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Auto-calibration
Modulo Player Remote » Outputs tab » Auto-calibration
The objective of autocalibration is to easily obtain one seamless display with multiple video projectors as presented in the image below: Result of an autocalibration with 5 projectors on a dome. Autocalibration can be used with the following screen setups: flat,…
Multi-projector auto-calibration
Multi-projector auto-calibration
Description Achieve a perfectly warped and blended projection in minutes with Modulo Pi’s autocalibration solution. Available as an option for the Modulo Player and Modulo Kinetic series of media servers, the autocalibration feature is designed to automatically…
Multi-projector auto-calibration for a dome
Application notes » Multi-projector auto-calibration for a dome
Multi-projector auto-calibration in dome configuration Set-up relies on: 1 x Modulo Player Pro with 6 outputs 1 x dongle with Auto-Calibration option for 6 outputs 1 x PoE camera (not-included) Powerful Auto-Calibration module: Multi-projector automatic edge blending…
Video projectors calibration
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Live Event » Project transfer on the Media Server » Video projectors calibration
We will now calibrate the 2 video projectors. Try in keystone mode and if necessary switch to curve mode
Software overview
Introduction » Software overview
Intuitive software Modulo Player works with a dedicated Modulo Player Remote, a control software designed to optimize setup, workflow management, and show control. No matter the number of media servers, one Modulo Player Remote is used to work on the server(s)…
Optimize the calibration with the parameters
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Autocalibration of 5 video-projectors on a dome » Optimize the calibration with the parameters
After the calibration, we might observe that one or several projectors’ pictures are not perfectly adjusted with the others. First, check that there was no undesirable lights and nothing moving in front of the camera while you were performing the…
Prepare Modulo Player for the calibration
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Autocalibration of 5 video-projectors on a dome » Prepare Modulo Player for the calibration
!Before moving forward, be sure the SpinView software is closed, otherwise Modulo Player will not be able to communicate properly with the camera. In this chapter we will prepare Modulo Player for the calibration. You can now start the Modulo Player Remote…
Minimum hardware and software configurations
Starter guide » Modulo Player Lite » Minimum hardware and software configurations
Use your Modulo Pi key and your license on a computer with Windows 7 64 bits or above. Your computer needs to have a dedicated GPU with OpenGL 4.1 min. To check if your computer has the good OpenGL version, go to this page. !The Modulo Player Lite application works…
Autocalibration of 5 video-projectors on a dome
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Autocalibration of 5 video-projectors on a dome
Modulo Pi has an autocalibration solution fully integrated into its media servers. The autocalibration solution can be used when projecting on: - Flat surfaces - Curved surfaces - Dome surfaces In this exercice, we will see how to perform an automatic calibration…
Application notes
Application notes
Application notes Thanks to its all-in-one approach, Modulo Player can be used in a great variety of live or permanent applications. Visit pages of the section and discover diagrams illustrating some of the many possibilities offered by Modulo Player and its advanced…
Version 5.4
Changelog » Version 5.4
Version 5.4 – September 7, 2020: Drivers: We recommend to use new AMD drivers (Download the last version): For Windows 10: 20Q2.1 For Windows 7: 20Q1 You need to update the Deltacast drivers to 6.15 version (Install the last version). Deltacast DVI cards…
Perform the autocalibration
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Autocalibration of 5 video-projectors on a dome » Perform the autocalibration
*Before moving forward, we remind you that all lights – natural or artificial – need to be turned off or hidden. Indeed, any reflection in the room can mar the autocalibration operation. On the Output page click on Autocalib. The autocalibration…
Prepare the projectors and the camera
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Autocalibration of 5 video-projectors on a dome » Prepare the projectors and the camera
Beforehands, we need to set our 5 video projectors and the camera at the right place. Video projectors need to cover all the dome, and to have enough overlapping between each other to get a seamless projection The calibration camera needs to be settled in front of…
Project creation
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Architectural video mapping » Project creation
Create a new project folder and start the Modulo Player application. Copy the PSD file on the server, at the root of the project folder. Copy the media folder and place the two media test patterns for the calibration in it Then create a new Show …
Project transfer on the Media Server
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Live Event » Project transfer on the Media Server
This final exercise will allow you to set the project up on the Media Server: Server configuration Transfer of the complete show Perform the calibration and blending of the two video projectors Setting up and using Live SDI and/or HDMI sources StreamDeck…
Retake the autocalibration on an existing installation
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Autocalibration of 5 video-projectors on a dome » Retake the autocalibration on an existing installation
If you have a system of projectors and servers in place, like in a permanent installation, you may want to retake the actual autocalibration. For instance, after a video projector is replaced, you simply need to operate the autocalibration with the same parameters you…
X-Map creation
Useful Guidelines » X-Map creation
In this topic, we will see how to create a Photoshop file in order to use it in the Modulo Player. To do this, we will start from an example of projection on a facade with 2 HD video projectors. Depending on the methodology used to create images, there are two options…
X-Map
Modulo Player Remote » Outputs tab » X-Map
For the most complex shapes, our exclusive X-Map function will help you save time and money. Most of the mappings on our Showcase gallery are done using this smart and user-friendly feature. When having different levels of depth on your projection surface or a…
Stream Deck
Live Mixer » Stream Deck
Stream Deck installation: Go on the Elgato website to download the Stream Deck application. Download and double click on the Modulo Stream Deck plugin (one unified plugin for all Modulo Pi applications supporting Stream Deck, compatible MAC and PC). At the end of…
NDI PTZ
Modulo Player Remote » Devices tab » PTZ » NDI PTZ
Choose this device to control a PTZ camera with the NDI protocol. Settings: Name: User-friendly name Source: Choose the NDI PTZ source in the list. If you don’t see it, click on the refresh button. A user interface allows you to direclty control your PTZ from…
Stream Deck
Modulo Player Remote » Top menu » Stream Deck
Stream Deck installation: Go on the Elgato website to download the Stream Deck application. Download and double click on the Modulo Stream Deck plugin (one unified plugin for all Modulo Pi applications supporting Stream Deck, compatible MAC and PC). At the end of…
Visca PTZ
Modulo Player Remote » Devices tab » PTZ » Visca PTZ
Choose this device when you want to control a PTZ using the VISCA protocol. Settings: Name: User-friendly name Serial / IP: Choose mode Settings for serial mode: Port: Choose the serial number port Baudrate: Choose the matching baudrate Settings for IP mode: IP:…
Horizontal mode: Landscape
Useful Guidelines » X-Map creation » Horizontal mode: Landscape
Photo of the calibration pattern: Public point of view A photo should be taken from the public point of view. This photo must be adjusted to match the ratio and resolution of our projectors using Photoshop Crop tool. And possibly correct the paralaxes generated during…
Modulo Player Remote
Modulo Player Remote
The Remote (control) software is easy to install on your notebook (Mac/PC). The interface is made of several pages to help you manage your project easily, even if you are an occasional user. The Remote software is “empty”, that is to say it does not contain…
General
Modulo Player Remote » Control » General
This tab is for general settings. Project folder: Remotely select the project folder on your media server. The project folder is always created and hosted in the Data hard drive of the media server (D:), never in the remote. The D: drive contains all media files,…
Digimap tab
Modulo Player Remote » Digimap tab
The Digimap tab allows you to take control of some playlist parameters from a sensor or an external device. This way, you can add interactivity to your show. For instance, you can move a panel on a stage (with the projection moving along with it). You can…
Version 5.2
Changelog » Version 5.2
Global: Integration of Stream Deck to recall Tasks Updated icons and cleanup Auto-backup options Possibility to directly set default IP and media server name from remote Right click on color editor for cues, tasks,…: Open a color dialog box Media ID: new dialog…
Analog Way VIO
Modulo Player Remote » Devices tab » Switchers » Analog Way VIO
Choose this device to control Analog Way VIO series. Settings: Name: User-friendly name IP: Enter the ip address of your device. Your device and Modulo Player need to be in the same subnet Port: TCP/IP port. 10600 is the default value (usually doesn’t have to…
Devices DMX et consoles lumières
Webinaires – Français » Devices DMX et consoles lumières
Modulo Player, devices DMX et consoles lumières : A travers ce webinaire, découvrez comment travailler avec Modulo Player, des devices DMX et des consoles lumières. Pour naviguer plus facilement dans cette vidéo, retrouvez le sommaire minuté : 0:00 –…
Thumbstick
Modulo Player Remote » Devices tab » Phidgets » Thumbstick
Choose this device to connect to a Phidgets Thumbstick HIN1100_0 Need a user-friendly control panel for your Phidgets project? Look no further than the Thumbstick Phidget. It provides a familiar 2-axis thumbstick similar to those on a video game controller. The…
Starter guide
Starter guide
Here is the Modulo Player starter guide. Get started with Modulo Player Lite (license for practicing and offline programming) Get started with Modulo Player (hardware + software) Get started with the Modulo Pi Learning kit
Media tab
Modulo Player Remote » Media tab
The Media tab lists all media available on the project folder and subfolders. NB: Refer to the Media Creation page for codec and format specifications. Media can be either in sub-folders or in the base folder of your project. The non-compressed server versions…
Version 5.6
Changelog » Version 5.6
Version 5.6 – March 15, 2023: This release is one of the last versions to support Windows 7. Drivers: We recommend to use new AMD drivers (Download the last version): For Windows 10: 22Q2.2 For Windows 7: 20Q1 You need to update the Deltacast drivers to…
Modulo Player Lite
Starter guide » Modulo Player Lite
Modulo Player Lite is the license available on Modulo Pi’s eShop. This license allows you to practice the software, self-train, and pre-program your projects offline. Go on this page to have more information about the Modulo Player Lite version. On the next…
Tutorials – English
Tutorials – English
To support you all the way with Modulo Player, two types of tutorials are available in this user manual: Training tutorials Step-by-step guides to start working with Modulo Player. The first six guides are part of the Modulo Player certification program. …
Architectural mapping
Application notes » Architectural mapping
Architectural mapping configuration Set-up relies on: 2 x Modulo Player Standard with 4 outputs Versatile display capabilities: Multi-projector soft edge blending Video mapping with 2D warping tools incl. X-Map function Powerful image & video playback Monitoring…
Start project
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Start project
In this first exercise we will discover the Modulo Player software and learn the workflow of a project. We will learn to: Configure the settings for demo mode and for a real server Create the project folder Transfer Media Create a new show Create an output and…
Playback Pro
Modulo Player Remote » Devices tab » Other » Playback Pro
This device allows you to control the Playback Pro Plus software. Settings: Name: User-friendly name IP: Enter the IP address of your device. Your device and Modulo Player need to be in the same subnet Port: TCP/IP port. 4647 is the default value (usually…
Projection on moving screen with Digimap
Application notes » Projection on moving screen with Digimap
Projection on moving screen with Digimap function Set-up relies on: 1 x Modulo Player Pro with 1 output User-friendly and flexible management: Free Remote Control Software compatible with Mac/PC Show control: In this example, control of the videoprojector (internal…
Soft edge blending and live mixer
Application notes » Soft edge blending and live mixer
Soft edge blending and live mixer configuration Set-up relies on: 1 x Modulo Player Pro with 4 outputs Live capture cards (option): - 3 × 3G-SDI - 2 x HDMI 2.0 Versatile display capabilities: Multi-projector soft edge blending Powerful image & video…
Creative LED display
Application notes » Creative LED display
Creative LED display configuration Set-up relies on: 1 x Modulo Player Pro 4×4K with 4 outputs Live capture cards (option): - 1 x HDMI 2.0 Versatile display capabilities: Custom LED wall configuration up to 8K Frame-accurate synchronization between multiple…
Introduction
Introduction
Modulo Player, more than a media player Modulo Player is a cost-effective media server ideal for your everyday projects. Easy to learn, set-up, and operate, Modulo Player combines the extensive capabilities of a media server, and a live mixer. Seamlessly process…
Contrôle de Modulo Player en Art-Net
Tutoriels – Français » Tutoriels de formation » Workshop » Contrôle de Modulo Player en Art-Net
On peut contrôler facilement Modulo Player en utilisant le protocole Art-Net pour recevoir par exemple des commandes venant d’une console lumière. On peut être contrôlé de 3 manières : trigger DMX déclenchant une task, patch d’une valeur DMX vers un…
Control Modulo Player with Art-Net
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Workshop » Control Modulo Player with Art-Net
The Modulo Player can be easily controlled by using the Art-Net protocol to receive commands from a light console, for example. There are 3 ways to control it: DMX trigger triggering a task, patch a DMX value to a playlist parameter or X-Map using a digimap, or use the…
Soft edge blending, mapping, and live mixer
Application notes » Soft edge blending, mapping, and live mixer
Soft edge blending, projection mapping, and live mixer configuration Set-up relies on: 1 x Modulo Player Pro with 6 outputs Live capture cards (option): - 1 × 12G-SDI or 4 × 3G-SDI - 2 x HDMI 2.0 Versatile display capabilities: Multi-projector soft edge…
Media server overview
Introduction » Media server overview
Several customizable hardware configurations Modulo Player is a hardware + software media server available in 4 different hardware configurations to fit your needs and budget: Nano, Standard, Pro, and Ultra. The different hardware configurations can all be…
Basic setup and start of Modulo Player Lite
Starter guide » Modulo Player Lite » Basic setup and start of Modulo Player Lite
Your Modulo Pi key is activated, your Modulo Player Lite and Modulo Player Remote are installed. Now, it’s time to play! Firewall and antivirus: First, check that your antivirus will not prevent the applications to launch or to communicate. Usually, an…
Check OpenGL version
Troubleshooting guide » Check OpenGL version
Modulo Player needs an OpenGL 4.5 version installed on your media server for the regular version. For the Modulo Player Lite edition, you need a minimum OpenGL 4.1 version. You need to check the OpenGL version if you don’t succeed to launch the Modulo Player…
DC Motor 4A motion control
Modulo Player Remote » Devices tab » Phidgets » DC Motor 4A motion control
Choose this device to connect to a Phidgets 4A DC Motor DCC1002_0 The DCC1002 gives you complete control of one medium to large DC motor from one of the ports on your VINT hub. You can control motor velocity, acceleration and braking strength using commands from…
Remote installation
Starter guide » Modulo Player media server » Remote installation
Customer Area: Go to the customer portal to create an account and donwload the software. Create an account: Login to your account or create a new account if you don’t have one. Go to the Modulo Player page: Download Modulo Player and Modulo Player…
Modulo Player Lite installation
Starter guide » Modulo Player Lite » Modulo Player Lite installation
Customer Area: Go to the customer portal to create an account and donwload the software. Create an account: Login to your account or create a new account if you don’t have one. Go to the Modulo Player page: Download Modulo Player Lite and Modulo Player…
Modulo Sync
Companion Apps » Modulo Sync
Modulo Sync: Modulo Sync is a file synchronization tool for Modulo Player. Use this free application to transfer media in several servers at the same time, or to get a backup of your project (excluding media files). Download: For PC (Windows x32): Connect to the…
Uncompressed option
Useful Guidelines » Media Creation » Uncompressed option
Uncompressed TGA image sequence (optional) Modulo Player servers with the uncompressed option can read TGA image sequences directly. For this option, you need to prepare a folder with the following name: media-name.tga. This folder should contain the TGA image…
Digimap-interactive panel
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Workshop » Digimap-interactive panel
We will use a sensor to track the movement of a panel and project content positioned on it. We will see how the sensor is used to move a panel and track the media on it. We will then see how to make an x-ray effect to reveal an image. We will finally see how to use…
DMX
Modulo Player Remote » Devices tab » Control » DMX
This device allows you to receive or send DMX via Art-Net protocol. Settings: Name: User-friendly name Input Enable: Enable or disable Input Input universe and subnet: Choose the input universe and subnet Output Enable: Enable or disable output Output universe and…
Timecode
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Workshop » Timecode
This workshop will allow you to synchronize a playlist on timecode. Timecode: Timecode is used to synchronize several techniques (e.g. video server media, sound player and lighting console together) in a show. In general, one device is the master (it generates the…
Troubleshooting
Starter guide » Modulo Player Lite » Troubleshooting
If you have any issue with Modulo Player Lite, read carefully this page: Application doesn’t start and there is no message: First, check on this page that your hardware and software configurations meet the minimum configuration required. Double check that you…
OSC
Tutorials – English » Training tutorials » Workshop » OSC
The OSC protocol OSC is the acronym for Open Sound Control. This protocol was created to send orders between different applications using the network, a bit like MIDI but more flexible. Many software programs support this protocol and it is therefore a simple way to…
AMD
Modulo Player Remote » Control » AMD
This panel is divided in two tabs: EDID and Eyefinity tabs. !If you use the try&learn version on your notebook, some features won’t be available (hardware dependant). It’s not possible to use the EDID, Eyefinity. EDID: This tab allows you to remotely…