Visualize DMX Light Shows on a Computer for Free!
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- Опубликовано: 15 июн 2020
- Design and preview Light Shows on your computer using two free apps! Then sync the show to an audio track and play it back while controlling your full DMX lighting rig!
You can download the Demo version of Show Buddy Active here:
www.dmxis.com/show-buddy-active/
I got some of the gear you see in the video here:
Mini Moving Heads
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Spider Beam
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Mini Beam Moving Heads
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If you want the PSD file of the lighting rig send an e-mail and I’ll give you a download link.
The fact you just simplified hours of research is truly a blessing🙏🙌💯🔥
I did my first ``lighting gig`` at a wedding and i learned pretty much all my dmx from your videos (i just realized that i watch this chanel for about a year)
Thats really cool to hear! Would love to see one of your light shows some day.
Great video Steve, really useful 😊👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
You are a clever man steve! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I really appreciate you watching!!
Your a genius. Thanks saved me slot of time can’t wait to get started
Thanks so much!! Glad it helped and appreciate you watching
was waiting for this from you! do more computer controlled dmx please!
I appreciate that suggestion. A lot of people have asked for a video on PC controller software so I'm seriously thinking about doing one soon.
A very personable and informative presentation.... subscribed
WAY COOL! thanks for this awesome video!
Thanks for the kind words and appreciate you watching!
Great job! Looking forward to getting more into this as we host bands in a limited (COVID-19 safe) way. Thanks for sharing!
Appreciate you watching! It's really fun designing shows on the computer and then seeing them come to life. I've been pretty happy with the simple (and free) ShowBuddy visualizer.
instaBlaster.
I've been curious how DMX lighting worked for like 10 years. it's so much cooler than I thought.
DMX lights are really fun to program!
I got the full Vibrio 512 package, but it seems the sequences don't keep the prior scene active like I expected, meaning stage right solo has to be recreated in every color I intend to use as an example.
awesome video, thanks!
I can't stop lizard learning... Thank you
Ha Ha- thats awesome!! Thank you for watching
Loved It!
Appreciate you watching!
Great information!!! Looking to learn how to play with DMX!!
Thanks for the kind words and have fun!
Like the rig!
Thank you!
Thank you for this I have ASD and wanna show people what I see in my head I always have light shows in my head for songs
That's really interesting and kind of cool. I've heard that people on the spectrum make really good programmers so you should download the free version of Show Buddy Active and start programming what you see in your head!
GOD BLESS YOU, that's wonderfull 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you! You too!
Top work steve
Thanks so much!
Great. That´s what I´m looking for. To see how my lightning seems on the scene, and do changes before liveversion. Thank´s bud for your video....have skipped "On Go" for Vibrio instead to create scenes.
Cool! There are a lot of different ways to visualize shows and a variety of software options. This one is very basic, but I do like the way it runs as a plugin and can integrate with other MIDI enabled apps (like Vibrio) Appreciate you watching!
Pretty cool, though I am not sure exactly what red line tools was for. If you created the image in Photoshop, can't you just export it from photoshop? Looks like just the .png and lower the opacity some.
I had to use red line tools to overlay the photoshop image of the rig, over the real time simulation on the screen. Maybe there is a better way to do it but that was the only way I could figure out. Appreciate you watching!
Love this vid
Thanks for watching!
great video bro
Glad you enjoyed
Hi! Great video, i've learned about midi and DMX with you. Right now, I program all my lights in Cubase and connect it with my rig through Enttec DMXiS. Would this setup work easily with Showbuddy?
Although I personally haven't tried running the Show Buddy Active plug-n in Cubase, it should work the same way as in Logic. (and the Enttec interface should work as well) Let me know how it goes if you have a chance- I'd like to know.
Hi there, I am interested in using show buddy but I am having trouble selecting a fixture to match my lights. Can you help explain which fixtures to use for the lights you have in this video? I am using some of the same lights.
Hi- I ended up creating all my fixture profiles using the DMXIS online fixture editor. You can learn all about it here: www.dmxis.com/tag/fixtures/
It's actually pretty easy. I can send you my profiles if you want them- just send me an email with the ones you want. Thanks!
HI Sir, I would like to know about Show Buddy and Show Buddy Active. Do I need to buy both of the software for Song Synchronization with the lighting? I am a little bit confuse. Tq
Its a little bit confusing...
Show Buddy came first and basically does the same thing but you have to use it with ENTTEC DMXIS hardware to control your lights. Show Buddy Active adds features and you can use it with any compatible Art-Net interface like the eDMX1 PRO like I am using in the video. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
How did you write your own fixture files in show buddy active? I've looked everywhere and can’t seem to figure it out.
I learned to make them by following the examples on the DMXIS forums. Here is a good link to get started: www.dmxis.com/creating-new-fixtures/
@@LearnLizard I guess I should be a bit more specific, I understand how to make the file for the lights themselves. It's just getting the file to work in showbuddy active that I don't exactly understand.
@@mrfergee63 Oh I see- Well its definitely unintuitive and it took me a while to find:
To install a new fixture file, copy it here:
Mac : /Library/Application Support/db audioware/Show Buddy Active/DmxLibrary
Windows : C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\db-audioware\Show Buddy Active\DmxLibrary
Hope that helps
will show buddy active work with the computer usb to 3pin xlr cable to the 1st devise the chain the rest?
Yes- If you purchase the full version it will work with USB to DMX interfaces (according to their website) I haven't tested myself. And once you have a DMX signal you can daisy chain as many lights as you want.
Hi How do you program the indivual presets to different midi notes?
Show Buddy Active lets you map any controller as shown here:
ruclips.net/video/_q0ZyGS0VWQ/видео.html
Use the "Midi Learn" function and just play the note on your controller that you want to trigger the preset. Its actually easier than it looks and works great. Appreciate you watching!
excellent vid ..how do you gets connects the lights,?to laptop please
Appreciate the kind words! All you need is an Ethernet DMX adapter like this: amzn.to/3hpgC0C
You can use Show Buddy Active (full version) as shown in this video, or a whole variety of other apps that work on a Mac or PC. Thanks for watching!
Thats was a great video but what hardware do we need to comect the computer to DMX output
When you buy the full version of SBA you would connect with an ethernet-to-DMX device like this:
dmxking.com/artnetsacn/edmx1-pro
To use just the demo as shown in this video, you would use MIDI interfaces. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
Hey can I have the psd file for downloading please? i cant seem to find Red lines tools...thanks in advance
If you send me an email at learnlizard@gmail.com I'll send you the link to the psd. Also, I just checked and Red Lines Tools comes up for me on the App Store. You have a Mac right?
Maybe I got this wrong? You have to build your show in Show Buddy? Is it possible to have a show build in vibrio and then have it visualized in Show Buddy without having to create the show in Show Buddy? Export dmx or midi from vibrio?
That's a really good question. Vibrio can launch scenes and sequences when it receives MIDI commands but it can't send MIDI. By creating duplicate scenes in SBA and Vibrio you can use a MIDI sequencer (like Logic Pro) to trigger the scenes on each. I know its convoluted, but its a budget friendly way to see what a simple show will look like if you are willing to put in the time.
Would you recommend this over QLC-PLUS?
I want to spend a lot more time with QLC+, but one huge draw for me with Show Buddy Active is that it runs as a plug in in Logic Pro. It makes it easy to add lighting control in sync to audio in a DAW. But the previews for QLC+ 5 look incredible especially with its 3D visualizer-- and you have to love its price :)
DMX is now supported in Unreal Engine 4, you can plan your light rig sequence in the engine
Cool- I wasn't even aware of Unreal Engine. I'm going to download the Free Creators License version and check it out. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@LearnLizard unreal engine at its core is a prominent game engine, but its also used for virtual production in film and television and festivals. i use it for virtual production projecting realistic scenes on LED walls for television mainly. its a game changer for the way i work on media less post production more time for creative decision
there are some demonstrations you can watch where the engine preforms live in festivals operating massive VJ walls and DMX combinations
Sir, So you said that the program has to connected with a hardware, I mean the program, for example, can`t be created, and then burnt later in the hardware, like arduino for instance.
Yes that's right. When you create a show in Show Buddy Active you would save it to the hard drive of your computer. I don't know of any way to store it on a hardware chip.
Where can I buy the interface same with yours
The interface is called an "iConnectMIDI2+" and you can buy them from Amazon, Guitar Center or other music retailers.
EXCUSE ME, HOW CAN I ASSIGN A MIDI NOTE ON EVERY PRESET? LIKE THE MINUTE 3:20 , THANK YOU!
Good question- it took me a while to figure this one out! When you send the very lowest MIDI note (C -2) it triggers the first preset in the stack. One note higher (C# -2) triggers the second preset and so on. Luckily you can reorder the presets in Show Buddy to fit your needs. Hope that helps and good luck!
@@LearnLizard thank you very much!, you are the best! your videos help me learn a lot
Show buddy active it is allowed in usb cable?
You can use it with a variety of USB to DMX interfaces (such as the Entec DM USB Pro) Appreciate you watching!
Hi Steve can you pls send the PSD file of the lighting rig ? Thanks in advance ..
Sure! Send me a request at:
learnlizard@gmail.com and I'll send it to you as an e-mail attachment.
How to setting up the DMX to lights from laptop pl
To output the DMX data from the PC you need a compatible DMX interface. The Show Buddy Active website says any of these will work:
Enttec PRO compatible interfaces (e.g. DMX USB PRO, PRO Mk2, DMXIS)
Enttec Open DMX compatible interfaces
Any Art-Net to DMX node.
@@LearnLizard thank you for your reply is much appreciated but is it possible if you could give me a list of compatible leads from Amazon or eBay as I'm just started out doing this
Once again thank you for your help much appreciated thank you
Does it work with lasers too?
Good question, It has an option to show video, so one thing I have done is capture screen grabs of my laser patterns and import them in. Its not perfect, but it can give you an idea of how they will look live.
Hi sir i need visualizar piloot 2000 plzz tel me visualizer name plzz
Hi- I'm using the visualizer thats built into the demo version of Show Buddy Active. You can download it here:
www.dmxis.com/show-buddy-active/
Thanks for watching!
Cool
Thanks!
Hi, Sir can I do this thing using DMX?
Yes- That is what Show Buddy Active is actually designed for. In order to output DMX you need to buy the full version (upgrade from the free demo) and add an Ethernet to DMX converter like this: dmxking.com/artnetsacn/edmx1-pro Then you will be outputting your shows straight to DMX. Thanks for watching!
Do you need a good Pc/Laptop for this?
I have an older MacBook Pro (2014) and it works just fine. (This software isn't very demanding) Here's what the dmxis website says: "Show Buddy Active supports PCs running Windows 10 or better, and Macs running macOS 10.12 or better. As a minimum, we suggest a computer with an Intel Core i3 processor and 4GB of memory. A solid state drive is highly recommended"
@@LearnLizard okay cool thank you
Please i need the Red lines app
PSD
If you go to the App Store on a mac, you can find it by searching "Red Lines Tools" and download it for free. Its really a great little app. Appreciate you watching!
...and If you want the PSD of the lighting rig, just send me an e-mail at learnlizard@gmail.com and I'll send you a download link.
hla cuando pondran los subtitulos al español. gracias
Hi- Creo que tal vez necesito que alguien me escriba los subtítulos. (No hablo español) Trataré de resolverlo. Gracias por la sugerencia.
@@LearnLizard thank you teacher for responding. Regards from Dominican Republic
I don't get the deal with all these bots. I have had a few comment on my chan of 10 subs already. Have you had much experience with CompuShow?
I haven't tried COMPU Show. I'm thinking about doing a whole video on PC software controllers and may add this into the list. Thanks,
@@LearnLizard That is kool. I have started to play around with it, and I have their interface and MidiCon Pro controller. (its all borrowed) and it seems like a very flexible all in one thing but is also a bit steep.
5:21 Haha "it's adMIDIly more work"
That's pretty darn funny. I'm usually on top of the puns but completely missed that one!!!!
You seriously dont work with that mega lighting rig do you? seems overkill
I used to be more ambitious lol and used it for a few band gigs but take out a smaller rig now.
Supper. I'm from India cost so high (controller)
Sorry to hear that the cost is so high. There are many free programs and demo's for the computer to keep your costs down. Thanks for watching and good luck!
How i haven't seen this video yet?
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@@LearnLizard done like 200 years ago
i know what im doing when i retire because i dont got time for all this
I know what you mean- you wouldn't believe how long it takes me to make these videos!
I wouldn't say it's completely free yes the app is free the time you have to buy the hardware it works at quite expensive
Well that's a good point. The software is free to download and play around with, but you need to buy the full version (and a DMX interface) to run your rig. Appreciate you watching!
So even if I did buy the interface
It wouldn't work unless i buy the full version is that correct thank you
This is so much more complicated then it looks. Software gets dropped. Hardware is no longer supported. Can’t anyone make a simple product for hobbyists? It’s easier to land rockets then record lights
Here are a few other videos that show different ways to record lights with a sequencer ...and I'm working on a new one that will hopefully make it simpler - stay tuned :)
ruclips.net/video/TlQPGW-gHGE/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/-jNu8EJM9m8/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/Mk0bUIiCQqk/видео.html
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you liiiied to me, it's now 200dls hahaha it's no longer free
I used the free demo of Show Buddy Active for this video and it's still free to download (I just checked) BUT, you do need a few other things to make everything work like in this video so I guess maybe I stretched the truth just a little :(
@@LearnLizard wow! Thanks for answering! Thanks to you i know how to do light shows :D you're awesome!
Just use capture student and Chamsys software free and mutch bether than this crap.
Appreciate that suggestion. I do like the way Show Buddy Active runs as a plug-in in Logic as I can use a MIDI track in Logic to trigger scenes on my LaserCubes in sync. That being said, I hadn't looked at MagicQ software in a while and impressed with what the free version can do. If I can get it to work with my Capture Student Edition like you say, I will be very happy!
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