Overview
This article explains how to create manual fade effect by setting a defined low-end / minimum value and a defined high-end/ Maximum value for a fixture or group of fixtures.
Scenario
You want to create a manual fade effect where:
The fixture starts at 7% intensity
Fades up to a maximum of 75%
Returns back to 7% when you lower the fader
Of course this will work with any intensity, these numbers are just for our example.
Tutorial
The best approach is to use two sequences on faders:
Remember: To create a new sequence you RECORD a look and change the sequence number. It's often best to use the MANUAL VALUES ONLY filter.
Sequence 1: Base Intensity
Set your fixture to 7% intensity and adjust any other parameters like color to get the look you want.
Record this as a Look and either save it into you're main sequence or create a new sequence.
Important: Navigate to the fader page and press and hold on your Base Sequence's fader. Make sure "Off When Overwritten" is set to OFF in the fader settings.
This sequence maintains your minimum intensity level and any other base parameters.
This can be the main sequence or you can create a separate sequence.
Sequence 2: Manual Fade
Set your fixture to 75% intensity
Record a look and make it a new sequence.
IMPORTANT: Before saving the look check the Manual Values Only filter
You can now use this sequence's fader to bring the light up to your defined Maximum. When you bring the fader down the base level will take over.
TO UPDATE: Select whichever sequence corresponds to the value you want to change (Either minimum or maximum) and update the look with your new value.
How It Works
When you raise the fader for Sequence 2 to 100%, your fixture will reach 75% intensity
As you lower the fader back down, Sequence 1 automatically takes over
The fixture returns to and maintains the base level of 7%
Need more help? Check out this video series on creating multiple sequences!