Extracts in Vista

Extracts in Vista

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Extracts function like enhanced presets that can store timing and multiple steps. Tony demonstrates how to create and use extracts to streamline programming and enhance your lighting design. He illustrates their versatility in storing complex sequences and integrating presets.

Creating an Extract

Create a multi-step extract that incorporates timing and color changes.
  • Step-by-Step Setup: 
    • Create a cue list with three steps: fade in, transition, and fade out.
    • Use presets, such as color presets, within extracts to standardize color changes across your sequences.
    • Adjust timings and fanning modes to enhance the visual effect, like transitioning colors from the center outward.

Using Extracts

Extracts are versatile tools that can be employed in various ways during a show.
  • Manual Recall: Use extracts during live shows to quickly trigger a sequence, such as a white flash transitioning to red and then fading to black.
  • Cue Building: Insert extracts into new cue lists as a foundation, saving time and ensuring consistency in effects across different performances.
  • Dynamic Adjustments: Change selection orders and fanning modes to adapt extracts for various effects.

Advanced Techniques

Customize extracts and expand their utility.
  • Multi-Step Extracts: While the example uses three steps, consider creating extracts with more steps for complex sequences.
  • Timing Tricks: Integrate creative timing adjustments within extracts to add flair and motion to lighting effects.
  • Global Reusability: Develop a library of extracts to serve as a toolkit for future shows, ensuring you have a variety of effects readily available.

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