Creamsource Vortex 8 - Sync Flash; Flash Frames

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5.6.12 Sync Flash
Used to create flashes of a defined duration, similar to a Studio Strobe light. A modelling level can also be set. The flash can be
triggered by pressing the Flash button, DMX or by an external trigger signal such as a camera hot shoe.
5.6.13 Flash Frames
Use this mode to create flashes tightly synchronised to the camera shutter. Must be used in conjunction with a sync source
such as Creamsource FlashBandit, or Genlock output of camera.
The duration of the flash ON and OFF is specified in Frames - e.g. Flash 1 frame ON, followed by 3 frames OFF, repeat. The
Frame Oset is useful if using this eect with multiple fixtures, so they can respond to dierent frames.
SETTING RANGE DESCRIPTION
FLASH LEVEL 0-100% Light output when FLASH triggered
FLASH TIME 1/5000
th
- 1/5
th
sec Duration the light is flashed ON for
SETTING RANGE DESCRIPTION
OFF LEVEL 0-100% Brightness for the OFF frames
FRAMES ON 1-255 No. of frames to flash ON
FRAMES OFF 1-255 No. of frames to flash OFF
OFFSET 0-255 No. of frames to oset the sequence by, from first frame received
To ensure the frame sequence is correctly synchronised when using multiple units, you should reconnect
camera sync to the Master unit aer changing the Frames O, Frames On or Oset values.
5. Controls