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    Script Cue Software

    Often the simplest, most elegant solution is the best and most reliable.I would suggest something as simple as duplex printing where every page is on both sides of a piece of paper, front and back. Flipping your book would then look like... LEFT | RIGHT Pg 1 | Pg 2 Pg 2 | Pg 3 Pg 3 | Pg 4 so...
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    Raspberry Pi ideas for theater.

    Going the other way, I've used a RPi for sensors (which sends signals to QLab or our Gio via OSC). Step on a tile, execute a lighting cue. Open a window, execute a volume boost. Push a door bell, execute a sound cue.Sometimes I do it in my office too to mess with my students. Sit on my...
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    Help! I have a dim projector

    If they're perfectly aligned and you're still unhappy, there's not a lot you can do. Be sure to set yourself up for success by ...Adjusting the brightness and color with an "actor" in Isadora Putting the most important content high so as to avoid ambient light Work closely with the lighting...
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    Record a Qlab live presentation?

    Add a syphon output to your video surface. Then use Syphon Recorder to record the feed. http://syphon.v002.info/recorder/Even if you didn't need have an extra monitor, this would still allow you to record the output of Qlab (and ignore any corner pinning etc).If you need audio with the...
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    Supertitles/surtitles software

    I'm a huge proponent of Qlab's software as well. If you already own it (every single theatre should own it), use that. But if you're purchasing something from scratch, I would check out RenewedVision's software called ProPresenter. It's meant to display lyrics in churches, so is probably the...
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    Projector Overlapping Solutions

    http://www.madmapper.com/soft-edge-calibration-tutorial/You can download the demo if you want to try it out first. No saving. Has a watermark. Everything else is the same.
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    Projector Overlapping Solutions

    Do you mean overlapping as in edge blending? Or do you mean stacking multiple projectors on top of one another to increase the brightness of the image? Either way, I really enjoy MadMapper as a solution to both; especially in the stacking / overlaying realm. Super easy to use. Super powerful...
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    High School projection software suggestions

    Before you go too far, Matrox only supports one TH2G at a time. Officially at least. See if you can borrow a couple before committing to purchasing. Moreover, the processing power to move video through 5 screens might be your bottleneck. What are the specs on your mac? You can help this by...
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    Projection Software for a church

    ProPresenter is better than anything else. Hands down. Don't believe me? Simply look at the aesthetics of the interface, that's often a tell of the quality of the actual program.The only hard part is stepping into it from PowerPoint; especially for volunteers. If you're already using...
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    Buying first computer for show control

    Honestly, the headphone jack isn't that bad. You're more likely going to be bound by the quality of sound effects that you can find.If you're looking for a USB Audio Card, a lot of people have been happy with the Focusrite products. I have a Scarlett 2i2 that I really like. I also use this to...
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    Buying first computer for show control

    USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt - Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/intensity
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    Buying first computer for show control

    See the image below for reference ...There are two thunderbolt ports next to the HDMI port. These can be used as MiniDisplay ports. You can get a Thunderbolt - VGA adapter for your VGA monitor. Use the other Thunderbolt port or the HDMI port to get to your other screen. I often use HDMI via a...
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    Shrek Magic Mirror Projections

    This might sound silly, but I would paint your face white and wear a black hood (think nunnery). You probably don't need to see if you're recording yourself, so paint your eyelids black and keep them closed the whole time.In post production, boost the contrast.If you want to get really...
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    Buying first computer for show control

    Figure53 (Qlab) would steer you away from using non-Apple hardware. MacOS is created to work with very specific machines. VirtualMachines and Hackintoshes might work, but are rarely reliable for a show setting when there can be no hiccups.I would recommend looking at the MacMini. You can get...
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    Projected Clock Face

    In that case, you never have to leave Qlab (for the most part)Start by creating your clockCreate your clock face background in something like photoshop. Be sure everything is centered / that your canvas is square. Create the hands in photoshop in a unique layer Export the background as a...
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