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Welcome to the Obsidian Control Systems Training Hub!

Unlock the full potential of your Obsidian Console with our dedicated training resources. Whether you're a beginner exploring the basics or a seasoned professional refining your skills, this hub is designed to guide you through every feature and function. Dive into step-by-step tutorials, watch in-depth video demonstrations, and access comprehensive guides to make your controller experience seamless and creative.

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VIDEO TUTORIALS

ONLINE TRAINING CALENDAR

Our FREE online training courses run throughout the week, with a range our courses from introductory sessions to our lighting control software to more advanced sessions suited to existing users.

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

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Facebook Live #TrainingTuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST

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Mothly Special - Timecode
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM PST

MagicQ #1 Introduction & Console Overview (20 Minutes)

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM PST

MagicQ #2 Setting Up the Console for a Show (40 minutes)

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM PST

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QuickQ Introduction and Quick Start (20 Minutes)

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM PST

MagicQ #3 Starting Programming (40 minutes)

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM PST

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Videos

M-Series / ONYX

Training Introduction

1.1 The Main User Interface

1.2 Creating Screenviews

1.3 Editing and Loading Screenviews

1.4 Creating and Using Workspaces

1.5 Using the Quick Expand Tool and Window Launcher

1.6 Using the Pop Out Window

1.7 Adding Functions to the sidebar

1.8 Adding Functions to the F Keys

1.9 Using Multi Monitor Setup

2.1 Entering and Navigating the Patch

2.2 Using Auto Patch

2.3 Patching Manually

2.4 Patching Conventional Dimmers

2.5 Editing Patched Fixtures

2.6 How to Change Fixture Type

2.7 Naming Fixtures

2.8 Renumbering Fixtures

2.9 Cloning Fixtures

2.10 Deleting Fixtures

2.11 Inverting Pan and Tilt in the Patch

3.1 Selecting Fixtures Using the Command Line

3.2 Recording Groups

3.3 Selecting Groups

3.4 Editing Groups

3.5 Copying, Moving, and Deleting Groups

3.6 Using the Grouping Tools

3.7 Adding Fixtures to the 2D Plan

3.8 Adding Groups to the 2D Plan

3.9 Adding Multiple 2D Plan Pages and Layers

3.10 Adding Background PNG Images to the 2D Plan

4.1 The Programmer Window

4.2 The Attribute Control Window

4.3 The Direct Access Pop Up Window

4.4 Selecting Fixtures and Activating Parameters

4.5 Using Load

4.6 Clearing Attributes

4.7 The Undo Function

4.8 Programmer Modes Live vs

4.9 Fixture Control Commands

4.10 Fixture Fanning

4.11 Why Use Presets

4.12 Recording Presets

4.13 Applying Presets

4.14 Editing Presets

4.15 Selecting Active Fixtures

4.16 Copying, Moving, and Deleting Presets

4.17 Effect and Timing Presets

4.18 Embedded Presets

4.19 Highlight and Lowlight Presets

4.20 Default Preset

4.21 Park Fixture

5.1 The FX Controls

5.2 Applying the Pre Programmed FX Macros

5.3 Creating FX From Scratch

6.1 Creating Cuelists

6.2 Record Options

6.3 Cuelist Options

6.4 Flash Timings

6.5 Setting Velocity with M Touch and M Play

6.6 Cuelist Info

6.7 Cuelist Modes

6.8 Modifying Cues

6.9 Renumbering Cues

6.10 Copying Cues

6.11 Editing Cues

6.12 Deleting Cues

6.13 Removing Attributes from Cues

6.14 Updating Cues

6.15 Moving Cues

6.16 The Cuelist Directory

6.17 Virtual Playback Buttons

6.18 Moving, Copying and Deleting Cuelists on Playback Controls

6.19 Selecting Cuelists

6.20 Releasing Cuelists

6.21 Changing Global Cue Timing or Live Timing

7.1 What is MaxNet

7.2 How to Setup a Tracking Backup

7.3 How to Use MaxRemote

7.4 How to Use a Tablet or Laptop Remotely

7.5 Art Net Setup

7.6 sACN Setup

ONYX Training Webinars

ONYX Tips & Tricks - Part 2: Combined Fixture Tool

ONYX Tips & Tricks - Part 1: Group Tool

DYLOS Tips & Tricks - Part 3: Preset Based Mapping

DYLOS Tips & Tricks - Part 2: Applying Media to Zones

DYLOS Tips & Tricks - Part 1: Set Up 2D Plan and Zones

ONYX Dance-Off: Club Programming with ZYPER

ONYX at your Service: Part 1

ONYX on Set: Part 2 - Programming for Motion Picture and Television

ONYX on Set: Part 1 - Programmers Roundtable

Obsidian Control Systems - DYLOS™ Webinar

Obsidian Control Systems - ONYX Advanced

Obsidian Control Systems - ONYX Intermediate

Obsidian Control Systems - ONYX Beginner

Capture 101

DYLOS Introduction

ONYX 101

NX4 Training

Part 1 (Introduction to NX4™)

Part 2 (Patching Fixtures)

Part 3 (Setting Up Groups)

Part 4 (Working in the 2D Plan)

Part 5 (Controlling Lights)

Part 6 (Creating Presets)

Part 7 (Recording Cues)

Part 8 (Creating Effects)

Part 9 (Using Pixel Mapped Video in DYLOS™)

Part 10 (Cue Editing and Updating)

Part 11 (Copying and Cloning)

Part 12 (Working with Art-Net and sACN)

Part 13 (Working with RDM)

Obsidian Control Systems - NX4™

NX2 Training

Part 1 (Introduction to NX2™)

Part 2 (Patching Fixtures)

Part 3 (Setting Up Groups)

Part 4 (Working in the 2D Plan)

Part 5 (Controlling Lights)

Part 6 (Creating Presets)

Part 7 (Recording Cues)

Part 8 (Creating Effects)

Part 9 (Using Pixel Mapped Video in DYLOS™)

Part 10 (Cue Editing and Updating)

Part 11 (Copying and Cloning)

Part 12 (Working with Art-Net and sACN)

Part 13 (Working with RDM)