Chapter Programming
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Before starting the Chapter Programming, make sure lighting fixture have already patch and calibrated.
The BlackTrax GUI application only update setting to live when click "Apply Changes" on the bottom right.
This page is about how to program the Chapter of BlackTrax system. By setup Chapter you can store how the lighting fixture interactive with Trackable.
In BlackTrax GUI application, enter the Edit mode by clicking the "Pen" icon.
Edit Chapters
List of the Chapters. You can create, delete, index and clone Chapter here.
Libraries
List of Trackables, Lighting Fixtures and Zones. You can add or delete Trackables here. The Fixtures and Zones needs edit by using BTWYSIWYG.
Chapter Editor
Center part of edit mode. Here is where to programs which fixture will iterative with which Trackables.
Chapter Settings
Options for Chapter.
Fixture Settings
Options define how the lighting fixture behaves.
This session will demonstrate how to setup a single moving head fixture to act as a follow spot.
Select a Chapter.
Select a Trackable from libraries, drag it to the top pane of Chapter Editor.
Select the Trackable in top pane.
Select a lighting fixture from libraries, drag it to the bottom pane of Chapter Editor.
In Fixture Settings:
Enable Iris Control
Enable Zoom Control
Enable Smooth Pickups
Enable Auto Douse
Set Following Sensitivity Ahead Time around 100-300 ms
Fixture setting may very depend on the fixture type and how the Trackable will move. For further information about fixture settings, please check the official documents: https://wiki.blacktrax.ca/tiki-index.php?page=Fixture+Settings+Widget&structure=BlackTrax+GUI