Catalyst Manual - Cal Stage

Lesson 3: Image Color and Scale
In this lesson, you’ll use a Layer’s Position Controls
to make an image appear to zoom away into the
distance. In addition the Layer’s Color Controls are
used to color the image.
Set up Layer 1
1. Clear or remove any information in your
console’s programmer or editor.
2. On your lighting console, select Layer 1. Set
the Intensity parameter to a DMX value of
255(100%).
3. Select Library 0 (HES lithos) and File 5
(comets). The image will be displayed on the
Output 1 window.
4. Change the Red parameter to a DMX value of
255, and the Blue and Green parameters to a
DMX value of 0. This changes the image to a
red spiral galaxy
5. Using your lighting console’s method of
recording cues or looks, record the above DMX
settings as Cue 1 on your lighting console.
On a Wholehog console the Red, Green, and Blue parameters
are labeled as Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. The parameter values
displayed are in terms of percentage where 0% equals a DMX
value of 255 and 100% equals a DMX value of 0. On a Wholehog
console, set the Cyan parameter to 0% and the Magenta and
Yellow to 100% to create a red color.
Set Layer 1 Rotation, Position, and Scale
CHAPTER 3
Tutorials
6. Adjust the DMX value of the Z Rotation parameter so the Layer image starts spinning
slowly—say 10 rotations per minute.
7. Adjust the DMX value of the X Position parameter (not the X Rotation parameter) to
move the image to the left edge of the Output 1 window, so it is barely visible.
8. Adjust the DMX value of the Y Position parameter to move the image straight up to
the top left corner of the Output 1 window, so only the corner is visible.
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