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Opening up vision and loading the show file, i make sure the dmx is set to hognet. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Local theatre volunteer found open source software was the star of the show when he needed to control the lighting for a production of les mis. Essentially you get a virtual whole hog ii lighting console for the cost of a dmx interface. Build out your professional dj set up with an amazing light show and easily synchronize transitions to tempo and trigger preset cues. How to plug in and boot up your console, then launch a new show. Replacing the much loved wholehog iii, it embraces the latest technology, while retaining the hogs familiar control surface. That can present a bit of a problem as most of the midi interfaces youll see on the market today only communicate via usbmidi leaving you up the creek. Oracle open world 04 just wrapped in san francisco and this year, oracles main challenge was to combine two formerly separate user groups, oracle open world and oracle apps, into one for the general session. There are a number of subprojects that form part of the open lighting project. For those new to the wholehog os or those switching from hog 2 to hog 3, this video will help to get you started. This facility is most useful with large moving light. How do i use midi hardware to control my lighting console. We provide lighting design and consulting services for large or small projects, from theatrical productions, opera, dance, concert, conference and conventions.

The gas strut for the screen is new, replaced 18 months ago. Most of the time, thats enough to fix a software bug. This new generation of dmx software offers the ultimate design, the latest tools and is now available on pc and mac computers. Simply open the cage, drop in the pig, lamb, goat or other large animal and turn it on. Its definitely what i consider the better method for lighting a 2d game but if you have a strictly constrained number of lights its not necessary. Users will be able to walk up to the hog 4 and start programming without having to learn a whole new interface. Dialux is known to users all over the world as a professional design software for lighting designers, architects and engineers. Altman lighting fixtures, follow spots and power distribution. The hog 4 lighting console embraces the latest technology. Two dimensional simulations are mainly used for symmetrical solutions, but to get a whole viewing of your lighting system design it is best to use a 3d software.

The first step is to work with a console or pc software that is friendly with midi. Replacing the much loved wholehog iii, it embraces the latest technology, while retaining the hog s familiar control surface. Knowledge and programming of whole hog systems programming with grandma, grandma 2 touring shows. I would say that you should get an xkeys and use the hog layout to do your programming, it helps alot. This article explains the working of these fixtures and the protocol. Eaton has a solution for lighting designers and engineers looking for a stateoftheart, effective and professional light planning software package free of charge.

Jun 04, 2009 for those new to the wholehog os or those switching from hog 2 to hog 3, this video will help to get you started. Downloads hog 4 high end systems arcus lighting, germany. If you want to go the whole hog though, then invest in a. The application will run on both apple mac osx intel only and microsoft windows operating systems. Replacing the much loved wholehog iii, it embraces the latest technology, while retaining the hogs. Library creation by flying pig systems and high end systems is also complete as of july 1, 2007. Professional music festival stage lighting show by hiltte. Whole hog 4 lighting consoles 2 day class iatse local 728. If you allow me, i would like to bring this also to the attention to the good folks at etc. Sep 28, 2011 part 1 covers the basics of patching automated fixtures across multiple dp2000s, universes, etc. American dj lighting effects for mobil djs and clubs. Home hog 4 lighting control hog 4 os software discussion. Instead, you end up back on the home screen, and the app terminates in the background.

The software enables you to set up your virtual lighting rig with control systems, plug in a compatible lighting desk and plot your show before even committing lantern to pipe. Aed showcases new version 3 software of hog 4 duration. I havent seen any threads about this so i figured i would post on it. The hog ii console was the staple of the industry for many years, and is still the most widely owned and operating moving light console on the planet. With powerful lighting software options like these, your lighting productions will take on a whole new life. Now its a 120k plus movers, now it will be a 120k plus movers and leds. As in all photography, lighting is one of the key elements that will make or break your shot.

All high end systems manuals, diagrams and software are being pulled directly from the high end website. In case of errors please put your comment at the end of the post and ill fix them. The hog 3pc application provides one port for each of the dmx outputs on the dmx processor in the show file. Each wing button, fader and encoder can be translated into a midi or a keyboard command channel, note and velocity can be customized. Flying pig systems wholehog 2 lighting console gearsource. High end systems uses its proprietary hognet ethernet suite of protocols to link its line of whole hog lighting consoles, as well as their dmx processors and optionally other lighting control pcs. Lighting design carnegie mellon university school of drama. Adding fixtures and libraries high end systems forums.

Usb dmx widget not installing high end systems forums. Touch osc software and templates for open sound control. One hog led desk light is supplied, fully dimmable and software controllable. Commercial bargains portable bbq whole pig, lamb, goat charcoal spit rotisserie roaster grill, 30 watt motor, 201 stainless steel, with back cover guard 3. The flying pig systems wholehog 2 lighting console seamlessly integrates control of all moving and conventional lighting, making any moving light as easy to control as a dimmer. Program your show on a wholehog ii console and play i. Another option is downloading open source lighting designer software and buying a less expensive dmx pc interface. Jul 08, 20 jun pro titan 2048 interface artnet to dmx stage lighting controller.

With daslight 4, its time to rethink dmx lighting control. Streamline your theater lighting effects with custom cues and pallets and joystick controlled spots. Use rambo beam 330 and led wash and 150pcs 19x12w led wash. May 20, 2009 as a professional moving light programmer, i can say that the magicq fulfills the many criteria needed when controlling large and complex lighting rigs and works very much in the same way as the other industry leaders grand ma 2, whole hog 3 and the etc eos. In this post i will explain how to connect high end system hog 4 pc with cast wysiwyg. With flexible programming and playback options the hog i.

Download free software for microsoft windows and now some for mac osx and linux to control theatrical lighting. From trade shows and talk shows to olympic ceremonies or church sanctuaries. They make entertaiment consoles and controllers, as well as giving away their console software for free use on macpclinux and can output dmx using a variety of usbdmx interfaces i use the enttec usbdmx pro. From super bowl half time to popular music award shows. A hog ii can handle leds but it has a lag with high channel. Wholehog 4 part 1 how to plug in and boot up your console, then launch a new show. Great deals on high end systems stage lightingeffects partsaccessories. Hog pc offers powerful programming and playback tools in a portable system. Lighting control protocols and standards jeffjeffglassglass. If youre working with a standalone lighting console, you probably need to interface it with your midi controller via a 5pin midi plug, not usbmidi.

I have purchased a new mini desktop to place under our counter and have installed the software and moved the show over to the new pc. Hog 4 pc downloads archive hog 4 pc software hog 4 pc brings you the convenience and power of the hog 4 operating software running on your pc. Mainly used for corporate events theatre and television. Gone are the days of spending hours of prep work to get a whole pig or lamb ready for the rotisserie. Equipped with flying pig systems renowned wholehog software, you are able to create, manage, edit and playback lighting to enhance any production environment. These connect to a specific hognet rj45 connector on the back of most whole hog consoles, with its own nic.

Dec 21, 2007 hog has to be fed into wysiwyg or visual sweden, and i dont want to spend money on that just yet. Kaminari aerodynamics is a division of prototype concepts and is owned by pete and mary lee morley. Probably the best lighting 3d visualisation software at the moment is capture it allows you to fully map the venue in a cad style and. Hog 4 lighting console for automated luminaires, dimmer and multimedia controllers. The complete catalog of library files made over the history of the wholehog 2 is now available for download from this page.

Who have any question regarding prolights and how to use lighting. Another plug on grandma is the 1in1out function, so i can still stick a manual desk on the line to rock my generics, although at the same time i usually run two separate dmx lines for that anyway as a redundant backup system. I also think that a version of hog 3 mac should be something that high end and barco need to be thinking about. The software doesnt seem to slow down the computer at all cant tell you the specs of our comp, but its pretty good. Having just spent the weekend doing 3 x festivals back to back including one school and lighting for catatonias cerys matthews whilst standing in about a foot of rainwater its great to read something which a relatively new lampie such as myself can hold up against my own performance and make sure im on the right track. High end systems stage lightingeffects partsaccessories for. The flying pig systems wholehog 2 powerful features and simple operating system easily handle everything from refined theatrical shows to chaotic television or concert. The wholehog iis powerful features and simple operating system easily handle everything from refined theatrical to rock and roll. This handson class will use the industry standard wholehog operating system on all platforms, connected to light converse. As technology has moved forward the 120k rig has changed as well. Dmx software, lighting control windows, mac, ios, android.

Whole hog 4 lighting consoles 2 day class this twoday course covers the powerful wholehog control software, which is used on the hog 4 console, road hog 4, full boar 4, and hog 4pc. This site acts as a resource for anyone looking for information about dmx software and the associated control systems, as well as a. Hog 4 pc brings the functionality of hog 4 lighting consoles to your personal computer, allowing you to view and edit hog 4 os show files. Main light high end systems open house demo youtube. Lighting designer, moving lights programmer michael renken. Every whole hog cafe location serves our awardwinning ribs, tender beef brisket, our smoked chicken and signature sausage, and pulled pork. Take your light show to a whole new level with the brand new dmx lighting software package from daslight. When you dont use deferred shading, you need to draw your whole scene multiple times. Described as the travel adaptor for the lighting industry, the open lighting architecture provides a flexible way to interconnect different.

Are you interested in dmx, or ever wondered how those cool lights at concerts worked. It uses the same high quality controls as found in the hog 4 range of consoles, ensuring responsive and reliable operation. Perhaps they could make it an open source project by releasing the code and schematics. American lighting architectural and accent lighting products. Your iphone apps wont open because your iphone has a software problem. Demoing how open source can open a previously very proprietary, and expensive to implement real world lighting setup. Windowsbased touch screens let users configure the console to fit their operating style.

If youve used a hog console before, you know how it is, fairly easy layout. Topics include launching showfiles and working with the hog3pc application. Manufacturers or vendors of lighting control consoles often provide a pc software version of their consoles, but the software is programmed to work specifically with their own control panels or hardware dmx interface. The open lighting project is a multifaceted effort aimed at accelerating the adoption of new, standardized control protocols, while also providing high quality, reliable, open software for the lighting industry. Complete fixture library for hog 4, full boar 4, road hog 4, nano hog 4 consoles. The main reason to use deferred shading is so that performance scales better when you have a lot of lights. Prelite san francisco uses esp vision softaware for oracle. For windows xp 32bit sp3 or greater, windows vista 32 or 64bit sp2 or greater, windows 7 32 or 64bit sp1 or greater and windows 88. How i used open source tools to build a theater lighting system. Robust hog 4 operating software running on an especially adapted linux. Replacing the much loved wholehog iii, it embraces the latest technology.

Lighting controllers are used to remotely control the light on stage so that the important elements of the presentation are highlighted. With flying pig systems hog pcwhich transfers many of the wholehog ii lighting consoles functions to a personal computeryour light show can travel with you. It provides 30 additional faderless playback capabilities for the hog 4, full boar 4, road hog 4 and hog 4 pc software. Enttec midiwing software converts udp data from up to 6 enttec wings to standard midi or keyboard ascii commands. In the mean time, people using wysiwyg and etc lighting boards should send encouraging emails and forum post to the etc software developers. Bringing you screamingfast performance in a quiet, selfcontained environment, the road hog console provides 2048 dmx channels of control. On stage lighting often recommends the use of the cham sys magicq pc to people looking for a cheap pc dmx lighting controller and apprentice programmers interested in moving light control training. I have been using an old laptop xp to control my sanctuary lighting at the church using the hog3pc software and a single usb dmx widget. Vision and hog connection issues vision and previsualization.

Dialux is the leading marketing platform in the lighting industry for you to market your products worldwide. Rodney scotts whole hog bbq is set to open in april in adair. The whole hog rotisserie is light years ahead of any other method around. Sep 16, 2016 ld shawn butcher 10x sola spot pro cmy 8x shapeshifters c2 4x showpix 2x showgun 2x show beam 2.

Open lighting architecture the open lighting architecture ola provides a flexible way to interconnect different lighting equipment, allowing you to spend less time dealing with lowlevel communication issues and more time designing the show. If anyone is interested in the hog line, or how they work it seems to be a great way to learn. I also use esp vision and vw as part of my design workflow. The open lighting projects goal is to provide high quality, open source lighting control software for the entertainment lighting industry. Youll need a substantial budget to go whole hog with a system that controls everything from your lighting to your climate control to your home theater with a. Welcome to the hog introduction the hog and 500 have emerged through a collaborative effort between jands electronics and flying pig systems, resulting in a family of consoles that combine the strengths of both companies. Open hog 4 pc and make your patch setup patch command. Itll be similar to the charleston building light blue and white with a full bar and a pickup window. This is a very hard part to find and a common issue so. The program includes an electronic catalogue with data sheets, product search and specifications management of luminaires and lamps. High end systems we innovate and create the lighting products and control systems that illuminate some of the world\s biggest artists on the largest stages, as well as film and television studios, cruise ships, corporate events, theme parks, churches, restaurants and retail spaces. With so many iphones and macs in our industry and with the amalgamation of video which is largely mac into the lighting control realm now. Lighting controllers manage the different lighting components on and around the stage.

Play video wholehog 4 part 2 a short tour around the default layout of a new show. I found the open lighting architecture ola and, after a bit of tweaking with blacklisting modules, i. Hog 4 pc software hog 4 pc brings you the convenience and power of the hog 4 operating software running on your pc. Flying pig systems hog lighting console gearsource. Stage performances are not the same without the proper lighting. The hog unit is a rackmounted playback device available for per. Upon opening the hog program, i have made sure that the visualizer streaming is tu. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. When an app crashes, it usually doesnt take the whole iphone with it. Not my day job, clearly, and dont claim to be an expert in industrial lighting systems. Jul 29, 2012 at the top end of lighting design software functionality, real time plotting of your rig is the name of the game. Select the dmx processor 8000 in the list by clicking on its network number, and press the settings button to open the dmx processor settings window. Midi control or open sound control messages allows.

Although i do have a passing connection with cham sys, my enthusiasm comes from the fact that i think that the magicq is a good lighting desk. Wholehog 3 general discussion high end systems forums. How i used open source tools to build a theater lighting. Open lighting project open source lighting control software. We were born in a world where three dimensional figures are taking overin a nonliteral sense, of course. Boar 4, road hog 4, hedge hog 4, nano hog 4, rackhog 4, and hog 4pc.

Hog 4 tutorial open sound control osc using smart. For exterior shots, the old landscape adage holds true here. Generates results showing expected light readings in either footcandles or lux. Consoles such as eos, ion, virtuoso, grandma and whole hog ivi opportunities students in the school of dramas graduate lighting design program have many opportunities to experience work as a professional lighting designer and technician through internships with local theaters and production companies. My software works with the following dmx interface hardware some only supports the enttec pro. Some of this software is open source so it includes source code that allows you to modify it. The miniwing 4 provides 10 additional nonmotorized faders for the hog 4, full boar 4, road hog 4 and hog 4 pc software. The hog 4 is the flagship in the newest range of consoles. The hog console is a lighting control console designed to handle any combination of lighting fixtures, moving or static, with moving lights as simple to program as conventional luminaires. Dec 19, 2019 rodney scotts whole hog bbq is set to open in april in adair park. Thats why the wholehog ii has become the worlds most popular lighting console.

Cuttingedge software is backed up by a robust hardware design to give maximum power and reliability in one compact console. About moving light assistant is an application designed to document both the physical setup and programming information for moving light rigs commonly used in the entertainment industry. Hog 4 pc brings you the convenience and power of the hog 4 operating software running on your pc. How to connect high end system hog 4 pc with cast wysiwyg.