i have been getting into lighting and thinking about using this program the scanners i recently acquired. It seems like this program will do everything i can envision it doing. how is it in a live setting? i will be working with a jam band want to have some improvisational control over the lights. any insights into this program for a beginner?

hey Dunn Welcome! Compu Live works great in a live setting. but you wil want to have some pre-made looks just in case. u can add things to scenes already playing on the fly. there is a LOT this software can do. which version were you looking at buying? Or if u have any other question feel free to post here. sincerely,

Here is a rundown of all the different version of Compu Live we offer.

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most likely the 1024EC. im still trying to figure out if my computer can handle it or not. im getting a new computer in a few months, but will try to be running it out of my current one. im most concerned with the fact that i dont have high speed 2.0 usb port. thats pretty much the only system requirement my laptop doesnt meet

your gonna need 2.0. if u dont have one try to find an adapter maybe?? otherwise i realy dont know if it will work.

so i have downloaded the demo version of this program from elation and so far its been pretty easy to use and learn. i have just been using the 3d visualizer while im waiting for my scanner to arrive. anyway, im having trouble putting the scanner in different areas on the visualizer. ie. i have 8 fixtures, and want to have 4 scanners in the back, 1 on each side of the stage and two in the front lying on their backs. is this possible to accomplish?

OH yeah most definetly! i will make a video for you. it should be up tomm. morning (1/10) sincerely,

nice, thanks alot

Vid is comin soon! also i have a youtube channel im not really announcing to everyone yet but i have a few videos about how to do some stuff on Compu. so if u have any suggestions let me know. i'll link ya when he video is done.

ok here is the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILBKtmFuDDs
now there is no audio instructions by me as my mics on mylaptop barely record sound unless i shout. im workin on fixing this problem. if u cant see what im doin just feel fre to aks me and i will gladly explain what i did.
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thanks man, that video was a little blurry but it got to the right spot so im on my way. Thanks for your help, im sure ill prob have some questions as i keep learning

peace - dunn

did u enlarge it? like view it in full screen? i tried but the file was kinda big. if you need further elaboration on ANYTHING just let me know. sincerely,

thanks again. im getting my full version of the program on wed along with all my lights so im sure ill have a few questions around then. have a good weekend

So i finally got Compu 2006 running on a new computer and it is awesome so far. so much better than using the download on an old crappy laptop.

Heres my question for now: I have discovered the fade in/out control in the button setting. i was wondering if there is a master fader somewhere that i could use to set a global fade in/out time rather than editing the button every time i want to change the speed?

do you know how to use the scene fade toolbar? Right click on the border of your fixture page and then click on the scene fade toolbar. Or elaborate with more detail what you are trying to do and I will try to help you. Also one last thing, have you tried using the master page?
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