Mapping
Special 1 slice mask
(In Output > Advanced)
1) Select the slice you want the mask on
2) At top: ‘Input Selection’ tab
3) on right: select mask (pencil icon is best)
4) To edit: must be in ‘Input selection’ > ‘Edit points’ tab at top
Note: must be in ‘Outpu transformation’ to see effect
Using a‘polygon’ to map
1) ‘+‘ pull-down > Polygon (pencil)
2) ‘Input selection’ Trace outline
3) ‘Output Transformation’ > ‘Edit point’ ….. Move individual points
Content
Masks
Alpha blends
Used for putting a soft edge around something
Genrally it works the ‘easiest’, if you create a Group just for the Alpha-slice
Note: In ‘Advanced output; Change the Main slices input from ‘Compersition’ to the relevant Group
Mask a colour
- Colours: ChromaKey
- Black: CromaKey > ‘Blend mode’ > Luma Key
Black: AutoMask
- White: AutoMask > invert
Mask layer
To mask off all layers below a mask lay, too only show conent through a determined shape
Method 1
Black slide with an ‘alpa’ shap
Method 2
Using a black and wihte image…
- On the layer chand the mix method from ‘ADD’ to ’50 Mask’
Mask clip
Using a black and wihte image…
- Apply from the ‘Effects menu’ > Automask
- Note: One the Automask menu, you may have to click ‘invert’
Compunication
MIDI
Used by Midi boards to comunicate to resumu
Allows Resolume to comunicate with Midi based devices
DMX
OSC
Setup OSC:
Arena > Prefrences > OSC
Master:
OSC output: ‘IP address’ or ‘Ruby resolume areana’
outgoing port: 7001
Slave:
OSC input / incoming port: 7001
Set OSC triggers
On Master
1) Shortcuts > OSC
2) Pic any purple item
3) Bottm left box > Shortcuts > pulldown at top > Pick: “1224 Seiko master’
4) Shortcuts > OSC
5) Test.
Note: On ‘Slace’ Arena > Prefrences > OSC > top right arrow
Shows incoming signals
OSC Master file.
A file, where all the simple information is already mapped
Copy the Master.xml to both matines
Resolume file locations
Compositions
C:\Users\Craig\Documents\Resolume Arena 6\Compositions\ *.avc
Projection mapping file
C:\Users\Craig\Documents\Resolume Arena 6\Presets\Advanced Output\ *.xml
OSC file
C:\Users\Craig\Documents\Resolume Arena 6\Shotcuts\OSC\ *.xml
Resolum Mapping notes
Special 1 slice mask
(In Output > Advanced)
1) Select the slice you want the mask on
2) At top: ‘Input Selection’ tab
3) on right: select mask (pencil icon is best)
4) To edit: must be in ‘Input selection’ > ‘Edit points’ tab at top
Note: must be in ‘Outpu transformation’ to see effect
Using a‘polygon’ to map
1) ‘+‘ pull-down > Polygon (pencil)
2) ‘Input selection’ Trace outline
3) ‘Output Transformation’ > ‘Edit point’ ….. Move individual points