ETC ColorSource PAR Modes

Can anyone tell me if setting a CSPAR to the default 5-channel mode still takes advantage of the lime emitter for colors? Also, should there be a different profile for the deep blue version versus the standard version?

LPdan said:

Can anyone tell me if setting a CSPAR to the default 5-channel mode still takes advantage of the lime emitter for colors? Also, should there be a different profile for the deep blue version versus the standard version?

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HI LPDan.

5 Channel mode is a calibrated mode for the fixture and a very good choice I would. Calibrated fixtures will provide consistent color from fixture to fixture of the same type. You will not have direct control the lime by itself in 5channel mode, but the lime emitter will turn on with the fixture when you pick a color from the colorpicker. In fact even in RGB mode you still use the Lime emitter (the fixture calculates what level to set it). We would never want to sacrifice output by not having an LED turn on. If you want direct control of lime because you are doing let's say Shrek, then use Direct Mode, this mode however does not have calibration as you have direct access to each emitter and its full emitter output. If you are on an ETC Console there are different profiles modes for the standard model verses the deep blue of colorsource pars. See below. This is because we know the differences in the blue so the color picker will be more accurate if you use the correct profile. What console are you on?

Thank you for this answer, just the info I was looking for! I didn't realize the significance of a calibrated mode either, so that is really useful. I normally run Hog or ETC CS40 consoles, but wanted to understand on a general level.

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Does Direct mode still add in Lime when need if using the Roscolux color picker on a ETC ION console? Or is direct mode, Full on manual for dialing in colors? Would I have to manually dial in Lime if/when I want it?

Yes, the gel picker is just another way of doing the same thing. Whether you're using the X/Y, gel, or Hue Sat pickers, all colors are affected. You can watch the individual color parameters change in the ML controls as you pick different colors.