ShowTime Sequencing Suite

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In a live show, behind-the-scenes a director is going down a list and barking commands to the stage hands.  The band is listening for specific cues so they know when and what to play.  Technicians are listening for exactly when to adjust the lights, start the fog machine or initiate other special effects.  It’s all in a day’s work for the pros but if we were watching backstage it would look like total craziness.

The Light-O-Rama ShowTime Sequencing Suitetakes what seems like chaotic events and makes them predictable.  Now you control the entire show so behind-the-scenes Light-O-Rama controllers can work their magic.  We call it sequencing since everything happens in a predefined order.

What can you do with our ShowTime Sequencing Suite? Let your creative juices flow and make your own shows. Synchronize lights and special effects to music and video using our sophisticated suite of tools. Once you create the shows, just schedule them, stand back and watch the magic.

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ShowTime Sequencer

ShowTime Sequencer is designed from the ground up for the latest generation lighting products including smart pixels.  All the functions needed are built into one application so it’s easy to see what you’re doing.

How do I get started?

In the ShowTime Sequencer application design is based on props.  A prop is a group of channels.  Each of four windows along the front of your house could be controlled independently or grouped  into prop.  The same could happen for eight columns or bushes, etc.  A tree with 800 smart pixels could also be a prop.  You define the props one time and all of your sequences can take advantage of it.  Apply motion effects to one or more props and the computer figures out all the details.

If your tree with 400 pixels changes to a giant version with 1600 pixels, just change the preview one time and you’re good to go with all the sequences.

Easily  add effects to each prop in the grid based on the timeline.  The red, yellow, blue and green marks you see in the grid above control when the roof segments, windows, columns and bushes turn on during the music.  This can emulate channel based sequencing.

For the higher density props like the pixel tree you mark specific motion effects on the timeline chosen from predefined patterns.

Each motion effect has several parameters that can be  altered including automatically changing with the music.  The image above shows the motion effect on the timeline (blue arrow) and the motion effect parameters.  Motion effects can be blended together to always keep the audience engaged.

Sequencing becomes fun and easy.  Most tools are accessed through the Sequencer toolbar as seen above.

Play the sequence and see how it’s going to look on your venue.  Make changes as needed until you know everything is just right,

ShowTime Sequencer is the easy way to get your lights, music, videos and special effects to dance and dazzle the crowds.

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What’s the difference between using ShowTime Sequencer motion effects and using the SuperStar add-on?

The motion effects built into the ShowTime Sequencer application allow you to easily incorporate high density pixel design elements into a show.  We’ve already figured out standard patterns like fireworks, butterflies, meteor showers, images and text that will scale appropriately to your models.  Change the timing and colors as well as fade effects in and out on the timeline.

SuperStar is an optional add-on that gives total control of how all your pixels look during your show.  SuperStar begins with a blank canvas and allows you to create sophisticated patterns on a timeline while the computer figures out the details for each pixel.

SuperStar

 

A quick level comparison

The ShowTime Sequencer Suite  is sophisticated yet easy to learn.  Light-O-Rama’s full-time development team is constantly listening to customers and incorporating new features.  Try the demonstration software that does everything but control real devices.  We also suggest getting a sneak peek at the online manual.

• Simple, intuitive interface with powerful wizards
• Audio and video synchronization
• Audio wave form displays sound levels
• Support for most media file types
• Sequence-in-sequence
• Transparent DMX support
• Background and foreground effects
• Floating tool palettes speed sequencing
• Virtual test console for real-time control
• Undo and Redo of ALL sequence editor functions
• For complete control, use the Show Editor and Sequence Editor to setup your shows   -OR-
• Use the Simple Show Builder to quickly setup the most common show and schedule options
• Interactive shows can be triggered by motion detectors, pressure mats and other switches
• Beat Wizard can automatically set timings in the sequence
• Pixel Editor makes adding complex pixel design elements easy
• SuperStar add-on gives you total control with pixel design elements

ShowTime Sequencer Suite license level comparisons

Choose the correct software license level.  Think of Light-O-Rama show tools as a long term investment. You’ll be using the software to control your show for years. If you go with the Pro level now you won’t have to worry about limitations as you grow

 

More details on the different levels

Want more details?  Here’s the list.  Most users go with Pro level because all the features are enabled and you won’t need to worry about upgrading from a lower level when you’re in a bind and need a feature in a hurry.

 

* Basic software is free with 16 and 32 channel Starter Package
** Basic Plus, Standard and Advanced versions free or discounted in all Starter Packages
*** Basic supports Unit IDs 01 and 02. Basic Plus supports Unit IDs 01 thru 04. Standard supports Unit IDs 01 thru 08.
**** Add-Ons purchased separately
Demo feature is active for evaluation but changes cannot be saved and lights cannot be controlled
Limited program is available for some features are disabled
Pro Level Features only available with software versions S4 (4.x) or higher

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The SuperStar add-on make it easy if you love pixels

SuperStar is an optional add-on that gives total control of how all your pixels look during your show. SuperStar allows you to create your own sophisticated patterns on a timeline and the computer figures out the details for each pixel.

SuperStar

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Ready to buy, upgrade or update the ShowTime Sequencer Suite?

If you’re ready to purchase the ShowTime Sequencer Suite software so you can start controlling the show, visit our online store.  You can also upgrade your software to a different level to take advantage of more features.  If your version of software is a bit ‘dated’ then you can renew your existing software license to get access to the latest version available.

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Videos to help you learn sequencing

We want to make learning Showtime Sequencing Suite software as easy-as-possible so we’ve prepared a few dozen video tutorials.  Should you get stuck, watch a video describing a certain feature.

Video Tutorials

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Don’t want to learn how to sequence?

Don’t have a clue how to write your own sequences to make the lights dance to the music?  Use our sequence store!

Sequence Store