Tutorials : requested topics

[dbini]

i would love an introduction to the Data Array. I've been putting off using it for a while now, it looks a bit deep.

[maxiwille]

I like the idea of Deluxercor ! Also data array actor. Best, Maxi

[Fred]

I kind of have an agenda on this one, I think a good mapping and blending tutorial would be good. I know it is well trodden territory, but I have some specifics, as I faced some problems in real world settings and I think doing a really tricky one could be good, and I would like to see how the official team solves these problems. 

Pre-requisites would be: 

Multiple projectors through a dual or triple head or data path. 

Projectors are rotated relative to each other on the X,Y and Z axis

Overlap so there is a blend

Projecting onto a physical object so the corner points are not all visible on the object during edit stage

Steps: Edit stage to correct geometry

create blend boundary

user mapper or chopper to line up a ultra wide or ultra tall movie or image so it is smooth on the blend

Adjusting blend to compensate for colours in content

propagate mapping through other scenes

I have to do these jobs from time to time and fast (arriving in the day, build-up, map and project at sunset and then pack up and go home).

Maybe I am wrong but if there was a tutorial that covered the hardest mapping it would satisfy everyone.

This type of work is tough and there are not many tools that can do it easy (outside of the super expensive media servers), I think it could benefit Izzy if it had this calibre of tutorial to also show off the workflow and relative easy you can do it with.

Fred

[Stephane_Morisse]

I'm with Fred on this one, seems like a perfect agenda about mapping strategy.
Also some stuff on broadcaster / listener. Use them sometimes but would like a clearer view. coming from Max I consider them like some send and receive objects but would like to know how you use them.
Same for Data Array.

[Woland]

I'm with @dibini Data Array would be great.

[DusX]

@Fred,

I agree this use-case needs some work.. and I have seen your feature request/notes. Some thought needs to go into this, and it may be that some upcoming features make this workflow much easier (and may be better to include in training) I will try to do some similar setups in my studio soon and if I have any useful feedback/tips

[Fred]

Actually mark did a lot of work and this is not a bad workflow. To be honest I don't know if I have the right strategy in approaching the situation, that is why I am keen for a tutorial. Also there is not much software around that can deal with this and Izzy does a mean job. Bugs are pretty much all solved, last time I had to do this I had very little time to strategize. The new Izzy support team has a lot of great minds (@DusX you especially have made Izzy go into great new places with your work and tutorials) and I would love their take on these situations. Fred

[Stephane_Morisse]

Oh and a tutorial about text actors use in Izzy would be great of course, as this was this topic starter !

[Bill Cottman]

Data Array Actor please

[DusX]

Ok. Data array. I'm starting on it. Video mapping/blending I will do some tests and see what comes of it. @Fred I would love to see some project pics.. pm me if you can share some.