Back projection and Sunlite sync?
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:00 pm
Hello!
I'm looking for a system to run a small amount of lights in sync with a large back-projected video show. The system I'm trying to build should be self-contained so I'm hoping to use a laptop to run it all from. I have a fairly free rein from the client but it needs to basically be a single button push (or click) and the whole show runs automatically, basically idiot proof.
The video can be run from the laptop but must be at a decent resolution as the screen is 6m x 4m. The lighting will consist of 4 moving heads, probably 12 LED PAR's, at least one 6 channel dimmer, a fan, heavy smoke machine and possibly a few more LED colour change fixtures such as tubes. Possibly expanding in the future but not too much.
I'd like to be able to also have a backup system, probably just a basic DMX desk and DVD player in case it all falls over although this doesn't really apply to my question!
Looking at various software based systems and it seems the way to go but I need to know about the sync issue before I spend their money!
The Sunlite suite looks to be just what I need but can someone confirm it is up to the job?
I'm based in the Midlands UK so if there's anywhere I can see it in action that would be great.
Many thanks,
Teedee
I'm looking for a system to run a small amount of lights in sync with a large back-projected video show. The system I'm trying to build should be self-contained so I'm hoping to use a laptop to run it all from. I have a fairly free rein from the client but it needs to basically be a single button push (or click) and the whole show runs automatically, basically idiot proof.
The video can be run from the laptop but must be at a decent resolution as the screen is 6m x 4m. The lighting will consist of 4 moving heads, probably 12 LED PAR's, at least one 6 channel dimmer, a fan, heavy smoke machine and possibly a few more LED colour change fixtures such as tubes. Possibly expanding in the future but not too much.
I'd like to be able to also have a backup system, probably just a basic DMX desk and DVD player in case it all falls over although this doesn't really apply to my question!
Looking at various software based systems and it seems the way to go but I need to know about the sync issue before I spend their money!
The Sunlite suite looks to be just what I need but can someone confirm it is up to the job?
I'm based in the Midlands UK so if there's anywhere I can see it in action that would be great.
Many thanks,
Teedee