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In this tutorial two videos are played back simultaneously with two video projectors.
This tutorial applies to all different OS and MXWendler versions.
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== Introduction==
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In this tutorial, two videos are played back simultaneously with two video projectors.
 
==Load Videos==


1. The two videos must first be loaded into the Preload. '''(A)''' <br>
1. The two videos must first be loaded into the Preload. '''(A)''' <br>
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2. Load the two videos into the Layermanager with 'Add'. '''(B)''' <br>
2. Load the two videos into the Layermanager with 'Add'. '''(B)''' <br>


The two videos are shown one on top of the other in the Layermanager. '''(C)'''
The two videos are shown one on top of each other in Layermanager. '''(C)'''


{{tip|tip=The number of projectors or displays actually behind the output window is ultimately not important for the software. This tutorial is assuming that the output at the event is stretched over two XGA projectors. This behavior can also be simulated using a small output.}}
''Tip: The actual number of projectors or displays behind the output window is ultimately not important for the software. This tutorial is assuming that the output at the event is stretched over two XGA projectors. This behaviour can also be simulated using a small output.''


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3. Two video projectors will now be set up in the Keystone Tab's submenu 'Keystone'. The numbers of projectors can be increased with '+'. '''(D)''' <br>
==Set the Keystone==
1. Two video projectors will translate into two Elements. This can be set up in the Keystone's submenu 'Create'. Two create the Elements set the numbers of the Columns and Rows you need. '''(D)''' <br>


4. Press the red 'Build' button to update the changes.  '''(E)'''<br>
2. Click on 'Create' to create the Elements.  '''(E)'''<br>


5. By (de-)activating 'Add Softedges', the black bar in the center can be turned on or off. The 'Build' button must be clicked again to apply changes. '''(F)''' <br>
3. By (de-)activating 'Softedges' and 'Blacklevel', you can select if you want to add Softedge and Blacklevel elements to your Keystone as well. '''(F)''' <br>




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''Tip: Add Softedges creates an overlapping area in which image outputs from the projectors are physically superimposed. The doubled brightness in this area is overlayed with Softedges.''


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6. Activate the top layer. '''(G)''' <br>


7. Scale the video with the help of the yellow dots or using numeric input. '''(H)''' <br>
==Save and Play as Patches==
1. Activate the top layer. '''(G)''' <br>
 
2. Scale the video with the help of the yellow dots or using numeric input. '''(H)''' <br>


8. Repeat step H and I with the lower layer. '''(I)''' <br>
3. Repeat step 6 and 7 with the lower layer. '''(I)''' <br>


9. 'Create Patch' to save the defined settings and to prepare the two videos for simultaneous launching. '''(J)''' <br>
4. 'Create Patch' to save the defined settings and to prepare the two videos for simultaneous launching. '''(J)''' <br>


10. Open the Set Tab. '''(K)'''  
5. Open the Set Tab. '''(K)'''  


If the patch 'Play' button is pressed, the two videos will be played back simultaneously on both projectors. '''(L)'''  
If the patch 'Play' button is pressed, the two videos will be played back simultaneously on both projectors. '''(L)'''  




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Latest revision as of 15:58, 3 November 2020

This tutorial applies to all different OS and MXWendler versions.

In this tutorial, two videos are played back simultaneously with two video projectors.

Load Videos

1. The two videos must first be loaded into the Preload. (A)

2. Load the two videos into the Layermanager with 'Add'. (B)

The two videos are shown one on top of each other in Layermanager. (C)

Tip: The actual number of projectors or displays behind the output window is ultimately not important for the software. This tutorial is assuming that the output at the event is stretched over two XGA projectors. This behaviour can also be simulated using a small output.

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Set the Keystone

1. Two video projectors will translate into two Elements. This can be set up in the Keystone's submenu 'Create'. Two create the Elements set the numbers of the Columns and Rows you need. (D)

2. Click on 'Create' to create the Elements. (E)

3. By (de-)activating 'Softedges' and 'Blacklevel', you can select if you want to add Softedge and Blacklevel elements to your Keystone as well. (F)


Tip: Add Softedges creates an overlapping area in which image outputs from the projectors are physically superimposed. The doubled brightness in this area is overlayed with Softedges.

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Save and Play as Patches

1. Activate the top layer. (G)

2. Scale the video with the help of the yellow dots or using numeric input. (H)

3. Repeat step 6 and 7 with the lower layer. (I)

4. 'Create Patch' to save the defined settings and to prepare the two videos for simultaneous launching. (J)

5. Open the Set Tab. (K)

If the patch 'Play' button is pressed, the two videos will be played back simultaneously on both projectors. (L)