william
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Oct 11, 2007, 9:22 AM
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Hey Forum -
I want to share this new control panel I just built. This is for a theater design. I'm finding this works really well when an operator is absolutely required, and even when the system is automated, as a backup for anybody to be able to run.
I've designed this to function like tape decks so any clip can be started, paused, started again, and then stopped. Everything is within the same scene, so no jumps, just projectors fading and crossfading. With a solid machine, the x-fades are seamless.
There is a once-click-limiter setup since many people have a double-click tendency. Those can be paired with program change watchers or something similar to setup lighting automation. Some scenes have music that plays over multiple cues, hence the multiple fades and cross-patching to make this work. Every actor is a custom built user actor containing everything needed to run each cue, which means numerous other user-actors and so on.
Obviously, the control interface is a nod to Bob Moog and his wood stylings. It's a nice easy place to start and it's inspired by the other users posts of their interfaces. I find wood paneling hilarious, but you may disagree...
Anyway, I wanted to share this for other Isadora users designing for theater. I believe in the open source nature of this work and I hope this maybe gives people an idea of the possibilities. You might have similar patches or suggestions or questions. Please question or comment constructively.
If you are in NYC this month, you should come see the show at The Chocolate Factory Theater to see how it all runs.
Cheers,
William
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