Video Tutorials

Video Tutorials

We recommend reading our extensive documentation for in-depth instructions about using our software and hardware, but if you're more of a visual type, we have a variety of video tutorials that can help you learn the core concepts.

Tutorials on this page are grouped by topic, and generally in "recommended viewing order." The majority of these videos are 5 minutes or less so you can learn exactly what you need to on a topic! (Some 'Extended Tutorial" videos are longer lengths)

Light-O-Rama Software Suite - Getting Started

  Light-O-Rama - A Beginner's Overview

  Versions and License Levels

  Upgrading from S3/S4 to S5/S6

  CPC Packages & RGBPlus Sequences

Sequence Store - Sequence Installation and Configuration

  RGBPlus Sequences - Overview

This video covers the basics of the Networks in the RGBPlus sequences. Watch this video to learn how many networks YOU need to use based on what's in your display.

Video

  RGBPlus Sequences - Altering Networks

The default RGBPlus layout has four networks. Learn about modifying the preview for use with fewer computer networks or a miniDirector or N2-G4-Director.

Video

  RGBPlus Sequences - Use YOUR Preview (S5)

  RGBPlus Sequences - Use YOUR Preview (S6)

  RGBPlus Sequences - Using More Than 40 Pixel Stakes

  CPC Packages - Setting Pixie Unit IDs (& Troubleshooting 'Only First 6 Pixels Lighting')

  Singing Face Standalone Sequence Use

S5/S6 - Create Your Preview (Virtual Layout)

Videos are listed in recommended viewing order

  Creating A New Preview & Importing/Exporting Previews

Learn about the steps to set up a new (blank) preview so that you can follow other tutorials to create specific props in your layout, and learn how to import or export a preview to use from somewhere else or send to others.

Video

  Creating AC (Traditional String) Props

Learn the foundation for adding traditional light string "AC" elements in your preview. Don't forget to add a background image in the lower left tab first!

Video

  Creating Basic Prop Groups

  Creating Dumb RGB Props (Like Floods)

  Creating Smart RGB Props

  Smart RGB Prop Groups

  Lowering Pixel Brightness

  Channel Conflict Warnings & Making Bulk Changes

  Formatting and Resizing Props

  Resizing Smart RGB Mega Trees

  Use a Different Preview with Your Sequence

  Extended Tutorial - Preview Building for Traditional Lights

  Extended Tutorial - Preview Building for RGB Lights

S5/S6 - The Sequencer (Create Your Light Shows!)

Videos are listed in recommended viewing order

  Customizing Your Sequencer Window Layout

Before you ever start sequencing, make sure the Sequencer is organized in a way that works best for you.

Video

  Timing Grids & Audio Wizards

Timing Grids & Audio Wizards

The first step in creating a musical sequence is to create your timing grid. Learn about the different audio wizards and options available!

Video

Audacity Timings & LOR

A look at how to creating timings in Audacity and use them with Light-O-Rama! (Courtesy of Listentoourlights)

Video

  Beat Channels - Creation and Usage

  Grid Configurations (Prop View Organization)

  Top Toolbar - Paste Mode, Playback, Zooming In, and More

  Traditional 'AC' Light Sequencing

  Dumb RGB Color 'Color Fade' Effects

  Smart RGB Motion Effect Rows (Solution for White XXXXs in Sequencer)

  RGB Effect Samples Tab & Presets

  Motion Effect Generator - Effect Options as of v5.6.4

  Motion Effects (Smart RGB) - Basic and Advanced Creation

  Bulk Effect Modification

  Sequencing Traditional Lights with Motion Effects

  Extended Tutorial - ListenToOurLights Breaking Down Music

  Extended Tutorial - Singing Faces Freehand Sequencing

Superstar Software (Addon)

  Creating Basic 'Scenes'

Learn the basics of adding scenes with multiple Cosmic Color Ribbons or Cosmic Color Bulbs using SuperStar

Video

  Creating 'Morphs'

Learn the basics of morphs with Cosmic Color Ribbons or Cosmic Color Bulbs using SuperStar

Video

  Configuring Cosmic Color Ribbons

  Multiple Network Configuration

  SuperStar Basic Techniques

  SuperStar Advanced Techniques

  'Instant Sequencing' with Superstar

  Sequencing Circle Shapes

  Importing/Using S4 Visualizer Files

  Extended Tutorial - Preview Building For Superstar Props

  Superstar 'Auto Sequencer' Feature

  Singing Faces with Superstar

  Importing/Using Images

  Exporting Superstar Sequences (S4/S5)

  Using Purchased Sequences

Scheduling Your Show (S6)

  Networks Tab (Control Panel)

Learn how to correctly connect your USB 485 Adapters in the Control Panel of S6.

Video

  Control Lights from Sequencer

Want to test your shows from the Sequencer before building your playlist? Learn how with this video.

Video

  Creating an Animation Between Sequences

  Create Show Playlist (Control Panel)

  Additional Show Creation Features (Control Panel)

  Show Playback (Schedule Your Show)

  SD Card Playlist Creation

Scheduling Your Show (S5)

  Comm Ports & Network Preferences

Learn how to correctly connect your USB 485 Adapters and set your Network Preferences so that you can output to your lights!

Video

  Control Lights from Sequencer

Want to test your shows from the Sequencer before building your playlist? Learn how with this video.

Video

  Creating an Animation Between Sequences

  Show Editor (Create Your Playlist)

  Show Editor Advanced Tabs & Features

  Schedule Editor (Schedule Days/Times for Your Playlist)

  Creating an SD Card Show

  SD Card Show Troubleshooting

Software Tips & Troubleshooting

  'Only First 6 Pixels Lighting Up'

  Lights Not Working? Set Your Networks (S5)

Learn how to correctly connect your USB 485 Adapters and set your Network Preferences in LOR S5 so that you can output to your lights!

Video

  Fix White XXXs in Sequencer

  Press 'Play' and Control Lights in Sequencer

Want to test your shows from the Sequencer? Learn how with this video.

Video

  Assign a Different Preview to a Sequence

  Archived (@) Props

  Creating Filler Animation Sequences

  Channel Conflict Errors & Making Bulk Changes

  Resizing Pixel Trees

  Lowering Pixel Brightness

  Modifying Effects in Bulk

  SD Card Playback Troubleshooting

  Print Channel Configuration

Converting from S3/S4 to S5/S6

  Upgrading from S3/S4 Overview

Upgrading from S4 to S5

Ready to jump from S4 to S5? This video will explain the difference in versions and highlight some of the new features available in S5, many of which are applicable in S6.

Video

  Converting Your S4 Sequences

Importing Your S4 Sequences

Once you've built your new preview or imported your S4 Visualizer/S3 Animator File, it's time to import your S4 sequences. it is very important that you have a preview created before you attempt this step!

Video

Archived Props

If your old layout and new layout don't exactly match, you might have archived props. Learn more about what they are and how to fix them!

Video

  Channel Conflicts After Import

  Assign Different Preview to Sequence

  Reattaching Music/Media Files

  Extended Tutorial - Comparing S4 & S5

Hardware Tutorials

The best place to find help with hardware is our instruction manuals.

  Extended Tutorial - Hardware Basics

This 50 minute presentation from the 2021 Virtual Christmas Summit walks though different hardware options in detail. Thanks Synchronized Christmas!

Video

  Comm Ports & Network Preferences

  Extended Tutorial - AC Controller Set Up

  Hardware Utility Basics and Setting AC Channel Controller IDs

  Setting Pixie Unit IDs

This video will show you how to set the Base Unit ID of a Light-O-Rama Pixie controller, and explain how Unit IDs for Pixie controllers work in general.

Video

  Add a question

  Extended Tutorial - Pixie Configuration

  PixCon16 Configuration

Miscellaneous Extended Trainings

  Extended Tutorial - Projection Mapping Incorporation

An extended 60 minute deep dive into Shawn Makes' incorporation of Projection Mapping and Light-O-Rama.

Video

  Extended Tutorial - Common Problems and How to Solve Them

An extended 45 minute look from the 2021 Virtual Christmas Summit at troubleshooting a range of common problems. Thanks Seth Jones!

Video

  Extended Tutorial - LOR S5: Tips and Tricks

  Extended Tutorial - Fixing an Imported S4 Visualization

Tutorials for Previous Versions (S3 and S4)

  Initial Setup (S3 and S4): Initial Setup

Initial Setup of the Sequencing Software

The Light-O-Rama Sequence Editor is very powerful and every now and then a bit of help from an expert is exactly what you need. This video shows how to setup the sequence editor.

Video

  Sequence Editor (S3 and S4): New Sequences

  Sequence Editor (S3 and S4): Effect Tools

Effect Tools Basics

How to use the various effect tools.

Video

Effect Tools and creating a Chase

How to use the chase effect tools.

Video

Effect Tools and the Color Fade

How to use the color fade tool.

Video

Effect Tools and creating Custom Effects

How to create custom effects.

Video

Effect Tools using Fades and Intensities

How to use the fade and color intensity tools.

Video

Effect Tools and the Fill command

How to use the fill effect tools.

Video

Effect Tools and the Intelligent Fade

How to use the intelligent fade tools.

Video

Effect Tools and Painting a Sequence

How to use the mini-sequence painter tools.

Video

Effect Tools using Shimmer and Twinkle

How to use the shimmer and twinkle effect tools.

Video

Effect Tools and the Toggle button

How to use the toggle tools.

Video

  Sequence Editor (S3 and S4): Copy and Paste

  Sequence Editor (S3 and S4): Tips and Tricks

  Show Building (S3 and S4)

  Pixel Editor (S4) (Pro Level Only)