Blackout User Manual

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Fixtures Overview ​

Overview

  1. Header

    • This is the central hub where you can see and configure your project level information.

The Header contains:

  • Exit to Project Menu
  • Location Name
  • Interface Lock - lockout accidental input when carrying the iPad around.
  • Header Playback Section - Play back your selected Sequence from any screen in this convenient section.
  • Master Intensity Fader - A proportional fader for ALL lights in your Location.
  • Link Status - Your DMX protocol and MIDI connectivity options.
  • Blackout Settings Menu (Logo) - Account Information, Customizable Settings, and About Menu.

  1. Sidebar Navigator

    • This navigation pane provides quick access to key components, the building blocks of lighting control. Double-tap the specific component's tab to open its Expanded View.

  2. Sidebar

    • The Sidebar dynamically updates to show you the stored elements in each component or relevant controls. In general you can perform some quick actions by tapping on the three-dots ··· on an individual element (ie. Group, Macro, Look), while the full edit capabilities are in the component's Expanded View.

  3. Fixtures

    • In the default Pillbox View, each Pillbox represents a Fixture. If a Fixture has cells or modules within the light, those will be represented as dotted cells attached to the main Pillbox (ie. 1.01, 1.02)

  4. Level Wheel

    • The Level Wheel is designed for precise control over lighting levels, offering smooth and accurate adjustments. A quick flash to FULL and OUT button are provided at the top and bottom of the wheel.

  5. Top Navbar

    • Here you can change states of information displayed in the Fixtures Pillbox or Table Views. See just what fixtures are currently outputting or what look a fixture's intensity is coming from, by a simple toggle.

The Top Navbar contains:

  • Pillbox/Table Views - Toggle to allow you to see all parameters of each Patched Fixture or just the Intensity in a Pillbox.
  • Custom View - Customize your view by showing only the selected Fixtures.
  • Live Summary - Show Fixtures that are >0% Intensity only.

  1. Command Keypad

    • This is your go-to for entering commands and shortcuts, making batch operations incredibly easy and efficient.

  2. Bottom Navbar

    • This panel offers quick access to the major features of Blackout.

The Bottom Navbar contains:

  • Fixtures - Main control center for adjusting your Fixtures
  • Faders - View, Configure, and Control 10 Faders across 10 pages.
  • Patch - Connect your Fixtures to Blackout.