We recommend reading our award winning documentation but if you’re more of a visual type, then checkout some of our tutorial videos and presentations. Scroll to the bottom of the page for information you can print in the PDFs section.
| Initial Setup (S3, ShowTime Designer Classic S4, ShowTime Designer Pixels S5) | ||
| Initial Setup of the Sequencing Software | The Light-O-Rama Sequence Editor is very powerful and every now and then a bit of help from an expert is exactly what you need. This video shows how to setup the sequence editor. | Video |
| Sequence Editor (S3 and ShowTime Designer Classic S4): New Sequences | ||
| New Musical Sequence Creation | How to create a new musical sequence in the sequence editor. | Video |
| New Musical Sequence Options and Channels | How to handle the channel options when creating a new musical sequence. | Video |
| New Musical Sequence Options and the Sequence Information | How to handle the Sequence Information questions when creating a new musical sequence. | Video |
| New Musical Sequence Options and the Timing Grids | How to handle the timing grid options when creating a new musical sequence. | Video |
| Sequence Editor (S3 and ShowTime Designer Classic S4): Effect Tools | ||
| Effect Tools Basics | How to use the various effect tools. | Video |
| Effect Tools and creating a Chase | How to use the chase effect tools. | Video |
| Effect Tools and the Color Fade | How to use the color fade tool. | Video |
| Effect Tools and creating Custom Effects | How to create custom effects. | Video |
| Effect Tools using Fades and Intensities | How to use the fade and color intensity tools. | Video |
| Effect Tools and the Fill command | How to use the fill effect tools. | Video |
| Effect Tools and the Intelligent Fade | How to use the intelligent fade tools. | Video |
| Effect Tools and Painting a Sequence | How to use the mini-sequence painter tools. | Video |
| Effect Tools using Shimmer and Twinkle | How to use the shimmer and twinkle effect tools. | Video |
| Effect Tools and the Toggle button | How to use the toggle tools. | Video |
| Sequence Editor (S3 and ShowTime Designer Classic S4): Copy and Paste | ||
| Copy/Paste Basics | The basics of using Copy/Paste to speed your results. | Video |
| Copy/Paste from Foreground | The secrets of selective copy/paste and overwrite some effects but not all in your sequence. | Video |
| Copy/Paste Locks | How to lock your clipboard so you don’t accidentally overwrite something important. | Video |
| Copy/Paste Modes | The different modes available using the sequence editor Copy and Paste function. | Video |
| Copy/Paste using Multiple Clipboards | The multiple copy/paste clipboards available in the sequence editor. | Video |
| Copy/Paste and Renaming Clipboards | How to name each of the multiple clipboards for easy reference. What a time saver! | Video |
| Copy/Paste Saved Clipboards | How to save clipboards to save time while using the sequence editor. | Video |
| Sequence Editor (S3 and ShowTime Designer Classic S4): Tips and Tricks | ||
| Fades and Viewing Them | How to view fades in the sequence editor | Video |
| Waveform Display | How to view the audio waveform for musical sequences. | Video |
| Zooming and Related Tricks | How to use the zoom command as well as other handy tools. | Video |
| Saved/Recent Tools | How to use saved and recent used tools. | Video |
| Channel Colors in Sequence Editor | How to set the channel colors as they are displayed. | Video |
| Foreground and Background Commands | Understanding the foreground and background concept. | Video |
| Media File Location | How to add/edit the music/video file linked to your sequence. | Video |
| Repeat Command Usage | How to use the ultra-handy repeat command. | Video |
| Show Building |
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| Show Basics and Musical Sequences | The key to remember is one or more sequences must be assembled to create a show. This video shows you the basics on how to add musical sequences to your shows. | Video |
| Show Scheduling | How to schedule your shows. | Video |
| Show Animation | How to add simple animation sequences to your shows. | Video |
| Show Background Animation | How to have a simple animation running continuously in the background during your shows. | Video |
| Interactive Shows | How to add some interactivity to your shows. | Video |
| End of a Show or Sequence Lights On/Off | How to turn the lights off at the end of a show. | Video |
| Delays and Cleanup During/After Your Shows | How to add delays between sequences and run special sequences at the end of your show. | Video |
| Show Music In Order or Shuffle the Sequences Randomly | How to play the sequences in order or at random during your show. | Video |
| Show Options | The various options available when building a show. | Video |
| Show Startup and Shutdown | How to add special sequences run only when your show starts and shuts down. | Video |
| Running Your Shows | How to run the shows. | Video |
| Pixel Editor (ShowTime Designer Classic S4) (Pro Level) |
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| Pixel Editor Introduction Part 1 |
Quick overview of how Pixel Editor fits in the Light-O-Rama environment | Video |
| Pixel Editor Introduction Part 2 |
How to use Pixel Editor in a sequence and a review of some of the basic effects | Video |
| Pixel Editor Basics | PowerPoint presentation about using the Pixel Editor | View |
| Using Visualizer with Pixel Editor and Sequence Editor | Use the best tools available. Step-by-step guide to setup pixel tree visualization | View |
| Using a PixieXX controller with a pixel tree with Pixel Editor | Have a Light-O-Rama pixel tree. This step-by-step guide will help you configure all the components and use it with Pixel Editor. | View |
| Sequencer (ShowTime Designer Pixels S5) | ||
| Inserting SuperStar into a sequence | See how easy it is to insert a SuperStar sequenced prop into your ShowTime 5 sequence | Video |
| ShowTime 5 Traditional Lights |
The ShowTime 5 Sequencer combines the S4 Visualizer, Sequencer and Pixel Editor into one tool. See how everything now works together. Presentation given at Christmas Expo 2017. | |
| ShowTime 5 First Pixel Elements |
Learn how ShowTime 5 handles pixels. A great place to get your feet wet. Presentation given at Christmas Expo 2017. | |
| ShowTime 5 Modeling Your Display |
Build a virtual model of your venue and see the power of ShowTime 5 at work as you add effects to one prop or all at the same time. Presentation given at Christmas Expo 2017. | |
| ShowTime 5 Pixel Sequencing |
ShowTime 5 introduces Motion Effects to make sequencing dramatically easier. Presentation given at Christmas Expo 2017. | |
| ShowTime 5 SuperStar Integration |
Love SuperStar? So does ShowTime 5. Learn how the two work together. Presentation given at Christmas Expo 2017. | |
| ShowTime 5 What’s New |
See what’s new in ShowTime 5. Presentation given at Christmas Expo 2017. | |
| SuperStar (Add On) |
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| SuperStar Basic Scenes | Learn the basics of adding scenes with multiple Cosmic Color Ribbons or Cosmic Color Bulbs using SuperStar | Video |
| SuperStar Morphs | Learn the basics of morphs with Cosmic Color Ribbons or Cosmic Color Bulbs using SuperStar | Video |
| SuperStar CCR Configuration | Learn how to configure each Cosmic Color Ribbon for use by SuperStar | Video |
| SuperStar Multiple Network Configuration | Learn how to setup multiple LOR data networks to handle multiple Cosmic Color Ribbons for SuperStar | Video |
| SuperStar Exporting Sequences so you can Watch your CCRs Dance! | Your SupersStar sequence looks great in SuperStar but now how do you get it to actually control the Cosmic Color Ribbons in real life? We’ll show you how in this video. | Video |
| Getting Superstar Sequences into Main Sequences | Learn how to use sequences made in SuperStar inside your other sequences. | Video |
| SuperText Basic Techniques | Learn the basics of adding text to multiple Cosmic Color Ribbons using SuperStar | Video |
| SuperText Advanced Techniques | Learn advanced techniques of adding text to multiple Cosmic Color Ribbons using SuperStar | Video |
| SuperStar Exporting Sequences so you can Watch your CCRs Dance! | Your SupersStar sequence looks great in SuperStar but now how do you get it to actually control the Cosmic Color Ribbons in real life? We’ll show you how in this video. | Video |
| Getting Superstar Sequences into Main Sequences | Learn how to use sequences made in SuperStar inside your other sequences. | Video |
| Instant Sequences | SuperStar can create sequences all by itself. We’re going to show you how in this easy-to-understand video. | Video |
| Instant Sequences Timing Map | Need to take control of the timing when creating an instant Sequence? We know what you’re talking about. This video will help you understand what needs to be done. | Video |
| Instant Sequence by Selection Part A | Instant Sequence just part of a tune. Part A. | Video |
| Instant Sequence by Selection Part B | Instant Sequence just part of a tune tips and tricks. Part B. | Video |
| Instant Sequence on a Visualization | Instant Sequence a Visualization built in the LOR Visualizer. | Video |
| Instant Sequence on All Your Lights | Instant Sequence based only on available light controllers. | Video |
| Instant Sequence Rapid Fire Option | Instant Sequence option to make the lights more responsive. | Video |
| Instant Sequence Rapid Fire for Matrix | Instant Sequence option to make the lights more responsive in a matrix. | Video |
| Sequencing Circles | Sequencing circles/rings is really easy. | Video |
| Creating a Visualizer Visualizations for SuperStar | Use Light-O-Rama’s Visualizer to create a Visualization for use by SuperStar | Video |
| Importing a Visualizer Visualization into SuperStar | SuperStar How to import a Light-O-Rama Visualizer visualization into SuperStar | Video |
| Auto Sequence Introduction and Preview | SuperStar Auto Sequence introduction and preview (July 2018) | Video |
| PowerPoint Presentations we have used in classes that you can print |
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| Sho4Time Designer Classic S4 | ||
| What’s New in S4 | What’s New in S4 presentation given at Christmas Expo 2015 | |
| What’s New in S4 Visualizer | What’s New in the S4 What’s New in S4 presentation given at Christmas Expo 2015, Visualizer presentation given at Christmas Expo 2015 (this is a large file). | |
| SuperStar | ||
| SuperStar Basics | New to SuperStar? This is a great place to start learning about the capabilities. | |
| SuperStar Instant Sequence | Let SuperStar do all the heavy lifting when creating a sequence. | |
| SuperStar Matrtix Animation | Have a smart pixel matrix? Let SuperStar handle the animation. | |
| SuperStar Matrix Text | Have a smart pixel matrix? Let SuperStar scroll the text. | |
| Pixel Editor Effects | Pixel Editor Effects presentation given at Christmas Expo 2016 | |
| Pixel Editor Previews | Pixel Editor Previews presentation given at Christmas Expo 2016 | |
| Pixel Editor Sequencing | Pixel Editor Sequencing presentation given at Christmas Expo 2016 | |