If You Map xLights Sequences You Should Know This
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- čas přidán 26. 09. 2023
- xTreme Sequences Monday Minutes: If You Map xLights Sequences, You Should Know This!
Hello xTreme Sequencers! Welcome to another exciting Monday Minutes! Today, we're diving into a topic that'll make your life significantly easier: Mapping in xLights Sequences. Whether you’re a novice just starting out or an expert looking to streamline your process, you’re in for a treat.
Why Map?
Before discussing the 'how,' let's discuss the 'why.' Mapping allows us to reallocate effects from one set of models or groups to another without manually recreating them. So if you've got a fantastic sequence designed for a specific layout and you change your setup or buy a new sequence with different models, you can adapt swiftly and efficiently.
Mapping in xLights doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With some practice and the right approach, you can quickly make your show look its absolute best without starting from scratch. Work smarter, not harder!
Join us next week for another exciting topic in our Monday Minutes. Until then, keep those lights flashing and dazzle your audience! Happy sequencing!
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Thanks Ron, I have been trying to do state effects for bats flying, but not quite getting the effect correct, would be a great Monday Minute, before Haloween!
Ron, love the Monday minutes. Can you do one on how to produce effects depth wise? as in from the front of the display to the back of the display? It seems X lights only does left to right or up and down across the X axis only I’m trying to create effects from the front of the yard that wash up to the house. Thanks!
Oooh.... That would be fun. It's a matter of using 3D with viewpoints (camera angels) in xLights. I'll see what I can do for you.
Love your videos. Do you have a video showing how to take a model (arches) and copy and paste effects from a different sequence?
I have several videos on mapping. You can use so many effects from other models in the Arch group. Are you rocking a single, double, or triple arch?
Is it possible to map model to model from a group when trying to use some one else's sequence.
Hello sir, I am putting together my pixel LED light show for Christmas, but I want to make some sequences to the rhythm of music, and I would like to know what program to use so that the pixel LEDs work to the rhythm of the music. Thank you so much.
All of my sequences are made from xLights. I create a new sequence by bringing in the music and make the lights dance to the rhythm. Okay, it's a lot more involved than that but it's a start.
Another great video. Do you have any videos coming to deal with Virtual Matrix and projectors?
It's been a long time since I messed with a projector in my show but I might be able to whip up something.
Excuse me for my ignorance.
I don't understand what he's doing.
What does map xlights sequences mean?
Mapping is a process of taking effects from one xLights sequence to another. Search my CZcams channel for Mapping and you will learn more.