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QLab 3 Show Control: Projects for Live Performances & Installations [Minkštas viršelis]

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(Associate Professor of Entertainment Design & Technology at Eastern Michigan University)
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 296 pages, aukštis x plotis: 239x191 mm, weight: 522 g, 181 Halftones, black and white; 7 Tables, black and white
  • Išleidimo metai: 05-Dec-2013
  • Leidėjas: Focal Press
  • ISBN-10: 0415857570
  • ISBN-13: 9780415857574
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 296 pages, aukštis x plotis: 239x191 mm, weight: 522 g, 181 Halftones, black and white; 7 Tables, black and white
  • Išleidimo metai: 05-Dec-2013
  • Leidėjas: Focal Press
  • ISBN-10: 0415857570
  • ISBN-13: 9780415857574
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Raktažodžiai:
"Used from Broadway to Britiain's West End, QLab software is the tool of choice for many of the world's most prominent sound, projection, and integrated media designers. QLab 3 Show Control: Projects for Live Performances & Installations is a project-based book on QLab software covering sound, video, and show control. With information on both sound and video system basics and the more advanced functions of QLab such as MIDI show control, new OSC capabilities, networking, video effects, and microphone integration, each chapter's specific projects will allow you to learn the software's capabilities at your own pace. Tutorials and additional resources are featured at [ web address to be added]. - Hundreds of screen shots and images that walk you through the step-by-step process of using QLab - Incorporates dozens of hands-on projects and Pro-Tips you can tackle at your own pace - Companion website contains more than 20 downloadable projects with detailed instructions, and resources for teachers and students alike - Up-to-date for the latest QLab features, including AU Audio Effects, Audio Slices, Mic Cues, Video Surfaces, Video Effects, Edge Blending, Masking, Corner Pins, and more"--



Acknowledgments xix
Introduction xxi
Preface xxvii
Chapter 1 Audio Systems 1(10)
1.1 Reinforcement/Playback System Components
3(1)
1.2 Understanding Basic Signal Flow: Input/Output
4(1)
1.3 Reinforcement/Playback Systems
5(1)
1.4 The QLab Playback System
6(1)
1.5 Audio Devices
7(1)
1.6 System Configurations
7(4)
Basic Stereo Playback System
7(1)
Intermediate Stereo Playback System and Multiple Speakers
8(1)
Intermediate Multichannel Playback System with External Signal Processing
8(1)
Advanced Multichannel Playback System with QLab Signal Processing
9(2)
Chapter 2 Installation and Preferences 11(20)
2.1 QLab 3 Specifications
11(1)
Recommended System Requirements
12(1)
2.2 Understanding QLab Licensing
12(1)
2.3 Installing the Software
13(1)
2.4 Adding a License
14(1)
2.5 Organization
15(1)
2.6 Physical Connection
16(1)
2.7 Workspace Settings
16(15)
General
17(2)
Key Map
19(1)
OSC Controls and MIDI Controls
19(1)
Audio: Signal Flow
19(2)
Audio: Settings
21(7)
Mic
28(1)
Fade
29(1)
Group
30(1)
Wait
30(1)
Chapter 3 Setting Up QLab with Your Sound System 31(16)
3.1 Multichannel Sound Systems
31(2)
3.2 External Audio Devices
33(1)
3.3 Setting Up QLab with an Audio Device
34(1)
3.4 Audio Patches
34(4)
3.5 Audio Device Volume Levels
38(3)
3.6 Audio Effects and How to Use Them
41(4)
Audio Effects and Cue Outputs
41(4)
3.7 Multichannel Audio File Usage
45(2)
Chapter 4 Getting to Know QLab Sound Control 47(14)
4.1 Understanding Cues and the Cue Structure
47(3)
What Is a Cue?
47(2)
Cue Lists
49(1)
Cue Sequences
50(1)
Playback Position
50(1)
4.2 The Workspace
50(6)
GO/Standby/Notes Panel/Flag
51(1)
Cue Bar
52(1)
The Current Cue List
52(2)
Inspector Panel
54(1)
Edit/Show
54(1)
Workspace Information
54(1)
Broken Cues and Warnings Panel
54(1)
Cue Lists and Active Cues Panel
54(2)
4.3 Adding Cues
56(1)
4.4 Setting Targets for Cues
57(1)
4.5 Navigation and View Quick Keys
58(1)
4.6 The Tools Menu
59(1)
Load to Time - T
59(1)
Renumber Selected Cues - R
59(1)
Delete Number of Selected Cues - D
59(1)
Jump to Cue - J
59(1)
Copy or Paste Levels - Shift + C/Shift + V
59(1)
Copy or Paste Integrated Fade Shape - Control + C/Control + V
59(1)
4.7 The Window Menu
60(1)
Chapter 5 Audio Cues 61(16)
5.1 Inserting an Audio Cue
61(1)
5.2 Inspector Panel: Basics
61(3)
Cue Info
62(1)
Triggering
62(2)
5.3 Inspector Panel: Time & Loops
64(9)
The Waveform Display
65(1)
Waveform Zoom
66(1)
Preview Cue
67(1)
Times, Loops, and Slices
67(2)
Integrated Volume Levels and Tempo
69(1)
Controlling Tempo
70(3)
5.4 Inspector Panel: Device & Levels
73(2)
Audio Output Patch and Edit Device
74(1)
Default Levels
74(1)
Set All to Silent
74(1)
Assign Gangs
74(1)
Visible Channels
74(1)
Levels and Crosspoint Matrix
74(1)
5.5 Inspector Panel: Trim
75(1)
5.6 Inspector Panel: Audio Effects
75(2)
Chapter 6 Mic Cues 77(16)
6.1 Understanding the Mic Cue
77(3)
Signal Flow
77(2)
Buffering
79(1)
6.2 Setting Up Your Audio Device
80(3)
Settings: Mic
81(1)
Default Levels for New Mic Cues
81(1)
Mic Patch
82(1)
Device Routing
82(1)
6.3 Inserting and Editing a Mic Cue
83(2)
Inspector Panel: Basics
83(1)
Inspector Panel: Device & Levels
83(1)
Audio Input & Output Patch
83(1)
Default Levels
84(1)
Set All to Silent
84(1)
Assign Gangs
84(1)
Visible Channels
84(1)
Levels & Crosspoint Matrix
85(1)
Inspector Panel: Trim
85(1)
Inspector Panel: Effects
85(1)
6.4 Mic Effects
85(8)
Cue Output
86(3)
Device Output
89(4)
Chapter 7 Fade Cues 93(22)
7.1 Audio Fade Cues
93(9)
Inspector Panel: Basics
94(1)
Inspector Panel: Curve Shape
95(1)
Fade Cue Duration
96(1)
Stop Target When Done
97(1)
Reset to Default Shape
97(1)
Inspector Panel: Levels
97(1)
Fade Type: Absolute versus Relative
97(1)
Levels and Crosspoint Matrix
98(1)
Set from Target/Set All Silent
99(1)
Assign Gangs
99(1)
Inspector Panel: Audio Effects
99(1)
Fade Rate
100(1)
Stop Target When Done
100(1)
Set Audio Effects from Target
100(1)
Summary
100(2)
7.2 Mic Fade Cues
102(1)
Inserting a Mic Fade Cue
102(1)
Basics and Curve Shape
102(1)
Levels
102(1)
Audio Effects
103(1)
7.3 Manual Fades
103(2)
7.4 Automatic Fades
105(3)
7.5 Panning
108(3)
7.6 Ducking Audio
111(2)
7.7 Copy/Paste Fade Shapes
113(1)
7.8 Exploring Trim
113(2)
Chapter 8 Control Cues 115(12)
8.1 Group Cue
115(1)
8.2 Start, Stop, Pause Cues
115(1)
Start Cue
116(1)
Stop Cue
116(1)
Pause Cue
116(1)
8.3 Load Cue
116(2)
8.4 Reset Cue
118(1)
8.5 Devamp Cue
118(3)
8.6 GoTo and Target Cues
121(1)
GoTo Cue
121(1)
Target Cue
121(1)
8.7 Arm and Disarm Cues
122(1)
8.8 Wait Cue
123(1)
8.9 Memo Cue
123(1)
8.10 Script Cue
124(3)
Chapter 9 Group Cues 127(8)
9.1 Understanding Group Cues
127(1)
9.2 Inserting and Editing Group Cues
128(2)
Inspector Panel: Basics
128(1)
Inspector Panel: Mode
129(1)
9.3 Workspace Function
130(1)
Cue Name
130(1)
Notes
130(1)
Hiding Group Cue Contents
131(1)
9.4 Group Cue Projects
131(4)
Chapter 10 Video Systems 135(18)
10.1 Understanding Video Systems
135(2)
Editing System
135(1)
Video Playback System
136(1)
Video-Reinforcement System
137(1)
10.2 Video System Components
137(11)
The Digital Video Camera
137(1)
Computer
138(1)
Interface Connections
138(8)
Output Devices
146(2)
10.3 Understanding Video Signal Flow
148(5)
Video/Image File/Video Feed
149(1)
Video Cue/Camera Cue
149(1)
Video Surface Patch
149(2)
Assigned Screens
151(1)
Output Device
151(1)
Audio
151(2)
Chapter 11 Video and Camera Preferences 153(8)
11.1 Workspace Settings: Video
153(1)
Default Mode
153(1)
Default Surface
153(1)
Available Surfaces
154(1)
11.2 Editing the Surface Patch
154(5)
Editing Single-Screen Surfaces
154(3)
Creating and Editing Surfaces
157(2)
11.3 Workspace Settings: Camera
159(2)
Camera Patch Settings
160(1)
Chapter 12 Setting Up QLab with Your Video System 161(18)
12.1 Hardware Considerations
161(7)
The Bottleneck Dilemma
162(1)
Data Path
162(1)
The HDD
163(1)
The SSD
163(1)
"E eternal Storage
164(1)
The Need for Multiple Drives
164(1)
Summary
165(1)
Multi-Core Processors
165(1)
Processor Speed
166(1)
QLab Video CPU Usage
166(1)
Regarding Codecs and Compression
166(1)
vRAM
167(1)
GPU
167(1)
Output
168(1)
12.2 Video Card Considerations
168(1)
Number of Outputs
168(1)
Number of Cards
168(1)
12.3 Connecting to a Video Display
169(2)
What Types of Connector(s) Are Needed?
169(1)
Cable Runs
169(2)
Signal Amplifiers and Baluns
171(1)
12.4 Graphics Expansion Devices
171(8)
Setting Up a Graphics Expansion Device with QLab
172(1)
Plug-and-Play Setup
172(2)
Multi-Display Setup
174(1)
Mask Image
175(1)
Blend Gamma
176(1)
Origin Control
176(1)
Projector Orientation
176(1)
Corner Pin Control
177(2)
Chapter 13 Video and Camera Cues 179(18)
13.1 Inserting a Video Cue
179(1)
13.2 Inspector Panel: Basics
180(1)
Cue Info
180(1)
Triggering
180(1)
13.3 Inspector Panel: Display & Geometry
180(7)
The Video Stage
181(1)
Video Surface
181(1)
Mode: Full Screen
182(1)
Mode: Custom Geometry
182(5)
13.4 Inspector Panel: Time & Loops
187(2)
Waveform Display
187(1)
Preview Cue
187(1)
Times, Loops, and Slices
188(1)
Integrated Fade Envelope & Playback Rate
189(1)
13.5 Inspector Panel: Audio Levels, Audio Trim, and Audio Effects
189(1)
13.6 Inspector Panel: Video Effects
189(2)
13.7 Camera Cues
191(1)
13.8 Inspector Panel: Basics
191(1)
13.9 Inspector Panel: Display & Geometry
192(3)
Camera Patch
192(1)
Video Surface
192(1)
Video Display Modes: Full Screen and Custom Geometry
192(1)
Layer and Opacity
193(2)
13.10 Inspector Panel: Video Effects
195(2)
Quartz Composer Integration
195(2)
Chapter 14 Video Effects 197(28)
14.1 Video Effects Presets: Color and Exposure
197(7)
Color Controls
197(1)
Exposure
198(1)
Gamma
199(1)
Sepia Monochrome
200(1)
Min Max Invert
200(4)
White Point
204(1)
14.2 Video Effects Presets: Titles
204(4)
Title Content and Font
205(1)
Font Size and Placement
205(1)
Color
206(1)
Show Cue Image
206(1)
Blend Mode
206(2)
14.3 Video Effects Presets: Blur/Sharpen
208(3)
Box/Disc/Gaussian Blurs
208(1)
Motion Blur
209(1)
Sharpen Luminance
209(1)
Unsharp Mask
210(1)
Zoom Blur
210(1)
14.4 Video Effects Presets; Textures and Edge Effects
211(5)
Pixelation
211(1)
Screen
211(1)
Bloom and Gloom
212(1)
CMYK Halftone
212(1)
Color Posterize
213(1)
Crystallize and Pointillize
213(1)
Edge Work
214(1)
Kaleidoscope
214(1)
Median and Comic Effect
215(1)
Noise Reduction
215(1)
14.5 Video Effects Presets: Distortion Effects
216(2)
Circle Splash/Hole Distortion
216(1)
Pinch/Bump Distortion
216(1)
Torus/Lens Distortion
217(1)
Twirl/Circular Wrap/Vortex
217(1)
Glass Lozenge
218(1)
14.6 Video Effects Presets: Tiles
218(2)
Op Tile
219(1)
Perspective Tile
219(1)
Quad Tiles
219(1)
Reflected Tiles
219(1)
Rotated Tiles
219(1)
14.7 Video Effects Presets: Custom Compositions
220(1)
14.8 Video Effects Projects
220(5)
Chapter 15 Show Control Systems 225(8)
15.1 Terminology
225(2)
Entertainment Control Systems
225(1)
Standards
225(2)
Show Control
227(1)
Network
227(1)
15.2 Entertainment Control Systems
227(3)
Sound Control Systems
227(1)
Lighting Control Systems
228(1)
Video/Projections Systems
229(1)
Additional Control Systems
229(1)
15.3 Show Control Systems
230(1)
Sound Control Systems
230(1)
Lighting Control Systems
230(1)
Video/Projections Control Systems
231(1)
15.4 Show Control Considerations
231(2)
Chapter 16 QLab and MIDI 233(14)
16.1 MIDI Basics
233(1)
16.2 What Is MIDI Show Control
233(1)
16.3 QLab and MIDI
234(3)
Workspace Settings: MIDI Controls
234(2)
Workspace Settings: MIDI
236(1)
Workspace Settings: MIDI File
236(1)
16.4 MIDI Cues
237(1)
Inspector Panel: Basics
237(1)
Inspector Panel: Settings
237(1)
MIDI Destination
237(1)
Message Type
238(1)
16.5 MIDI Voice Message
238(3)
16.6 MIDI Show Control
241(3)
General Commands
242(1)
Sound Control Commands
243(1)
16.7 MIDI SysEx Cue
244(1)
16.8 MIDI File Cue
245(2)
Chapter 17 QLab and OSC 247(6)
17.1 What Is OSC?
247(1)
17.2 OSC Settings
247(2)
Settings: OSC Controls
247(2)
Settings: OSC
249(1)
17.3 OSC Cues
249(4)
Inspector Panel: Basics
251(1)
Inspector Panel: Settings
251(1)
QLab Messages
251(1)
Playback Control Commands
251(1)
Parameter-Change Commands
252(1)
Chapter 18 Timecode 253(4)
18.1 How Timecode Works
253(1)
18.2 Timecode Settings
254(1)
18.3 Triggering Cues from Timecode
254(1)
18.4 Timecode Cues
255(2)
Index 257
Jeromy Hopgood is a tenured Associate Professor at Eastern Michigan University, where he created the Entertainment Design & Technology program one of the only of its kind in the country. He has designed scenery, lighting, projections and sound for theatres throughout the Southeast and Midwest. He worked at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in its Tony-Award-Winning season and is an artistic associate at the Michigan Shakespeare Festival. Mr. Hopgood is a longstanding member of USITT.