If you’ve ever imported a moving head sequence into xLights only to discover that your fixtures don’t move the way they were programmed, you’re not alone. Moving heads are among the most exciting props you can add to a holiday… Read More
How to Animate Pixel Poles and Exploding Stars in xLights
Two Simple Effects That Add Motion and Excitement Pixel Poles and Exploding Stars are some of the most popular props for patriotic displays, but they don’t have to be limited to basic animations. With just two built-in xLights effects, you… Read More
How to Build Your First RGB Pixel Controller | Baldrick 8 Starter Kit Guide
Getting Started with Pixel Lighting — How to Assemble a Baldrick 8 Controller How to Build Your First RGB Pixel Controller with the Baldrick 8 Starter Kit Getting started in the RGB lighting hobby can feel overwhelming at first. Controllers,… Read More
PPD Webinar: Submodeling 101 – The Boscoyo Mini Mez
In this hands-on session, we dive into the fundamentals of submodeling in xLights using a brand-new prop released by Boscoyo Studios—revealed live during the class. The first 20–25 minutes focus on the core submodel process, walking step-by-step through how to… Read More
Limiting Moving Head Movements for DMX Effects
The Adjust Effect is one of the most overlooked tools in xLights, but for moving head users, it can be incredibly useful. In this article you’ll learn: In this webinar, we demonstrate how to use the Adjust Effect to limit… Read More
March Matrix Members Seminar Sign-in
For the link to the the March 25th, 2018 Zoom Seminar Click Here for the March Seminar
Layout Creation – Part 11: The Sphere Model
LAYOUT CREATION – PART 11: THE SPHERE MODEL ADD AN AWESOME 3D SPHERE TO YOU XLIGHTS LAYOUT! Creating a sphere model or the matrix model as it is more commonly known can be as easy as having a piece of… Read More
Layout Creation – Part 10: Model Download
LAYOUT CREATION — MODEL DOWNLOAD PART 10 LEARN HOW TO USE THE BOSCOYO MODEL DOWNLOAD THAT IS AVAILABLE IN THE XLIGHTS SOFTWARE Discover pro tips of how you can easily activate the download prop options… From the Christmas and Halloween… Read More
Resize, Manipulate, and Move Effects in xLights
EFFECT MANIPULATION, SIZING, AND ADJUSTMENT HOW DO YOU MOVE, RESIZE, AND MANIPULATE EFFECTS IN XLIGHTS? SIMPLE, WATCH THE VIDEO. Learn pro tips on how to manipulate presets, use the timing grid and extend out effects (to make it longer or… Read More
Layout Creation Part 9: Arches of Light
LAYOUT CREATION — PART 9: ARCHES OF LIGHT WANT TO ADD ARCHES INTO YOUR LAYOUT? HERE IS HOW TO DO IT QUICKLY AND EASILY The Arches of Light is certainly one of those pretty cool features that you’ve got to… Read More