PRG Mbox - 2. INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

This chapter provides instructions for installing the Mbox software and launching the applica-

tion for the rst time.

+ GETTING STARTED

+ PATCHING FIXTURES

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- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1. Overview13
General Overview13
- Features14
- Concepts of Operation15
Mbox Environment16
- Environment16
- Layer Stacking17
- Layer = Texture + Object17
- Effects and Transitions17
- Fixture and Layer Overview19
Fixture Descriptions22
- Global Master Fixture22
- Lighting Fixture22
- Output Master Fixture23
- Output Camera Fixture23
- Output Geometry Fixture24
- Output Keystone Fixture24
- Output Shutter Fixture25
- Layer Fixture26
Chapter 2. Installation29
Getting Started29
- Before Starting30
- Installing Mbox Software30
- Licensing Mbox Software32
- Launching Mbox33
- Mbox Daemon34
- Adding Content34
Patching Fixtures35
- Patching Overview35
- Output Master and Layer Guidelines35
- Patch Order Summaries37
Playing Back Video40
- Quickstart40
Chapter 3. Configuration43
Media Content43
- File Type Specifications44
- Media Content Management45
- Folder and File Numbering46
- Additional Media Content Organization Guidelines48
- Adding Media Content49
- Grouped Content50
- Metadata for Content Files51
- Creating and Viewing Content Thumbnails53
- Viewing Thumbnails in a Browser53
Application Windows54
- Overview54
- Main Application Window55
- Patch Tab55
  - Patch Tab: Control Input Setup56
  - Patch Tab: Fixture Patch57
- Preferences Tab59
- Outputs Tab64
- Mixes Tab74
  - Mixes Tab: Overview74
  - Mixes Tab: MIX Configuration75
- Outputs and Mixes Tab Layout View Navigation Controls75
- Image Remap Tab76
Heads up Displays (Huds)77
- Overview77
Connected Displays and Fullscreen Mode Interactions79
- Overview79
Enhancing Mbox Performance81
- Recommended Hardware Practices81
- Recommended os Setup81
Chapter 4. Operation83
Using Outputs and Mixes with Layers83
- Overview84
- Outputs and Mixes in Mbox V484
- 3D Perspective Camera85
- Layer Assignment with 3D Cameras86
- DMX Camera Control in Mbox V486
Network Interfaces for Mbox87
- Overview87
- Basic Modes88
- Bounce/Random88
- Scrub88
- Restart on In-Frame Change88
- Crossfade on Out-Frame89
- Timecode Sync89
- Layer Sync89
- Kiosk89
- Playout90
- Restart90
3D Objects and Digital Gobos91
- Overview91
Animated Textures99
- Using Animated Textures99
Layer Copy100
- Using Layer Copy100
Drawmodes101
- Using Drawmodes101
- Drawmodes Using Drawmodes101
Layer Blending105
- Layer Blending Modes105
Text Files106
- Support for Text Files106
Scripts107
- Using Scripts with Mbox107
Audio109
- Audio Output109
- Audio Audio Output109
- Audio Input112
Playback Synchronization113
- Timecode Synchronization (Timecode Sync Playmodes)113
- Layer-To-Layer Playback Synchronization118
- Mboxtime119
Effects and Transitions121
- Effects and Transitions with Additional Input Files121
- Adding Custom Effects or Transitions122
Pixel Mapping126
- Overview126
- New Concepts126
Projection Mapping128
- Overview128
Chapter 5. Image Remapping129
About Image Remapping129
- Overview130
- Editing Image Remapping Data130
- User Interface132
Image Remapping Tutorial133
- Overview133
  - Projected Mapping134
- Discrete Mapping144
Advanced Features (3D Vertex Array Screen Objects)145
- Overview145
- Triangle Strips145
- Triangle Fans147
Image Remapping Glossary148
- Screen Object Control Types (Units, Typical Scale Value)148
Chapter 6. Video Input151
External Video Signal Input151
- Overview152
- Blackmagic Ultrastudio Devices and Decklink/Active Silicon Phoenix Pcie Capture Cards153
- Quicktime Streaming Devices (Pcie or Usb/Firewire)155
Syphon Video Input156
- Configuring Syphon Inputs156
- Displaying Syphon Input on a Layer157
- A Note about Syphon Output157
Chapter 7. Content Creation and Utilities159
Creating Custom Content159
- Movies160
- Alpha Channel in Movies163
  - Prores 4444 and Hap Alpha Codecs163
- Still Images163
- Audio163
- Applications for Content Creation164
Media Utility Applications165
- Mbox Media Lock165
- Mbox File Convertor167
Appendix A. Networking for Mbox169
Mbox Networking Guidelines169
- Concepts170
- Subnet Masking Basics171
- Routing Ethernet Communications171
Appendix B. Notable Changes175
- Quantity of Layers and Outputs176
- Alignment Rectangles Become Mixes176
- Mbox Daemon176
- Layer Copy176
- Output Modes (E.g. Dual Independent, Pan Wide, Etc.)176
- Output Identity177
- Texture Size (Width and Height)177
- Object (3D) Effects177
- Texture Effects177
- Timecode Input177
- Linking Files to Timecode Values (for Timecode Playmodes)178
- The Mediainfo.plist File178
- DMX Timecode Controls178
- Audio Output179
- 3D Camera179
- Keystone Controls179
- Output Geometry180
- Color Controls180
- Sync Streams180
- Image Remapping (Multiscreen Gobo)180
- Citp/Msex180
- Audio Playback181
- Profile Emulation181
- Licenses181
- Hap Codec181
- Image Sequence Playback182
Appendix C. Fixture Profile Reference183
Fixture Descriptions183
- Overview184
- Global Master Fixture184
- Lighting Fixtures184
- Output Master Fixture184
- Layer Fixture185
Patching Notes187
- Output Master Guidelines187
Patch Order Summaries189
- Summary: Mbox Designer189
- Patch Order Summaries Summary: Mbox Designer189
- Summary: Mbox Studio190
- Summary: Mbox Mini191
- Pixel Mapping Group Control Fixture191
Fixture Parameter Data192
- Global Master [Designer/Studio/Mini]192
- Light [Designer/Studio Only]192
- Output Master Base [Designer/Studio/Mini]192
- Output Master Effect [Designer(2)/Studio(1)/Mini(1)]193
- Output Master Camera [Designer Only]193
- Output Master Geometry [Designer/Studio Only]193
- Output Master Keystone [Designer/Studio]194
- Output Master Keystone [Mini]194
- Output Master Shutter [Designer]195
- Output Master Shutter [Studio]195
- Output Master Shutter [Mini]196
- Layer Base [Designer]197
- Layer Base [Studio/Mini]198
- Layer Effect [Designer(4)/Studio(2)/Mini(1)]199
- Layer Volume [Designer/Studio/Mini]199
- Layer DMX Timecode [Designer/Studio/Mini]199
- Pixel Mapping Group Control [Designer/Studio/Mini]199
Fixture Parameter Descriptions200
- Parameter Descriptions: Mbox Designer200
- Parameter Descriptions: Mbox Studio205
- Parameter Descriptions: Mbox Mini210
Discrete Values for Slotted Parameters214
- Global Master Control Channel214
- Combined Effects216
- Notes for Combined Effects223
- Keystone Blend Mode/Curve224
- Shutter Mode/Shapes224
- Video and Utility Inputs (Texture Folder 255)225
- Play Modes226
- Play Speed227
- Sync Stream227
- Aspect Control227
- Frame Blending Control227
- Texture Transitions228
- Layer MIX Modes230
- Object Transitions233
- Blend Modes233
- Draw Modes233
- Pixel Map Group Control Modes234

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