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

  RGBPlus Sequences - Altering Networks

  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

  Creating AC (Traditional String) Props

  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

  Timing Grids & Audio Wizards

  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'

  Creating 'Morphs'

  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)

  Control Lights from Sequencer

  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

  Control Lights from Sequencer

  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)

  Fix White XXXs in Sequencer

  Press 'Play' and Control Lights in Sequencer

  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

  Converting Your S4 Sequences

  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

  Comm Ports & Network Preferences

  Extended Tutorial - AC Controller Set Up

  Hardware Utility Basics and Setting AC Channel Controller IDs

  Setting Pixie Unit IDs

  Add a question

  Extended Tutorial - Pixie Configuration

  PixCon16 Configuration

Miscellaneous Extended Trainings

  Extended Tutorial - Projection Mapping Incorporation

  Extended Tutorial - Common Problems and How to Solve Them

  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

  Sequence Editor (S3 and S4): New Sequences

  Sequence Editor (S3 and S4): Effect Tools

  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)