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Used 'em for the first time on Saturday. Although I haven't had time to do any programming and just ran them in "sound-mode"...they looked awesome.

I've only got 4 right now, and I sure want to get a couple more. These things rock! :thumbsup:
 
Kirby Ball said:
Used 'em for the first time on Saturday. Although I haven't had time to do any programming and just ran them in "sound-mode"...they looked awesome.

I've only got 4 right now, and I sure want to get a couple more. These things rock! :thumbsup:
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Good to know... they will ( probably ) be my next, and final lights...
 
I can't wait until I get the programming figured out. I've got Tyrone's book which is helping, but I just need time to play with these puppies.

Hoping that when things slow down at the end of September, I can spend some time alone with them and get to know them better, if you know what I mean! :sqrolleyes::sqwink:

Used them in a pretty big room and got some good coverage with them.

Got to give credit where credit is due...to "Tyrone Blue" for awaking me to the world of LED pars and DMX...Way to go, Mr. Blue! :sqbiggrin:
 
Im going to get three or four in the near future. To complete my light setup. along with a software controller.
 
Ahhhhhhhhh!!!

No Jon... don't get software for a few DMX fixtures. Trust me on this one. You'll be much happier with a $100 hardware controller with your LED cans.

I'm going to make the same offer here, as I did last year at MB 07. If someone brings a fixture (any fixture) and hardware controller, I'll teach anyone to program at the convention. We'll do it in my room and you can video tape it, if you want.
 
Tyrone Blue said:
No Jon... don't get software for a few DMX fixtures. Trust me on this one. You'll be much happier with a $100 hardware controller with your LED cans.

I'm going to make the same offer here, as I did last year at MB 07. If someone brings a fixture (any fixture) and hardware controller, I'll teach anyone to program at the convention. We'll do it in my room and you can video tape it, if you want.
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:sqeek: I thought you used to be a cop!:sqerr::sqeek::sqlaugh:
 
You guys are sick!!!

But then again, I like sick! :sqrolleyes:

OK, for you folks who didn't understand my offer. I'll set up my stuff in the room, and you can set up your camera (there will be hardware and no software). I'll demonstrate how to get things working properly, while you take pictures, then you can join in and play with the gear. I'll instruct you on how to work it properly, and get the outcome you're looking for in a comfortable manner.

Then, when every things just right, I'll teach you how to turn on everything, and wow the audience with your skill. Afterwords, you'll probably get tips for the great job.

Now I hope that makes things much clearer for you "dirty" guys.
 
Tyrone Blue said:
But then again, I like sick! :sqrolleyes:

OK, for you folks who didn't understand my offer. I'll set up my stuff in the room, and you can set up your camera (there will be hardware and no software). I'll demonstrate how to get things working properly, while you take pictures, then you can join in and play with the gear. I'll instruct you on how to work it properly, and get the outcome you're looking for in a comfortable manner.

Then, when every things just right, I'll teach you how to turn on everything, and wow the audience with your skill. Afterwords, you'll probably get tips for the great job.

Now I hope that makes things much clearer for you "dirty" guys.
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Sorry.... sounds even kinkier than the first offer! :sqerr::sqlaugh:
 
Tyrone,

Why are you so against software controllers. They are sooooo much easier to use and program then hardware controllers. On the fly the hardward controller is fine, but when you have complex shows with multiple fixtures, I believe that software offers a superior choice to hardware. JMHO anyway!
 
I've never been against them...

Read my comments... I've always said, for the guy who is using 12 or less fixtures, thats the way to go.

Software requires an extra computer and the knowledge to use it. Easier...? Maybe, but not necessary. I have a software program, but I won't use it. I think it's much more geared to the pro circuit where there are lots of fixtures and complicated programs.

For 4 LED par cans, you just don't need a software program.
 
I'm sorry....but i still swear by FreeStyler.

ONLY if you have a spare laptop....nothing spectacular.... 256MB with a celeron will be fine...


however....I think what Tyrone is trying to say is if you have only a few fixtures, there is no need to make that investment of a laptop, and you will be happier with dedicated hardware ESPECIALLY if you are just learning DMX.

That's just what i think...



hey Tyrone.....

How about an assistant for your training? :D
 
$50 bet... you're on...

Make it $100?

What parameters do you want to set? How many scenes and banks for this little bet?

Four cans? Do your best program with 50 scenes and I'll do the same. Then we'll video them, and let the members vote. This could be fun!!!

BTW, I already have several Wiedamark videos on YouTube already, if you'd like to check them out?

And, yes rlelek, that's what I was trying to say.
 
Tyrone Blue said:
Make it $100?

What parameters do you want to set? How many scenes and banks for this little bet?

Four cans? Do your best program with 50 scenes and I'll do the same. Then we'll video them, and let the members vote. This could be fun!!!

BTW, I already have several Wiedamark videos on YouTube already, if you'd like to check them out?

And, yes rlelek, that's what I was trying to say.
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I just woke up, LOL.

Let my thoughts get together and this would be an interesting match. :)
 
You can do exactly the same thing with either a hardware or a software program. It is just that it is much easier to do it with software. The learning curve is a bit higher for software, however, in the long run it will save you time.

Here's some examples:
With software you don't have to set up your lights to program them. You can sit home watching TV and come up with new shows using the Visualizer. That's how I do it. When I used a hardware controller (CP-10), I very rarely changed our show as it required setting up all our lights to program them. This reason alone is a big enough reason to go the software route.

There's only two things you can do with a color changer (in this case Weidamarks). Turn them on/off and change the color. You can do some chases and sequences and that's it. Not much of a challenge.

However, if you have scanners or moving heads or any combination of different lights...then you can do some programming and the ease of a software program will blow away hardware. An example would be doing a figure 8 pattern with a scanner or moving head. With hardware, you would have to create a minimum of 8 scenes to create it. With software there is a built in macro to create this with ease.

I don't understand why some of you feel that the software programs are hard to learn. There not...I taught myself Martin Light Jockey as I'm sure most other DJ's that use this program or any other software program did. It may take a little longer to learn, but the time saved in programming will be worth it. I just used the Help files in LJ as well as asked questions in the LJ forum at the Martin site.

Now if your hardware controller is a GrandMA...then I would say I would go with the hardware controller...LOL
 
Gonna stick with the controller for now and then when I feel like I've got it "down", I'll probably be adventerous and move to computer program...especially if I add more and more and more and more (did I say more?) lights in the future. :)
 
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