Synchronization - Elation emotion User Manual

COLLAGE EDGE CONTROL / ALIGNMENT PATTERN OUTPUT
During Collage setup, it is helpful to view a grid or other technical images to help the
process of aligning each individual EMOTION
collage. There are six alignment patterns available. Each pattern has a different use
and is helpful in different ways. Generally speaking, using the "Alignment Pattern
with Normal Blending" (value 3) or "Alignment Pattern with No Blending " (value 5)
are the most used. Below is the full list of technical images available to aid the
alignment of the cell to the full collage.
DMX Value Action
0 Graphics Out. Normal Blending Per Selected Blend Adjustment
1 Graphics Out. Blend Area Defaulted To Black
2 Graphics Out. Blend Area Shown With No Blending Applied
3 Alignment Pattern Out. Normal Blending Per Selected Blend Adjustment
4 Alignment Pattern Out. Blend Area Defaulted To Black
5 Alignment Pattern Out. Blend Area Shown With No Blending Applied
6 Grid Cell Selection Shown Over Graphics Output

SYNCHRONIZATION

Network Synchronization allows for certain functions of the fixture to be
synchronized over an Ethernet network, accessible through the Graphics server port.
This can be very useful when using the Collage Generator to ensure a seamless
image across multiple fixtures.
Network Synchronization is accomplished using a reference fixture that sends
information about its movie time. The sync information is transmitted via an Ethernet
network to all listening server. The other listening servers, or slave servers use this
information to set their movie times to match the reference server. This process is
based on a global time clock using time offsets.
Network Synchronization is not Control Mirroring. With Control Mirroring, the fixtures
are controlled with the same source, but do not communicate with each other. At
times this method yields acceptable results, but to properly use Network
Synchronization, all attached servers must have a unique control source.
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fixture to its portion of the total
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