
Here we take a look at the course content, what we gonna learn.
Here we take a preview look at the final result of this course. This showfile will be the final result of this course.
Follow the course in order, using theory and practical parts, and use the pdf and xml macro resources to write a macro or import it into dot two via usb.
This is a short tutorial how to import the showfile to your console or onPC. Attached to this chapter you will find the showfile and also the patch as an PDF document.
Here we write a macro that creates different groups like "Front", "Spot", "Beam", "Contra"...etc.. out off the fixtures using their fixture IDs.
Here we take a look how to write this macro in the Dot2.
You also find the macro as a downloadable file attached to this chapter.
Explore building and storing color group macros in dot2, including fixtures like spots, beams, and side lights, and learn to capture user input with bracket dialogs to define groups.
Here we take a look how to write this macro in the Dot2.
You also find the macro as a downloadable file attached to this chapter.
Here we take a look how to write this macro in the Dot2.
You also find the macro as a downloadable file attached to this chapter.
Program the intensity presets macro to select all fixtures in group 15, store 100% as dimmer preset 2, then 0% as dimmer preset 1, arranged left to right.
Here we take a look how to write this macro in the Dot2.
You also find the macro as a downloadable file attached to this chapter.
Here we take a look how to write this macro in the Dot2.
You also find the macro as a downloadable file attached to this chapter.
Delete all executors, create intensity executors by setting the front light to full intensity with a color, and store a one-second queue on executor 14 with red, blue, magenta fades.
Here we take a look how to write this macro in the Dot2.
You also find the macro as a downloadable file attached to this chapter.
Here we take a look how to write this macro in the Dot2.
You also find the macro as a downloadable file attached to this chapter.
Create a color picker macro in Dot2 by building a grid of color buttons for beam, control, and side lights, with a go button and overwritten executors for live feedback.
Here we take a look how to write this macro in the Dot2.
You also find the macro as a downloadable file attached to this chapter.
Are you an experienced Dot2 user looking to take your skills to the next level? Join us in this advanced course on working with macros to create a complete lighting show by macros! Designed for experienced Dot2 users, this course will guide you through the intricacies of macro programming on the Dot2 console or Dot2 onPC, allowing you to unleash your creativity and efficiency in lighting programing. Using macros is saving time!!!
Throughout this course, you'll embark on a journey to create a complete show file entirely through macro programming. All you need is a patchlist and a macro. Starting with the fundamentals, you'll learn how to write macros that autocreate fixture groups, color presets, intensity presets, color pickers, effects and more, using powerful macro commands tailored to your specific needs.
Each chapter of the course is dedicated to a key aspect of show programming, from designing bump effects and chases to optimizing workflow efficiency with cleanup and update macros. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and confidence to tackle even complex lighting designs by the help of macros.
Whether you're working on concerts, theater productions, or corporate events, mastering macro programming on the MA Lighting dot2 console will elevate your lighting designs to another time saving level. Enroll now and unlock the full potential of your lighting creativity!
Note: This course assumes prior knowledge of the dot2 console and basic programming concepts. Participants should have experience in operating lighting consoles and a fundamental understanding of the dot2 or MA2 programming concepts.