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Axon Media Server User Manual xi

Chapter 5: Tutorials

Five simple lessons get you started programming DL.3, DL.2, and Axon media

servers with a Wholehog 3 or other DMX console.

Fixture Set-up (DL.3 and DL.2 Media Servers) ............................................25

Lesson 1: Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects .......................................26

Define Graphic Object 1 ............................................................................ 26

Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object 2 ........................................................ 26

Define Graphic Object 3 ............................................................................ 26

Create Crossfade Cues .............................................................................. 26

Lesson 2 - Working with Multiple Graphic Objects ......................................27

Apply Transparency Effects........................................................................... 27

Lesson 3 - Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard ....................................................28

Define Graphic Object 1 ........................................................................... 28

Define Graphic Object 2 ............................................................................ 28

Define Graphic Object 3 ............................................................................ 29

Lesson 4: 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow. ...........................30

Define Graphic Object 1 ............................................................................ 30

Define Graphic Object 2 ............................................................................ 30

Adjust this effect with the Modifier parameters............................................. 31

Lesson 5: Viewpoint ....................................................................................32

Define Graphic Object 1 ............................................................................ 32

Define Graphic Object 2 ............................................................................ 32

Define Graphic Object 3 ............................................................................ 32

Apply a Global Solarize Effect..................................................................... 33

Adjust Global Viewpoint Mode .................................................................... 33

Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview

DL.3, DL.2, and Axon Media servers all use the same graphic engine software

to control content selection, playback, and 3-D Object and Global manipulation.

Protocol Options .........................................................................................35

Image Optimizing Controls ......................................................................... 35

Graphics Control Hierarchy .........................................................................36

Graphics Engine Function Flow ...................................................................... 37

Graphics Engine Functions ..........................................................................38

Object Graphic Functions.............................................................................. 38

Global Functions.......................................................................................... 38

Making Graphics Effect Choices ...................................................................38

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