DMX training @ Mobile Beat Vegas...

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If you've been reading some of the other posts, you'll notice that NorthernLightFX (Ben) is a vendor at the convention. He stated he will give us some space to do a DMX training seminar at his display in the exhibit hall, with a sampling of lights to program and play with.

JTV will be handling the details, and getting an overhead projector (if there's enough people interested). Date and time to follow.

Anyone who purchases a controller from NorthernLightFX at the convention, will get my DMX training book and consultation for free.

How about an idea of how many might be interested.
 
It will most likely be in our demo room, since we should be able to access that outside of regular show hours. We are doing two tradeshows that same week, MB and another even larger (different industry segment) show in Chicago. I'm sure that we'll have plenty of equipment to go around, but I don't know specifically what. I have a powerpoint that I created a while back and have used at Association meetings, etc. for training, and I'll bring some fixtures that we can demo up. If anyone has any special requests, please e-mail me and I'll do my best to be accomodating.

Ben
 
if this will be a DMX for dummies 101 and will be REAL clear with some hands on as you teach, I'll be there....

I would hope that it wouldn't be in the booth on the floor as that would be way to loud...

I also think that pizza and Pepsi should be offered served by gals in skimpy outfits...

If there are some lady DJs that will be there, there should also be some hard body male servers in speedo's for them, just to keep everything equal....
 
I'll bring the fixtures and a lot of patience... you bring the pepsi and pizza. :)

Tyrone.... girls?

Duece - some good things are on the way. I'm not allowed to talk about them yet.... but soon. :)

Ben


Chuck The DJ said:
if this will be a DMX for dummies 101 and will be REAL clear with some hands on as you teach, I'll be there....

I would hope that it wouldn't be in the booth on the floor as that would be way to loud...

I also think that pizza and Pepsi should be offered served by gals in skimpy outfits...

If there are some lady DJs that will be there, there should also be some hard body male servers in speedo's for them, just to keep everything equal....
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Hey Ben we need to get together and make this work for maximum exposure if possible (PM when a good time to call you as I got the automated yesterday, or give me a better way of contact point. CHEERS). We also need to let people know in other locations as well, not just anyone does or have done this atleast too my knowledge. Good on Ya Larry aka Blue!!!!
 
NorthernLightFX said:
I'll bring the fixtures and a lot of patience... you bring the pepsi and pizza. :)

Tyrone.... girls?

Duece - some good things are on the way. I'm not allowed to talk about them yet.... but soon. :)

Ben
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Keep us informed! I really want to learn DMX... I only have an acrobat so far, but want to add a few more.
 
I'm looking forward to this...

Kudos to Ben and NLFX for allowing us to use the demo room for this training. I am convinced that everyone who wants to learn DMX will get all of the info they need to take away from this convention.

I posted the same info on the other board, and two have responded so far. This could be a REALLY COOL training seminar.

Stay tuned for time and date.

BTW: I'm working through the Chauvet "Show XPress" software and have a stage set up with all of my fixtures. I can get them to move and change... now I need to discover how to save the scenes and (what's a "macro"?) start a show...

Ben, can I run a show qued to music with the X box... or is that the "new" thing you were telling me about?
 
I think you're right...

I haven't gotten that far into the program yet. So far, I have my stage set up and I have lights moving and doing their thing. I am NOW at the point of setting up scenes and macros... I took a break from it over the holidays. Hopefully, I'll have more done by the seminar... we'll see.

THE FOLLOWING IS A POST I MADE ON THE OTHER SITE IN RESPONSE TO A MEMBER WHO WANTS TO ATTEND THE TRAINING:

I don't know if you know my story, but I started out on DMX just like you. I was dying for someone to teach me, and no one did. It seems like the "mystique" surrounding DMX is something most operators don't want to share. It keeps us "small time" guys in our place.

I then hooked up with Ben at NLFX, who literally spend the day with me at a gig he was doing for Bemidji State College. He showed me his Show XPress software, which TOTALLY confused me... but I got a start on DMX with Ben. I spent the next 6 months teaching myself all about the 12 fixture controller, based on much of what Ben taught me.

While I feel qualified to teach DMX with the 12 fixture controller, I am still learning the "X" box. I will touch on it at the seminar, but I'm not yet qualified to teach it. Once you understand DMX, everything DMX makes sense.

Addressing is what makes this whole system work, and I'll teach you that too. It's REALLY simple. As far as software is concerned, I'll tell you what I can, and as much as I know (I feel 75% skilled with software).

I hope to have an overhead projector there, but make sure you bring a pencil and paper with you. Once I finish the lecture, we'll PLAY with stuff!
 
jfactor1 said:
If I'm not mistaken, a macro is a preset pattern such as a circle or other complex move.
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Very close jfactor,

"MACRO is an acronym for Motion and Control Ring Optical, which is a non-proprietary digital interface developed by Delta Tau Data Systems."
 
Tyrone -

Yes, you can play music in syncrhonization with the show. There are several ways to do this. Easiest for me to show you. The new "thing" I was telling you about will allow you to synchroniza video, lighting and audio so that the newest version of ShowXpress (when released) will allow for better use of the LED products and the DV wall. :D

Saving scenes is very easy, but again... even easier to explain in person or over the phone.

Ben
 
Tyrone -

Well, thank you for your kind words... I'm not sure all that credit is due. You should see the new and improved pregame show for the (Divison 1 Nationally ranked, 10 game unbeaten conference streak, powerhouse) BSU hockey team. Sorry about the (extras)... just real proud of the boys. ;)

We've since upgraded to 575 moving heads and RGB color washes in addition to some of the fixtures you saw before. Gives us a little more sizzle... but more channels to manage too. This is where the software really is useful.

Oh... and they're pretty sensitive about the "College" thing... it's "University". ;)

Ben

Tyrone Blue said:
I then hooked up with Ben at NLFX, who literally spend the day with me at a gig he was doing for Bemidji State College. He showed me his Show XPress software, which TOTALLY confused me... but I got a start on DMX with Ben. I spent the next 6 months teaching myself all about the 12 fixture controller, based on much of what Ben taught me.
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I'm looking forward to this because what you guys are talking about seems way over my head... which is not hard BTW
 
Tyrone Blue said:
Kudos to Ben and NLFX for allowing us to use the demo room for this training. I am convinced that everyone who wants to learn DMX will get all of the info they need to take away from this convention.

I posted the same info on the other board, and two have responded so far. This could be a REALLY COOL training seminar.

Stay tuned for time and date.

BTW: I'm working through the Chauvet "Show XPress" software and have a stage set up with all of my fixtures. I can get them to move and change... now I need to discover how to save the scenes and (what's a "macro"?) start a show...

Ben, can I run a show qued to music with the X box... or is that the "new" thing you were telling me about?
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Tyrone, why don't you PM me for my # and I'll answer all your ShowXPress questions?
 
I have a pretty good understanding of DMX, but I would like to learn from the Minnesota Masters...
 
I will keep you all posted to details. Ben, Tyrone and myself will be ironing out the details. TBA ASAP.
 
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