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LumiDesk Video Tutorials – Updates |
20 JUL 2009 |
| Online video help for the LumiDesk software |
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We are pleased to inform you that our flash LumiDesk tutorial has been improved for easier usability. It now has a whole new design aspect.
You may also notice that it has been translated into French and Spanish.
Soon, it will be available in Portuguese and Greek.
Go Check at http://www.lumidesk.com/tutorial/
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Feature Focus |
20 JUL 2009 |
| Hardware Settings |
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This month LumiDesk introduces the Hardware settings feature.
The Hardware settings window allows you to setup the LumiDesk USB-DMX interfaces, in order to test the ports triggering and to get information about the devices. LumiDesk can control 3 DMX Universes, on the Hardware settings window each DMX Universe is represented by a XLR connector. Each USB-DMX interface is represented by a picture of the actual interface, front view. To assign an output to one of the 3 DMX Universe just drag and drop the USB-DMX output representation to the DMX Universe. It is the same for the input, a DMX Board is represented on that window, just drag and drop the input. If you want to assign a touchpad you will have to do the same manipulation, that is to say, drag and drop the port panel to the USB-DMX interface.
The Hardware settings window is very useful to setup your DMX Inputs and Outputs; the drag and drop method make this feature fast and user friendly.
If you have any comments or questions regarding this new feature, please feel free to Contact Us. Thank you.
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New Product |
05 JUN 2009 |
| LumiDesk NANO |
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Introducing the NEW Nano to the LumiDesk family. This simple stand-alone interface gives you all of the power of LumiDesk at an entry-level cost.
Nano allows you to control your DMX fixtures in live-mode or in stand-alone mode without any connection to a PC. The 3K embedded memory can store 189 scenes for 12 DMX channels or 45 scenes for 60 DMX channels. You can also control 128 DMX channels maximum in live-mode.
With these features, and backed by the power of LumiDesk, the Nano adds a new dimension to the LumiDesk family.
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Feature Focus |
21 MAY 2009 |
| Stand-Alone Mode |
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This month LumiDesk introduces the stand-alone mode feature.
The stand-alone mode allows you to store your show inside the USB-DMX Interface. The new LumiDesk Ultimate interface has an SDCard instead of built-in memory, so if you want to update your saved show you just need to write the new files on the SDCard and put it in the interface slot.
In the new version of the software, the stand-alone window has been improved. Now you can select the sequences that you want to assign from the list on the right, and drag and drop them to the memory area. Same thing with the ports.
The stand-alone mode is very useful when you only want to bring the USB-DMX interface on the show, if you want to avoid the risk of a computer crash, and if you want to use LumiDesk as a Architectural Lighting controller.
By the way the new LumiDesk NANO has a small embedded stand-alone memory that allows you to store a few scenes.
If you have any comments or questions regarding this new feature, please feel free to Contact Us. Thank you.
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New Distributor for Germany |
23 APR 2009 |
| MEDIAZERO |
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We are happy to welcome the MEDIAZERO company as a new LumiDesk distributor for Germany. MEDIAZERO GmbH was founded in 2001. In the last 8 years, the company has become one of Germany's top retailers for professional light and audio equipment.
Located in Cologne, the beating heart of Germany's multimedia landscape, MEDIAZERO is now presenting modern show gear in a more than 1,100 square meter facility and is offering a product range with over 14,000 different items.
Their 18 employees are all professional users, technicians, or are active in many other ways in the professional light and sound business and have been for years. MEDIAZERO guarantees high quality standards and a professional service for all business segments.
www.mediazero-shop.de
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LumiDesk Training Day |
09 APR 2009 |
| Gobos do Brasil |
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On March 17th, 2009 our distributor in Brazil “Gobos do Brasil” held a LumiDesk training day.
This event was in Rio de Janeiro city, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Esteban Risso, director of Gobos do Brasil, demonstrated all of LumiDesk's features and advantages to an audience of 80 people. The most important professionals, lighting designers, and rental companies of Rio de Janeiro were present. They discovered the amazing, simple, and professional LumiDesk tools. Pallets (Positions) and Effects Manager tools impressed everyone. So did the simplicity in creating shows.
This event received the support of the specialized magazines “Backstage”, “Luz e Cena”, and “Lume Arquitetura”. Big System, a Gobos do Brasil dealer in Rio de Janeiro was also responsible for promoting the event.
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Features focus |
28 MAR 2009 |
| Links |
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This month LumiDesk introduces the "Links" feature (for LumiDesk ULTIMATE only).
You can use the "Links" feature to control channels in either Live or Program mode. You can assign each channel to a DMX-Input and use your DMX-board. You can also do the same with a MIDI board with sliders. It's very easy to assign the Input to a channel. In Program mode click the small "link" button in the channel window, then choose the Input type (Midi or DMX-In). A "status" window will appear. To create the link you just need to move one of the sliders on the board and it's done! You can then control the channels in Live and Program mode. This function is a great help for Live control.
In Live mode, each Sequence and Cue can be controlled with DMX-In, MIDI key, Ports and Shortcuts. The way to assign this is simple. Right-click on the Sequence or Cue button and select the kind of link you want to create (Port, MIDI, DMX-In, etc.). For DMX-In, you need to define the level and the action. For example, if the value is more than 127, the action will "Start", so the Sequence will start automatically when you reach level 127 on the DMX-In channel.
If you have any comments or questions regarding this new feature, please feel free to Contact Us. Thank you.
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New Distributor for Portugal |
28 MAR 2009 |
| Lagotronics Portugal |
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We are happy to welcome Lagotronics Portugal as a new LumiDesk distributor for Portugal.
Lagotronics Portugal, has been active in the Portuguese market since 1995. The company was born as a branch of Lagotronics, BV based in Netherlands. Lagotronics mainly serves the professional Light and Audio market, such as TV Studios, Theaters, special projects and Discos. They have Exclusive distribution in Portugal for ShowTec, DAP Audio, DMT, Hitachi Professional Video, LagoLED, LineLED, and DecaLED. The Lagotronic's client list is extensive and annual volume sales increased 16% in 2008.
www.lagotronics.com.pt
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100% compatible 64 bits |
28 MAR 2009 |
| new LUMIDESK range |
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Good news! The new LumiDesk product range is now 100% compatible with the 64-bit version of Windows XP and Vista.
You can download the latest Beta version of LumiDesk here: LumiDesk_Beta.exe
LumiDesk ULTIMATE has a new USB-DMX Interface. This Hardware is more powerful than the previous one. For example you are able to control 3 DMX universes. The embeded memory for the stand-alone mode has been replaced by an SDCard. More information about the new functions and improvements made in the software for this interface will be in our next newsletter.
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PROLIGHT 2009 |
19 MAR 2009 |
| Frankfurt, Germany |
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We welcome you to try our products and meet the LumiDesk team at our next trade show in Germany. We will present new software features and exclusively, new hardware for LumiDesk ULTIMATE (available in the beginning of May 2009).
PROLIGHT 2009
Frankfurt, Germany
Hall 8.0 stand C81
(Partner booth with DmxSoft.com)
April 1 - 4, 2009
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Features focus |
18 MAR 2009 |
| Position palettes |
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This month we are introducing the Position Palette feature for LumiDesk (only in LumiDesk ULTIMATE). This feature is very useful to adapt your show to a new environment setup.
If you make a show with a Pan/Tilt sequence using the Position Palette feature today, you will be able to update your show to a new environment in just a few seconds tomorrow!
To create a Position Palette, click the "Palettes" tab, then select "New". A wizard will assist you step-by-step to create a palette. You will be able to access the palettes very quickly in the "Palette's List" and update the value of the palette with the XY area. You can convert existing scenes to a palette or create a new one.
The dynamic Position Palette feature will help users a lot in saving show setup time!
If you have any comments or questions regarding this new feature, please feel free to Contact Us. Thank you.
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Rede Globo |
09 DEC 2008 |
| Brasil |
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See Lumidesk in action on Rede Globo, one of the largest Latin America Television channels! "Caldeirão do Huck'" is a TV Show which uses Lumidesk to control their LED Dance Floor.
The LED Dance Floor was supplied by our Brazilian dealer, Gobos do Brasil. Installation and programing was implemented by the rental company Two Lights and Big System, a Gobos do Brazil distributor, both based in Rio de Janeiro.
See the video: Video
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02 OCT 2008 |
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The new video tutorials are now avialable.Different languages are avialable with audio
in English, Spanish and French. The tutorials go from the very
basics of how to connect the computer, USB interface and DMX fixtures,
to advanced features such as dealing with pallets and the LumiDesk’s
external triggering capabilities.
Tutorials for the new 3D visualizer and ScanLibrary editor are also be included.
The video tutorials are available on the support page : http://www.lumidesk.com/tutorial/
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PerfectLightSolution |
26 AUG 2008 |
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In May, there was a festival for a musical group from Austria. PerfectLightSolution was commissioned to do the light configuration, and LumiDesk was used to control the light system.
We programmed about 600 different sequences and cues. The software ran stable and was the best way to light up this event.
Fixturelist:
4 Stk. Martin TW 1
4 Stk. Martin Mac 700
7 Stk. Halogen - WARP - M/CC
3 Stk. WARP 12-30/CC
8 Stk. LL Led Wash RGBAW - 396
12 Stk. Fill Lights LF 1000
2 Stk. Profiles F 101
12 PAR 64 1000W
website : http://www.perfectlight.at
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COMING SOON! |
28 JUL 2008 |
| New LumiDesk Interactive Tutorials! |
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In the coming weeks we will be releasing our brand new video tutorials. These will be available in several different languages along with audio in English, Spanish and French. The tutorials will go from the very basics of how to connect the computer, USB interface and DMX fixtures, to advanced features such as dealing with pallets and the LumiDesk’s external triggering capabilities.
Tutorials for the new 3D visualizer and ScanLibrary editor will also be included.
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LumiDesk Download |
28 JUL 2008 |
| ownload the latest Beta and Release Version |
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You can download the latest version of LumiDesk from the support page of our website (http://www.lumidesk.com/support.php). In general, 2 or 3 versions of the software are available per year. A new Beta version is generally available every 2 months.
We advise you to visit the website occasionally and install the latest version to take advantage of the newest features and improvements.
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New Interactive Video Tutorials |
16 JUN 2008 |
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LumiDesk has a brand new interactive video welcome screen. This new feature makes it even quicker and easier for you to get started with the software. The videos include overviews of how to set up a basic show along with a quick guide to using the 3D visualisation package.
The chapters are easy to navigate through with 5 points per chapter and all videos can be paused making it possible to browse through the tutorials at your own pace. Look out for more advanced video tutorials coming soon!
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New tool! |
23 APR 2008 |
| Fixture groups |
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LumiDesk just got a new tool. You can create up to 6 differents groups of fixtures and access them directly through your keyboard's F1 through F6 keys. Make your fixture selection, right-click and select "Add to group", pick a number (1 through 6), and you're done!
Every time you select any of these group numbers, your fixtures will be recalled, both in programming (Desktop) or playback (Live) mode. This tool is particularly useful if you want to have fast access to any group of fixtures during a Live performance.
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Online manuals |
21 MAR 2008 |
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Experience shows that most of the answers from the technical support can be found in the online manuals. We advise you to check the online manual before contacting the technical support.
The online manuals can help you to learn how to use LumiDesk. The first described step is the Installation, how to install the software and the USB - DMX interface. After the installation you can read the "Quick start guide", you'll learn how to program a very simple show step by step.
All the manual's items are described by pictures. The Ultimate features are described to a special chapter. The 3D, the Library edition and the Effect generator have their own manuals.
If you have any questions about the software features and functions, feel free to contact the LumiDesk support or our distributors.
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ProLight + Sound 2008 |
19 MAR 2008 |
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Hundreds of attendees of the ProLight + Sound show in Frankfurt saw the LumiDesk software for the first time.
An overwhelming majority of them expressed great interest in our software.
LumiDesk sales in Europe have started much stronger than expected... we thank our new customers for this, and expect to have many more in the near future.
Thanks!
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