Member paolino Posted January 28, 2015 Member Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Is possible to extend Input/output control? At moment is possible only with Midi / DMX.I can't use MIDI because I always use Midi controller. ( only 1 Midi interface is possible to use at same time) I'ld like to create some interface to controll the task.For example is very simple with PIC microcontroller generate some UART / RS232 command,but I need to interface my hardware with Watchout, at moment into "INPUT" task I can't add RS232 or other interface. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator jfk Posted January 28, 2015 Moderator Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Is possible to extend Input/output control? At moment is possible only with Midi / DMX. RESPONSE: You are omitting the most powerful one - IP is available for both input and output as well. I can't use MIDI because I always use Midi controller. ( only 1 Midi interface is possible to use at same time) I'ld like to create some interface to controll the task. For example is very simple with PIC microcontroller generate some UART / RS232 command, but I need to interface my hardware with Watchout, at moment into "INPUT" task I can't add RS232 or other interface. Thanks. You can input / output RS-232 or RS422 via an IP-Serial interface added to the WATCHOUT network. Staging companies in the US have been doing serial interface that way ever since the output device appeared in v4. Most WATCHOUT computers do not provide the anachronistic serial interface. Using an IP-Serial interface eliminates any dependence on a serial interface in a computer, allowing standard computers to be used for hardware swaps when needed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergi Jover Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Hi Dataton Team, I'm playing a bit with the new Watchpax 2 and am quiet surprised how good it is, transparent, plug and play, sewing and singing... (well, actually I didn't have any doubt about). The only one thing I'm missing is the possibility to feed the power through PoE, which would avoid the necessity of any extra power socket in complex or unavailable situations. Also I'm missing the Triacs but I know those are not needed anymare ;-) Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member paolino Posted January 30, 2015 Member Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thanks jfk, I have not mentioned voluntarily network because it's not so easy to create interfaces for sensor ( pir, proximity, infrared, hall etc. ) that communicate with the network. My idea is to create a GPIO interface that connects to the pc with a usb to uart ( or rs232 ), but into watchout I need to have " Add input ( or output ) " from COMx. or from UART. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Graphics Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 i would really love to have a feature like we may be using 1 output of multiple output graphic card as production, and other outputs as display. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackboyd Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Playspeed tween would be INCREDIBLE. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fahl Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Playspeed tween would be INCREDIBLE. Are you referring primarily to video playback here? Mike 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetonesblue Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Feature request:Having the option to see the geometry correction grids on the Displays would be awesome! I can make some really nice grid patterns but being able to see the real grid, or turn it on and off, would be a hugely useful tool for me and hopefully others! I have used the Resolume program before and their display output GUI works great, showing not only the grid on the display surfaces, but your cursor so you intuitively know where you are at all times. Should I post more feature requests here??1: The ability to add "display arrays". It would be nice to say:Select Add ArrayThen select Number Of Displays for the array (2 or more)Then select the resolution of the array Displays (1400x1050, 1920x1080, etc)Then select % overlap or # of pixel overlap (# of pixels would be better for me but some might want %? I don't know...)Then select Horizontal or Vertical layout.Then select Done or Apply and have WatchOUT add multiple displays that are pre-aligned with the proper overlap.Thanks!Brian Lynn I agree! A simple "Wizard" or 2 in the GUI would be a great help for quickly setting up simple scenarios. I don't want wizards to overtake the program, but some things just take unnecessary time. Default fades for cues would be nice... Beats fiddling with / copying of opacity handles. Or was this already requested? Of course with a general duration setting somewhere. Along these lines, I've been asked numerous times for a "simple slideshow... you know, just throw these 58 JPGs with a 1 sec dissolve and an 8 sec hang time...", but then after doing these 58 redundant settings, (and the 15 fixes of my boredom screwing up!) the client says: "Or, how about a 1.5 dissolve, with a 6 sec hang time?" If I could select all the files, choose "Create Slideshow" and put in the times as needed, then the options would be done in seconds, instead of hours. Oh yeah, and how about:"No, you're right. Go back to the 1 sec dissolve..." ARRGGGHHHHHH!!! There's GOT to be an easier way! Please?? Thank you!! Kevin Lawson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member matkeane Posted February 11, 2015 Member Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 @Bluetonesblue - Re: adding arrays of displays. After trying various apps which calculate softedges but leave you to enter the results by hand, I created a little Java app to do make things a little easier: Choose the resolution, number and orientation of the displays, set the softedge, and the application exports a text file with the display data for pasting into Watchout, as well as alignment images. Works with v4 and v5 of Watchout (not sure how v6 will work yet!). Still a few rough edges, but you can download it from my website if you want to have a look: http://matkeane.com/project/watchout-display-builder-app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Dannert Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Awesome Matthew!! Tnx, /jonas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackboyd Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Are you referring primarily to video playback here? Mike Yes - If I can play back a clip at 2x or 0.5x 'normal speed'(the framerate at which it was encoded). OR Better yet, The clip starts at -2x(twice as fast in reverse), with an in time of 10 seconds in clip preferences, then 10 seconds into the 'clip'(along the timeline) I had a key frame that switched it to 1x normal speed, and played out. This would be somewhat of a 'rewind' effect. All sorts of interesting things could be done with the ability to change the speed at which the clip plays back in reference to the timeline. Z 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fahl Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Yes - If I can play back a clip at 2x or 0.5x 'normal speed'(the framerate at which it was encoded). This capability has been announced for WATCHOUT 6. The feature is a setting in the playbacl cue, that allows you to set the playback speed as a percentage of the nominal speed. Mike 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Leong Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Quote Yes - If I can play back a clip at 2x or 0.5x 'normal speed'(the framerate at which it was encoded). This capability has been announced for WATCHOUT 6. The feature is a setting in the playbacl cue, that allows you to set the playback speed as a percentage of the nominal speed. Mike Quote OR Better yet, The clip starts at -2x(twice as fast in reverse), with an in time of 10 seconds in clip preferences, then 10 seconds into the 'clip'(along the timeline) I had a key frame that switched it to 1x normal speed, and played out. This would be somewhat of a 'rewind' effect. From the answer given, I assume key-framing the playback speed along the timeline is not available in the upcoming version?...yet??? Thomas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fahl Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 From the answer given, I assume key-framing the playback speed along the timeline is not available Correct. Mike 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Are you referring primarily to video playback here? Mike Hi Mike, With Respect to speed, I have had multiple needs the need to Either Playback a Specific Timeline/Comp at a Faster Rate - this timeline may have images or video in it. Set a Particular Video/ to Playback at a Faster Rate With Respect to Looping, It would be great to have the ability to playback a video in reverse and have the similar option while making a clip a free running loop. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klikwawan Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Adding effect : Speed of video. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredrik Svahnberg Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Speed control of video playback is a new feature in version 6. Frame-blending has been available since version 5. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeys Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Can you get the Aux Timeline to count down not up. i'd love to be able to give out cue to the director calling camera shots. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Pfeifer Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 I would like it if you could pin the WO GUI Windows onto the screen(s) in the way as it is for example possible in the Lightworks editing software (www.lwks.com) Martin Pfeifer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Pfeifer Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I think WATCHOUT should be able to use more than one MIDI Device. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator jfk Posted April 22, 2015 Moderator Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I think WATCHOUT should be able to use more than one MIDI Device. Well that is a misleading statement. WATCHOUT supports as many devices as MIDI permits, which is quite a few. So far I have not encountered any situation where that is insufficient. There is an install of 36 WATCHPAX in use here that supports over 160 MIDI connected pushbuttons. Been running for over a year now quite trouble free. Now WATCHOUT uses Windows MIDI services and that is limited to one MIDI connection, but that in no way restricts the number of MIDI devices. I just have not encountered any situation yet where the MIDI input support of WATCHOUT is insufficient. As for multiple USB connections for multiple MIDI adaptors, that is not the correct way to implement a MIDI buss. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Leong Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 A Preview Feature! If possible, a Preview feature (before Watchout sends to the outputs: aka 'Take') for Aux Timelines (which would include Live Video inputs in an Aux Timeline). If there is a workaround to this in the present WO5 and WO6 feature set, pray tell. Thomas Leong Edit: An idea would be a toggle Preview button for Aux Timelines which pops up a Preview window (like the Input/Output/Task/etc windows do). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackboyd Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 A Preview Feature! If there is a workaround to this in the present WO5 and WO6 feature set, pray tell. Something I commonly do is copy/paste my clips to a utility(preview) display, and have them freeroll one second earlier than the actual content. I add a second of pre-roll to my actual content and pause it half a second before the actual content starts. That way I can see(or more importantly the client wanting preview can see) the content that's about to play and I have my clip loaded. Z 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Leong Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Sound good, Zack! I'll try it. However, in keeping with Watchout's 'Easy to learn and use of the basics' (a real selling point!), a Preview toggle button would be a plus point. Thomas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dataton Partner Walter Posted February 10, 2016 Dataton Partner Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hey guys, need to add a lot of dmx-channels as input-control for an upcoming job. Creating each channel (need at least 160ch) is teadious. Anyone care to share a copy-paste of his/her input list where one has used such number of inputs? As an added note for a feature request = would be awesome if we could automate the creation of a certain number of dmx-channels ;-) Thanks! Walter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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