Light-O-Rama Community Zoom Room

For the January 14 Zoom Room, we're kicking off 2025 with Software Wishlist Night! The LOR developers will attend to hear your most wanted software additions as they plan the roadmap for development in 2025.

No promises to include or exclude a wishlist item will be made on the call, nor will extensive discussion take place on the development feasibility of any suggested feature. The goal of the meeting is for as many ideas to be heard and shared as possible during the allotted time.

For the February 4 Zoom Room, it's time to brainstorm how you can improve installation and storage of your props and display. Join other members of the community to ask, "how can I build THAT better?"

Share your screen and show a picture of your home to ask for ideas from others, or share tips about things you've built in the past to help those looking to build for the first time!

How can you be better and faster when it comes to Motion Effect sequencing? Come to this Q&A with specific questions in mind about what kind of effects you'd like to create, and brainstorm with the community to make it happen using Motion Effects!

Show off what effects YOU'VE created and help others to learn.

Note: This Q&A is NOT a formal presentation given by a specific person. The discussion is based on questions posed by attendees live.

Recommended video viewing before the Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGxz669BDoVmOWnORhUZDgeM

Have a special effect in your display? Join the April 1 Zoom Room to teach others how you set it up in LOR!

Note: This Q&A is NOT a formal presentation given by a specific person. Quality discussion relies on community attendance. If no one in attendance has used a particular device, a new usage question may not be able to be answered.

So you've picked the perfect song, but what do you do next? How do you decide what props to turn on first? What goes with the vocals? What goes with the drums? Where are those buttons in the Sequencer again?

Join this Zoom Room to brainstorm with others about how they tackle creating a sequence, and get that refresher on the tools of the Sequencer so you can start working on your show earlier in the season!

As summer continues and Christmas draws near, the newcomers start gearing up for their first show! Before the Q&As return to beginner topics in the yearly cycle, take advantage of a general topic Q&A session to get those advanced questions posed to the group so that you're ready to go on next level additions for this season!

Whether you're just starting or in your 10th year trying to expand, this night is for you.

Ask questions and give advice about buying your first controllers, designing your first preview, or starting your first sequence.

Or if you have big expansion plans in mind for this year, discuss tips and tricks with the group as you consider new additions to your show!

This month's topic is all about what’s new and what you might’ve forgotten since last season. Come with your questions about recent features, forgotten steps, or quicker ways to get things done. If you've picked up tips & tricks from last season, be sure to attend and share what you’ve learned too!

This month will focus on organizing your preview props, preview groups, and grid configuration (in the Sequencer) to set yourself up for simplified sequencing. Join the meeting with your sequencing computer so you can screen share and ask questions about your specific display organization! If you're a long time LOR user, please attend to share your tips with others!

Recommend viewing material prior to the meeting:

Preview Building: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGwHITXbIo2uQFouiGQsxMs7

Grid Configurations:
https://youtu.be/JOa28cQ8bPU

The October 7 Q&A will focus on Motion Effects in the main suite Sequencer, including the 2024 effect Sketch. Ask questions about setting up preview props and group arrangements, creating Motion Effect rows, and which Motion effect might work best for the vision you have in mind. Motion effects can be used for smart pixels AND traditional lights!

Learn about smart pixel sequencing in advance by watching these videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGxz669BDoVmOWnORhUZDgeM

The October 15 Q&A will focus on sequencing singing faces.

What part of sequencing singing faces presents the most challenges when you're working on your own display? Ask the experts for tips and tricks so Singing Faces can be an exciting addition to your home this season. As with all Q&As, this evening is not a formal presentation. Questions are required for good conversation!

Recommend viewing material prior to the meeting:

Sequencer Singing Faces: https://youtu.be/OO04RLi40_0

Superstar Singing Faces: https://youtu.be/8fedQ2VLH9o

Join this advanced topic night to ask questions about the Pixielink (for Pixies) or the Aurora Core E1.31 controller. Find out if one of these advanced smart pixel options is right for you, or if your display is good to go with the current set up. This evening is NOT a formal presentation, so please come with questions prepared about your display scenario to see what solution is best for you!

Have you recently discovered the world of light shows? There's only a month left until the start of the season, but this is when most beginners discover Light-O-Rama in Year 1! Attend this Zoom Room night to ask about the system and make sure you're only biting off what you can chew with the time remaining so that you have a great first Christmas.

Recommend viewing material prior to Zoom Room:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGzcdUpgA2L-E-uS8WAc-jED&si=FMq_NSaECJEkWHCE

Attend this Q&A ready to ask questions and share tips about boosting your sequencing skills. From clever shortcuts to creative techniques, we want to hear it all! What techniques have you learned to help you work smarter in Light-O-Rama? This night is for users at any level looking to level up their light shows.

The November 11 Q&A will focus on how to take purchased or shared sequences and make them work for your personal display (which probably doesn't look the same as the sequence's layout).

Ask for advice about how to best 'Tag' your preview props using S6 so that using Light-O-Rama RGBPlus sequences is an easy endeavor.

Learn about Tagging: https://youtu.be/_uYyVdx-caE

Learn about RGBPlus Sequences: https://youtu.be/rkAC01TZRQ0?si=ZVsAMVtKyDm5dl5u

We want to hear from YOU! There are so many different styles and options for adapting sequences to other layouts - what tricks have you found when adapting sequences to your own layout that you can share with others who are looking for advice?

The November 18 Q&A is less than two weeks to show time for the majority of display owners, which means that if you haven't started testing by now, use this meeting as an incentive to hook everything up in your yard.

This meeting will focus on networking and scheduling questions/troubleshooting so that you're not scrambling the week of Thanksgiving. Testing early helps you avoid stress and have a successful launch to the season!

Recommended reading prior to the meeting: https://store.lightorama.com/pages/connecting-a-light-o-rama-system

Recommend Tutorials:

https://youtu.be/pUpGFBbWDD8
https://youtu.be/x5a3K7vlK_E
https://youtu.be/dKca4rnk508

The November 25 Q&A is the final week leading up to show time for most people! If you have last minute questions, have them prepared before this Q&A and come with any questions you have if you run into trouble during the process.


Recommend Tutorials:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGxAj64Q1jirw97kc7gpWeI7

The December 2 Q&A is after the season premiere for most display, so this Q&A is designed to troubleshoot any issues you may have run into since opening night. These questions can be about hardware, software, or any other aspect of a full Light-O-Rama system.

Recommended reading prior to the meeting:
https://store.lightorama.com/pages/support-and-training


Recommend Tutorials:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGxAj64Q1jirw97kc7gpWeI7

By December 9 most shows are up and operational and you're excited to show off your work! During Night 1 of this two part event, we invite you to join the call from a phone and take 5 minutes to walk outside and show us what you've created! We want to see as many different shows as possible during this Q&A and December 16!

Didn't get to share your show on December 9? Night 2 on December 16 is your opportunity! For this meeting, we invite you to join the call from a phone and take 5 minutes to walk outside and show us what you've created! We want to see as many different shows as possible during this the two Show Off Your Show evenings!

Holiday break for Christmas and New Years. Zoom Rooms will resume on January 6 for Wishlist Night, and return to once a month sessions in the off season.

For the January 9 Zoom Room, we're kicking off 2024 with Software Wishlist Night! The LOR developers will attend to hear your most wanted software additions as they plan the roadmap for development in 2024.

No promises to include or exclude a wishlist item will be made on the call, nor will extensive discussion take place on the development feasibility of any suggested feature. The goal of the meeting is for as many ideas to be heard and shared as possible during the allotted time.

For the February 6 Zoom Room, it's time to plan your expansion. Whether you're brand new and looking to design your display for the first time, or in your 10th year ready for new props, this evening is for you.

Share your screen and show a picture of your home to ask for ideas from others, or share tips about things you've built in the past to help those looking to build for the first time!

Whether you're just starting or in your 10th year trying to expand, this night is for you. Ask questions and give advice about designing a preview, organizing your grid views, or representing custom made props.

Learn more about preview building and other tricks before the meeting by watching these videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGwHITXbIo2uQFouiGQsxMs7&si=4aPKtmiJLb6ZexW3

How can you be better and faster when it comes to sequencing? Come to this Q&A with specific questions in mind about what you'd like to do faster in the sequencer, and hear tips and tricks from seasoned sequencers about what they've learned throughout the years to improve their sequencing speed.

Note: This Q&A is NOT a formal presentation given by a specific person. The discussion is based on questions posed by attendees and answers given by attendees.

Recommended video viewing before the Q&A: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGyPkuP-LZSBUAAbNO96iHNq&si=sCHgNzCdcvB8FAD_

Pixie or Aurora Core? Which controller should you choose for your display? Join this Q&A to poll the room about which controller is best for your specific situation and goals.

On the sequencing side, ask questions about making the Motion Effect you've got on your mind! With so many dropdowns and sliders in the MEG, there's a million possibilities for effects.

Learn more about pixel sequencing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGxz669BDoVmOWnORhUZDgeM&si=nCDSPKN6RLNs1krG

Using S4 but wondering what S6 has to offer? Or maybe you're nervous about transitioning your sequences to the new view in S6. The key to a smooth upgrade is a good preview. Download S6 for this Zoom Room and get help making sure your preview is imported or created properly so you can confidently say goodbye to S4!

Recommended viewing material prior to the call: https://youtu.be/XbbIhz-5dWk?si=zTziSBPLWJnjdecE

Once all S4 users feel confident in their next steps, this evening will transition to general preview building questions for current S6 users.

Wondering what Superstar can do for YOU? Watch a few basic tutorial videos to get the hang of creating scenes and morphs, then come to the meeting and ask questions about how your sequencing visions can be achieved with Superstar - for regular props or Singing Faces. We will be joined by Brian Bruderer and multiple Superstar expert users for this Q&A, so now is also the time for long time users to ask those complex Superstar questions live!

Suggested viewing material before this Q&A:
Superstar: Basic Scenes - https://youtu.be/VjB_wO1dMn8
Superstar: Basic Morphs - https://youtu.be/KuDFFXh3hqg
Superstar: Auto Singing Faces - https://youtu.be/8fedQ2VLH9o

Has it been a few months since you've last used the programs in the Light-O-Rama software suite? Join this Zoom Room to ask about reminders for how to do basic tasks, or how to do things in a quicker way than last season!

With the latest release of 6.3.0, have you been debating if NOW is the time to upgrade to S6? Attend September's Zoom calls to ask questions about the benefits of upgrading to 6.3.0 from earlier versions of S6, S5, S4, S3 or even S2!

Debunk those myths about losing your sequences (you won't) or that you won't like the newest version better than S4 (you will).

(This month's call was originally scheduled for September 10 and has been moved to September 3 due to scheduling conflicts.)

Join this advanced topic night to ask questions about the Pixielink (for Pixies) or the Aurora Core E1.31 controller. Find out if one of these advanced smart pixel options is right for you, or if your display is good to go with the current set up. This evening is NOT a formal presentation, so please come with questions prepared about your display scenario to see what solution is best for you!

The October 8 Q&A will focus on organizing your preview props, preview groups, and grid configuration (in the Sequencer) to set yourself up for simplified sequencing. Join the meeting with your sequencing computer so you can screen share and ask questions about your specific display organization! If you're a long time LOR user, please attend to share your tips with others!

Recommend viewing material prior to the meeting:

Preview Building: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGwHITXbIo2uQFouiGQsxMs7

Grid Configurations:
https://youtu.be/JOa28cQ8bPU

The October 15 Q&A will focus on sequencing singing faces, but split into TWO ROOMS! This meeting will have two breakout rooms, one for sequencing singing faces with the Sequencer, and one for sequencing with Superstar.

Join the room that interests you most (or jump between if you haven't decided on a method!)If you're a long time LOR user, particularly with singing faces, please attend and join the respective breakout room to share your tips with others!

Recommend viewing material prior to the meeting:

Sequencer Singing Faces: https://youtu.be/OO04RLi40_0

Superstar Singing Faces: https://youtu.be/8fedQ2VLH9o

The October 22 Q&A will focus on Motion Effects in the main suite Sequencer. Ask questions about setting up preview props and group arrangements, creating Motion Effect rows, and which Motion effect might work best for the vision you have in mind. Motion effects can be used for smart pixels AND traditional lights!

Learn about smart pixels in advance by watching these videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGxz669BDoVmOWnORhUZDgeM

Have you recently discovered the world of light shows? There's only a month left until the start of the season, but this is when most beginners discover Light-O-Rama in Year 1! Attend this Zoom Room night to ask about the system and make sure you're only biting off what you can chew with the time remaining so that you have a great first Christmas.

Recommend viewing material prior to Zoom Room:

https://youtu.be/GRePXZNLOkY?si=ehcCuH-H1ZdCZihv

There is no meeting on November 5 due to election night.

The November 12 Q&A will focus on how to take purchased or shared sequences and make them work for your personal display (which probably doesn't look the same as the sequence's layout).

Ask for advice about how to best 'Tag' your preview props using S6 so that using Light-O-Rama RGBPlus sequences is an easy endeavor.

Learn about Tagging: https://youtu.be/_uYyVdx-caE

Learn about RGBPlus Sequences: https://youtu.be/rkAC01TZRQ0?si=ZVsAMVtKyDm5dl5u

We want to hear from YOU! There are so many different styles and options for adapting sequences to other layouts - what tricks have you found when adapting sequences to your own layout that you can share with others who are looking for advice?

The November 19 Q&A is less than two weeks to show time for the majority of display owners, which means that if you haven't started testing by now, use this meeting as an incentive to hook everything up in your yard.

This meeting will focus on networking and scheduling questions/troubleshooting so that you're not scrambling the week of Thanksgiving. Testing early helps you avoid stress and have a successful launch to the season!

Recommended reading prior to the meeting: https://store.lightorama.com/pages/connecting-a-light-o-rama-system

Recommend Tutorials:

https://youtu.be/pUpGFBbWDD8
https://youtu.be/x5a3K7vlK_E
https://youtu.be/dKca4rnk508

The November 26 Q&A is the final week leading up to show time for most people! If you have last minute questions, have them prepared before this Q&A and come with any questions you have if you run into trouble during the process.


Recommend Tutorials:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGxAj64Q1jirw97kc7gpWeI7

The December 3 Q&A is after the season premiere for most display, so this Q&A is designed to troubleshoot any issues you may have run into since opening night. These questions can be about hardware, software, or any other aspect of a full Light-O-Rama system.

Recommended reading prior to the meeting:
https://store.lightorama.com/pages/support-and-training


Recommend Tutorials:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dKqcprhEGxAj64Q1jirw97kc7gpWeI7

By December 10 most shows are up and operational and you're excited to show off your work! During Night 1 of this two part event, we invite you to join the call from a phone and take 5 minutes to walk outside and show us what you've created! We want to see as many different shows as possible during this Q&A and December 17!

Didn't get to share your show on December 10? Night 2 on December 17 is your opportunity! For this meeting, we invite you to join the call from a phone and take 5 minutes to walk outside and show us what you've created! We want to see as many different shows as possible during this the two Show Off Your Show evenings!

Holiday break for Christmas and New Years. Zoom Rooms will resume in January (once a month).

Next Meeting: January 14, 2024