On the current release versions of Studio Beam, it is possible to boost and idle the lamp from any DMX console. Using the control channel, different lamp modes can be achieved. Using the modes, the lamp output can be boosted above 700 watts or idled down below 700 watts. Lamp Assisted strobing will boost the lamp only when the gate is open. This allows for fast strobing without any noticeable drop in light output.
Below is a description of each mode and how they work:
Lamp Functions Lamp Function Chart
Electronic Strobe: The periodic and random strobe functions are lamp assisted while the ramping functions are not.
Light Burst: This function allows the lamp to strobe or "pulse" without the mechanical strobe (See chart).
Lamp / Mechanical Dimming: The lamp will vary from idle to normal wattage as the mechanical dimming ranges from 0% to 100% (using the dim channel).
Lamp Only Dimming: Only the lamp is dimmed from normal wattage to idle wattage (using the dim channel). Dimming will not go to black.
Lamp Function Chart
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Periodic lamp strobes
Random random lamp strobes
Synchronous random lamp strobes
Boost lamp 1.0 second, black
Boost lamp 0.75 second, black
Boost lamp 0.66 second, black
Boost lamp 0.5 second, black
Boost lamp 0.33 second, black
Boost lamp 0.25 second, black
Boost lamp 1.0 second, white
Boost lamp 0.75 second, white
Boost lamp 0.66 second, white
Boost lamp 0.5 second, white
Boost lamp 0.33 second, white
Boost lamp 0.25 second, white
Lightning strike 1
Lightning strike 2
Lightning strike 3
Lightning strike 4
Lightning strike 5
Lightning strike 6
To be determined. Default Black.
Notes: The lamp will be boosted above the 700 Watt level for the specified period of time. The lamp is also boosted during the lightning effects. Before another boost or lightning effect can occur, the shutter channel must be moved to either closed or open, or the control channel must be moved outside the lamp function range. Boost functions to black will boost the lamp for the specified time then close the shutter. Boost functions to white will boost the lamp for the specified time, then leave the shutter open with the lamp idled. When the lightning functions are selected, the dim channel will scale the overall brightness of the lightning stroke. Dim at 255 will yield maximum brightness.
Lamp Function Descriptions
The Electronic Strobe is very useful as well as transparent to the user. This mode simply boosts the output when the shutter is open during strobing, so strobe cues will appear brighter than non-boosted fixtures.
The Light Burst functions are new innovations and very interesting features that can add new dynamics to moving light programming. You can have the lamps strobe brighter as a synchronized strobe or randomly. This effect makes the output brighter instead of blacking out, thus creating a new type of effect. The boost features allow you to build a “bump” to a boost, however the lamp will only stay at the boosted level for the amount of time specified by the setting.
The Lamp / Mechanical Dimming dims the lamp as the mechanical dimmer is fading the output. This can create a smoother dimming curve than mechanical dimming alone.
The Lamp Only Dimming is useful for creating “dips”. You can build cues or bump buttons that dip the wattage of the lamp when played.
