Media Serving
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This guide covers the functionality of the latest Delta software build, using the DeltaGUI display setup, and creating shows from mixed media, multiple effects, and controls. This guide covers all display modes: flat-plane, dome, mesh, and composition. For older version guides, see Delta User Guide Archive. This overview will help you get started. It covers how servers are connected, the Delta software is installed and used, how shows play and are controlled, the supported media formats, and where media is located and how it is organised. Here also you can assess storage and performance requirements. Managing Media for Delta Media Servers Get the best performance from your servers by optimising media. Distributed File Manager (DFM) provides the means to convert compressed file formats into .sth/.7th frame formats. Delta Content Protection System (CPS) offers both encryption, and playback restriction to venues and time windows. Learn to carve media for efficient dome projection. 7th and sth plugins for Adobe CC and Nuke enable movie compositions to be saved directly into .7th/.sth format. BackPack is our network file distribution application Managing and Controlling Delta Media Servers All you need to become familiar with the Delta Media Server front panel, the DeltaMonitor utility, and remote management using External Control and the Stack web interface. Also covers the Change Delta User Expiry utility, licensing, updating and reactivation. Synchronising Media Server Systems A basic overview to the how and why of synchronisation between show media, Media Servers, display and audio devices, and other elements of show control. Communications Ports: Delta, WebService, Juggler, Compere An overview of Delta, WebService, Stack apps, Juggler and Compere network communications ports. Creating Shows Programatically Using Delta Express Mode (PDF) Delta shows can be constructed, managed and run using JSON files, programmed manually as scripts. These can be loaded into Delta, using external controls, and with Delta running in Express Mode, the programmed show will run. Using VIOSO Autoalignment with Delta A flatplane example of installation, setup and configuration, export as MPCDI and import into Delta. DeltaRealTime merges the high-fidelity playback of Delta Media server with real-time interactive assets (e.g. from Unity, or Unreal Engine) to create real-time high fidelity, interactive 3D scenes, whether for a game, exhibit, simulation environment or themed attraction. Broadcast Stream Capture Using Zixi Using Zixi Receiver and Delta Stream capture resources to display, record and replay broadcast sources. (From Delta 2.6.54) Controlling Devices with Delta DeltaServer can control external devices, whether projectors, lighting, stage and theatre effects machines, or playback devices including smart glasses, 3D synchronised glasses and VR headset. All you need to operate Art-Net / DMX devices. 7thConnect is a real-time I/O manager and external show control builder, designed to allow for node-based, drag-and-drop visual programming. This application builder offers real-time control of Delta from many popular I/O devices such as Kinect®, Leap Motion®, Phidget® I/O devices and TCPIP. Create audio mapping files for DeltaAudio. Assign audio file input channels to outputs with individual volume controls. |
For the core modules, see in Managing Delta Media Servers. StackCaptioning is a Delta web interface add-on that provides automatic audio and/or visual captioning for rides and attractions, on Android devices: tablets, smart glasses, or similar mobile devices. StackExpress 2.0.2 (for Delta 2.7) StackExpress is a Delta web interface add-on. StackExpress shows can be built and saved, replayed, or used simply in real-time. Shows can be built and saved, replayed, or used simply in real-time. Flexible playing up to 8 timelines, insertion of Delta Sequences, and movie preview for easy show assembly. Now has filename wildcarding for more rapid programming of multiple Delta servers. Older versions available as PDF: StackExpress 2.0.1 (for Delta 2.6): this version added flexible playing from up to 8 timelines, insertion of Delta Sequences, and movie preview for easier show assembly. StackExpress (for Delta 2.4, 2.5) StackSignage 2.2 (for Delta 2.7) This is a Delta web interface add-on for digital signage management and display control. Configure, schedule and manage with the precise timing required for live events and/or paid-for commercial displays. Total web control of networked Delta Media Servers driving large-format digital signage, with full client reports and proof-of-display. Many new features for 2022, including improved Media Server communications and enhanced scheduling interface. Older versions available as PDF: StackSignage 2.1: New version released in 2020 StackSigange 2.0: The original Digital Signage launched in 2015. |
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Actor is the Compere Performer role for Timeline creation and playback, timeline asset management and video input and output feed control. Create warp maps (ST files) for picture-in-picture applications. |
Hardware Hosts
Operating R-Series and P-Series Media Servers The new server range for Delta, Actor and Conjurer roles. Full installation, connections, use of touch screen controls and display, and care and maintenance.
Operating Delta Media Servers (Legacy Hosts: Infinity, Nucleus, Proton, Pico, Nano) Installation, controls and connections, care and maintenance of your Delta Media Server. Display Configuration for Delta Media Servers GPUs: emulating and grouping displays with AMD and NVIDIA. Spanning media across LED displays with different pixel-pitch, setting up video walls. Mounting options for Pico servers: VESA, anti-shock and rack. Q-SYS Designer Core 110f USB Audio Interface Guide notes for basic Q-SYS Core 110f audio USB connection setup. File Size versus ‘Size on Disk’ The two sizes are not the same; know the differences and why. |
Pixel Processing
Operating Juggler 2 Pixel Processor Complete introduction to the Juggler 2 Pixel Processor system. Operating Juggler 1 Pixel Processor Complete introduction to the Juggler 1 Pixel Processor system. Introduction with examples to External Control of all elements of Juggler systems via Telnet. (for use with Compere 1.0 build 5) |
Compere
Compere 1.0 build 7 User Guide Complete introduction to the Compere user interface. For Compere version 1.0 build 7. Older versions available as PDF: Compere 1.0 build 5 User Guide: December 2021 Compere 1.0 build 2 (Note Compere was only used for Juggler at this age, so this is also an old Juggler user guide.) See M710 under Compere-Juggler Guides, PDF Library. For Compere 1.0-7 and above, the Compere JSON External Control Protocol uses a simple text-based JSON formatted messaging protocol over TCP and UDP connections. Compere will ACK or NAK all messages received. Specific success or failure responses will then be sent for all acknowledged messages.
Asset Logistics and Management in Compere systems. Ingesting assets, managing and distributing media. Medialon Marquee Source Layout Controller Implementing and using the Marquee layout controller with Compere. |
Show Control
Most Medialon user guides are only available as PDF version: |
Installation, device setup and user guides to over 100 object modules and resource connectors. |