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SFX Level 1

SFX Level 1. Training for SFX Live Performance Software By Scott Guenther. What is SFX?. Total Live Performance Control Software Sound Playback Midi Show Control for Lighting Consoles Midi standard commands Midi over LAN Relay and contact closure control. Sound Sources. CD Audio

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SFX Level 1

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  1. SFX Level 1 Training for SFX Live Performance Software By Scott Guenther www.segservices.com

  2. What is SFX? • Total Live Performance Control Software • Sound Playback • Midi Show Control for Lighting Consoles • Midi standard commands • Midi over LAN • Relay and contact closure control www.segservices.com

  3. Sound Sources • CD Audio • WAV from editor like Wavelab or Soundforge • MP3 from Windows Media Player or iTunes • WMA from Windows Media Player www.segservices.com

  4. Collecting Sources • Windows Media Player • iTunes • Wave Editors and DAW software • Best Practice – Always convert to WAV www.segservices.com

  5. Show Setup • Prepare the audio files • Choose a storage location • Creating a new show • Production name and file location • Selecting the proper Audio Patch • Midi Patch if linking to Lighting Console • Escape Key and Save, Save, Save… www.segservices.com

  6. Sound Cues • Placing a Sound Cue • Cue Number • Trigger • Times • Title www.segservices.com

  7. Volume Levels and Fades • Track and Track Name • Bus = Volume • 0 = Full and -96 = off • Fades or Volume Changes • Drop it below the cue to fade • Set the levels • Set the duration or time of the fade www.segservices.com

  8. Common Effects • Auto follow • Stop • Wait • Command • Memo • Midi and Midi Sequence www.segservices.com

  9. Extended Effects • MSC – Midi Show Control • MSC channel and device • Script • Serial • Telnet www.segservices.com

  10. Second Cue List • Adding a Cue List and Why? • Commands and triggers for Master/Sub Lists www.segservices.com

  11. Test Show • Create a show on your own in groups of 2 with one person being the director and the second person being the SFX operator. Then switch and try it again. www.segservices.com

  12. SFX Level 2 • Level 2 training includes • Advanced command structure • Controlling Midi devices • Relay and contact closure devices • Vamping and looping • Controlling Video, Powerpoint and Keynote www.segservices.com

  13. Contact Info • Scott Guenther • scott@segservices.com • www.segservices.com • This Powerpoint can be downloaded at www.segservices.com/downloads.html www.segservices.com

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