Blackout User Manual

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Sequences ​

A Sequence is a container for multiple Looks and is always tied to a Fader. In Blackout, you start in 1. Main Sequence by default.

Sequences Sidebar

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Think of Sequences like layers in Photoshop, but for lighting.

Photoshop Layer Example

Just as Photoshop layers let you stack and blend images, Sequences let you layer groups of lights and Looks over your real-world output. This makes it easy to build up complex lighting designs and quickly adjust your show.

Creating a Sequence ​

To create a new Sequence:

  1. Record a Look
  2. In the popup, enter a new Sequence Number (creates a new Sequence if it doesn't exist)
  3. Optionally, give your new Sequence a name
Record Look

Every Sequence is always assigned to a Fader. New Sequences are placed on the next available Fader.

Playing Looks within a Sequence ​

In the Sequences tab, you can play Looks from a Sequence using the Play and Back buttons below each Sequence block. Tap the list of Looks in the middle of a Sequence to open a popup and choose from all available Looks.

WARNING

The Go to Look 0 button turns off ALL Faders. Your lights will go to their default values on all parameters. If you record new Looks but see all 0's in Fixture View, check that your fader is on.

Deleting a Sequence ​

You can delete a Sequence in two ways:

Sequences Expanded ​

Double-tap Sequences or swipe it right in the Sidebar to open Sequences Expanded.

Sequences Expanded

This view shows:

  • A list of all your Sequences on the left
  • The Looks within your selected Sequence on the right
  • Options to Clone, Rename, or Delete Sequences and Looks by tapping the three-dots ··· on any item
  • Use the Play and Back buttons at the bottom of the page to cycle through the Looks in your selected Sequence