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Global Functions
4.11 Viewpoint Position Z (Zoom)
The Viewpoint Position Z (Zoom) parameter is the distance from the view target. Zooming toward the target, you can move
through it and view it from the back side creating a mirror image view of the composite object.
Default DMX Value: 30260 = center (This default value is slightly less than midway through the range to maintain some depth to
the view of a composite image.)
DMX values above center move toward the maximum distance from origin in back of view target (a DMX value of 65535). DMX
values below center move toward the maximum distance from origin in front of view target at a value of zero.
4.12 Collage Generator™ Effect
The Collage Generator™ effect option lets you configure multiple media server outputs to display a single image in arrays up to 16
units horizontal by 8 units vertical.
Collage Generator™ technology allows you to create virtually seamless panoramic media projections controlled from your DMX
console. You can display either stock or custom content.
The native aspect ratio of one media server output is 4:3. Some of the arrays configured in conjunction with the Collage Generator
will output a different overall aspect ratio.
You can find other configurations and information on sizing and compressing media to use with the Collage
Generator at the High End Systems website (www.highend.com/support/digital_lighting).
4.12.1 Collage Generator Options
Automated and Segmented Collage Generator options are available in each of the Global Effect parameters. The Collage Generator
effect has been continually developed to offer sharper images, and better edge blending. The following table shows the evolution
of the effect. Choosing the highest DMX value for the collage option you are using will give you the latest version of the effect.
Global Effect DMX Value
4.12.1.1 Automated Collage Options
The original Collage Generator option (selected with a Global Effect DMX value = 134), should only be used with legacy shows. The
Enhanced Collage Generator option (Global Effect DMX value = 141) provides cleaner images and better edge blending. The
Collage Gen 3 option (DMX value = 150) offers the same image improvements as Enhanced Collage Generator and further expands
and refines edge blending capability. The images below illustrate the difference in the projected image of a cell from an 8 x 5
grid. The image below on the left shows the projector using the original Collage Generator option and the image on the right
shows the improved resolution obtained with the Enhanced Collage Generator option.
The Collage Generator Wrap (DMX value = 145) and Collage Gen 3 Wrap (DMX value = 151) options include right and left edge
blending that lets you seamlessly project your collage on a 360 degree surface.
In all of the Collage Generator options the content is automatically divided into cell segments by the graphics
engine after you define the array size.
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Automated Collage Generator Options
Flat Collage
360° Wrap
134
141
150
Segmented Collage Generator Options
Flat Collage
145
146
151
152
360° Wrap
147
153
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