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Creating a Collage Example
The new Axon HD offers multiple types of blending, and this example focuses on building a standard 2x2 collage using
four Axon HD media servers and a lighting console based on Hog 4 software.
Setup the Collage effect:
1.
Select the same content on four media servers.
NOTE: Any parameter adjustment to a graphic object must be set on ALL graphic objects that are a part of the
Collage. For example, if you are configuring Graphic Object 1 on four media servers to project as a Collage and
want to apply a color effect, that effect must be manipulated on Graphic Object 1 of all four media servers.
2.
Set the Collage Type parameter on the Global Layer to Standard Collage (DMX = 1).
3.
In the Alignment Control parameter on the Global Layer, show the collage selection grid by selecting the Grid
Cell Selection option (DMX=6).
4.
In the Collage Config. Selection parameter, select 2x2 (DMX=3) on all four Axon HD servers.
5.
Select and assign each individual Axon HD media server its unique section of the collage using the Collage Cell
Selection parameter on the Global Layer.
6.
Show the alignment grid by selecting the Pattern Normal Blend (DMX=3) option in the Alignment Control
parameter on the Global Layer.
7.
Use the Edge Blend Horizontal and Edge Blend Vertical parameters on the Global Layer to adjust the edge
blend on each server.
Execute the panorama Collage:
1.
Select All GLOBAL LAYERS and GRAPHIC LAYER 1 @ FULL.
2.
Select a Media Folder and Media File.
3.
Select All GLOBAL LAYERS.
4.
Under the Collage Type; select Standard. (available on Slot
Toolbar).
5.
Under Alignment Control; select Cell Selection Grid. (available on Slot
Toolbar)
6.
Under Collage Config.; select 1 for a
2x1
7.
Select each individual GLOBAL LAYER; use Collage Cell to assign collage section to each fixture; for example
select 0 for the left display device, and 1 for the right display
device.
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