Making custom data-source producing plugins for VDMX using Quartz Composer.
Read MoreSyncing a Slider to a Data-Source
The first tutorial in controlling a slider with the mouse position or other data-source.
Read MoreIntroduction to the LFO and Step Sequencer plugins
The LFO and Step Sequencer plugins are both used to generate control data that changes over time. This tutorial is an introduction to using them to control the opacity of a layer.
Read MoreCreating Workspace Presets
For more complex projects that have lots of scenes, Workspace Presets can be used to change the entire layer / plugin setup at once. This tutorial covers the basics of creating and restoring these presets.
Read MoreMIDI (and OSC and DMX) setup by detect
A first tutorial in working with MIDI, OSC and DMX, syncing a slider.
Read MoreCustomizing the Layout of a Control Surface Plugin
The 'Custom UI' option in the Control Surface plugin allows for disabling the standard automatic layout of the user interface items.
This option is also available in many other places where automatically generated user interfaces are found, such as the source controls for Quartz Composer patches.
Read MoreUsing the Simple Player template
Templates are a fast way to get into VDMX without learning how to build a project completely from scratch. In this tutorial, how to load the most basic example template, a basic single layer setup with an FX chain.
Read MoreAudio Analysis Basics
An introduction to using the audio analysis plugin to create sound reactive control data.
Read MoreSaving and Loading Section Presets
The Local Preset UI object is a standard control in VDMX and is found in a lot of different places to quickly save and restore settings.
Read MoreOutputing in Fullscreen Mode
Outputting to one or more displays or projectors in Fullscreen Mode. Read More
Layer Perspective Correction Mode Basics
An introduction to using the perspective correction (quad) mode in the layer composition controls.
Read MoreFading Between Layers with the Two Channel Mixer
Creating fades, auto-fades and transitions between layers with the two channel mixer plugin.
Read MoreRecording Movies To Disk
Capturing the output from a layer as a Quicktime movie or still image with the Movie Recorder plugin.
Read MoreMaking Quartz Composer FX
Making custom FX for VDMX using Quartz Composer.
Read MorePreview Windows
Adding a preview window and setting its source video stream.
Read MoreSyphon Output
Publishing video streams to other applications using the Syphon Output plugin.
Read MoreApplying a Mask to a Layer
Applying an alpha channel mask to a layer. Read More
Layer Composition Basics
How to set the composition settings for a layer including its blend mode, opacity, source and destination coordinates.
Read MoreVisual FX Basics
Adding FX to a layer and using local FX chain presets.
Read MoreMedia Bin Basics
The Media Bin plugin handles loading, organizing and triggering clips.
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