Palettes and Groups in Avolites
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Palettes and Groups are essential tools in Avolites that speed up programming, maintain consistency, and simplify fixture selection. Groups allow for quick access to specific sets of fixtures, while palettes store frequently used colors, positions, gobos, and beam settings. By structuring these efficiently, lighting programmers can significantly reduce time spent making adjustments while ensuring a flexible and organized workflow.
Using Groups for Faster Fixture Selection
Groups allow fixtures to be selected quickly without manually clicking each one. The selection order matters, as it affects how effects and timing are applied. By creating different groups with various selection orders:
• Linear Groups apply effects in a left-to-right or top-to-bottom order.
• Symmetrical Groups allow effects to spread evenly across the rig.
• Custom Groups (such as “Odd Fixtures” or “Stage Left Wash”) provide flexibility when applying lighting looks.
Multiple groups can be created for the same fixtures, making it easy to apply different effects depending on the moment.
Palettes: The Key to Efficiency
Palettes act as shortcuts for fixture attributes like color, position, gobo, and beam settings. Instead of manually adjusting each fixture every time, users can save common looks as palettes and recall them instantly.
• Position Palettes save specific aiming points (e.g., “Pulpit” or “Band Wash”), allowing updates to be applied across an entire show in seconds.
• Color Palettes ensure color consistency across different fixture types, making it easier to match LED walls or stage designs.
• Beam and Gobo Palettes store preferred zoom, focus, and gobo settings, eliminating the need for repetitive tweaking.
Since palettes update dynamically, changing a palette (e.g., moving a spotlight position) automatically updates all cues using that palette, reducing reprogramming time when stage layouts change.
Building a Repeatable Workflow
By combining groups and palettes, lighting programming becomes more modular and efficient. Instead of adjusting individual fixtures, users can select a group, apply a saved palette, and store the look—cutting down programming time significantly. Whether for a single service or a recurring worship set, these tools ensure a streamlined and professional lighting experience.
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