular-DarkerRows"><b>Layout</b></td> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyD-Regular-DarkerRows">Arrangement of docking spaces (3 columns, 4 boxes etc).</td> </tr>
<tr class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-Body-LightRows"> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyE-Regular-LightRows"><b>Window</b></td> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyD-Regular-LightRows">Contains the content (like presets, groups, clock, etc...).</td> </tr>
<tr class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-Body-DarkerRows"> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyE-Regular-DarkerRows"><b>View</b></td> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyD-Regular-DarkerRows">Arrangement of layouts and windows placed in them. With this you can change the content on one or multiple screens at once.</td> </tr>
<tr class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-Body-LightRows"> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyE-Regular-LightRows"><b>View directory</b></td> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyD-Regular-LightRows">A collection of all views within a show. A show has only one directory that is shared in a network environment.</td> </tr>
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<tr class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-Body-LightRows"> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyB-Regular-LightRows"><b>Workspace Browser</b></td> <td class="TableStyle-PatternedRows-BodyA-Regular-LightRows">The user can switch workspaces to get another set of assignments in the screen sidebar. Workspaces can be added, copied, moved and deleted.</td> </tr>
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The following video explains all the changes and new features in detail. Take the time to watch the video and try out the new features on your next <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/control/lighting-controllers" target="_blank">M-Series</a> show! <a href="https://youtu.be/8nw1Fahp7eY">https://youtu.be/8nw1Fahp7eY</a> <br />
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While fixtures from <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> such as the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-viper-profile" target="_blank">MAC Viper Profile</a> or <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a> come with a great selection of stock gobos, many LD's prefer to load custom gobos. Care must be taken when changing and handling gobos and certain rules should be followed to help ensure the proper life of both the gobo and the lighting fixture.<br />
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<b>Rule #1: Gobo Handling</b><br />
Most automated luminarires utilize glass gobos, although a few also may use metal gobos. No matter the material, there are basics that are required when handling these tiny pieces of art.<br />
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<li>Always treat gobos with the upmost care; store them in a dust free environment and make sure they don't rub or scratch each other.</li>
<li>It is best to wear gloves when handling gobos as this will eliminate fingerprints and other oils from transferring to the glass or metal.</li>
<li>Always ensure the gobo is clean of dust, oil, or other contaminants before placing in a fixture. Use a soft, lint-free cloth or compressed air to clean any dirty gobos.</li>
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<b>Rule #2: Gobo Placement</b><br />
Glass gobos are typically made from a borosilicate with an aluminum coating on one side. You MUST ensure that the coated side is facing away from the lamp or source otherwise it could cause the gobo to crack. In addition improper placement could cause unwanted reflections within the luminaire.<br />
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To determine which side of the glass is the coated side, use the "pencil test". Simply place the tip of a pencil or other small object near the edge of the glass. If the reflection is right next to the object then you have found the coated side. The un-coated or "glass" side will appear with the reflection a small distance from the object. Be careful though and ensure you do not scratch or mark the gobo with your object.<br />
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Some gobos are not coated and instead are made from a unique textured glass. Always be sure to place the textured side towards the lamp or source. The only exception would be if the textured glass has also been coated for color or effect. In this case you still want the coated side away from the light source.<br />
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<b>Rule #3: Consider the Optics</b><br />
The optics of your automated lighting fixture will cause images to project "backwards" from what you may think. Always consider this when inserting gobos that have a specific look or direction required of them. This is always important with gobos that are based on words or logos.<br />
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<b>Rule #4: Understand the Carrier</b><br />
Many rotating gobos use a carrier that includes the gobo as well as the gears for rotation. This makes it easy to change out the gobo, but you must consider how the gobo gets into the carrier. With some fixtures the gobo will be glued into the carrier from the gobo manufacturer, while others such as the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/automated-lights/discharge" target="_blank">MAC Viper</a> series will use a retaining ring along with the carrier.<br />
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Most carriers will have an orientation mark (or magnet) that ensures the carrier can be placed back into the wheel in the same orientation for each fixture (see A below). You will want to also check that your gobos are all aligned with this marking within each carrier and inserted into the fixture with proper alignment; otherwise each gobo might be at a different angle within each fixture.<br />
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Gobos can create many dynamic and interesting looks on stage or in the air. By shaping the light output, creative images are easy to achieve. Ensure that you understand the methods for changing gobos on your fixtures. <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> has a wide range of hard edge fixtures that make use of gobos, each with their own set of imagery. Be sure to read the user manual for each fixture for specific gobo changing information.Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-54319105790709106592017-04-14T10:28:00.000-05:002017-04-14T10:28:08.244-05:00Great New Creative Video Products from Martin!<br />
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<a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin by Harman</a> has just announced two new exciting creative video products. The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/vdo-fatron-20" target="_blank">VDO Fatron 20</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/vdo-dotron" target="_blank">VDO Dotron</a> add more unique options to the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a> line with many of the same features and qualities.<br />
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Both units can be controlled via the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">Martin P3 system</a> or DMX 512. They integrate well into video systems using the original <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a> or the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Face 5</a> panels. Just like the Sceptron units, the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/vdo-fatron-20" target="_blank">VDO Fatron 20</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/vdo-dotron" target="_blank">VDO Dotron</a> have a multitude of different <a href="https://youtu.be/ylF9L11Z5PY" target="_blank">diffusers</a> available for creative looks and varying applications.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxtjGA93FZX-_PNUHaC1jnnQ9rc2ZGdV39g-zFCBbDY4lIxg2Cdu5tYTJvjU1dznZF3qUIv0XdXnlzHi7uiXmL0lEoZXH4qzlOshV7sAEtsXuD1wLx3NLT4bYOWRgUNLTg9gd42dijg/s1600/Fatron1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxtjGA93FZX-_PNUHaC1jnnQ9rc2ZGdV39g-zFCBbDY4lIxg2Cdu5tYTJvjU1dznZF3qUIv0XdXnlzHi7uiXmL0lEoZXH4qzlOshV7sAEtsXuD1wLx3NLT4bYOWRgUNLTg9gd42dijg/s200/Fatron1.png" width="200" /></a>The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/vdo-fatron-20" target="_blank">VDO Fatron 20</a> is a 20 mm pixel pitch outdoor-rated LED video batten that can be used for eye-candy, uplight, wall washing, and more. It is fully color calibrated to ensure all Fatron units have color consistency and that they match other VDO products too. Just like the Sceptron, the Fatron is available in two sizes: 1000 mm and 320 mm.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/vdo-dotron" target="_blank">VDO Dotron</a> provides a new shape to the VDO family. The rounded configuration of 16 pixels punctuates designs with blasts of color and imagery. Each Dotron unit has various diffusers that easily screw on to change the look and output. Color calibration, built-in effects, and various mounting options further the feature set of the Dotron.<br />
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Speaking of mounting options, a host of new mounts allow for easy combining of various VDO elements. You can easily add Dotrons to any Sceptron or Fatron layout using the specialized brackets or any standard clamps. <br />
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<a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> has even developed custom flight cases for both the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/vdo-fatron-20" target="_blank">VDO Fatron 20</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/vdo-dotron" target="_blank">VDO Dotron</a> so taking the units on the road is simple.<br />
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<br />Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-28129728430162862062017-02-16T16:38:00.001-06:002017-02-16T16:38:57.028-06:00Martin P3 DMX Control is Awesome!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinfUsfqh75-DGi7siLFf4xEEEGlGU-wtWlekWSEiFPgF9-RRmmWD8h47Q68pLWXhKeza_bb26_OoZyvv1qS3sCbhaT-b9vUDSVveKRgq3ADVUoQz4rBQpJ51DpHGnrmT3uepk4ztdrJg/s1600/P3_rack.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinfUsfqh75-DGi7siLFf4xEEEGlGU-wtWlekWSEiFPgF9-RRmmWD8h47Q68pLWXhKeza_bb26_OoZyvv1qS3sCbhaT-b9vUDSVveKRgq3ADVUoQz4rBQpJ51DpHGnrmT3uepk4ztdrJg/s320/P3_rack.png" width="320" /></a>The <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">P3 processor</a> is an amazing tool for controlling <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> creative video products such as the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Face 5</a>, <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a>, and <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/creative-pixels" target="_blank">VDO Creative Pixels</a>. I have written about the benefits <a href="http://knowmartinpro.blogspot.com/search?q=p3" target="_blank">before on this blog</a>. A new feature adds incredible control possibilities when combined with a DMX lighting console.<br />
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In short, you can modify via DMX (or Art-Net) intensity, color, rotation and other parameters for each object within the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">P3 system</a>. Additional system-wide controls provide easy access to presets, global intensity, color temperature, and much more. Any modifications then made via DMX override the video that is currently playing through the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">P3</a>. This allows designers to create exciting imagery directly from their lighting console. In other words, the video elements become lighting elements or combination units that can do both video and lighting!<br />
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Once you have added fixtures to your P3 layout, click on the "<b>DMX & Motion</b>" button on the top bar of P3. This will open the DMX & Motion screen. On the left you will see a list of control types and on the right tabs for DMX, Art-Net, and K2. To configure the DMX control you need to tell P3 what you want to control and with which DMX channels. You can simply click and drag items from the left section to the right, but it is much easier to use the wizard.<br />
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Next you select DMX or Art-Net input and then decide what type of control you want for each.<br />
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The next screen refers to the layout of the DMX channels and asks if you want the order to be grouped by parameters or by fixture. I prefer fixture as it is easier to match up to default fixture libraries in most lighting consoles.<br />
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Finally, select the starting DMX address for your range and then click on "<b>Create DMX Controls</b>" to have P3 configure everything for you. <br />
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Your DMX screen will now be filled with DMX addresses assigned to their
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Now just apply DMX or Art-Net to your P3 controller and you are ready to have fun from your lighting controller.<br />
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As mentioned earlier, you can also click and drag DMX options from the DMX screen. In the screen below I have dragged over a couple of Global Controls. These effect everything within the P3 layout. If you right click on the "<b>Current Value</b>" field you will see the DMX protocol (or map) for that specific channel. As you can see there are many options available via DMX control.<br />
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<a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">P3 processors</a> provide an unprecedented amount of control and processing to the attached video devices. By adding in DMX control from a lighting console, LDs are able to further modify and use video products with ease. This ability provides additional creative possibilities not available with other systems.Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-66408975549401771392016-11-11T15:20:00.000-06:002016-11-11T15:21:13.499-06:00Martin MAC Viper High CRI Lamp<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhyO6BAIo1kfHXeQtx8ezSWexQKgyoMuToTIkPRBx1BWIJmq0WNKoH7UMolgxcSstLLIwWF4DX9vch27bJMMfgPsuakhzbWhjE8iJN_CsU3H5qBADTousG-Ts09EH5fsDOXW1VTfarQ/s1600/Viper+Wash.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhyO6BAIo1kfHXeQtx8ezSWexQKgyoMuToTIkPRBx1BWIJmq0WNKoH7UMolgxcSstLLIwWF4DX9vch27bJMMfgPsuakhzbWhjE8iJN_CsU3H5qBADTousG-Ts09EH5fsDOXW1VTfarQ/s200/Viper+Wash.png" width="198" /></a><br />
The <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/automated-lights/discharge" target="_blank">MAC Viper line</a> of automated luminaires are extremely popular due to their extensive feature set, great color mixing, small size and weight, quiet operation and more. You will find them on concerts, television shows, Broadway and other theatre, corporate shows and more. The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/automated-lights/discharge" target="_blank">MAC Viper </a>range ships with an Osram Lok-It HTI1000W/PS lamp which is a wonderful source.<br />
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Osram has recently updated this lamp with some design improvements and suppliers are changing over to the newest revision.<br />
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The lamp can be ordered as Osram code 54385 or Martin P/N: 97010346.<br />
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Osram has recently developed a <b>new lamp</b> for the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/automated-lights/discharge" target="_blank">MAC Viper</a> series that has also been approved by Martin. The Osram Lok-It HTI1000W/PS Brilliant is an alternative for situations where quality of light is key to the performance. This lamp delivers enhanced color rendition (<b>CRI >95</b>), resulting in better performance in critical applications such as theatre and TV productions.<br />
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The color temperature is the same as the original lamp, but there is no green peak in the spectrum; resulting in no further need to use the minus-green filter from the static color wheel. The output appears more brilliant and the colors from the CMY mixing system even more vibrant than with the standard lamp. The only downside being a slightly lower output (-5%) compared to the standard lamp.<br />
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The lamp can be ordered as Osram code 53973 or Martin P/N: 97010351.<br />
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Martin has also approved an alternate lamp from Philips for the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/automated-lights/discharge" target="_blank">MAC Viper</a> series. The Philips MSR Gold 1000 MiniFastFit lamp has a slightly longer lifetime (900 hrs.) than the Osram lamp, but a little lower output (-10%) and a CRI around 80.<br />
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The lamp can be ordered as Philips code 928171405115 or Martin P/N: 97010350.<br />
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The following comparison chart utilizes data supplied by the lamp manufacturers and is a great way to understand the differences between the lamps:<br />
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All of the above lamps are now available from lamp retailers as well as direct from <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a>. Be sure to ask your rental company for the best lamp for your application.Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-14551317817058767782016-10-18T13:57:00.000-05:002016-10-18T13:57:17.052-05:00The NEW Scanner from Martin<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLy0JT98ZfdYlma7VmP4K_i5ybQ551CH99oUsouqMp7a9JQiR5fMnRJvSg2vb17OQWYIdLYWKi2bBfz-zBdZdPffKhUjkYL3jJjra48E1U83RjzgBOSODVoU_s7LgIrec9V6W3Y3tbzw/s1600/Rush+Scanner+1_1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLy0JT98ZfdYlma7VmP4K_i5ybQ551CH99oUsouqMp7a9JQiR5fMnRJvSg2vb17OQWYIdLYWKi2bBfz-zBdZdPffKhUjkYL3jJjra48E1U83RjzgBOSODVoU_s7LgIrec9V6W3Y3tbzw/s320/Rush+Scanner+1_1.png" width="320" /></a><a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin Professional</a> has released a new mirrored fixture called the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/rush-scanner-1-led" target="_blank">RUSH Scanner 1 LED</a>. Taking on some iconic design elements from the classic Martin 1220 and Martin 518 scanners, the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/rush-scanner-1-led" target="_blank">RUSH Scanner 1 LED</a> is a totally new and updated fixture.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/rush-scanner-1-led" target="_blank">RUSH Scanner 1 LED</a> is based on a 90W white LED engine; the unit boasts an impressive 2300 Lumen output from the fixed 15 degree lens. All the features you would expect come standard including remote focus, both rotating and fixed gobo wheels, two color wheels, an independent prism, along with dimming and strobing capabilities.<br />
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The yoke is adjustable and can both extend and be used as a floor stand! <br />
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The following <a href="https://youtu.be/Hz23QxIo-Zc" target="_blank">video</a> shows the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/rush-scanner-1-led" target="_blank">RUSH Scanner 1 LED</a> in action:<br />
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<br />Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-22553772667445828552016-09-23T10:54:00.000-05:002016-09-23T15:31:25.111-05:00Accessorize Now with New VDO Sceptron Items<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBUAQ7ZHk3R4i0RbXWK3juYMP0jify0S9ICA_W1J5jQY2qOkFIjSsFBB_BhAjMdzUkfy8Spv-HcHQDOOt2TYq-NeZenddiJx9r99xUjYmBkXajPQ21FHE5N2bTXhyA2KFgMSWUEgopg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-06-25+at+4.15.45+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="70" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBUAQ7ZHk3R4i0RbXWK3juYMP0jify0S9ICA_W1J5jQY2qOkFIjSsFBB_BhAjMdzUkfy8Spv-HcHQDOOt2TYq-NeZenddiJx9r99xUjYmBkXajPQ21FHE5N2bTXhyA2KFgMSWUEgopg/s400/Screen+Shot+2015-06-25+at+4.15.45+PM.png" width="400" /></a>The <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> creative LED strips known as <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a> just received several new accessories. You can read about the previous accessories <a href="http://knowmartinpro.blogspot.com/2015/06/vdo-sceptron-creative-accessories.html" target="_blank">here</a> and the great line of diffusers <a href="http://knowmartinpro.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-power-of-sceptron.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Creative opportunities are abundant with the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">P-3 System Controllers</a> and now the new accessories allow for even more flexible designs and usages.<br />
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The first new accessory is the <b>Pivot Coupler</b>. With this nifty item you can attach <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a> strips together and then adjust the angle in 15 degree increments. In fact, you can select every 15 degree angle between 0-180 degrees! This part allows designers to come up with amazing configurations that are easy for technicians to build.<br />
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This accessory is now available from <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/where-to-buy" target="_blank">Martin dealers</a> as part number "91611793 VDO Sceptron Pivot Coupler".<br />
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The next new accessory is a<b> Floor Stand</b> that allows the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a> unit to be mounted on the deck. This is ideal when used as an uplight, a front light, or a direct view source placed on the ground. The stand can be installed in two different methods, either directly on the end or inset to allow coupling of multiple <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a> units. When combined with the Asymetrical Wall Wash Lens it makes for a great uplight system.<br />
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This accessory is now available from <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/where-to-buy" target="_blank">Martin dealers</a> as part number "91611792 Set of 2 VDO Sceptron Floorstands". Note that they are sold in pairs.<br />
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The <b>Low Profile Half Coupler</b> allows for a quick and easy connection to a <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a> and negates the need to use a sliding bracket and half coupler by combining the abilities into a single half coupler.<br />
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This accessory is now available from <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/where-to-buy" target="_blank">Martin dealers</a> as part number "91611790 Low Profile VDO Scpetron Half CouplerHalf".<br />
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Finally, <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> now also offers a <b>Spigot Adapter </b>which allows the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a> units to easily connect to many standard OEM accessories such as a <a href="http://www.doughty-engineering.co.uk/cgi-bin/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_T54200" target="_blank">Doughty Turtle Plate</a> and more. With the Spigot connector endless configurations are possible such as upright stands or other unique placements.<br />
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This accessory is now available from <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> and <a href="http://www.martin.com/where-to-buy" target="_blank">Martin dealers</a> as part number "91611791 VDO Sceptron Spigot Adapter 28mm".<br />
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<a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a> units have become very popular with designers around the world and are in use on major television shows, touring acts, and special events. <a href="https://youtu.be/ylF9L11Z5PY" target="_blank">This video</a> further describes the units and the possibilities:<br />
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<br />Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-88486845603811517682016-09-01T10:39:00.000-05:002016-09-01T10:39:04.325-05:00Control a Universe for FREE with M-PC!<a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/control/lighting-controllers" target="_blank">Martin M-Series systems</a> have many great features that allow programmers to create exciting and dynamic lighting cues and shows. One of the little-known functions is that <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/m-pc" target="_blank">M-PC</a> enables one universe of output for <span style="color: red;">FREE</span>. With no additional hardware or dongles, you can use <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/m-pc" target="_blank">M-PC</a> to control lighting fixtures, media servers, and any DMX compatible device. <br />
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The output is via Art-Net or sACN and will control anything that is patched to the first universe. You simply have to connect the Ethernet from your computer to a node or Art-Net/sACN capable device. There are no time restrictions or DMX interruptions, so anyone could use this in a show environment. The only <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/control/lighting-controllers" target="_blank">M-Series</a> functions that are disabled are DMX IN and RDM capabilities. <br />
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In addition, with <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/m-pc" target="_blank">M-PC</a> you can also access the <span style="color: red;">FREE</span> universe of DMX control via any ENTTEC capable USB to DMX device (USB DMX PRO, PRO MKII and OPEN USB DMX). With these units you can simply plug in the DMX line to the USB device and start programming. Note that before you can use your ENTTEC device you will need to ensure its drivers are installed. For details, see <a href="http://controllersupport.martin.com/Content/Manual/M-Series_Components/M-PC/M-PC_License_Modes.htm" target="_blank">this page</a> and scroll down to the "ENTTEC Devices" section.<br />
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<a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/m-pc" target="_blank">M-PC</a> is a full featured lighting control platform with total access to all the features of the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/control/lighting-controllers" target="_blank">M-Series</a> control system. Whether working with one universe or many, keyboard shortcuts can be extremely handy. <a href="http://controllersupport.martin.com/Content/Manual/M-Series_Components/M-PC/Keyboard_Shortcuts.htm" target="_blank">Here is a list </a>of all the keyboard shortcuts that are compatible with <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/m-pc" target="_blank">M-PC</a>.<br />
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To learn how easy it is to program <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/control/lighting-controllers" target="_blank">M-Series</a> on <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/m-pc" target="_blank">M-PC</a> check out <a href="https://youtu.be/rpAFHwQES1I?list=PLEyo6_xbT5EAQBVFdx6Zjm4WII3eicU31" target="_blank">these tutorials</a>:<br />
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The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a> is a full featured luminaire that features beam, spot, and wash functionality. I wrote all about it <a href="http://knowmartinpro.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-amazing-mac-axiom-hybrid.html" target="_blank">here</a>. As with most automated lights there are many different functions that programmers and designers need to be aware of. One of the important options of the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a> is the ability to toggle the color mix system between two different modes via DMX settings in the control channel. The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a> uses dichroic color flags to mix the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and CTO colors. Each color adjusts from low saturation to full saturation.<br />
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When in <b>Snap</b> mode, each color will snap to its lowest level of saturation that fills the aperture of the light. This occurs at 1% for each color. You can then adjust the saturation amount of the color from 1% to 100% as you adjust the associated DMX value. When the DMX value for the channel is at zero, all the color will be removed from the aperture. By default the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a> color mix system operates in Snap mode.<br />
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<b>Fade</b> mode will change the behavior of the color mix system to allow for partial colors at low saturation. When adjusting the color channel between 1% and 30% a partial covering of the aperture is visible. At 30% and above, the color will completely fill the aperture starting with the least saturation and increasing to the most saturation as the channel increases to 100%. The split colors that are possible with Fade mode allow for some unique and creative color combinations becasuse each of the color flags (CMY) are offset from each other.<br />
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Toggling between the two color modes is very easy by just adjusting the control channel to a specified level. The control channel of the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a> is Channel 23 of the light and the following values will assign the color mode:<br />
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Of course your console library may label these settings differently or exclude them all together. Be sure to check your library to ensure you can access this option.<br />
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The following video shows the difference when using Snap versus Fade mode with a simple crossfade on Cyan. The same sine wave effect is running on cyan from 0-100% at a medium speed for both modes. You can clearly see the difference when the color mode is changed from Snap to Fade.<br />
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Designers and programmers may find that Snap mode works
best for most situations, however effects that continually change color
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<a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin Professional</a> has released the new <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a> which is an amazingly powerful fixture. The unit has many features that enable lighting designers to achieve beam, spot, and wash functionality from a single, compact fixture.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a> uses a 440w short-arc lamp to achieve a bright output throughout its entire zoom range. The zoom is amazing as it is continuous from 2 degrees to 44 degrees. There are no modes or additional lenses required to change from beam to spot. In fact, the zoom from 2 to 44 is extremely fast and can be used with or without focus tracking.<br />
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The nine rotating gobos are all designed to be strong aerials or great projections. Each is on its own easy-to-change carrier. As is common with rotating gobos, each can rotate at different speeds, index and shake. The entire wheel can also spin in opposite directions and at differing speeds.<br />
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The fixed gobo wheel has many different abilities combined into the single wheel. First there are a number of beam reducers that tighten the beam to a near pencil beam effect. Next you will find twelve fixed patterns (again a good combo of aerial and projection). Following that there is a frost filter and partial animation effect. The latter is similar to the animation effect on the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-viper-profile" target="_blank">MAC Viper Profile</a>.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a>'s two prisms with prism lineator effects provide superb image multiplication. The prism lineator function allows movement of the prism within the optical path to alter amount of overlap in the prism facet projections.<br />
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An independent beam softener can be inserted into the optical path to reduce the hot-spot created by the short arc lamp. This is especially useful for crisp gobo projections or flat-field illumination needs.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a> also sports a great color system consisting of CMY flags that have been tuned to match the Viper series. An independent variable CTO and a fixed color wheel with sixteen colors plus open add to the color abilities.<br />
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With a low weight, servo motors for movement speed and accuracy, and a compact size the <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin</a> <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/mac-axiom-hybrid" target="_blank">MAC Axiom Hybrid</a> is quickly becoming a new industry standard.<br />
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<br />Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-70388854282476596862016-04-18T15:32:00.000-05:002016-04-18T15:32:14.421-05:00Atomic Colors for the Atomic 3000 LED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin Professional</a> <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/atomic-3000-led" target="_blank">Atomic 3000 LED</a> is an amazing strobe that I have <a href="http://knowmartinpro.blogspot.com/2015/10/atomic-3000-led-unique-abilities.html" target="_blank">written about before</a>. Of the many features, one of the coolest is that the unit works with the original <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/atomic-colors" target="_blank">Atomic Colors</a>. This means you can achieve colored strobes in addition to just white output.<br />
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Furthermore, when combined with the Aura effect, many unique looks become possible. By using the properties of wavelength transmission you can create some interesting effects. For instance, if the aura effect is in red and you have a magenta scroll in place then the audience will still see a red aura. However, when the white LEDs of the main strobe turn on they will output a magenta color. This can prove to be very interesting as a red light appears to output magenta. This works with other colors and other combinations as well.<br />
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When using the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/atomic-colors" target="_blank">Atomic Colors</a> on the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/atomic-3000-led" target="_blank">Atomic 3000 LED</a> there are a few things you must be sure to configure on the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/atomic-colors" target="_blank">Atomic Color</a> unit. First, be sure to always use the internal power supply in the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/atomic-3000-led" target="_blank">Atomic 3000 LED</a>. This provides power and communication to the scroller and ensures that the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/atomic-3000-led" target="_blank">Atomic 3000 LED</a> is aware that the scroller is connected. Simply plug the 4-pin XLR between the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/atomic-3000-led" target="_blank">Atomic 3000 LED</a> and the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/atomic-colors" target="_blank">Atomic Colors</a>.<br />
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Before you can use the <b>Grouping Tools</b>, you must select the fixtures you wish to work with. Then the various options in the <b>Grouping Tools</b> window become available. The top right of the window will also indicate the <span style="color: orange;">quantity of fixtures</span> in the current selection. The rest of the <b>Grouping Tools</b> window can be split into two distinct parts: <b>Mode</b> and <b>Actions</b>.<br />
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The <b>Mode</b> section of the window is where you can select a mask to apply to the current selection. First you select the type, then adjust the <b>Mask Value</b> as desired. Using the <b>Next/Last</b> button will cycle through the various mode subsets. The <b>Mode</b> options are as follows:<br />
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<b>Block</b> - Selects the first "x" fixtures, where "x" is the number in the counter. For example if the number is 3, then the first 3 fixtures will be selected, then the next 3 and so on.<br />
<b>Divide</b> - Splits the fixtures into "x" equal blocks. For example, when you select 12 fixtures then set the counter number to 3 then there will be three blocks of four fixtures.<br />
<b>Mirror</b> - Selects "x" number of fixtures, half from the top of the selection and half from the bottom of the selection. For instance, if the counter is set to 4 then the first 2 fixtures and the last 2 fixtures in the selection will be selected. When pressing <b>Next</b>, the subsequent two fixtures at each end will be selected. <br />
<b>Group</b> - Segments the fixtures into the fixture groups as they were originally selected. For example, if you choose groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 then use the <b>Next/Last</b> keys, it will cycle through the groups instead of the individual fixtures.<br />
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The bottom half of the <b>Grouping Tools</b> window is equally as powerful as the top, but in a different way. The <b>Actions</b> buttons provide additional tools regarding selection order and overall selection. The <b>Actions</b> options are as follows:</div>
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<b>Revert</b> - If you have made changes in the fixture order, this will revert the selected fixtures to their original selection order. Note that this does not necessarily mean that they will be in numerical order. If you selected fixtures 24 through 1 and then made changes to that order, pressing <span class="SoftButton">Revert to selection</span> will return them to 24 through 1 again.</div>
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<b>Grouping Tools</b> are extremely powerful in the <b>Martin Professional</b> <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/control/lighting-controllers" target="_blank">M-Series controllers</a>. Below are two videos that further demonstrate the<span style="color: orange;"> immense control</span> the tool provides.<br />
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Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-73060289758471009392016-03-02T07:51:00.000-06:002016-03-02T07:51:18.316-06:00P3 Processing vs. DMX Control<a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin Professional</a> makes some great creative video products that can add <span style="color: orange;">excitement and imagery</span> to any production or architectural installations. All the products including <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/stage" target="_blank">VDO Sceptron</a>, <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/architainment" target="_blank">Exterior Pixline</a>, and <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/creative-pixels" target="_blank">VC grids, strips, and dots</a> can be controlled by either DMX or via the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">Martin P3 system controller</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwDZBbNuD3qcvT31pgYMwHYZvIQLjK5Nfl72w8UF3KbqPMqObtVGA1FP9qgp7SVpgCtdMyjH0r14zdL2SiBEADbCC_1fMXOnwcbLBqDY3IIdE5R1rsTWdtTZmOnn3DLNh_jkkAhpkzg/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-02-26+at+12.21.10+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="60" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijwDZBbNuD3qcvT31pgYMwHYZvIQLjK5Nfl72w8UF3KbqPMqObtVGA1FP9qgp7SVpgCtdMyjH0r14zdL2SiBEADbCC_1fMXOnwcbLBqDY3IIdE5R1rsTWdtTZmOnn3DLNh_jkkAhpkzg/s320/Screen+Shot+2016-02-26+at+12.21.10+PM.png" width="320" /></a>With DMX you simply address each product via RDM and then use a lighting controller or media server to map the control of the pixels. However there are <span style="color: orange;">many downsides</span> to using DMX to control pixels and display video. These include latency, poor smoothing, steppiness, artifacts, and synchronization problems. Although many productions can be successful when controlled by DMX, most users prefer the P3 control system for the best video playback on any of Martin's video products.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8fA2QU50uCBy4zeSIHPeLBo7VlA-8ggt8KuVdD3WiM0yDt7XjW5T8-5EVFT_o9zD9WnJnPEAiAIHH6yY7kZIASD14P1QCi7qhnQZE7WWr673N3tJL89SwHypiPPxGWTloD-z3GXA0PQ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-02-26+at+12.20.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8fA2QU50uCBy4zeSIHPeLBo7VlA-8ggt8KuVdD3WiM0yDt7XjW5T8-5EVFT_o9zD9WnJnPEAiAIHH6yY7kZIASD14P1QCi7qhnQZE7WWr673N3tJL89SwHypiPPxGWTloD-z3GXA0PQ/s200/Screen+Shot+2016-02-26+at+12.20.00+PM.png" width="200" /></a>The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">P3 system controller</a> allows not just <span style="color: orange;">easy setup and configuration</span> of a video system, but it also processes video input exceptionally well. With a <span style="color: orange;">range of products</span> available including the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/p3-100-system-controller" target="_blank">P3-100</a>, <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/p3-200-system-controller" target="_blank">P3-200</a>, <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/p3-300-system-controller" target="_blank">P3-300</a>, and <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/p3-pc-system-controller" target="_blank">P3-PC</a> the system is totally scale-able depending on the number of pixels you wish to control. Plus for no cost, you can use <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/p3-pc-system-controller" target="_blank">P3-PC</a> to prepare your video mappings and use test program for setups. (See <a href="http://knowmartinpro.blogspot.com/2015/10/offline-prepping-with-p3-pc.html" target="_blank">this previous post</a> about <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/p3-pc-system-controller" target="_blank">P3-PC</a>)<br />
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The <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">P3 system controllers</a> also have the ability to receive <span style="color: orange;">2-way communication</span> from each connected device. This allows for easy identification and setup as well as thermal reporting and throttling. The P3 system is <span style="color: orange;">much more</span> than a video processor as it provides many control possibilities. Color temperature adjustments, on-the-fly mapping changes, as well as gamma adjustments are just some of the <span style="color: orange;">robust features</span>. In addition, users can now install P3 onto <a href="http://www.hippotizer.com/" target="_blank">Hippotizer</a> V4 media servers from GreenHippo. This functionality allows direct P3 control and processing to be output from the media server itself.<br />
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To fully understand the difference between using DMX and a <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/led-video/power-processing" target="_blank">P3 system controller </a>check out this video that details the differences:<br />
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Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762809768076912885.post-8934166291500808152016-02-24T13:01:00.001-06:002016-02-24T13:01:07.066-06:00Make Dimmer Curves Your New Friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is nothing like a perfectly smooth fade to blackout over ten seconds to <span style="color: orange;">evoke emotion</span> at the end of a scene or song. The dimming ability of any lighting product is determined by several factors including the light source type, dimming method, control signal and more. Generally, designers prefer a <span style="color: orange;">smooth dimming</span> ability that provides a seamless and even change in intensity whether increasing or decreasing in value. <br />
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All <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin Professional</a> lighting products default to a smooth dimmer curve that is ideal for most situations. However, there may be instances where you wish to match the dimming abilities of other products such as cyc lights or incandescent lamps, or you just prefer a different path. All current <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin Professional</a> products include the ability to select between <span style="color: orange;">four different</span> dimming curves from either the menu system or DMX. With DMX, you can actually change the dimming curve on a cue-by-cue basis! Lets look at the various options:<br />
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<b>S-Curve</b> - provides a finer control at lower and higher levels while being more coarse at medium levels. This dimming curve best emulates a typical incandescent lamp's dimming abilities. This is also the <b>default</b> and often considered the <span style="color: orange;">most natural</span> dimming curve.<br />
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<b>Square Law</b> - provides a finer control at low levels and coarser at high levels. Useful for low level scenes and chases as more DMX values are allocated for dimming at the <span style="color: orange;">bottom end</span>.<br />
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<b>Inverse Square Law</b> - provides a finer control at high levels and coarser at low levels. Useful when not dimming all the way out or when <span style="color: orange;">less low level</span> control is desired (snap on/off).<br />
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Often it is best to ensure that your lighting console is <span style="color: orange;">properly crossfading</span> the dimming channel(s) in a linear fashion. Otherwise there may be conflicts between how the console is fading and how the light is responding. It is also important that all your fixtures are set to the desired dimming curve. A good practice is to set all fixtures to the <span style="color: orange;">factory defaults</span> when starting a new show. Then make changes in the menu or via DMX as needed. Otherwise you could end up with some fixtures dimming differently than others. In addition, if you do change the dimmer curve for a particular cue, be sure to set it back to the default in the following cue!<br />
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Adjusting the dimmer curve is a <span style="color: orange;">very useful tool</span> when applied to specific situations. <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin Professional</a> maintains the same four types of dimmer curves and control abilities across the entire range of <a href="http://www.martin.com/" target="_blank">Martin Professional</a> products. This ensures simplicity and consistency when using <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/automated-lights/discharge" target="_blank">MAC Vipers</a>, <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/automated-lights/led" target="_blank">MAC Auras</a>, <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/automated-lights/led" target="_blank">MAC Quantums</a>, or the <a href="http://www.martin.com/en-us/product-details/atomic-3000-led" target="_blank">Atomic 3000 LED</a>.Brad Schiller @ Martin Professionalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05077401744727599187noreply@blogger.com1